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Lean Chef En Route, E Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA (2024)

07/22/2023

I can't thank you enough for all for your support that put me in the first place for three weeks!!! I fell from 1st place in the last hours of Group round. I finished 2nd but that's not the end of the world, now that I get a second chance. I first entered this contest because I saw winning this would open doors to getting a business/ funded/ popup concept relaunched and publish a cookbook and memoir. I returned to college and graduated from Georgetown University in May 2022. last year.

I'm gonna go along with the contest until the Quarter-Finals round, that is making the cut this Wildcard round, which ends tomorrow, 7/23. During Quarter-Finals, I will get to submit my best presentation and plating for Chef Carla Hall to review. The best plating award is worth $5 K and it's the only merit-based award, not directly tied to popularity, luck, and knowing people who can donate money. After that, the votes will be reset to zero, which is a good time for me to decide whether I would even bother with the next rounds of the contest. There are storefront grants of $25,000 to $50,000, yes, not loans that have to be repaid, a couple cities are offering. So I figure pursuing these grants after making into the Quarter-Finals with a chance to get recognized for plating/ presentation would be a more efficient use of my time and energy.

In 2012, I won the grand prize in a recipe contest by and I got $500, a one-page Q & A/ profile feature. I also want to dedicate more time to seeking and applying for creative nonfiction proposal/ manuscript grants particularly for immigrant writers. The cookbook will be easy enough with significant time investment on my part, but a memoir won't be finished until next year.

For now, all I ask of you is to keep getting your free daily votes in, unless during the Double Votes promo if you have the means, to put me in the #1 spot. This Wildcard round will be quick, 7/23 7pm PDT/ 10 pm EST.
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One chef will win $25k, an advertorial feature in Taste of Home, and a cooking experience with Carla hall.

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05/10/2022

11/05/2016

If Anyone You Know Has Almond Milk At Home, Warn Them To Toss It Or Risk Scary Consequences

11/05/2016

Head Chef Fired For Bragging On Instagram That He Enjoys Secretly Feeding Meat To Vegans

You might have bragged at some point in your life about your new stationary or car. Well, that’s nothing as compared to what this chef [...]

11/03/2016

Cilantro can Remove 80% of Heavy Metals from the Body within 42 Days

Cilantro is one of the most effective and gentle detoxifiers of heavy metals and other toxic contaminants. It is excellent for extracting mercury from your body’s organs. Heavy metals have been linked to serious health problems such as cancer, heart disease, brain deterioration, emotional problems,…

09/29/2016

Eat Slowly, Move Fast by Mya Zeronis

Sold more than 200 copies in advance! Last call to reserve your copy of my upcoming cookbook. Release date in summer 2017.

Compiled by a chef who turned accidental vegan in 2013, when her health issues were remedied by wholesome plant-based diet, more than 100 recipes come with back stories and a chapter on health benefits of mindful eating . Also included are root-to-stem raw preparation and cooking tips from the waste...

09/16/2016

Chef Summer Recipes: Mya Zeronis’ No-Bake Healthy Brownies

Oops, one recipe published twice! On FriendsEAT.com and Pittsburgh City Paper http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/personal-chef-brilliant-brownies-by-a-brainy-bicyclist/Content?oid=1939388 a couple months ago. See mouthwatering pics and check back for more recipes on my blog http://beatingheartbikerhiker.com and be the first to know when I return to Pittsburgh after cross-country bikepacking. I have ridden more than 3,000 miles (of 4,262 miles total) through 9 states.

Mya Zeronis is a chef who weighs 98 pounds. She's currently riding her bicycle from coast to coast. She's also working toward certification in Nutritional

07/27/2016

Personal Chef: Brilliant Brownies by a Brainy Bicyclist

A preview of what to expect in my upcoming cookbook. Eat Slowly, Move Fast: Plant-Perfect Recipes by a Holistic Chef & Cross-Country Cyclist will include this recipe, just published in the Pgh City Paper, along with many savory and sweet recipes. Thanks to those who pre-ordered, 50 copies are sold already!

