Chef Emme Collins

Name: Chef Emme Collins
Address: Seattle, WA, US
Telephone: +12067174432
Rating: 5

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07/12/2024

Chapter 37. 💐🎂

07/10/2024

I'm beyond thrilled to finally share some incredible news with you all... I'm writing a cookbook! 📚 🌟

This cookbook has been a dream since childhood. From the moment I moved to Seattle as a child, I realized how little people knew about Brazil and its rich culinary heritage. As my family opened the first Brazilian restaurant in Seattle, I became increasingly passionate about introducing the world to authentic Brazilian food. Over the years, I've encountered numerous misconceptions and inaccuracies about Brazilian cuisine. Recipes were often wrong, spelled incorrectly, or downright disrespectful - one cookbook claimed that the authentic way of making a dish was a waste of time….they said that verbatim! This sparked a fire in me to showcase the true essence of Brazilian food 🇧🇷

Brazilian food isn't just one thing—it's as diverse as our people and landscapes, and I'm excited to share that with you.

05/29/2024

I haven’t been posting much, but that’s because I’ve been busy cooking this little bun. ⁣
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This might turn into a maternity account for the next couple months 🤷🏽‍♀️⁣
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05/01/2024

✌🏾💋 April

04/26/2024

Are you a feijoada or moqueca girlie? 🫘🐠

04/12/2024

Moqueca Pop Up this Sunday! Come celebrate Brazilian style with live music and lots of samba dancing. Ticket sales end tomorrow. Click link 🔗 in bio ⬆️

04/03/2024

🌟 GIVEAWAY TIME 🌟 ⁣
Win 2 tickets to my Brazilian seafood stew pop-up at on April 14th from 1pm-4pm! Savor the moqueca dish that beat and enjoy live Brazilian music and a refreshing caipirinha! ⁣
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- You must be following me and my pop-up page ⁣
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- Tag at least two friends in the comments⁣
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- Extra entry 💫 share this post on your story (don’t forget to tag me so I can see it!) ⁣
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Winner will be announced Friday at 12pm PST! Good luck! 🎉 ⁣
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04/02/2024

Queijo Coalho 🧀 | seared rennet cheese, fig gastrique, Brazil nut farofa

03/27/2024

With all the new faces here I just wanted to say thank you for following and reintroduce myself! ✨⁣⁣⁣⁣
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My name is Emme and I’m a chef, mom and wife living in Seattle📍⁣⁣⁣⁣
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🇧🇷 I was born and raised in Salvador, Bahia, my family and I made the big move to Seattle when I was 6 years old. Moving to the US was a whole new world for me – I didn’t speak a word of English and needed ESL classes for my first year and a half of school. But once I learned, well, let’s just say no one could stop my chatterbox! 🗣️⁣⁣⁣⁣
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💃🏾 Speaking of my Brazilian roots, music and dance have always been a huge part of my life. Growing up, my family used to perform Brazilian music and dance around the city, and I was always dancing my little samba on stage! 🎶⁣⁣⁣⁣
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🍴 Food has always been my love language, and my family’s restaurant, Tempero do Brasil, was the first Brazilian restaurant in Seattle, opening its doors in 1994 and serving up authentic flavors for over two decades. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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📺 I’ve taken that passion for Brazilian cuisine to the small screen, appearing several on cooking shows and most recently winning the title of Chopped Champion and beating Bobby Flay on the Food Network! 🏆⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣These days, I’m running a pop-up called Baiana ( ), where I get to share my love for authentic Afro-Brazilian foods with the world. ⁣⁣⁣
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Family is everything to me – I’m married to my high school sweetheart, and we have three amazing kids with another one on the way! 👶🏾⁣⁣⁣
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📚⁣One of my biggest passions is sharing the beauty of Brazilian culture and cuisine with the world. Growing up, there was so little accurate information about Brazilian food in America, and the little that was out there often got it wrong. This frustration sparked⁣ a fire in me to become the authority on Brazilian food in America 🤌🏾⁣⁣⁣
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I’m⁣⁣⁣ so grateful to have each and every one of you here, and I can’t wait to share more of my journey with you all. Let’s cook, dance, and enjoy life together! 💛

03/20/2024

Join me Sunday, April 14th at Osteria La Spiga for a special celebratory Moqueca pop-up!⁣
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You’ll be able savor my winning moqueca and enjoy live Brazilian music! La Spiga’s bar will be open for you to purchase some Caipirinhas! ⁣
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Grab your ticket today! Link in bio ⬆️

03/19/2024

After beating Bobby Flay with my signature Bahian dish, Moqueca, on Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay, I’m thrilled to share this victory with you! Join me April 14th for a Moquecada to get a taste of the dish that beat Bobby!

