Nikki Talks Food

09/28/2026

Doily Pattern Sourdough Bread!

09/02/2026

Throwback to this Beetlejuice themed dessert garnish!

08/28/2026

What a pawsome 🐾 treat it was to see Zomad Bakeries outside of Doggie Dayz Daycare Facility today! Ollie and Quinn LOVED their Cheese Stix and even got a slice of cake for later!

08/27/2026

46 seconds of cake! New Super Fudgy Chocolate Cake recipe linked below!

https://www.chefnikki.net/post/super-fudgy-chocolate-cake-with-cocoa-buttercream

08/26/2026

Hey everyone! I’m booking restaurant consulting for the upcoming busy season.
What I bring to the table:

📈 Food cost analysis (let’s make sure you’re making the most money you can)
🦠 Food safety training and credentialing (Servsafe)
✏️ Standard operating procedures overhaul
🔪 Kitchen skills (knife skills, sauce technique, productivity optimization)
🤝Front of the house optimization (healthy collaboration between the FOH and BOH, upselling, guest satisfaction)

Book your consultation below. I’ll help you end the chaos and put best practices in place so you ENJOY work again!

08/25/2026

Just a little Island themed party 🌺
Gorgeous edible orchids and flowers by Legacy Greens!

08/12/2026

“Cucuzza” is a long yellow squash from Sicily. When Italian immigrants came to the US between the 1920’-1950’s, the word “cucuzza” became “googootz” and was used to refer to all types of squash. It was also used as a nickname for goofy little kids 😆
Anyway, I present to you: my Baked Googootz recipe! Enjoy!

Makes a 3 quart casserole1 Zucchini, large dice1 Yellow Squash, large dice1 Eggplant, large dice2 cups breadcrumbs, unseasoned½ cup Pecorino Romano, grated¼ cup olive oil, plus ¼ cup for bread crumbs1 teaspoon Pro Seasoning All Purpose10-12 Basil leaves, chopped2 cups Sunday Gravy (recipe button ...

07/20/2026

La Tiendita owners are seeking community support through a fundraiser to overcome debt and keep their restaurant open. See link below ⬇️

📸 Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat