Tofu, also known as “bean curd,” has been around for over 2,000 years! Legend has it that it was discovered by accident in ancient China …
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How to Plate with Confidence
I’ve been cooking for many years now, but plating has never been my strong suit. In fact, learning how to plate beautifully was one of …
The Stroganoff Challenge
Yesterday was one of the most exciting days so far. Chef Casper gave us a live demo of a dish that we were then asked …
My First Time Ever Working in a School Kitchen
At VegChef, every student gets the chance to work in the school kitchen for a week, helping with lunch prep for the schoolchildren, teachers, and, …
First Week Reflections
I can’t believe the first week of culinary school is already over. I’m absolutely amazed by how much I’ve learned about plant-based cooking — and …
Hail to Kale
The real learning started today. We gained access to the Rouxbe’s Professional Plant-Based Certification Course and spend the whole morning going through the content of …
First Afternoon at VegChef
After lunch, it was time for the first trip to the supermarket. There are no grocery shops in the walking distance so going by car …
First Morning at VegChef
We had an intro day today where we received a lot of information about the upcoming three months. We also got to play some games …
Starting My Journey of Becoming a Chef
First dinner together It’s official. As of today, I live in a castle. The VegChef female dormitories are located inside of Ekebyholms slott (castle). I …
Last Lunch at Home (for now)
Before leaving for VegChef school, I’ve decided to make one last delicious/nutritious lunch for my fam. Hopefully, it will also be enough for a few …