Jenn Carnevale
School
Simmons University, Salem State University
Expertise
Local Eats, Michelin Stars, Taste Testing
- Jenn has eaten her way across 24 countries, from small villages in Morocco to Michelin-star restaurants in Malta.
- She is a foodie at heart, enjoying everything from guilty pleasure snacks to cooking up health-forward meals.
- So long as she's not allergic to the ingredients, Jenn is a daring eater, willing to try any food at least once.
Experience
Jenn has been traveling the world since she was 15 years old. She's a self-proclaimed travel hacker with budget tips and tricks for explorers of all kinds. She's often flying solo on the road, discovering new locations, foods, and cultures as a digital nomad. In 2018, Jenn created a podcast called Someone Needs to Hear It, which launched her into the writing world, helping her cultivate international connections that propelled her career. While her passion was teaching, travel is her lifeblood. Jenn left the classroom in 2021, but she uses those educational skillsets to help others see the world, working with clients to craft wellness retreats and unique adventure immersions. Jenn believes if we travel with the intention of learning, we can and will make this world a better place for all. And that starts with a stellar meal in a new place, making new friends while breaking local bread.
Education
Jenn has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Salem State University. She also holds two master's degrees in English Literature and Teaching from Simmons University in Boston.
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Stories By Jenn Carnevale
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Yes, we know chocolate chip cookies are amazing. But there are plenty of alternative ingredients that will make your cookies just as swimmingly good.
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With its rich and creamy texture, cream of mushroom soup is a staple in kitchens around the globe. However, sometimes we need an alternative to the classics.
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To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Sugarlands Distilling Company has released a new Sippin' Cream flavor: Birthday Cake. We tried it and six other flavors.
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As iconic as they are, Rice Krispies treats can get a little boring. Why not amp up your snack game by opting for a cereal base other than the classic?
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Snapple has released a new Elements flavor, Sun, just in time for the solar eclipse, and we tried it plus the other four Elements flavors and crowned a winner.
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Get ready to raise your horns and salute the liquid revolution as we uncover the best of the best in Liquid Death's flavored beverage lineup.
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Frozen ravioli can make for a magical meal ... or a disappointing one. We've tasted and ranked 8 brands so that you never take so-so ravioli home again.
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Rao's pasta sauce is beloved -- but how are its frozen entrees? We tried 10 of them to determine which are lackluster and which are absolutely scrumptious.
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We checked out the breakfast burrito options at local grocers to see if any were worthy of morning consumption. This is the one we'll be buying again.
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Chocolate bunnies are a staple around the American Easter holiday, but every brand makes theirs a little differently. We tried and ranked some of them.
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Don't toss out that leftover grease after you fry up some bacon - there are tons of ways to repurpose bacon grease and infuse other dishes with its flavor.
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Cream of mushroom soup is a classic comfort food. It's such a simple dish that it's very versatile. Here are a few great ways to improve your next bowl.
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Sonic introduced two new items to its menu for a limited time, so we ordered both to find out if they're any good. Should you grab them before they're gone too?
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Delicious, freshly baked crescent rolls are truly delightful, but which brand should you buy? Here's our ranking of six canned rolls, from worst to best.
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Aldi's Savortiz crackers ape Ritz's classic, buttery goodness. But do they manage to dethrone Ritz as the cracker supreme? We're here to answer that question.
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Tortilla chips are a great snack for a party or binging your favorite series, but which brand tastes the best? We tried 14 major brands and crowned a winner.
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Girl Scout cookies are available at the start of every year, but what do you do when the season's over? Here's our ranking of the best copycat options.
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Which Cheez-It imposter is the very best? We bought, tried, and ranked seven different copycat crackers to answer this very question. Here are the results.
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Rao's is known for its sauces, but how well does it do frozen pizza? We taste-tasted Rao's four Made for Home frozen pizza options, and here's what we think.
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Inspired by the sophisticated flavors of the classic London Fog tea latte, these limited-edition treats promise to elevate your cookie experience. But do they?
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Will the classics stand their ground, or will a wild card flavor emerge as the winner? Snack vicariously through our taste test adventure and find out.
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Breakfast doesn't need to be time consuming, with a variety of frozen sandwiches on sale to suit all tastes and diets. Here's our ranking of worst to best.
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Aldi and Walmart stand as mighty contenders in the realm of low-priced venues, but when it comes to their store-brand pasta sauces, which one reigns supreme?
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Creamy, flavorsome tzatziki is a delicious dip enjoyed around the Mediterranean. We tried and ranked a selection of store-bought brands, to find the best one.
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Grabbing some premade vanilla frosting from the store can be a great time-saver, but which brand's the best? Here's our pick out of six major brands.
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Oreos are a beloved and delicious cookie, so it's no surprise there's a long list of knockoffs. But could any of these brands be better than the original?
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Plain cream cheese is the perfect base for creating flavorful spreads, dips, and fillings. Add some of these ingredients to really kick up the flavor profile.