Jennifer Kikoler

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Education: Brooklyn College, Hampshire College, University of Iowa

Expertise: Cambodian Cooking

During her time with the American Jewish World Service in Phnom Penh, Jennifer wrote about the essential Cambodian dishes everyone should know for Serious Eats.
She earned her MFA in Fiction from Brooklyn College.
Jennifer has taught undergraduate writing at both Brooklyn College and Pace University.

Experience

Jennifer Kikoler wrote about the "13 Cambodian Dishes You Should Know" for Serious Eats after volunteering for an NGO in Phnom Penh. Now a writer and communications specialist, she earned her MFA in fiction from Brooklyn College, and has taught undergraduate writing at several postsecondary institutions. Her fiction writing has also been featured by numerous festivals and in Crack the Spine. Originally from the Midwest, she spent close to a decade living in New York and is now based in Chicago.

About Serious Eats

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