Rookie Chef weighs in on this trendy food trend you’re probably seeing everywhere but haven’t tried yet. We know what you’re thinking: “this too shall pass” when discussing the hype about veggie noodle, zoodles, vegg-oodles – whatever you want to call them. However, we at Rookie Chef can confidently state that we’re on that veggie … Continue reading
So I am not GF or Vegan or Vegetarian or anything, but man-o-man do I love Snyder’s Gluten Free Pretzels. A few of my friends are GF and introduced me to these wonders. I don’t know why but they’re my new favorite snack for sure. They are crunchier than a regular pretzel stick and I … Continue reading
Ever since founding Rookie Chef in 2013, it’s been a goal of ours to talk with and learn from the veterans in the business — the actual chefs and professionals who make the culinary world their life. In our inaugural interview, we spoke with Joshua M. Smith — the owner of SATO, a modern Japanese restaurant … Continue reading
Could there be such a thing? Yes. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m all about tacos. I love the shells. I prefer soft over crunchy. White, wheat, corn flour…each just as tasty as the next. I enjoy burritos, enchiladas, open faced, and melted shut with cheese. I would even consider wraps as part of the … Continue reading
It’s not often that I hit the streets of NYC for a night out consuming alcoholic beverages with good friends. But Halloween was a special occasion this year and getting all dressed up (with no work commitments the following day), I was well prepared to party. Modestly. Waking up the next morning, feeling a little … Continue reading
While most correlate Spring with new beginnings and changes, for me it’s taking place in the Fall. With the start of October comes a new apartment and new neighborhood to explore and I go on my second year living here in the city that never sleeps. Greenpoint, located in northern Brooklyn will be where I … Continue reading
One thing that I miss the most while living in the NYC area is the lack of grilling I can do in the summer. Although I do have access to a small fire escape outside of my apartment, there really isn’t space to char up my favorite foods and cook outside — a common obstacle … Continue reading
Currently in Leicester, I declare that winter is officially over and Spring has begun. Everyday for the past week — The sun has been out, birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and it has all put me in the best mood. Inspired by this perfect weather, I started my morning smiling and then decided to exercise (which hasn’t happened … Continue reading
So I have been in England for approximately a month and a half now and the one question I have is: What the heck is HP sauce? These light blue packets haunt you everywhere you go and everywhere you turn. There are bottles of this stuff at all restaurants and packets of it in my … Continue reading
Growing up in family of fantastic cooks, I was a late bloomer when it came to sautéing and seasoning to perfection. My father and mother had the perfect sense of flavor and touch, always knowing when a dish was cooked just right, without a second guess. My sister inherited the family trait, while I was … Continue reading
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