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Chris Shaften

Fridge Notes: a chef’s email, every other week.

I’m Chris, a chef who left restaurant kitchens to cook the way I actually live. Healthy shouldn’t suck, and it doesn’t have to. You might know me from the videos. Fridge Notes is the version without the edit: the full recipe, the variation I cut, one kitchen tip you’ll use that week, and my honest take on food and health.

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They finally fixed the potato chip.

Has the protein craze gone too far? Plus a high protein ranch and a practical way to judge it. FRIDGE NOTES Issue No. 3 Has High Protein Gone Too Far? Bet you can't eat just one. The other day a friend offered me a potato chip, and not just any chip. This one was infused with protein. Let me be clear. I don't have a problem with the occasional potato chip or processed snack. And on the surface, a bit of protein in something that's otherwise just carbs and fat will probably help with satiety,...

11 days ago • 4 min read
Hot sauce has one job

Hot sauce trolls, a sauce built for heat, and why your chilies belong in the freezer. FRIDGE NOTES Issue No. 2 A Hot Take on Hot Sauce I had no idea hot sauce trolls existed. But lo and behold, make a post about one of North America's most beloved condiments and watch them rise from their holes, or wherever trolls live. I've always had strong opinions about hot sauce, but I had no clue just how polarizing a purée of chilies could be. Let me explain. It's my opinion that there's a difference...

19 days ago • 4 min read
This seasons canned Peaches

Peaches, presence, and the hardest habit to unlearn from a decade in restaurants. FRIDGE NOTES Issue No. 1 Welcome This is the inaugural issue of Fridge Notes. As such, I want to say a big thank you for being among my first subscribers. Let me officially introduce myself: I'm Chris Shaften, chef, entrepreneur, and now creator. I've spent years as a professional chef working all over Canada in restaurants focused on farm-to-table cuisine built on classic European technique. I competed on Top...

about 2 months ago • 6 min read