Jen Picciano

Reporter

Cleveland, Ohio

Jen Picciano is an Emmy award-winning reporter for WOIO-TV and creator of the restaurant and dining segment Cleveland Cooks.

She is also the author of the food blog Cheftovers.

Picciano is a native of Cleveland, and has spent the last 10 years with CBS 19 as a general assignment field reporter. She is active in the local food scene and has been involved with the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland for several years.

She resides in Mayfield Heights with her husband and her three children.

You can usually find her with a pencil behind her ear and a mic in her hand, or an apron on.

Recent Articles by Jen

Fairport Harbor’s The Pompadour Bar dishes delectable cocoa almond stuffed dates

Cleveland Cooks is a weekly cooking segment offering recipe demonstrations from local restaurants and chefs.

Jen Picciano

Published January 24, 2020 at 2:34 PM

What do you look for when buying cheese? The Taste Buds help with the intimidation of the cheese counter

Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast discussing timely restaurant industry topics and sharing tips for the home cooks.

Jen Picciano

Published January 21, 2020 at 9:28 AM

The 6 ‘germiest’ places in your home, and none are in the bathroom

The National Sanitation Foundation and an environmental microbiologist offer information about the germiest places in your home and the best method to disinfect.

Jen Picciano

Published January 20, 2020 at 10:59 PM

It’s safer to make a sandwich on a toilet seat than on a cutting board

Tonight at 11: The National Sanitation Foundation and a leading environmental microbiologist share some of the germiest places in your home.

Jen Picciano

Published January 20, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Local Abundance Kitchen is a non-profit that offers international cooking classes taught by refugees

Cleveland Cooks is a weekly cooking demo segment

Jen Picciano

Published January 17, 2020 at 4:43 PM

Taste Buds review the cookbooks everyone is craving

Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring two local food experts discussing topic restaurant industry subjects, and sharing tips for the home cook.

Jen Picciano

Published January 14, 2020 at 9:44 AM

Warren’s Spirited Kitchen sweet potato gnocchi is great for New Year’s Resolutions; on Cleveland Cooks

Cleveland Cooks is a weekly cooking demo segment featuring popular dishes local restaurants.

Jen Picciano

Published January 10, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Is your New Year’s resolution to cut back on drinking? Here are some 'mocktails’ from the Taste Buds

Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring a pair of local food experts discussing timely restaurant industry topics and sharing tips for the home cook.

Jen Picciano

Published January 7, 2020 at 9:27 AM

What is your favorite Christmas cookie? Help the Taste Buds complete “Sweet 16” cookie tournament

Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast discussing timely restaurant industry topics and sharing tips for the home cook.

Jen Picciano

Published December 17, 2019 at 9:37 AM

Cedar Point offers new food, brings back favorites for its 150th anniversary

Cedar Point announced new food and beverage offerings for the 2020 season as part of their 150th anniversary celebration.

Jen Picciano

Published December 11, 2019 at 2:51 PM

The best beer pairings for the holidays with Northeast Ohio restaurant Der Braumeister and the Taste Buds

When it’s time to sit down to a special holiday meal, the right beverage pairing can really put it over the top.

Jen Picciano

Published December 10, 2019 at 9:49 AM

17 ways to give locally with Cleveland food for the holidays

Jen Picciano shares 15 things to buy for foodies on your list that will support the local food scene.

Jen Picciano

Published December 9, 2019 at 1:19 PM

Lettuce grown hydroponically in Northeast Ohio is essentially ‘E. coli proof’ so go back to eating salads

Great Lakes Growers, a hydroponic greenhouse in Burton, Ohio, is growing lettuce that is virtually "E. Coli proof." Demand for their products is skyrocketing amid so many E. Coli contamination cases and recalls.

Jen Picciano

Published December 6, 2019 at 2:59 PM

What’s your favorite item on a party platter? The Taste Buds discuss meat and cheese trays

Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring local culinary experts discussing timely restaurant industry topics and sharing tips for the home cook.

Jen Picciano

Published December 3, 2019 at 9:42 AM

Restaurant industry pioneer Lidia Bastianich joins the Taste Buds; Edible Cleveland previews winter issue

Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring two local food experts discussing timely restaurant industry topics, and sharing tips for the home cook.

Jen Picciano

Published November 26, 2019 at 9:23 AM

Rage yoga, Ohio rage rooms give people place to work out their anger

We’ve all been there. You’re so angry you want to scream, throw something, or even worse, break something.

Jen Picciano

Published November 25, 2019 at 10:45 PM

Rage therapy: Harnessing anger to find relief and relaxation

Tonight at 11: Rage yoga and rage rooms are offering angry, stressed out people an outlet for their feelings.

Jen Picciano

Published November 25, 2019 at 2:41 PM

How are you preparing your Thanksgiving turkey? The Taste Buds have you covered

Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring two local food experts discussing timely restaurant industry topics and sharing tips with home cooks.

Jen Picciano

Published November 19, 2019 at 9:43 AM

Is Cleveland’s ‘Restaurant Week’ worth it? Share your thoughts with the Taste Buds

Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast hosted by three local food experts, discussing timely restaurant industry topics and sharing tips for the home cook.

Jen Picciano

Published November 5, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Cleveland Cooks: Ironwood’s gastropub cooking creates ultimate fried bologna sandwich

Love at first bite.

Jen Picciano

Published November 1, 2019 at 8:41 PM

Do you know where your seafood comes from? The Taste Buds discuss where fish is sourced from

Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring local food experts and guests talking about timely restaurant industry topics and tips for the home cook.

Jen Picciano

Published October 29, 2019 at 9:19 AM

Euclid waitress gets $1,070 tip at Mama Catena Vino e’Cucina

A waitress at a Euclid restaurant got an unexpected and very large tip during a routine shift last week.

Jen Picciano

Published October 28, 2019 at 3:28 PM

Cleveland Cooks: Sharing is optional when it comes to Sapphire Creek’s baked Alaska

Enjoy!

Jen Picciano

Published October 25, 2019 at 7:26 PM

Breast cancer patients using their breath to save their hearts

The Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center is treating patients with left-sided breast cancer with a heart sparing radiation program, that protects their heart from long term side effects.

Jen Picciano

Published October 24, 2019 at 10:42 PM

Breast cancer patients protecting their hearts from long term damage

Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center are protecting breast cancer patients hearts from long term damage by harnessing the power of their own breath during radiation treatment.

Jen Picciano

Published October 24, 2019 at 4:55 PM

‘Jeopardy!’ contestants share stories and words of support on Alex Trebek’s diagnosis

Former Jeopardy contestants from Northeast Ohio weigh in on Alex Trebek's decision to go public with his cancer diagnosis and talk about the future of the show.

Jen Picciano

Published October 21, 2019 at 10:16 PM

Northeast Ohio ‘Jeopardy!’ contestants weigh in on show’s future amid Alex Trebek’s battle with cancer

Former Jeopardy! contestants speak about Alex Trebek's health and the future of the beloved game show.

Jen Picciano

Published October 21, 2019 at 5:05 PM

Where are you getting your clambake this season? The Taste Buds have tips to do your own

Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring three local food experts and guests, discussing timely restaurant industry topics and sharing tips for home cooks.