Following a near fatal bout with Bacterial Meningitis at 54,and the end of a quarter century catering career, Jerri debuted her bestselling CIPA EVVY AWARD winning book CATER$AVVY "Secrets of the Trade Revealed" in October 2013. Written from her hospital bed, after a 28 day coma, this practical tool became a dynamic resource for culinary students, start-up caterers and professionals alike.
Recovered, but having suffered amputations and deafness, Jerri continued writing for fun!! Creating the character of Candace Kane, Denver's Catering Diva who orchestrates fascinating events in the midst of suspense, intrique and romance! "Murder on the Menu" was launched in 2017 to 5 star reviews! Book 2 in the series is due out Summer 2021!
NOW, on the heels of Covid 19 she has developed a VIRTUAL CATERING MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, sharing her knowledge as the unrivaled expert in the dining-on-location field, Jerri is uniquely qualified to inspire and encourage any who need help to Overcome Adversity....to Move Forward....or to Begin Again...against all odds! Her compelling life story will be released in November 2021.
Jerri, was born on Miami Beach, Florida but spent school-age summers with her grandparents near Cape Cod, MA. A Mayflower descendant she felt drawn to live near the ocean until she was 50 when a change of lifestyle and an ache to experience climate change brought her to Parker, Colorado where she has been living and working for the past 15 years to be near her sons and three grandchildren who kee[ that twinkle in her eyes.