Have you ever celebrated “Meatless Monday” when deciding what’s for dinner tonight? While browsing through some of our favorite food blogs, we saw the reoccurring theme of people talking about fantastic veggie and vegan dishes with a little kick. Super inspired by Food52’s recipe, we decided to give it a go and whip up our … Continue reading
Summer foods are definitely our favorite foods. Between ANYTHING grilled, summer vegetables, and fresh farm picked fruits, no other season compares. During the summer months, Salsa Fresca is our go-to delicious summer snack. It is pretty inexpensive and really easy to make. This recipe is also great because it can be adjusted and varied to … Continue reading
After a few weeks of much-needed traveling, there’s nothing like coming home and making dinner for yourself. Sure, the amazing dishes you try are impressive, but urge to cook isn’t far away. With summer in full effect here in NYC, it’s ironic how many recipes using my oven have caught my eye. I’m trying desperately … Continue reading
Modern Japanese cuisine seems to be the theme over here at Rookie Chef. We’re on a Asian-fusion kick that shows no signs of stopping, which has a lot to do with incredible chefs taking creativity to the next level. Our most recent excursion would be a trip home to Buffalo, N.Y. and a random happening … Continue reading
There is nothing better than the smell of a just-roasted cup of coffee, especially on those Monday mornings where the struggle is real. Here’s a little pick-me-up for your afternoon, to get you to the weekend. I’ll take a small iced caramel latte to go. All gifs shared via Tumblr. Continue reading
Having never been to the Caribbean before, I was more than excited to spend a few days at the beach with my guy, trying new foods and getting lost in a city I have never visited. San Juan, Puerto Rico became our latest adventure. Right off the plane we set up shop at Condado Beach, our … Continue reading
My sister always said, she could live on Asian-inspired cuisine. I can’t blame her, since I’m lucky enough to live in an incredible area where influences from all over the world are right at my door step. Looking to explore a new taste, we happened upon Kinjo in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Self-proclaimed a “new Japanese … Continue reading
Everyone loves a good hot dog. And while NYC maybe be the King of all “hot dog cities,” I just cannot get on board with the boiled ones at street carts. Yes they are good in a pinch and the quickest street-meat snack you might be able to get, but to me a hot dog … 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
When living in a concrete jungle, life’s little pleasures of walking barefoot through freshly cut grass or laying in the sunshine can be rarely enjoyed. Luckily, for NYC-area residents you never have to go too far for a little taste of nature. “New York City has more than 1,700 parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities across … Continue reading
Sleeping in is not a luxury I can often enjoy. With a job that requires all sorts of strange hours from late nights to early mornings, I like to take full advantage of any day where the birds chirping wakes me up — not my alarm. On this particular morning, I had all the time … Continue reading
A boost of caffeine (or creativity fuel) is always just around the corner here in New York City. You’re never too far from an incredibly quaint or socially sophisticated coffee shop in the city that never sleeps — probably due in part to the excessive lattes that are flowing through our blood stream. In this … Continue reading
Growing up in Buffalo, my sister and I were lucky enough to visit Canada often when we were younger. With family living just across the border in a suburb of Toronto, we’d come up for birthdays, holidays and other family events. Now, with work sending me all over to travel. I ended up in Yorkville, … Continue reading
Just finishing up a work softball league game at East River Park, most athletes would be down for some greasy bar food and beer. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of chicken wings. But with the nice weather and adrenaline pumping from running around all morning, we were craving something different. Being so … Continue reading
After spending a few days at home this past weekend, I came back to Brooklyn with a horrifically empty fridge. Fairly efficient with my grocery shopping, I made sure to use up every last bit of produce before leaving, as not to waste. A quick trip to Trader Joes to re-stock, I settled upon a … Continue reading
Ever find yourself craving something delicious and well-made, but not really looking for the sadness that is most fast food? I give you, the side-window at the Mile End Deli in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. I’ve walked past this establishment with the yearning desire to grab a seat inside but I’m always in a hurry and … Continue reading
Long hours, long days, long weeks. We’ve all had them. Sometime the last thing you want to do after an exhausting day at work is break open the fridge and cook up a homemade meal. But with a little prep ahead of time, you can have this healthy dish in minutes. Rice — can be … 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
With my sister living abroad in the UK, I’ve become very fond of sending her care packages with all sorts of gifts and goodies from home. The most recent box included some instant miso soup, which she told me turned out to be delicious. That had me thinking, it’s time to explore NYC a little … Continue reading
The Student Village Bar and Events staff at my school in England are always trying to get students together by throwing contests or showing football or rugby games on projectors in the student bar. In the beginning of March, me and three of my mates were conned into taking part in the student village bake-off. Groups … Continue reading
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