Learn more & get your tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moquecada-with-chef-emme-from-beat-bobby-flay-tickets-860135226617?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/14/2024

I’ll take my pie in the form of a hand pie - more specifically a Brazilian style empanada 😜

03/13/2024

Porco + Tutu | pork belly, smoky black bean & cassava mash, crispy collards, pickle orange, orange gastrique & poivre sauce ⁣
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Come & get its at tomorrow & Friday! 🐷

03/08/2024

It’s going down on tonight! Tune in tonight at 9pm ET/8CT (9pm PT) the dashing Scott Conant and Eric Adjepong unite with chef Dane Blom and I to gang up on Bobby Flay! ⁣
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I’ll be going live at 9pmET/6pmPT - join me so we can watch and react together! *West Coasters it’ll air for y’all at 9pm…so only join the live if you’re ok with spoilers!

03/04/2024

Live IG Watch party! Join me this Thursday, March 7th at 9pm EST right here on IG live for a watch party of Beat Bobby Flay on 𝑭𝑶𝑶𝑫 𝑵𝑬𝑻𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲

02/27/2024

The concrete jungle did not disappoint our bellies. 🤤

01/09/2024

Sequilho Carequinha | Parmesan shortbreads with olives. 🧀 🫒 ⁣
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These are literally a melt in your mouth umami bomb! ⁣
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Recipe coming soon….

12/28/2023

Everyone knows this week between Christmas and the New Year basically doesn’t count. I’m using it to relax & restore. I can’t wait to share with you all the exciting things coming in 2024🫣💫🙌🏾😆

12/23/2023

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all! Wishing you joy, happiness & everything you wished for this season ❤️🎄🎅🏾✨⁣
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Chef Emme & family⁣
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12/18/2023

When the world give you rain — bloom 🌸 🌺 🌹 💐 ⁣
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This time last year, I was in a heavy place. It was that end-of-the-year vibe, hoping for something better in the coming year. And you know what? This year actually delivered on that hope.⁣
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This year’s journey has been a mix of highs and lows. I’ve faced some struggles, hit some big goals. So, as we close in on the end of the year, let’s take a pause. Reflect on where we’ve been, the wins, the challenges – all of it. And here’s the thing about the end of the year season: it’s not just a date change; it’s a chance for a fresh chapter.⁣
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So, wherever you were last year at this time, whatever you were hoping for, remember – things can change. I’m wrapping up the year on a high note, thankful for the journey. ⁣

12/11/2023

I had my aura photographed today. ⁣Pretty accurate.⁣
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❤️Red: passionate, creative, loyal ⁣⁣
💙Blue: empathetic, intuitive, desire for unity ⁣⁣
💜Purple: brave & fearless ⁣⁣
🧡Orange: cool under pressure, courageous ⁣⁣
🤍White: open & receptive to the Devine

12/07/2023

Rabada com Pirão | oxtail + cassava grits

12/06/2023

Happy Anniversary 💫🥳

12/04/2023

Banana leaf steamed scallops, dried shrimp, vatapá, black eyed peas, charred okra 💫

11/30/2023

Steak & Potatoes but make it Brazilian 🥩 🍠| tenderloin with cassava pave

11/29/2023

Please help The Salvation Army help families in need this Christmas. Sign up today to volunteer bell ring with your friends and family. Find a location near you here: salarmy.us/rtrtsanw

11/23/2023

Reflecting on a year filled with authenticity and heartwarming connections. My heart overflows with gratitude for the incredible community that has embraced me. Thank you for being a part of my journey, for allowing me to share my culture, and for making this space a haven of acceptance. To family, friends, partners and followers – your presence is my greatest gift. Wishing you all a Thanksgiving surrounded by love, authenticity, and the warmth of cherished moments. 🍁🌟

11/19/2023

Feira.

