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A Big, Fat WJWE Announcement

Published by Amy Kritzer Becker on August 7, 2011

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So I teased you all last week by saying that I had news to share, and yet not sharing it. That was not cool of me at all. Well your patience has paid off, as I am ready to spill.

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When it comes to making small life choices I get a bit of anxiety. What to order for dinner? Too many options! What movie to see? No clue! What shoes to pair with that little black dress? Stop hounding me! It’s very stressful.

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However, when it comes to big decisions, I am as decisive as they come. I visited one college, liked it, and applied early. I moved to NYC without a second thought, and then to Texas on a whim. No regrets there. I choose my friends and boyfriends with the greatest of ease- I either like you or I don’t.

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I really love being a southerner, but now it’s time to pursue my passions. Which, you may or may not be able to tell is food and cooking for people. So starting next week, I will be enrolled in culinary school! Easiest decision ever (buh bye cubicleville). And I have a few side gigs too to make some dough while I’m rolling out dough (sorry I said that). I will be a recipe developer and cooking demonstrator at a local supermarket, prepping food for a caterer AND I will be dabbling as a personal chef (if you or anyone is interested in having a personal chef let me know!)

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I will be super busy, but I am pumped and I can’t wait to see where this takes me. Now, do you want to hear about my culinary adventures on the blog? Yay or nay? Of course I will still be cooking up plenty of Jew treats on WJWE either way. Don’t fear!

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I would like to leave you all with this video. Enjoy!

Mazel!

Amy

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Amy Kritzer Becker

Amy Kritzer Becker

Amy Kritzer Becker is the cookbook author and culinary-school-trained chef behind What Jew Wanna Eat, a modern Jewish food blog that's been redefining heritage recipes since 2010. Her cookbook Sweet Noshings was published in 2016. Her recipes have been featured in Food Network, Bon Appétit, Forbes, and more. She also co-owns ModernTribe.com, a Jewish gifts and Judaica shop.

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27 Comments

  1. amanda says:
    August 7, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Congratulations! :). Please tell us about all of your new adventures!

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      August 7, 2011 at 2:10 PM

      Thanks, Amanda!

      Reply
  2. Ariel says:
    August 7, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Mazel

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      August 7, 2011 at 2:24 PM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Karen @ MyVeganland says:
    August 7, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Horrayyy to the future blonde Betheny Frankel! Skinny Yenta Manachevitz anyone?

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      August 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM

      HAHAHA Jew are too funny- thanks, Karen!

      Reply
  4. Nossi @ TheKosherGastronome says:
    August 7, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    congrats, and good luck

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      August 7, 2011 at 10:17 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Bubbe says:
    August 7, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Mazel Tov —-My arms are flapping for you! I am so happy – love your WJWE announcement. Watch out world!!!!

    Bubbe

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      August 7, 2011 at 10:59 PM

      Thanks, Bubbe. Love you!

      Reply
  6. Halby says:
    August 8, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Mozel tov! So happy for you, but you already know that! Can’t wait to see what you do next! Hugs and open mouth kisses!

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      August 8, 2011 at 1:40 PM

      HAHA love you!

      Reply
  7. Amanda P says:
    August 9, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Congrats!!! Of course we want to hear about the culinary school! I’m so proud of you for pursing your dreams and passions! Its scary at first but will be so rewarding!

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      August 9, 2011 at 10:42 PM

      Thanks, Amanda! I’m so happy for you too- hope all is going well!

      Reply
  8. Foxy says:
    August 10, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Congrats Amy, I’m happy to see you’re following your passions! Which culinary school will you be attending?? I have to admit, the thought has crossed my mind as well, though so far I’ve not been as brave as you.

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      August 10, 2011 at 12:06 PM

      Thanks, Fox! You should totally do it too. I want to stay in Austin, so I am attending Le Cordon Bleu here.

      Reply
  9. Amy at Baking and Mistaking says:
    August 10, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    From one culinary school-enrolled Amy to another – congrats! Hope you have fun and share all your stories!

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      August 10, 2011 at 2:57 PM

      HAHA I love it! I love hearing about your adventures in the Motherland too!

      Reply
  10. Kelsey says:
    August 15, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    OF COURSE we want to hear about your culinary adventures on the blog!!!!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      August 15, 2011 at 11:35 PM

      Thanks, Kelsey!!

      Reply
  11. Meghan says:
    August 16, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    It’s unanimous. Please keep us posted on all your culinary adventures. Can’t wait to hear about the first day!

    Reply
    • Amy says:
      August 16, 2011 at 3:26 PM

      Yay! First day went great- I’ll share details soon!

      Reply
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Shalom! I’m Amy Kritzer Becker and welcome to What Jew Wanna Eat! Your source for home cooked (sometimes) kosher goodness. I have always enjoyed cooking and baking, but needed a new goal, a challenge, to get back to my culinary roots. So, I called up Bubbe Eleanor and pleaded for her to send me her best recipes. Stat!

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