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It’s not easy to close your eyes while cooking over a hot flame – and I hope that you’re not thinking of trying it anytime soon. Active meditation is more like my thing.

I made a mental list of things that I’m thankful for and it brought me into a lighter mood. Does it remedy all of my worries? Nope. But it damn sure eased a lot of the rapid thoughts that ran through my head.

Most of us are freaked out over being stuck in a house when someone would gladly take our boredom. Let’s never take for granted that there’s a population out there worried about their safety, next meal and a home long before COVID-19.

Remember to check in with your kids and actually listen to them. Every person is processing this differently daily. And if you have a significant other, remember to not kill each other in this process. 15 minutes of quiet time and separation, even if in another room HELPS.

Reserve your peace in whatever way possible. Just stay home as much as possible while doing it.

Yesterday’s Dinner:

Mexican Spiced Pork Chops | Smoky Red Bean Chili | Sauteed Green Beans + Cherry Blistered Tomatoes | Spanish Spiced Rice + Soccorat

#runningfatchef #fatrunner #staythefuckhome #food #foodie #foodporn #foodslut #porkchops #eatarainbow #fiveaday #cheftalk (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn)
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If I’m required to stay home, we gonna eat as many home cooked meals as possible.

Took two hours to whip up this late night dinner but it was worth it. I was worried that my naan would turn out disastrous because I never made it before – kid approved (and he’s brutally honest about food even when he doesn’t know it).

What I love about the power of food is if you make it right, you can make people forget about their worries or situation for a few minutes. I’m not a therapist but my food and cooking are therapeutic for me.

Last Night’s Dinner: Indian Spiced Coconut Chicken, Turmeric Jasmine Rice, Okra, Green Beans and Homemade Naan Bread

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#runningfatchef #fatrunner #food #foodie #foodporn #foodslut #chicken #eatarainbow #fiveaday #cheftalk #culinary (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn)
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Been in a crap mood on and off today. I feel off and it’s a day where I’m really tired of being in the house but nervous about going for a run.

Sometimes I dread social media for the reminders of people who are no longer here with us. I feel an indescribable weight that rests on me whenever I log on, particularly Facebook. I can honestly say this is the first time in a long time that I’m happy to see “pretty little pictures” and videos on a screen. I can elect to be one of those people who don’t read captions when it’s too much. But because I’m not that person, it’s hard. My brain reads everything and feel shit that I don’t want to feel.

It’s hard when your form of metaphorical oxygen can literally kill you. I fucking miss running without worrying if I’m going to catch something or be the reason why someone’s not here if I am a carrier. Practicing patience. Practicing calm. Practicing grieving. Practicing loss.

Drowning all of my feelings into creating bright dishes and pushing my bike painfully hard these days. If cooking was yoga, I’d be zen AF.

Anyways, here’s dinner: Asian Ground Beef Rice Bowl (or Bibimbap minus the egg and kimchee)

#runningfatchef #fatrunner #food #foodie #foodporn #foodslut #beef #groundbeef #eatarainbow #fiveaday #cheftalk #yeschef #ricebowl #bibimbap #quarantinemeals (at Quarantine 2020)
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I’ve been asked if I’m transforming my Instagram into a food account and this makes me chuckle.

For those who are unaware, I run a blog called Running Fat Chef – a self ran food and fitness blog about being a fit + fat athlete.

In short, the answer is no. I’m not turning my IG into a food account. This is literally me sharing layers of myself. If you’ve been following me long enough, this is nothing new; COVID-19 gifted and cursed us all with a bit more home time. I hate most takeout and I’m a light control freak when it comes to flavors.

Besides, most athletes love eating a dope ass meal after pushing their bodies to the limit. Some of us like more than salt, pepper and water.

If you’re looking for a space where I talk about food like I love it and want to skip the diet commentary b/s, check me out. It is a space where I can combine my previous career as a sous chef in restaurants, life as a food photographer, food stylist, catering and corporate dining to my semi new career in fitness.

And anyone who don’t like it better shut up and eat these mashed potatoes honey.

