Jenny Kurzweil is a writer and editor for a nonprofit organization that promotes graduate education in the sciences for minority students. Prior to becoming a writer, she spent ten years as a professional cook with a passion for organics and seasonally based menus. Her first book,
Fields that Dream: A Journey to the Roots of Our Food (
Fulcrum Publishing) was released in 2005. Her articles have been published in
Science, Winds of Change Magazine, Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education, Journal for Minority Medical Students, HopeDance, California Certified Organic Newsletter, and
Bricolage. She is currently keeping a
parenting journal on Parentcenter.com. Jenny lives in Santa Cruz, California, with her partner and their two sons.
