Chef Jade’s Journey

Paris, France is one of the food capitals of the world–has been for centuries. I am always grateful when my travels take me to…

In this episode we are cooking a super versatile #tradish, Ratatouille!

When it comes to food, the French know best. From the rich, creamy sauces to the fresh, succulent meats, French cuisine is hard to…

A party favorite appetizer and the easiest recipe on my site! One night while in Italy, Zelda and I stayed in a little hotel…

Chef Jade and Zelda visit the country of her paternal grandmother.

For decades (centuries, really) British food was seen as bland and uninspiring. In recent years, however, the United Kingdom has emerged as a culinary…

One of Britain’s most famous exports is Banoffee Pie. This dessert is in my top 3 list of all-time famous desserts. The original recipe…

Jade prepares a banoffee pie in front of Westminster Abbey.

INGREDIENTS 250 g plain flour 130 g caster sugar 130 g + 60 g vegan margarine (we like Pure Dairy-Free Soya Spread) 65 g…

Chef Jade travels to historic places in China to prepare one of the country’s most traditional dishes.

What do you really know about the primary eating tool for a fourth of the world’s population? Chopsticks: A Brief (And Tasty) History When…

Jade and Zelda visit the country her great grandmother was born in.

The essential spices that are used in traditional Indian dishes. 1. Saffron Popular dishes that include Saffron: Kesar Peda Motichoor Ladoo Tandoori Paneer Tikka…

Zelda and I are in Italy this week, which is the country my maternal great grandfather was born in. Chef Jade’s Journey podcast.

A taste of Italy! When I think of Italian cuisine, I think of gathering with my parents and brother, sharing big family-style dishes over…

Those of you who have been following my journey for a while now probably know that I love bold seasonings. The kind of food…

Zelda and I learn how to make Veggie Jamaican Patties.

With a population of nearly 40 million, Greater Tokyo is the largest urban area in the world. It’s also one of the safest major…

If you’ve ever been to a Japanese restaurant, chances are, you’ve had miso soup. This warm, slightly cloudy soup – bursting with umami flavor…

Due to popular demand, I want to add a new feature to my travel chronicles. As most of you know, whenever I visit a…

Do you remember your first taco? I don’t remember the exact one, but I remember the type: hard corn tortilla (shells, we called them)…

With February being Black History Month, I wanted to take a quick break from my usual travelogues and highlight some of the Black chefs…

Pike Place Market is a foodie’s paradise in the heart of Seattle. With over 10 million visitors each year, this 9-acre market is the…