Category Archives: Chef Recommends

Chef Recommends: Snopes.com

The website Snopes has been around since the days when your AOL email account was filled with forwards from extended relatives. The website has grown and even looks into up to the minutes claims and rumors. It’s the perfect resource … Continue reading

Posted in Chef Recommends | Comments Off on Chef Recommends: Snopes.com

Chef Recommends: REX app

Some of my favorite things are not items I learned about through huge marketing campaigns or glowing reviews in publications. The stuff I tend to fall in love with usually comes from word of mouth or recommendations. That’s why I’m really … Continue reading

Posted in Chef Recommends | Comments Off on Chef Recommends: REX app

Chef Recommends: Jumper

Anyone that’s heard of Jumper would likely know of the movie adaptation starring two Star Wars Prequel alums, Samuel L. Jackson & Hayden Christensen. This poorly received 2008 film has little in common with the novel beyond the premise of … Continue reading

Posted in Chef Recommends | Comments Off on Chef Recommends: Jumper

The Chef Recommends: Hamilton Soundtrack

It seems the hip/trendy thing right now, so me piling on the praise is really just gilding the lily on the back of the bandwagon, but my current jams, the songs I find myself humming, all come from a Broadway musical … Continue reading

Posted in Chef Recommends | Comments Off on The Chef Recommends: Hamilton Soundtrack

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

   For the past 5 years I’ve had the thrill of being an affiliate director of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the longest and largest running program for creative teenagers. Tonight was the national ceremony held at Carnegie Hall. … Continue reading

Posted in Chef Recommends, Musings | Comments Off on The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

The Most Joyful YouTube Video of All Time

Working in an office is the color gray. A little over 5 years ago as I was sitting in my cubicle when I happened upon this clip and it was a light ray of what could be. I shared it … Continue reading

Posted in Chef Recommends | Comments Off on The Most Joyful YouTube Video of All Time

The Chef Recommends: Gummi Penguins 

These things were 13 of the 15 pounds I gained as a freshman in college. Also known as ‘Peachy Penguins’, they are by far the best the Gummi food group has to offer. 

Posted in Chef Recommends | Comments Off on The Chef Recommends: Gummi Penguins 

The Chef Recommends: MEAN CREEK

For the longest time my favorite movie was STAND BY ME, followed closely by THE OUTSIDERS. Then out of no where MEAN CREEK comes in and I’m having trouble not putting it in the top spot. It takes the elements … Continue reading

Posted in Chef Recommends | Comments Off on The Chef Recommends: MEAN CREEK