#lostcarchef

Did I ever say how awesome it is to get gifts in the mail?! Gots me some new threads. Thanks @lostcarchef and @chefsroll #lostcararmy #lostcarchef #chefstagram #cheflife #chefstagram #chefsofinstagram #chefsroll (at Eat Good Group) https://www.instagram.com/p/B12NNrxAFmc/?igshid=8mxixs3ow9bp

Two and a half years ago I gave up a lucrative job that at the end of the day, was killing me both mentally and physically. The path that I was on, while being potentially super successful financially, was messing with my health and well being. • So I took those two and a half years, and I traveled. I went to places no one had ever heard of. I cooked with people who weren't famous. Who nobody knew. I worked in tiny kitchens, for little to no pay. I immersed myself into things that were scary and unknown. And holy shit - I learned so much. • When you work in this industry, you are always questioning your value, your competency and your self worth. We're under appreciated and under paid. But we put ourselves though it because at the end of the day - we honestly don't know any other way. • Since I've returned to the real world of holding down not one, but three jobs in this industry, I've come to realize two things. This first, is that people are in awe of my life experiences. They want to know how I did it, and I told them I was one of the lucky ones. The second, is that no matter how long it's been since I've had a permanent home in a kitchen - my skills haven't wavered. If anything, I'm better and more adapt than I ever was. In the last day I've been called a rockstar, a blessing in disguise and a godsend. • But now, I'm back on that hustle. Working these jobs, trying to coordinate my schedule with multiple places - and I won't lie...I'm loving every minute of it. My body and mind was built to work. And work hard. And while the traveling was fun, I'm feeling more myself than I have in a long, long time. • • • #whereintheworldisbabyjane #chefswhotravel #truecooks #humility #dedication #sacrifice #chefsofinstagram #chefsroll #lostcarchef #instapic #hustle #blessingindiguise #rockstar #cheflife #travelgram #chef #pastrychef #getinspired #beinspired #dogoodshit #knowyourworth #nothingless #blessed #lifeofacook #liveyourbestlife #livethelittlethings #thehappynow #welltraveled (at Andersonville)

Yes, yes you do!!! 💕💕 • Just one of the dozens of cute details inside the new marshmallow wonderland that is @xo.marshmallow! • The soft opening of the shop happened today, and even before the doors opened at noon there was a line of people waiting to get in. So exciting!!! Be sure to check out the shops IG page for all the latest details about hours and all the sweet treats we're serving up! • • • #whereintheworldisbabyjane #xomarshmallow #rogerspark #chicago #chicagoeats #pastry #marshmallow #boutique #iloveyousmore #eatlocal #pastrychef #cheflife #truecooks #chefsofinstagram #chefsroll #lostcarchef #instapic #thefeedfeed #food52 #312food #foodgawker #huffposttaste #infatuationchi #eaterchicago #chicagofood #likefoodchicago #livethelittlethings #thehappynow #welltraveled (at XO Marshmallow)