Yewande Komolafe Bio | Wiki
Yewande Komolafe is a famous Nigerian food writer, author, and food stylist. She has been introducing Nigerian food to audiences in the US. Since February 2021, she serves as Cooking Writer and Columnist at The New York Times. In addition, she has authored two cookbooks including Waffles + Mochi and My Everyday Lagos Kitchen.
Yewande Komolafe Age
She was born in Berlin in 1982. Komolafe is 41 years old.
Yewande Komolafe Height
She is a woman of average stature. Komolafe stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in ( Approx. 1.68 m ).
Yewande Komolafe Family
She was born to her loving parents in Berlin and when she was less than two years, her family moved to Lagos, Nigeria where she grew up. German was her first language. She moved to the United States when she was 16 years old to continue her studies. Her mother is a food scientist who developed foods for Cadbury. She always presented dinner menus each night when she gathered the family to eat by ringing a cowbell.
Yewande Komolafe Husband
She is married to her loving husband Mark. The couple have been together for some time now. They are parents of two daughters Asha and Midé. Midé is named in honor of Komolafe’s older brother who became an ancestor much too soon. Komolafe received her green card and was able to go to Nigeria with her husband Mark since 2018. Furthermore, her family lives in Brooklyn and also spends time in Lagos.
Yewande Komolafe Daughter
Mark and Kololafe are parents of two daughters Aṣa and Midé. Her daughter Asha suffered a febrile seizure and loss of consciousness when she was three years old. She woke up after 10 hours in the hospital. Moreover, she is currently okay. Her daughter has been featured on the New York Times cooking on March 19, 2023, in a special section in the Sunday paper.
Yewande Komolafe Education
She received her degree in psychology and biology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Later, she joined Baltimore International College where she did both pastries and culinary arts. During her time in culinary arts school, an administrative mistake that was not her fault led to the deletion of her school record which caused her to lose her student status.
Yewande Komolafe Recipes
She has shared some of her great recipes to her followers. Some of the recipes include:
- Egusi Soup
- Buckwheat Blueberry Waffles
- Chocolate Waffles
- Chapati
- Rolex
- Cassava Oven Fries
- Cheddar Chive crisps
- Spiced chocolate marble shortbread
- Vegetable Maafe
- Spicy Peanut and Pumpkin Soup
- Citrus and Herb Tonic
- Apple Jelly
Yewande Komolafe Jollof Rice | Jollof Rice NYT
Jollof is typically made with long-grain rice, though in Nigeria, parboiled rice is the norm. Most jollof is prepared over an open flame or on a stovetop. In order to get a batch of jollof rice requires a few key ingredients (tomatoes, peppers, onions, a few herbs, spices, and some stock) and a perfect sauce-to-rice ratio, so the cooked grains remain separate. In addition, Kololafe has shared her Jollof Rice recipe in New York Times.
Yewande Komolafe Cookbook
She has authored two cookbooks that contain a variety of recipes that are simple to follow. The books include:
- Waffles + Mochi in 2021
- My Everyday Lagos Kitchen to be published in the fall of 2023.
Yewande Komolafe Tofu
She has shared a recipe on how to prepare Tofu accompanied With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas in New York Times. The whole process time takes 30 minutes. The ginger and coconut milk reduction can coat pretty much anything that browns. Moreoever, soy and the teaspoons of molasses give the sauce a little caramelization, and a little shine and gloss. Additionally, for a fresh side, add some blistered snap peas, tossed with sliced scallions, a little mint, and a splash of rice vinegar.
Yewande Komolafe Food Writer | New York Times
She has spent 15 years working in restaurants where she began as a pastry chef in French pastry kitchens. She also worked as a kitchen assistant at Saveur. Komolafe started a dinner series called “My Immigrant Food is…” in 2016. Moreover, as a food stylist, her work has appeared in the New York Times, Food52, and Munchies.
In 2018, she was invited by Mark Bittman to cook at a fundraiser at the James Beard House. Komolafe has also contributed recipes to The Rise released in 2020. Currently, she serves as Cooking Writer and Columnist at The New York Times. Before, she worked at Ten Essential where her Nigerian recipes were published in the New York Times in 2019.
Yewande Komolafe Salary
She earns decent pay from working as Cooking Writer and Columnist at The New York Times. Komolafe’s salary is $89,760 per annum.
Yewande Komolafe Net Worth
Komolafe is a famous Nigerian food writer, author, and food stylist who has over a decade of experience in her career and earned a decent fortune. Her net worth is $3 Million.
Who Is Yewande Komolafe
Komolafe is a famous Nigerian food writer, author, and food stylist. She was born to her loving parents in Berlin and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. She is married to Mark and they have two daughters. Since February 2021, she seves as Cooking Writer and Columnist at The New York Times. In addition, she has published two books.
Is Yewande Komolafe Married
Yes. She is married to her loving husband Mark. They are parents of two daughters Asha and Midé.
How Tall Is Yewande Komolafe
She is a woman of average stature standing at a height of 5 ft 6 in.
Komolafe’s Social Media Account
Twitter – @yewande_k
Instagram – yewande_komolafe