"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
I wish I was any other New Yorker and said “yes, I LOVE cheesecake!” But the fact of the matter is – I don’t! I know, blasphemy! Obviously I grew up with cheesecake all around us, being a native New Yorker. Something about the texture just threw me off. I found it to be really …
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 …
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. …
There are a ton of nut and seeds butters out there now and I love it! I think it’s a healthy trend, but as with anything, we should be cognizant of where our food is coming from, how it’s being sourced, and how the effects are on the quality of the product. So when SoCo, …
I’ve seen these Smoothie Bowls popping up everywhere, especially on Instagram. They’re super colorful, look healthy and delicious. I do make smoothies from time to time and I had some ingredients all ready to go to make one before work. If you buy fresh fruit, I recommend washing, prepping, and freezing at least a quarter …
Have you seen TASTY by Buzzfeed? I usually stumble upon the videos via Facebook and they have these amazing short clips that demonstrate how to make an entire dish, dessert, etc. I saw this clip for a layered Brownie Cheesecake, and I was pretty inspired! Diwali is coming up this week, and as most of …
I’ve always had a soft spot for chocolate mousse – so creamy, light, chocolatey, and just utterly satisfying. However, traditional chocolate mouse involves egg yolks and so is limited from a health and diet perspective. I wanted to figure out a way to achieve the same taste and consistency without the eggs, and that is …
A couple of years ago I received the Bouchon Bakery by Thomas Keller (it was actually from my old boss during our Secret Santa gift exchange!). I decided to FINALLY make something from it for Mothers Day this year! I probably made the simplest recipe from the book, but of course I jazzed it up and …
Do you ever have those nights (or days) when you’re just craving something decadent and indulgent, but don’t wanna put in the time to make something intense? Well that’s exactly the kinda night I was having recently. I was craving something chocolatey and chewy…that spells brownies to me! I found a box of Duncan Hines …
I’m sure you know by now that I have a huge sweet tooth and will always given in to something chocolatey. I was bored one day and was really in the mood for a strawberry shortcake, but I wanted chocolate as well. So what better way to combine chocolate and strawberries than in a cupcake?! …