Are you a foodie and just can not get enough food articles and recipes from your favorite celebrity chefs? Check out my top ten list of celebrity chef blogs and learn tricks of the trade from celebrity chefs from around the world! Please note that the list is a general list and not in any order by ranking.
1. Ani Phyo
Raw vegan chef Ani Phyo has put raw vegan eating on the map for many of people around the world. She has been found my many through her personal website that links her “non-cooking” videos on YouTube. Her site is done completely by herself and has many helpful videos, tips and personal journal entries on her life and lifestyle. I highly suggest going to this blog to see what is going on in the raw vegan world and to catch up on Ani Phyo.
2. Nigella Lawson
Although Nigella Lawson is not as famous as some of her British chef colleagues such as Gordon Ramsey, her cooking experience and wonderful personality can not be overlooked. She is a friendly and warm-hearted chef that has her own personal style that just about anyone will love. Her website does not appear to be done 100% by herself however there are numerous things that she has added to it that are personalized to her own style. I love the recipes, her Nigella Loves section that introduces things that she loves, and tips to the chef reader.
3. Jamie Oliver
Although not as famous in America as he is in England, Jamie Oliver is a celebrity chef that is reaching out to millions to change bad eating habits one by one. He has for years been sharing healthy foods that are close to your “mother’s cooking” but in the last few years has really been reaching out towards stardom. His website really expressed who he is as a person and how much he really wants to make a difference in the way that people eat around the world. He is a chef with a heart but does not serve it on a platter. His website contains many things such as a personal diary, whereabouts information, recipes, cooking tips and so much more. It is a fun site that every foodie should look at once – then you will be hooked.
4. Paula Deen
Who does not know the lovable Southern bell named Paula Deen? She has definitely built a name for herself that will go on for years. She has her own website outside of Food Network and it contains many things that one loves about her cooking shows. I especially love her section for cooking with children (which matches up with her children’s cooking book that was just released) and her videos with her family. She is a family person and one can really feel the love that she gives off to her family, even on her website. It contains recipes, videos, suggestions and much more from our favorite Southern celebrity chef.
5. Benjamin Christie
This is a true test to see if all of you foodies reading this blog really do know your international celebrity chefs. Benjamin Christie is the chef from the famous Australian series, Dining Downunder. He mainly cooks Australia cuisine, which means a lot of fresh carnivorous cooking recipes. He is young and fun to watch on the screen and should not be left out just because he is from “down under” and rarely seen on the screen in America. His personal blog contains a lot of useful information such as recipes, how to stretch a dollar and personal reviews of meals and dining experiences.
6. Mario Batali
Although born and mostly raised in America, Mario Batali is one of those chefs that watchers instantly fall in love with for his down-to-earth personality and easy Italian recipes. His website unfortunately is not done by himself however it does have his personality stamped all over it, including his favorite orange hues. It does contain information about his current whereabouts and events that he is getting involved with at the current moment. In addition I find the music picks section very interesting, it really shows the person inside the chef exterior.
7. Anthony Bourdain
This is a celebrity chef that you must see on Travel Channel (not the Food Network). He has a vibrant background in the restaurant industry in New York City when he was introduced to the wonderful world of various other media adventures. His show is called No Reservations and can be seen in many different countries of the world. His website is hosted by the Travel Channel and follows along with Anthony as he travels to various foreign countries. Not only is there information about his television series but also a personal blog that is just as entertaining as the television series sometimes. It is a must read, the of course watch.
8. Kanemoto “J” Noritsugu
Coming from Japan is Noritsugu Kanemoto or otherwise known as “J”. He is a famous Japanese celebrity chef that has found the place in many Japanese hearts. His style of cooking is all about healthy food that will tease the eyes and satisfy the stomach. His blog is all about his life and his cooking adventures. It contains recipes (although it is being added to daily), a blog with journal entries, a section of books that he has written and much more. Warning though, this site is only in Japanese.
9. Vikas Khanna
On October 13th, Americans will be introduced to the wonderful India celebrity chef by the name of Vikas Khanna. He specializes in Ayurveda lifestyle and cooking and has been seen on Kitchen Nightmares and also other television shows in America. His website includes videos from his television appearances, humanitarian work and much more.
10. Gordon Ramsey
It is hard to live in most parts of the world and not to hear about Gordon Ramsey. He is a British chef that has won the interests of many around the world through his television shows and personal restaurants. His website includes his personal merchandise, tips, information about his restaurants and so much more. It is unfortunately not done by the celebrity chef himself but does have his own personal touches here and there, especially in the comments.
