{"id":15,"date":"2025-09-08T18:17:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T18:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microcrew.dev\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2025-09-08T18:17:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T18:17:43","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/microcrew.dev\/?page_id=15","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-hero alignwide\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-hero-inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-evelyn-hero-grid\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-evelyn-hero-content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-hero-content\">\n\n<span class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-hero-greeting gb-headline-text\">Meet the Chef<\/span>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-hero-title gb-headline-text\">Hi, I&#8217;m Evelyn<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-hero-subtitle gb-headline-text\">Culinary innovator, flavor architect, and your guide to extraordinary cooking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-hero-description gb-headline-text\">From molecular gastronomy labs to cozy home kitchens, I&#8217;ve spent over a decade perfecting the art of making exceptional food accessible to everyone. Welcome to my culinary universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-evelyn-hero-cta gb-button-text\" href=\"\/recipes\/\">Explore My Recipes<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-evelyn-hero-image\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-hero-image\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-evelyn-main-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-evelyn-main-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1594736797933-d0beb7272a17?w=350&amp;h=420&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=face\" alt=\"Chef Evelyn - MicroCrew Kitchen Founder\" title=\"evelyn-portrait\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-story alignwide\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-story-inner\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-story-title gb-headline-text\">My Culinary Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-story-p1 gb-headline-text\">It all started in my grandmother&#8217;s kitchen in Lyon, where I learned that cooking isn&#8217;t just about following recipes\u2014it&#8217;s about understanding ingredients, respecting traditions, and fearlessly innovating. At age eight, I was already experimenting with flavor combinations that made my family question my sanity (and then ask for seconds).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-story-p2 gb-headline-text\">After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu Paris, I spent five years working in Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe, learning the precision and artistry that defines exceptional cuisine. But I always felt there was a gap between high-end gastronomy and everyday cooking\u2014a space where innovation could make restaurant-quality techniques accessible to home chefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-story-p3 gb-headline-text\">That&#8217;s when MicroCrew was born. This platform represents everything I believe in: precise techniques, bold flavors, and the democratization of extraordinary cooking. Every recipe here has been tested not just for taste, but for the joy it brings to both the cook and those lucky enough to share the meal.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-credentials alignwide\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-credentials-inner\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-credentials-title gb-headline-text\">Experience &amp; Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-evelyn-credentials-grid\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-evelyn-credential-1\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-credential-1\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-credential-1-icon gb-headline-text\">\ud83c\udf93<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-credential-1-title gb-headline-text\">Le Cordon Bleu Paris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-credential-1-desc gb-headline-text\">Grand Dipl\u00f4me in Culinary Arts<br>Graduated Summa Cum Laude<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-evelyn-credential-2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-credential-2\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-credential-2-icon gb-headline-text\">\u2b50<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-credential-2-title gb-headline-text\">Michelin Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-credential-2-desc gb-headline-text\">5 years in Michelin-starred kitchens<br>Including L&#8217;Ambroisie &amp; Guy Savoy<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-evelyn-credential-3\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-credential-3\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-credential-3-icon gb-headline-text\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-credential-3-title gb-headline-text\">Published Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-credential-3-desc gb-headline-text\">&#8220;Modern Techniques for Home Cooks&#8221;<br>James Beard Award Nominee<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-philosophy alignwide\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-philosophy-inner\">\n\n<blockquote class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-philosophy-quote gb-headline-text\">&#8220;Cooking is not about perfection\u2014it&#8217;s about connection. Every dish tells a story, creates a memory, and brings people together.&#8221;<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-philosophy-signature gb-headline-text\">\u2014 Evelyn<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-personal alignwide\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-evelyn-personal-grid\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-evelyn-personal-image\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-personal-image\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-evelyn-kitchen-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-evelyn-kitchen-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1556909114-f6e7ad7d3136?w=400&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop\" alt=\"Evelyn in her test kitchen\" title=\"evelyn-kitchen\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-evelyn-personal-content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-personal-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-personal-title gb-headline-text\">Beyond the Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-personal-p1 gb-headline-text\">When I&#8217;m not developing recipes or writing, you&#8217;ll find me exploring local farmers markets, hunting for the perfect vintage cookware, or practicing yoga (which helps with all those long hours standing in the kitchen!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-personal-p2 gb-headline-text\">I&#8217;m obsessed with discovering how traditional techniques from different cultures can be adapted for modern kitchens. My pantry is a United Nations of ingredients, and my spice collection has officially taken over two cabinets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-personal-p3 gb-headline-text\">Fun fact: I test every single recipe on this platform at least five times before publishing. My neighbors have become very enthusiastic taste testers, and my rescue dog Luna has developed quite sophisticated palate preferences.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-connect alignwide\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-connect-inner\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-connect-title gb-headline-text\">Let&#8217;s Connect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-connect-desc gb-headline-text\">I love hearing from fellow food enthusiasts! Whether you have questions about a recipe, want to share your own culinary adventures, or just want to say hello, don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-connect-buttons\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-evelyn-contact-btn gb-button-text\" href=\"\/contact\/\">Get In Touch<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-evelyn-instagram-btn gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/evelynmicrocrew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Follow on Instagram<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-evelyn-newsletter-btn gb-button-text\" href=\"#newsletter\">Join Newsletter<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-awards alignwide\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-awards-inner\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-awards-title gb-headline-text\">As Featured In<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-evelyn-awards-grid\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-evelyn-award-1\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-award-1\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-award-1-text gb-headline-text\">Food &amp; Wine<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-evelyn-award-2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-award-2\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-award-2-text gb-headline-text\">Bon App\u00e9tit<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-evelyn-award-3\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-award-3\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-award-3-text gb-headline-text\">Saveur Magazine<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-evelyn-award-4\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-evelyn-award-4\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-evelyn-award-4-text gb-headline-text\">Eater<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My Culinary Journey It all started in my grandmother&#8217;s kitchen in Lyon, where I learned that cooking isn&#8217;t just about following recipes\u2014it&#8217;s about understanding ingredients, respecting traditions, and fearlessly innovating. 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