Our TeamJessica Prudenti-Montalvo

Jessica Prudenti-Montalvo

About Me

Jessica is a home cook and baker with a background in science and an insatiable hankering for a good cup of coffee. She is forever on a quest to engineer her perfect chocolate chip cookie and dabbles as an amateur chocolatier. She lives in Las Vegas with her Shih Tzu, Armani.


Latest Stories

The $1 Dessert Mix I Always Have Stashed in My Pantry
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It can easily be made ahead with very little prep work.
Nov 18, 2022
This $2 Trader Joe’s Find Is a Must-Have for Fall Baking
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It's also a favorite for year-round snacking!
Oct 29, 2022
The $2 Trader Joe’s Pasta Sauce That Won Over My Picky Italian Family
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"Pasta is just the tip of the iceberg for fast and delicious dinners."
Oct 12, 2022
I Stock Up on This $2 Trader Joe’s Seasoning Before Summer Ends — And You Should Too
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It’s a gem that can only be found during the summer months.
Sep 2, 2022
The Costco Cookout Staple I’m Stocking in My Fridge All Year Long
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The price is hard to beat!
Aug 29, 2022
The $5 Freezer Staple I Eat for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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I simply cannot get enough.
Aug 22, 2022
The $3 Pantry Staple I Use to Recreate My Favorite Diner Drink
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I have fond memories standing in the kitchen as a little girl while my father whipped up an egg cream for us to share.
Aug 8, 2022
4 Costco Drinks You’ll Want to Buy on Repeat
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Three refreshing drinks you'll want to pick up every time you shop, plus a bonus seasonal find you can snag while it's still in stock.
Jul 20, 2022
The Store-Bought Dressing I Use to Make Pasta Salad All Summer Long
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It's just $5!
May 30, 2022
I Own a Small Chocolate Business and This Is the Only Brand of Baking Chips I Buy
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The chocolate melts evenly and luxuriously. And the company stands for things we can all get behind.
Apr 23, 2022
I Have a Brilliant Solution That Completely Eliminates Double Dipping
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It's also great for when you want a single serving of dip for yourself ... just because.
Feb 3, 2022