Meet Chris and Jenny
Whether you’re looking for cooking tips or suggestions for planning the holiday meal, you can rely on the experts in the Nestlé Kitchens.
Christine “Chris” Garboski
Christine “Chris” Garboski
Manager
Nestlé Corporate Kitchens, Glendale, California
Chris' long time passion for food and nutrition lead her to Nestlé, the world's largest food company where she has developed hundreds of recipes for major magazines and online resources (including Meals.com). Chris follows food trends and translates them into everyday menus for busy families. While she puts taste first, healthy options are always top of mind. As a mother of triplets, Chris' specialty includes simple, nutritious and economical recipes and meals.
Jenny Harper
Jenny Harper
Consumer Test Kitchen Manager
Nestlé Baking Kitchens, Solon, Ohio
Specializing in consumer recipe research and development, Jenny has been with Nestlé USA for more than 20 years. Her passion for people and laughter – not to mention her great love for food – has gained her access to kitchens around the world and keeps her at the forefront of ever-changing consumer trends. An educator at heart, Jenny enjoys passing baking traditions on to new generations of bakers, especially her daughter.
Ani Aratounians
Ani Aratounians
Senior Culinary Professional,
R.D., Nestlé Corporate Kitchens,
Glendale, California
Growing up in Barcelona, Spain enabled Ani to become fluent in Spanish and develop an appreciation for Spanish cuisine. At Nestlé, Ani specalizes in developing recipes for the Emerging Markets Division. Ani is a registered dietitian with more than 13 years experience in the culinary and dietetic industry. She is the mother of two active young girls and truly understands the importance of quick, nutritious meals.
See Our Experts In the Kitchen
The Nestlé Kitchens are in a constant hum of innovation and exploration, creating recipes to support your culinary endeavors - whatever they might be!
Solon
Solon team baking up a storm.
Jenny testing new recipe ideas.
Glendale
Ani and Chris creating new Nestlé recipes.
Chris and one of her sons, having fun in the kitchen.
KITCHEN HELP
1-800-637-8537
Nestlé Consumer Services is available to help with recipe requests and advice. During the holidays (Oct.-Dec.), our team typically handles about 50,000 calls!
LIBBY'S® PUMPKIN AUTOMATED PHONE LINE
1-800-854-0374
A direct line to information on some of the most frequently asked questions about LIBBY'S 100% Pure Pumpkin and Easy Pie Mix products, including the age of their pumpkin, ingredient substitutions and pumpkin pie tips.
RECIPES GALORE!
Our recipes are tested and retested and then they are often reviewed by the people who use them. Find recipe ideas for the holidays and beyond on a variety of Nestlé Web sites.
VeryBestBaking.com
MiCocinaLatina.com
Meals.com
Entertaining/Party Planning
When planning a large, festive party or an intimate gathering, these online resources offer party planning tips, menu ideas, wine pairings and more.
VeryBestBaking.com
Buitoni.com
Meals.com
Delicious Gift Giving Ideas
Homemade holiday gifts are a real treat—for the giver and receiver! Find tried and true recipe and packaging ideas online.
VeryBestBaking.com
Holiday Activities for Kids
From holiday card making to themed party ideas, Nestlé offers a world of creative holiday activities and ideas for kids and families.
VeryBestKids.com