I am the Okayest Chef. I started The Okayest Chef blog in November 2019 because I was missing something to call my own – I was hobby-less. A year plus has elapsed and clearly I haven’t committed to being consistent. I overwhelmed myself trying to stick with a rigid set of guidelines for what this… Continue reading It’s been awhile, so allow me to reintroduce myself
Thailand Snack Shakedown
Welcome to Thailand! Time to step off the plane and dig in! #1 Mentos Soda Mix I love the American mentos fruit pack (mainly the strawberry) and this “soda pack” delivers! I didn’t get the “bubbly soda surprise” that was promised, but the flavors are all refreshingly fruity. The melon was spot-on vibrant ripe honeydew.… Continue reading Thailand Snack Shakedown
Ukraine’s Snack Shakedown
Ukraine…not going to lie, we had no idea where it was on a map. When we opened the box we were delighted to find a fun variety of treats. From the jump the unique flavor profiles drew us in. I was very excited to dive into this box! #1 Roshen Lazy Cow I am quickly… Continue reading Ukraine’s Snack Shakedown
Sweden’s Snack Shakedown
I dove into the box thinking I knew nothing about Sweden, but I surprised myself. Of course it is the birthplace IKEA; so you know what that means – SWEDISH MEATBALLS. Big fan of those. If you have ever seen the show Crazy Delicious on Netflix, then you have seen one of the Chefs I… Continue reading Sweden’s Snack Shakedown
Brazilian Snack Shakedown
Just a short flight of roughly 14 from England to Brazil and boom we have arrived at our next Snack Crate! The package was absolutely packed with an array of snacks, but peanuts and corn seem to be important ingredients in their snack world. I’ve also noticed that the bags seem to have less air… Continue reading Brazilian Snack Shakedown
Happy National Artichoke Day!
Artichokes deserve to be celebrated because of the amount of work that goes into preparing fresh artichoke hearts. An artichoke is actually the bud of a thistle, so it is a flower! It is pretty large in size, but the edible portion, the heart, is hidden beneath layers upon layers of petals. The stem is… Continue reading Happy National Artichoke Day!
Happy National Pack Your Lunch/Ranch Day!
March 10th 2021, another special day! Although lets face it: if you’re reading this you love food, so all food holidays are special. I am not a meal prepper, but I am a pack-your-lunch-every-work-day kind of girl. I keep a pretty strict routine during my work week. I cook myself breakfast and then pack my… Continue reading Happy National Pack Your Lunch/Ranch Day!
United Kingdom Snack Shakedown
Crime Laboratory Taste Testers (CLTIIs) have made it through our first snack box from none other than the United Kingdom. A coworker and I decided it would be fun to invest in trying new snacks, so we sought out a subscription service and landed on SnackCrate.com. Our original intention was to look at subscription services… Continue reading United Kingdom Snack Shakedown
Happy Egg McMuffin Day!
HAPPY MARCH 2ND! What a special day…it’s my Dad’s birthday…but that’s not what makes it special (sorry Dad). It’s national EGG MCMUFFIN DAY! According to https://nationaltoday.com/, today is dedicated to the Egg McMuffin. As a breakfast sandwich fanatic & lover of themes I happily indulged. After a little dive into history on the Google, here… Continue reading Happy Egg McMuffin Day!
#ChoppedChallenge
Hi everyone! My hope is this post finds you well. It’s nice to be back after a long hiatus away from the blog. No hasn’t been because I stopped cooking and baking, but I felt repetitive. My dishes felt uninteresting or too simple to post about. However, I am back. With new ideas and a… Continue reading #ChoppedChallenge
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