Archive - Makans of a Chef

"You need some kitchen hands, girl!"

Observations one year into my return to the service industry, part 1

Sep 7, 2022 •

August 2022

Can I turn that into paprikaš or nah?

Cooler weather, finding my rhythm, and more cooking inspiration from Camont

Aug 31, 2022 •

Crêpes, Meet Palačinke

Food, adventures and mishaps from my first week in France

Aug 14, 2022 •

A Bientôt, Denver!

Guess what? I'm on my way to France!

Aug 8, 2022 •

July 2022

Grilled Watermelon Boosts Serotonin, Right?

A dish intended for the 4th of July I don't feel like celebrating

Jul 3, 2022 •

June 2022

Ćevapi are here to save summer grilling!

You can easily make your own sausages at home for the next cookout

Jun 19, 2022 •

Udon, but make it Carbonara

My failed attempt to recreate a dish from a Bay Area chef

Jun 5, 2022 •

April 2022

How to Plan a Day in Wine Country

Feat. where I went on a recent trip to Napa

Apr 24, 2022 •

March 2022

The Secret Ingredient is No Secret

On cooking happy and red wine-braised short ribs

Mar 20, 2022 •

February 2022

Spicy Lamb Chili

Shake up a cold weather classic with lamb and a little heat

Feb 20, 2022 •

Hummus for Breakfast

How to make your own creamy hummus, and my favorite way to eat it

Feb 13, 2022 •

Thriving Under the Radar

Reprocessing a 2019 travel memory that is loosely related to how I eat breakfast

Feb 6, 2022 •

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