I love riding my bicycle in the summer. I’m not a cyclist who eats mouthfuls of simple carbs to “race” by themselves. I can ride...

07/01/2016

Eat Slowly, Move Fast by Mya Zeronis

19 copies sold! Big thanks to those who have faith in me and pre-ordered. Keep the love coming.

Complied by a chef who turned accidental vegan in 2013, when her health issues were remedied by wholesome plant-based diet, more than 100 recipes come with back stories and a chapter on health benefits of mindful eating . Also included are root-to-stem raw preparation and cooking tips from the waste...

06/30/2016

U.S. Lawmakers Attempt to Tackle Food Waste

This is how we reduce food waste. http://sustainablepghrestaurants.org/main/assessments/view/105

The Food Recovery Act aims to reduce the amount of edible food sent to landfills

06/28/2016

Eat Slowly, Move Fast by Mya Zeronis

Upcoming book, Eat Slowly, Move Fast: Plant-Perfect Recipes by a Holistic Chef & Cross-Country Cyclist, will be queried to 27 publishers in less than 27 days from today, the 27th of June. I'm excited to be using Publishizer, a crowd-publishing platform that matches authors directly with publishers.
Watch the book trailer, pre-order your copy and spread the word!

Complied by a chef who turned accidental vegan in 2013, when her health issues were remedied by wholesome plant-based diet, more than 100 recipes come with back stories and a chapter on health benefits of mindful eating . Also included are root-to-stem raw preparation and cooking tips from the waste...

06/06/2016

The Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Every State

These incredible restaurants all pride themselves on sourcing ingredients locally, but they also go way beyond that. From only serving sustainable seafood to using wind power and providing chargers for electric cars, these eco-friendly and destination-worthy restaurants are truly transforming our na...

03/24/2016

What the World Eats

Daily diets vary considerably around the world.

12/23/2015

Next brunch on January 16th. Get your ticket before it's late. http://jan16brunch.brownpapertickets.com

12/04/2015

Lightmakers | The new me…energised, happy and vegan

So I'm taking a break from serving juices and vegan food five days a week to focus on writing and then traveling in late spring. Don't dread, there will be brunch on Jan 16 and once every month following that. Just got this published on LightMakers. Share if you like it.

December 3, 20150 Share on Facebook Share Loading... “You guys eat plants!” was the response by my vegetarian co-worker when I shared with him my simple recipe for baby bok choy sauteed with garlic, shallots and olive oil. It was 2004, and I was an entry-level cook trying to pay some college expense…

10/24/2015

500 likes! Keep the love coming.

07/20/2015

10 Up & Coming Vegetarian Blogs You Should Be Following (Bloglovin' - the blog)

Vegetarianism is a growing trend in today's ingredient-conscious society. With so many studies showing the impact of processed and frozen foods, it's no wonder so many people are making a transition to a more wholesome, meatless, and even plant-based,...

06/30/2015

Want To Create A Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Wedding Menu? Don't Be Scared! | Green Bride Guide

Lean Chef en Route catering business is featured on Green Bride Guide Blog!

Many brides get nervous when considering a plant-based gluten-free wedding menu. They worry about what the "meat and potato" loving guests will think, and may get pressured from their family to stick to the basics (usually chicken or steak and fish).

04/13/2015

www.muddymelissa.com

Not one, but TWO reviews of brunch: http://www.muddymelissa.com/2015/04/12/review-zest-wishes-vegan-brunch/ and http://veganssavetheworld.com/2015/04/an-evolution-of-eating/

03/30/2015

5 Healthy Seaweed Recipes You Should Try This Weekend

Yours truly got one more recipe published! Vegan Caesar.... one of the dishes that will be served at upcoming brunch http://april11brunch.brownpapertickets.com/

Seaweed is one superfood you probably don't eat enough. So how can you get more in your diet? Here are some creative, healthy seaweed recipes you can try.

