About Jill

“Eating healthy does NOT mean giving up your favorite comfort foods!”

Hi there, I’m Jill

I’m a certified macrobiotic health counselor. I graduated from the Strengthening Health Institute, a premier macrobiotic educational facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am also a graduate of Ohio State University.

I teach vegan cooking classes for both adults and children, lecture to companies and organizations on health and wellness as well as write for various publications. I also have regularly appeared on local morning television shows to discuss healthy eating.

I’m the author of the award winning cookbook “Comfort Food Gets a Vegan Makeover” which features over 62 vegan recipes that taste just like comfort food classics.

Where’s the beef?

Living in Idaho, beef rules. So, to win 2nd place out of 7 entries in a chili cook-off with this vegan chili was one of my proudest moments! You won’t be asking, ”Where’s the beef?” with this recipe.

In The News

Southern Idaho Living Magazine

5 Secrets to a Thinner, Healthier You

KMVT 11 Rise & Shine

Brittany explores the vegan world cooking tempeh and seitan in Jill Skeem’s kitchen.

Southern Idaho Living Magazine

Jill Skeem’s famous Corn Chowder Recipe

TWIA TV

Jill Skeem “Comfort Food Gets A Makeover”. Cooking for the holidays.

Awards

2008

First Place in Twin Falls Stand-Up Comedy Contest

2013

Idaho Author and Book Awards
Voted Top 10 Idaho Book (nonfiction)
Best Interior Design – Honorable Mention
Best New Idaho Author (nonfiction) – Honorable Mention

2014

Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce “Extra Mile Award”

2014

North American Book Awards – First Place – Cookbook Category