Creates videos of fun-to-make, and easy-to-follow recipes, helping you improve your culinary skills
If you are looking for easy-to-follow and fun-to-make recipes, you might want to check out Food Wishes, one of the most popular video recipe channels on YouTube. But do you know the story behind this channel and its creator, Chef John? His name is John Mitzewich, and he is not your average chef.
John Mitzewich was born in New York, in 1963. He grew up in a family that loved food and cooking, and he learned a lot from his mother and grandmother. Naturally, h developed a passion for culinary arts, and decided to pursue it as a career. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1983, and worked as a chef in various restaurants, hotels, and resorts.
In 2007, he started his own YouTube channel, Food Wishes, where he uploaded his first video, a recipe for grilled tuna with tapenade. He wanted to share his knowledge and experience with the world, and also to have some fun. Not once did he show his face, but only his hands and voice, which became his signature style. He also added some humor and personality to his videos, which made them entertaining and engaging.
Chef John’s channel grew rapidly, and he gained millions of fans and followers. He also partnered with Allrecipes, the world’s largest online food community, where he became their video producer and chef. He created hundreds of videos for Allrecipes, covering a wide range of cuisines, dishes, and techniques.
Some of his most popular videos on Food Wishes include fastest way to peel garlic, beef and cheese lasagna, and soft pita bread. Chef John has also experimented with some unusual and exotic ingredients, such as durian, haggis, and natto. He has also collaborated with other well-known YouTubers, such as Babish, Rosanna Pansino, and Andrew Rea.
John Mitzewich is not only a successful YouTuber, but also a James Beard Award winner and a food blogger. He has written many articles and posts on his blog, Food Wishes, where he shares more details and tips about his recipes. He also interacts with his fans and answers their questions and requests.
John Mitzewich is an inspiration to many people who love food and cooking. He shows that you can make delicious and impressive dishes with simple ingredients and steps. And he plans to continue making more videos and recipes in the future. As he always says, “…And, as always, enjoy!”
