"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
I’ve started a tradition where I reflect on everything I’ve accomplished (or haven’t accomplished) in the past year, cause why not?! We spend FAR too much time dwelling on what we DON’T have or what we HAVEN’T achieved, rather than focusing on what we HAVE done. Plus in my case, I have TWO careers – …
I recently watched an episode of Anthony Bourdain when he was in Armenia. The social and political historical turmoil of the country was interesting, but of course the food was MUCH more interesting to me. And that’s where I first saw – a Whole Roasted Pumpkin. They stuffed the pumpkin with a delicious rice, covered …
I recently started watching The Chef Show on Netflix with Jon Favreu and Chef Roy Choi. I like it. They go to different state and meet with different local chefs to see how some of their most popular dishes are created. On a recent episode, they were in LA and met with Chef Wes Avila …
Do you ever just crave something creamy, indulgent, and sweet, but guilt-free?! Well, welcome to everyday of Chef Priyanka! There are very few products in the marketplace that are good for you AND good for the environment, but So Delicious is one of them! I have been consuming their delish products (see what I did …
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 …