"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
I hate Oreos, but made the best Vegan Oreo Cake in all the land of NYC. I’d like to think I aim to please the masses…with my recipes that is. And I have surely proven that with this cake. I strongly dislike Oreos – I may even go as far to say I hate Oreos. …
I am definitely not an expert in making jams, and in fact, I know a few Jam queens out there who make delicious, vegan, locally produced jams – ehem – Tradestreet Jam Co. But I do not how to make things taste good in a minimal amount of time, tehehe. If you live in Manhattan …
How many places have you traveled to that you can truly say are environmentally friendly? I’m talking domestically and internationally? I can say out of my travels I can count on one hand the number of countries that are truly environmentally and eco-friendly (and I have traveled to over 35 countries at this point). Some …
As a chef, it is important for me to work with ingredients that are versatile, fresh, and flexible. Especially during the summer months when fresh ingredients are plentiful, having a craft spirit to mix seasonal ingredients with is key! That is why I love working with The Botanist Gin – its versatility allows me to …
I have a qualm. If you’ve been following me for 2 or more years now, I’ve been going on and on about palm oil. I’m not going to go on about it now, as I’ve exhausted my words for it. And you should already now how detrimental it is to the environment, animals, and ecosystem. …
I got 99 problems, but Sydney Australia ain’t 1. Do you set any goals for yourself? I have goals across all aspects of my life. To me, something becomes more realistic and attainable if I set a goal and plan steps accordingly to achieve it. So about 2 years ago, I set a goal for …
Do you ever just wake up with a sudden sweet craving and in your mind you’re screaming “I WANT EFFING PANCAKESSS & WAFFLES AND SYRUP DRIPPING EVERYWHERE” – and I ain’t talking about Jack Johnson’s banana pancakes (get those white boy pancakes outta here). This is exactly what happened to me this morning – heck, …
I don’t understand why we only have one day to celebrate the Earth. We live on it 24/7/365 days a year, so I don’t understand why we wouldn’t celebrate it everyday. I don’t make the rules, but I sure can do my best to break ’em! I’m trying to live a more sustainable life everyday …
When I was in Thailand a couple of years ago, there were so many cool noodle dishes that were a hell of a lot more than just Pad Thai – don’t get me wrong, I had my delicious fair share of Pad Thai cause it was amazing there. But I saw a lot of cool …
By now you should know my obsession with pasta alternatives, i.e., pastas that are made out of different legumes rather than starch, so I can freely stuff my face with “pasta,” but be healthy at the same time! The geniuses at Banza have created a new addition to their line of pasta alternatives – a …