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About jenny

Jennifer Smith Greene is originally from and lives currently in Burbank, California with her husband Gavin Greene. Jenny completed her undergraduate degree from Woodbury University in Graphic Design. She has worked as a graphics & web designer, both as an in-house and freelance designer. She also has completed a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. She has worked as a hospital chaplain and in support roles in various churches. In her spare time, Jenny enjoys watercolor painting. She has taken classes and workshops under Joseph Stoddard, Tom Fong, Danny Gregory and Jane Friend. Additionally, Jenny is active in the community and volunteers her time on the Board of Family Promise of East San Fernando Valley, a social service nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless children and their families by providing shelter and support services to help the families find jobs and housing. Jenny enjoys reading (and highly recommends the site Goodreads), watching movies, playing softball and tennis and taking walks with her husband. Otherwise, Jenny is always curious to find out about those people who come to her site and would love to hear from you!

Bacon-Wrapped Maple Pork Loin

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jenny

I tore out this recipe from a Gourmet magazine my friend Sandy gave me when she was moving and needed to get rid of some stuff a couple of years ago.  Somehow I held onto it and kept it through … Continue reading →

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Broccoli, Cheese & Potato Soup

Posted on March 17, 2013 by jenny

I made this recipe a couple of months ago, having gotten it from the newsletter for my CSA, Abundant Harvest Organics. We thought it was a great recipe and I am putting it on my blog to keep it bookmarked … Continue reading →

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Roasted Peach and Plum Frozen Yogurt

Posted on July 19, 2012 by jenny

Now, the last thing you probably want to do with your delicious summer stone fruit like peaches and plums is roast them.  But trust me — this recipe is SO good, and roasting the fruit really brings out the flavor … Continue reading →

Posted in brown sugar, dessert, frozen yogurt, nectarines, peaches, plum, recipe, sugar, vodka, yogurt | Leave a comment

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Plum Barbecue Sauce

Posted on July 10, 2012 by jenny

Last year my CSA box was brimming with plums, more than Gavin and I could eat in a given week.  When I came across this Cooking Light recipe in the magazine, I knew I had to try it.  We loved … Continue reading →

Posted in bbq sauce, brown sugar, cooking light, dinner, dry mustard, ketchup, oil, onion, pepper, plum, pork, recipe, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar | Leave a comment

Griffith Observatory Watercolor Painting

Posted on May 3, 2012 by jenny

Of all of my plein air paintings with my Saturday morning group, I am most proud of this one.  We set out to go to the Griffith Observatory one beautiful January morning and I chose this spot for all of … Continue reading →

Posted in art, beautiful, blue, colorful, en plein air, griffith observatory, painting, saturday morning painting group, travel watercolor kit, watercolor, yellow | 1 Comment

Descanso Gardens Japanese Tea House Watercolor Painting

Posted on April 12, 2012 by jenny

This painting came about, again, from my Saturday Morning Painting Group.  Last December we went to Descanso Gardens to paint together, thinking perhaps we would paint the Christmas decor that they tend to put up around the gardens at that … Continue reading →

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Mary Magdalene at the Tomb

Posted on April 5, 2012 by jenny

This year’s Glenmary Easter appeal was very difficult.  When they called to commission me for the painting, they said they were thinking of an image of the risen Jesus and Mary Magdalene at the tomb.  I responded with, “Um, you … Continue reading →

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iPad App

Posted on April 3, 2012 by jenny

Last summer my friend Alla gave me the great opportunity to work with her on creating a  visual design for a Chicago HVAC company that wanted to make their own iPad App for their servicemen to do scheduling and create … Continue reading →

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Apricots in a Blue Bowl Watercolor Painting

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jenny

December was a bit of a slow month for me, so I was able to be fairly prolific when it came to painting.  Because I don’t have a dedicated space and have to lug everything out, the setting up process … Continue reading →

Posted in apricots, art, blue, bowls, flickr, glenmary, painting, thumbnail sketch, watercolor, workspace | 2 Comments

Soft pretzels

Posted on March 27, 2012 by jenny

The other day Gavin requested that I make soft pretzels.  I was a little nervous about this because I’m not great with dough (and it’s such a commitment to make bread/dough, especially if it doesn’t turn out…what a disappointment), but … Continue reading →

Posted in alton brown, butter, egg, flour, oil, recipe, salt, soft pretzels, yeast | 4 Comments