Archive - Mind of a (Former) Chef by Zach Resnick

May 2025

What Does It Mean To Be A Chef?

Have you ever thought about becoming a professional-type chef? Read this first.

May 26 •

Zachary Resnick

I Need A Hero: The Italian-Style Deli Sandwich

Finally, something I can make at home without a working kitchen

May 20 •

Zachary Resnick

Big Flavour Alert! My Take on Chana Masala

Another episode in a series informally titled "Tubby white Jewish boy tries to make Indian food"

May 12 •

Zachary Resnick

Ottawa Restaurant Round-Up: Pizza Edition

A list for when-a the moon hits your eye

May 5 •

Zachary Resnick

April 2025

March 2025

Dinner Disaster!

A fable about a watched pot never boiling... and the opposite being true

Mar 31 •

Zachary Resnick

Ottawa Restaurant Round-Up: The List - Part 1

I still got no kitchen, but you don't hear me bitchin'

Mar 24 •

Zachary Resnick

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