Jeanne Ambrose Title: Freelance Writer Education: Central Michigan University, Aquinas College Location: Des Moines, Iowa Expertise: Food, nutrition, health, recipe development, gardening Jeanne is a writer and editor with more than 40 years in the print and digital publishing industry. She writes about food, gardening, health, nutrition and travel—and little known people living incredible lives. She also edits cookbooks and develops recipes for print and digital publications.Highlights• More than 40 years experience writing and editing content for print (books and magazines) and digital media.• Was launch editor of MasterChef magazine.• Former executive editor of six magazines in the Trusted Media Brands group, including Taste of Home, Birds & Blooms, Country, Country Woman, Reminisce, and Farm & Ranch Living.• 14 years experience in editorial positions at Better Homes & Gardens magazine and Meredith Books.• Freelance recipe developer for Eat This, Not That magazine and Forks Over Knives magazine.• Contributor to national and regional publications including Birds & Blooms, Organic Gardening, Country, Country Woman, Reminisce, Diabetic Living, Traverse, Farm & Ranch Living, as well as Meredith Special Interest Publications.• Former award-winning writer and editor for newspapers including Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Pacific Daily News (Guam) Grand Rapids (Michigan) Press Experience Jeanne Ambrose has been passionate about the world of food and gardening ever since her fingers were big enough to pluck strawberries from the garden. When her writing and editing career was launched more than 40 years ago, she leaned into developing recipes, writing features about gardening, cooking, baking, nutrition, and health for newspapers and magazines. Her expertise was fine-tuned while working at Better Homes & Gardens magazine. She has collaborated on cookbooks and garden projects for national publications. Jeanne was previously editor of Taste of Home magazine and executive editor and content director of Birds & Blooms and Country Woman magazines. Education Jeanne graduated with a BA and a double major in Journalism and English from Central Michigan University. She attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she earned certification in elementary education. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.