About Kitchen Survival 101

Hungry for a taste of culinary adventure? Look no further than Kitchen Survival 101, where food enthusiasts unite to celebrate the art of cooking, baking, and all things delicious. Our journey began with a simple idea born out of late-night conversations between a chef and his web designer wife. As we brainstormed over a pot of simmering soup, the concept of Kitchen Survival 101 took shape. With a shared passion for food and a desire to share our knowledge with fellow food geeks, we embarked on a mission to create a space where culinary creativity thrives. And thus, Kitchen Survival 101 was born!

Meet Our Dynamic Team

THE CHEF

With over 25 years in the professional kitchen, The Chef has much to say about the industry and gets incredibly creative with his experiments. From frontal lobe tacos to chaga honey, from beekeeping to homebrewing, Chef dabbles in it all.

THE RESTAURANT WIDOW

Being married to a professional chef without being involved in the industry offers some unique challenges. Get some perspective on what it’s like to be a food snob, a “single” parent, and a low-maintenance, independent gal.

COOKIE CUTTER

Mistress of baking, Cookie Cutter has a passion for all things fondant, sprinkly, and sugary. Her magic hands can take the most basic of ingredients and transform them into edible works of art. Looking at her dishes might well be enough to send you into a diabetic coma.

BUDGET BETTY

Necessity begets creativity. Budget Betty will show you how to make amazing dishes for pennies, with a toddler underfoot and a spatula in hand. Fast? Check. Cheap? Check. Kid-Friendly? Check. Homemade? Always.

THE MAD BOULANGER

Cooking is the only chore this mother of three enjoys. She tends to be somewhat overambitious in the kitchen and currently has a 70-30% delicious-not delicious ratio. Born in the desert Southwest, she still can’t believe the natural bounty of the Ohio Valley she now calls home.

SO FRESH SHE’S FRISKY

Frisky focuses on using the freshest available ingredients in her dishes. Don’t be surprised to see her using her own aromatics and tinctures, as she’s not only a fabulous cook, she’s got the mother of all green thumbs to boot. What she does comes straight from Mother Earth to the gullet. You can’t get fresher, or friskier, than that!

DAUNTLESS DOMESTICATOR

Ostentatious former Marine turned single mom. She grew up on jelly sandwiches and mac and cheese. Domesticator was a vegetarian for eight years until she remembered how amazing bacon is. She focuses on healthy cooking and pushes herself to try new foods and techniques. She is inspired by anyone who is passionate about cooking and not arrogant about it. There’s always room for improvement!

COMFORT AND JOY

This grandmother offers an arsenal of well-loved family favorite recipes that have been tried and true, to her most loved tunes that may show up on her weekly radio show, The Comfort and Joy Show. Its all about a positive attitude. Everything is going to be all right.

WUUUSAA MAMA

The mistress of all things comfort, Wuuusaa Mama has no less than six favorite mac and cheese recipes. Yes, I said six…

SAUCY DISH

This saucy dish will teach you how to kitchen it up and get’cher okra on.

BLADE

We like to call Blade “Mr. Experimental.” This home cook is armed with a passion for food, a grill, a smoker, and an allergy to following recipes.