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Hi, I’m
Noah Baker

WELCOME TO MY FOOD BLOG.
I’M SO EXCITED YOU’RE HERE!

I have been a professional chef and restaurant owner for the past 20 years (give or take a few)! I live near Raleigh, North Carolina with my wife and son. I love to cook and bake, and I want to share my enthusiasm. Cooking is truly my passion, and I want to help you make it yours. 

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Noah Baker
The Freshman Cook

Latest Recipes

The image shows Air-Fryer-Brussels-Sprouts ready to serve
The image shows pumpkin pancakes ready to serve
The image shows loaded pasta salad ready to serve
This image shows the baking dish under the broiler, with the panko topping turning golden brown and crispy after 5-10 minutes of broiling.
This image shows the finished stuffed acorn squash with quinoa served on a white plate, ready to be enjoyed. The squash is golden and the stuffing is crispy and flavorful.
This image shows the completed Maid Rites sandwiches on a white plate, the warm buns filled with the seasoned beef mixture, ready to be eaten.
This image shows a stack of pumpkin waffles drizzled with maple syrup and topped with toasted pecans, ready to be served.
The image shows candy apples ready to serve
This image shows the completed dish of creamy polenta topped with sautéed mushrooms, microgreens, roasted chickpeas, and a drizzle of chimichurri, ready to be served.
The image shows baked apples with oats and brown sugar ready to serve
This image shows the freshly baked maple muffins cooling on a wire rack after baking.
This image shows the finished cream cheese veggie bread being sliced and served on a platter, ready to be enjoyed immediately or refrigerated.

The freshman cook

The image shows Air-Fryer-Brussels-Sprouts ready to serve
The image shows pumpkin pancakes ready to serve
The image shows loaded pasta salad ready to serve
This image shows the baking dish under the broiler, with the panko topping turning golden brown and crispy after 5-10 minutes of broiling.
This image shows the finished stuffed acorn squash with quinoa served on a white plate, ready to be enjoyed. The squash is golden and the stuffing is crispy and flavorful.
This image shows the completed Maid Rites sandwiches on a white plate, the warm buns filled with the seasoned beef mixture, ready to be eaten.
This image shows a stack of pumpkin waffles drizzled with maple syrup and topped with toasted pecans, ready to be served.