10/02/2014

The Pittsburgh Vegan Meetup

Vegan, Gluten-free Power Lunch offerings at Zest Wishes. Raw Cauliflower Couscous with Pine Nuts and Unsweetened Organic Raisins; Creamed Local Organic Corn Soup in Coconut Milk, Topped with Crispy Onions; Less is More, 4-Ingredient Raw Organic Cacao Brownies; Raw Zucchini Cannelloni with House Cashew Ricotta, Sun-Dried Tomato Marinara; and Southwestern NNeatloaf with Organic Cacao Mole.

Now serving organic loose-leaf tea! And Juice du Jour is Cold Defense: orange, ginger, celery, kale, carrot, apple (all organic); Supershake: power greens, banana, kiwi, mixed berries, chia seeds (all organic), homemade almond milk; Wheatgrass Shots.

Thur, Fri, Sat: 11am-5pm.

See you at lunch! Also check out the exciting event coming up on Monday!

Free Event! Come celebrate Food Day, a nationwide month-long celebration and movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food while being a part of a Carnegie Library-Squirrel Hill's Monday

08/28/2014

Munch goes to Schwartz Living Market

Raving review in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette! Meanwhile, announcing hours in Schwartz Living Market for September. Thur: 11am-5pm, Fri:11am-7:30pm, Sat: 2:30 pm-5pm. Vegan, gluten-free lunches, cold-pressed juices and wheatgrass shots. Monthly brunch is coming up on Sept 13, Saturday. RSVP here: http://september13brunch.brownpapertickets.com/

For 84 years, the market at 1317 East Carson St. sold groceries and sundry items to a South Side population that evolved over time from immigrants and their children to the blue-collared and Bohemian alike to college kids and young professionals before closing its doors in 2011. Since then, Elisa Be…

08/27/2014

Voters name Zest Wishes Best Brunch for 2014

Once a month reservation-only pop-up entirely-vegan brunch is officially the BEST. Thank you so much for those who voted for a small business with a vision. The best brunch can be the best deal, too. Special offer $15/ brunch for a year. See link: http://september13brunch.brownpapertickets.com/

Voters named Zest Wishes the Best Brunch in the Pittsburgh area for 2014. More than 6 other nominees competed for the title, but in the end there was only one winner. Thanks to all who voted and congratulations to Zest Wishes!

08/14/2014

Homemade vegan caviar on black rice-veggie sushi with Non-GMO Project-verified low-sodium tamari;
Hickory-smoked jackfruit canita tacos with tamarind-date BBQ sauce & Frankferd Farms Foods, Inc. GMO-free blue corn tortillas;
And 8 other delicious and unique food items on vegan, gluten-free brunch menu. And it looks like Zest Wishes is leading in the race for Best Brunch title by A-List Pittsburgh! We'll know for sure next week. Vote for Zest Wishes or get out of the way! Just kidding.

08/13/2014

Elisa B. voted Zest Wishes BEST Brunch

Customers have spoken. Every one of your votes counts and helps Zest Wishes get the Best Brunch title. Hurry, before voting ends this weekend!

Elisa B. voted for Zest Wishes as the BEST Brunch … Vote for places you LOVE on the Pittsburgh A-List and earn points, pins, and amazing deals along the way

07/28/2014

Zest Wishes in the Pittsburgh area on the A-List

Hello brunch fans! It has only been 7 months since Zest Wishes started serving brunch that receives raving reviews and write-ups every so often. Want to see even more innovative menus at future brunches? Vote for Zest Wishes on A-List as Best Brunch Spot 2014. Thank you so much for supporting a locally-sourced small business with a vision! Cast your vote at the link.

Jul 27, 2014 - Mya Z. voted for Zest Wishes as the BEST Brunch ... Vote for the places you LOVE on the Pittsburgh A-List and earn points, pins and amazing deals along the way. Voting ends Aug 17...