Knives Up Pencils Down

Meatball hero! . Literally dreaming of this meatball hero I made last May. Might make another one soon, this time with some homemade sesame seed rolls. . #chef #cheflife #chefsofinstagram #chefchrisward #food #foodie #foodies #foodiesofinstagram #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodblogger #foodblogger #foodstylist #foodlover (at Howell, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9gvcRDRf7/?igshid=1muff0ze00gj1

Is there anything else more satisfying than a slow-mo cream pour? . . More coffee related content coming as soon as I get my new grinder from @nichecoffee Can’t wait to start doing more espresso shot pull videos! . #coffee #coffeelover #coffeeaddict #coffeebar #coffeelovers #slowmotion #cafe #café #chef #cheflife #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodblogger (at Cardinal Provisions) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJzIwj-JRmb/?igshid=cnac68mjhfv2

Haven’t made a loaf post in almost 3 weeks. So here are some of my NYE loafs. . Going to start experiment with white flour for my next batch. . #bread #sourdough #sourdoughbread #sourdoughbaking #baking #bakinglove #bake #bakersofinstagram #baker #chef #cheflife #foodporn #foodie #foodstagram #foodphotography (at Silverton, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJwIQqglQaH/?igshid=surz4ibo7xk9

Chocolate Chip Orange Scones. . November of 2020 was a month long period of me perfecting my scone recipes. Can’t wait to show you guys the rest. . . #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #foodblogger #bake #bakersofinstagram #bakery #baker #scones #dessert #desserts #yum (at Howell, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJr1ZxeFwjf/?igshid=yn2pt4bykpiv

Chocolate Chip Orange Scones. . November of 2020 was a month long period of me perfecting my scone recipes. Can’t wait to show you guys the rest. . . #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #foodblogger #bake #bakersofinstagram #bakery #baker #scones #dessert #desserts #yum (at Howell, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJr08vsF3e-/?igshid=14mkfcxs4px7r

“Patience is a virtue”, something I always have to remind myself of when I’m making these 48hr cookies. . . . #baking #bake #bakersofinstagram #chef #bakery #baker #cheflife #chefsofinstagram #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodblogger (at Asbury Park, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJmaZrflccM/?igshid=1vvznhpyna9du

Can’t wait to put these bad boys on my sourdough bread topped with chicken pâtè. . . Pickled red onions recipe: @echleb Pickle recipe: @brad_leone #chef #cheflife #aspiringchef #chefsofinstagram #chefs #food #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWoK1mlqSy/?igshid=j2is5kkbomcn

We got our pickled red onions and thin sliced pickles on deck and ready for New Years. Can’t wait to put these on my sourdough bread topped with chicken pâtè! Pickled red onion recipe from @echleb Pickle recipe from @brad_leone . . . #food #foodie #foodporn #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #foodblogger #foodstylist #foodlover #foodpic #chef #cheflife #chefsofinstagram #chefs https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWOKrfFq92/?igshid=1fkjqofrgbhu6

My bread be stacking right! . . . In all seriousness, I’m so psyched to finally have this nailed down. We will be cranking out sourdough bread from here on out, no more store bought bread folks. Special thanks to @joshuaweissman his recipe is amazing. #bread #breadmaking #sourdough #sourdoughbread #food #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodblogger #baking #bakinglove #bakery #bake (at Silverton, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJPepi3lv7k/?igshid=1g3b1daqhm105

Breakfast is served! . . Might make a video on these guys soon. #chef #cheflife #chefsofinstagram #food #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodblogger #foodlover #breakfast #breakfastideas #eggs #egg (at Asbury Park, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJNC6qUFju_/?igshid=jmbhlan7ax9r

Literally so beyond hyped right now. The fruits of my labor, paying off. Not going to lie it was an emotional week growing this sourdough starter from scratch and part of me almost threw in the towel when I thought I messed up. BUT THANK CHEESES I DIDNT! Sourdough starter recipe from @joshuaweissman Bread scoring done by @vocarla #bread #breadmaking #breadbaking #sourdough #sourdoughbread #chef #cheflife #baker #bakersofinstagram #bakery #food #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodblogger #foodiesofinstagram (at Silverton, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJCE9NwFotq/?igshid=1w6mqngqcjf6a

Needed to use up some excess sourdough starter. So what we have here folks is a chocolate chip sourdough banana bread. Notice the crust, crumb and edges, all achieved by using wild yeast. #food #foodie #chef #cheflife #chefsofinstagram #chefs #foodphotography #foodblogger #foodlover #dessert #desserts #yum #deliciousfood #delicious (at Silverton, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI_sTn6ly03/?igshid=1hut0pk5fwitb

It’s the simple yet extremely flavorful foods that always make me shake my head. Oven roasted chicken thighs! Recipe: 1. Place your chicken thighs on a wire rack over a baking sheet, leaving plenty of room between each thigh (the space allows moister to evaporate and create a perfect crunchy exterior). 2. Season each thigh with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil. 3. Place chicken thighs into convection oven at 380*F. 4. Cook until skin is fully golden brown and inside cooked yet juicy. I served these guys over a bed of my hemp seed kale pesto, and a side of roasted carrots with balsamic glaze. Recipes for those coming later 😉 #food #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodstagram #foodblogger #foodlover #dinner #dinnerideas #recipes (at Asbury Park, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI4ZiiWFwx9/?igshid=7qvb42gduuyw

Happy Chanukah Guys. . Ingredients: 2lbs Russet Potatoes 1 medium onion 2 TSP Kosher Salt 1/2 cup matzo meal 4 large eggs Recipe: 1.) Skin potatoes then roughly with either food processor or box grater, then grate onion as well. 2.) Then take grated contents and place them into cheese cloth, squeeze all liquid into large mixing bowl, make sure to get as much liquid out of the grated potatoes and onions as possible.( This will aid in crispyness). 4.) Next preheat frying pan with a good high heat frying oil on medium-high heat. (I used grape seed with two table spoons of ghee for extra flavor) 5.) Pour liquid from your mixing bowl into sink, however make sure you leave the white starch that is left behind in the bowel. ( this white starch is another secret to crispy latkes) 6.) In your mixing bowel drop in your shredded potatoes and onions. Mix in with your hands salt, matzo meal, and eggs. Make sure all ingredients are fully incorporated. 7.) Making sure you give them plenty of space, spoon mixture into frying pan. Flip when edged start to become golden. 8. Lastly place fried latkes on paper towel lined plate to allow excess oil to pass. Serve with sour cream and apple sauce, enjoy. #chanukah #hanukkah #food #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodphotographer #foodblogger #foodlover #foodpic #recipes #recipe #yummy #yum #yummyfood #delicious #deliciousfood (at Silverton, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIrE3-XFE1p/?igshid=1h3uaj38z610w

Breakfast, simple waffle with freshly whipped cream and blackberry/raspberry compote. . . . #food #chef #cheflife #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodblogger #foodiesofinstagram #foods #waffle #waffles #breakfast #breakfastideas (at Howell, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEiHBMJjS8d/?igshid=8irr3jyxvupf