My first job out of culinary school was working as a line chef; it was a position for which I was vastly unqualified at the time. On my second day, I learned that they did not have a pastry chef. Although I was hired as a saucier (responsible for the meats, fish, and sauces) I was […]
Andrea Potischman
Welcome to my blog Simmer + Sauce. I always thought I was going to be a lawyer, but going to culinary school was one of the best decisions I ever made. I’m a former professional chef from NYC who loves to eat, cook and talk about food. My focus is great food, with solid recipes and reasonable ingredient lists. Cooking should be enjoyable, not stressful. Many of my recipes are family friendly and often on the healthy(ish) side.