11/16/2023

Baiana is back! We are popping up at the Future of Diversity's Holiday Market at Osteria La Spiga on December 3rd. Preorder feijoada meal kit, acarajé meal kit and passion fruit mousse by November 30th for pick up on December 3rd between noon-4pm

Preorder here:
https://forms.gle/5jSJLm1AWkzBSqpV7

11/11/2023

BARRIGA DE PORCO COM TUTU | pork belly, apple cider demi-glace, smoked beans & cassava flour mash, crispy collards, orange gastrique 💫

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Queijo coalho in Seattle 🧀

When we first moved to Seattle there were zero ❌ 0️⃣ Brazilian stores around. ⁣ ⁣ 🇧🇷 🤗I’m so glad we have so many options nowadays where I can pick up and share my favorite Brazilian ingredients and snacks with my family! ⁣ ⁣ Guaraná, farinha, pão de queijo and queijo coalho are essential in our household. What are yours?⬇️

Thank you to everyone who came to the Moqueca pop-up and helped me celebrate my Beat Bobby Flay win!⁣ ⁣ A time was had with a complete moqueca buffet and samba by @sambadarenata Who wants more Afro-Brazilian pop-ups?

Tune into @newdaynw today at 11am and catch me @nelson_eats and the New Day team as we discuss some hot food topics! ⁣ ⁣ Skin Tint: @narsissist AnnaPurna Medium 2⁣ Concealer: @maccosmetics Studio Fix NC43⁣ Brows: @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Wiz & Clear Brow gel ⁣ Lashes: @hennabynatasha Blush: @glossier CLoud Paint Storm ⁣ Lip Gloss: @fentyskin Skin Melon Treat ⁣ Sweater: @farmrio ⁣ #grwm

Guess what I’m craving 😋🍠🍽️

#SEATTLE pop-up alert! Ticket link in bio ⬆️

Happy 475th birthday, Salvador! 🎉🇧🇷 Today, we celebrate the first capital of Brazil and one of oldest colonial cities in the America.

Come savor my moqueca that beat Bobby Flay! ⁣ ⁣ Sunday, April 14th at ⁣@osterialaspiga ⁣ Limited tickets. Ticker 🔗 in bio ⬆️

Did you know dragons are basically chicken? 🐉🐓

3 tips for the most delicious and authentic Bahian-style moqueca:⁣ ⁣ 1️⃣ **Use Dendê (Red Palm Oil):** If you’re not using red palm oil in your moqueca, it’s not a moqueca. Dendê oil is essential—it’s the number one ingredient and there’s no substitution for this.⁣ ⁣ 2️⃣ **Use Unsweetened Coconut Milk:** Moqueca isn’t sweet, so be sure to use unsweetened coconut milk. Avoid sweetened coconut milk or coconut cream.⁣ ⁣ 3️⃣ **Sweat Onions and Peppers Lightly:** Don’t caramelize or overcook the veggies, especially the onions. If they start caramelize they will release natural sugars, which will affect the flavor profile. Just cook them enough to soften a bit; they’ll continue to cook in the stew.

Some years ago a client of mine asked me what I was up to and I told her all I was working on and she replied with, “wow, you’re ambitious”⁣ ⁣ I don’t know why in the moment inside of myself I took offense to being called ambitious. I sat with it and tried to figure out why that bothered me so much. I realized that as a woman and mom we are expected to do it all, while at the same time expected not to say that we want it all. ⁣ ⁣ I realized this and decided I didn’t care to hide the fact that I wanted it all.⁣ ⁣ This past week, I officially accomplished a career related item in my “ambitious” list. ⁣ ⁣ Taking a moment to myself to acknowledge the journey was very important. Some times when things finally start happening, it can feel like it was so easy, and we can forget the actual blood, sweat and tears that went into achieving it. ⁣ ⁣ With this accomplishment - that I will be sharing with you all very soon- I hope to remember my tenacity, resilience, hope and faith. I hope to carry that on my journey to crossing off all the other items on my “ambitious” list. ✨