Yesterday’s Dinner: Seared Pork Chops | Mushroom + Garlic Pan Sauce | Roasted Corn on the Cob | Herb Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

#runningfatchef #fatrunner #blackchefs #food #foodie #foodslut #foodporn #porkchops #potatoes #cheftalk #yeschef #fuckthescale #quarantinemeals #fuckthatsdelicious #foodblogger (at Quarantine 2020)
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When this is over, I’m literally going to throw a party. Is it 2021 already?

Late ass brunch today because life: Salmon | Kale Chips | Scrambled White Cheddar Eggs | Cherry Blistered Tomatoes | French Toast | Fried Potatoes

What’s your plans after COVID? What’s the first thing that you’re doing once you break out of quarantine? I’ll be hugging my esthetician because these eyebrows and my baby five o'clock shadow is not treating me kindly – Happy Saturday.

#runningfatchef #fatrunner #food #foodie #foodporn #foodslut #salmon #brunch #breakfastofchampions #breakfastfordinner #fiveaday #eatarainbow #covid19 #quarantinemeals #quarantine (at Brooklyn, New York)
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Chef Tip: Make use of your root vegetables by creating hearty dishes that’ll last more than one day. Most times they’re pretty cheap, loaded full of vitamins and will hold over for a long time.

Larger cuts are great for stews. Smaller cuts are perfect for a quick stir fry or saute.

And if you’re not sure when your vegetables are done, remember that your vegetables snitch on themselves when they turn bright and vibrant. If they start to lose too much color, you’re probably overcooking your vegetables. Embrace your senses and cooking will feel super intuitive before you know it.

Tonight’s Dinner: Beef Stew | Asparagus | Herb Rice | Roasted Corn on the Cob

What’s your quarantine meals looking like?

#runningfatchef #fatrunner #food #foodie #foodporn #foodslut #beef #beefstew #fiveaday #eatarainbow (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn)
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Being home is forcing me to dust off some old knives and get deeper into my culinary roots. It makes me miss the industry so much. In the meantime, my family members are the only customers being served in my kitchen.

Tonight’s Menu: Soy Marinated Pork Chops • Asparagus • Green Beans • Vegetable Fried Rice

#runningfatchef #fatrunner #culinary #eatarainbow #fiveaday #friedrice #porkchops #food #foodie #foodporn #foodslut #stayhome #staythefuckhome #quarantinemeals (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn)
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Last night’s quarantine meal looked a little something like this:

Fried Whiting, Sauteed Shrimp, White Cheddar Grits and Herb Seasoned Fries

Ended yesterday’s unexpected rest day + deep clean in my office space well worth it.

#runningfatchef #fatrunner #food #foodie #foodporn #foodslut #fish #fishandchips #quarantinemeals #culinary (at Quarantine Kitchen)
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If I take away the idea that I’m not working and my workouts are modified, I might not be doing too bad considering the state that we’re in.

I’ve always cooked meals for my family but they weren’t home THIS much. The pandemic is forcing me to make food just a bit more and I’m okay with that.
Cooking takes my mind away from the b/s.

Despite the actual physical harm that COVID-19 does to the human body, the quarantine process exposes layers that I am forced to face about myself.

A Buzzfeed article about eating disorders and how practicing the safety protocols necessary from COVID-19 (i.e. staying indoors) are triggering for some people made a few things click. I listened to my internal dialogue yesterday and realize part of nervous energy stemmed from the reduction of my workouts. Thankfully I’m at a good place where I no longer believe in shit like earning my meal but light codependency in working out hard can dictate my happiness at times.

That reflection told me that I still have work to do AND I was in need of a meal that would make me forget about a damn pandemic. During these stressful times, I love creating hearty dishes and this was the one that came to mind. Might post up this recipe today.

I’m using this time to patch up some cracks within myself. And if I can make a bomb ass meal while on the mend, I’m winning.

Yesterday’s Dinner:

Beef Enchiladas | Chicken Enchiladas | Spanish Rice | Black Beans

#runningfatchef #fatrunner #cheftalk #ed #covid_19 #eatingdisorderrecovery #foodie #food #foodslut #chicken #beef #enchiladas #culinary (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn)
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