Andrew’s Substack

Welcome to Whimsy World, where food, feelings, and a little foolishness all sit at the same table. a backstage pass into what I've been cooking up—recipes I’m loving, sparks of food excitement that keep me up at night, plus BIG FEELS that shape my work.

By Chef Drew

· Launched 10 months ago

Recipe: White Curry and Grilled Chicken

When Spring Ingredients and The Homies Collide

May 13•Chef Drew

BBQ & Char Siu: A Love Story

Or How I Spent A Decade Trying To Get it Right

May 11•Chef Drew

Breakin’ Bread: Depression — A Soft Landing in a Heavy Place

Nachos. Sweets. and Understanding Each other While Grieving

May 9•Chef Drew

Breakin’ Bread: Between the Stages, Beneath the Surface

A Food and Grief Article : Bargaining and Depression

Apr 13•Chef Drew

Spring is SPRINGING!

and here's what I've been doing about it

Apr 10•Chef Drew

The Gentle Roast: Restaurant Reviews With Chef Drew

A First. In a month full of firsts.

Apr 10•Chef Drew

Grief. Love. Food. & My Mamas Potato Salad

Aren't They All The Same Thing?

Mar 11•Chef Drew

Chili Crab (Monticello Style)

A Food and Grief Recipe

Oct 6, 2025•Chef Drew

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Andrew’s Substack