Jessica A. Scott

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Location
Milan, Italy
School
University Of Louisville
Expertise
Italian Food & Culture, Southern Cooking, Sweets & Desserts
  • Jessica's bestselling book "How to Be an American in Italy" and its accompanying blog have been helping expats and travelers from the U.S. learn how to eat like an Italian and fit in in Italy since 2020.
  • She has traveled to almost every region in Italy, sampling the food and honing her pasta-making skills.
  • She has never met a dessert she didn't like and spends her free time trying out every cookie, cake, and brownie recipe she can find.

Experience

Jessica Scott joined Static Media in 2023 and has written for Mashed and The Daily Meal. She grew up with Southern comfort food in Kentucky but quickly embraced Italy's delectable food and culture when she moved there in 2020. In addition to being a foodie all her life, she has been a writer, novelist, and editor for over 15 years.

Education

Jessica has bachelor's degrees in English and humanities from the University of Louisville. She is also a certified English as a foreign language (EFL) instructor.
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