Local chef, blogger, and columnist gets Hot, Rich and Green 

Jennifer Spaide, Founder of GreenChic, is no newcomer to the kitchen arena.  In fact, you might say that the kitchen is her favorite room in any house.  Growing up in Maine, Spaide was introduced to the flavors of fresh produce from her grandparents’ gardens.  As a teen and young adult, she harnessed those flavors, and her intuitive culinary skills, by whipping up healthy and fresh meals for her family.  Now, through GreenChic, Spaide creates inspired meals for her clientele.  “I never knew healthy food could taste so good and that I’d be so excited to eat it,” raves one such client.

But her place in the career world wasn’t always so clear.  “I got my Master’s in Human Nutrition from Columbia University and started out my career as a nutritionist.  What I discovered was an overwhelming misconception about healthy eating.  I quickly realized that my words, alone, were not enough and that I could affect the greatest change in others lives by actually being a source for and example of fresh, healthy, sustainable eating.  And so I switched gears form counseling to cooking full-time,” said Spaide, who couldn’t be happier with her decision.  “Cooking has always been my passion and I feel very blessed to be able to live it.  Not only does my job give me a chance to express my creativity in the kitchen, but every time I create a meal, I create something I can share with others online and through my writing.”   Spaide likes to say she is on a mission to redefine what it means to be a granola cruncher and inspire people to eat their way to a healthy life. 

Spaide’s work recently caught the eye of Rebecca Harrell Tickell, producer of the award-winning environmental documentary film, FUEL.  Tickell was searching out inspiring stories for her newly-available book when she discovered GreenChic.  The book, Hot, Rich & Green:  The secret formula women are using to get rich and save the planet, showcases the stories of inspiring women entrepreneurs with green businesses.  And she wanted Spaide to be a part of it.  Hot, Rich and Green uses stories, insights and advice from women like Spaide to empower other women to find their passion and “masterfully wield the powers of the divine feminine” to turn it into a successful career. Spaide said she is amazed that she was chosen to be part of this project with other such accomplished women.  “It’s truly an honor to be in such remarkable company.  It still hasn’t completely sunk in yet.”  

So what’s on the horizon for GreenChic?  Spaide is going to be featured as an expert on COX Radio’s new Summit Your Life talk radio show with Garrison Leykam, News-Talk 1400 WSTC/ 1350 WNLK, March 20^th from 12:30-1pm.  And she is working on her first cookbook, Gettin’ Fresh in the Kitchen.  Spaide maintains a biweekly column, GreenChic, in New Canaan News Review and Darien Times, and continues to publish a popular website and blog.  

To purchase your copy of Hot, Rich and Green visit www.hotrichandgreen.com.