With her infectious energy and unparalleled skill in the kitchen, Cynthia Christensen has become a sought-after guest on morning shows and a favorite at top-tier restaurants. Her biscuits are so legendary that Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos dubbed her the "Biscuit Queen of New Jersey" on National television!
Check out her upcoming & past features, and book her for your next event!
🍳 Cooking Classes
- Cynthia regularly teaches brunch classes at Heirloom Kitchen in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
📺 TV Appearances
- December 14th, 2023: National Biscuits and Gravy Day with New York Living on PIX11.
- February 5th, 2023: Valentine's Day Brunch with New York Living on PIX11.
- April 15th, 2024: National Brunch Month with New York Living on PIX11.
- May 14th, 2024: National Biscuit Day with New York Living on PIX11.
- June 2024: Cynthia made an appearance on Kelly & Mark's inbox when they tried her strawberry shortcake biscuits and called her the Biscuit Queen of New Jersey
- August 8th, 2024: National Peach Month with New York Living on PIX11.
- September 27, 2024 National Biscuit Month with New York Living on PIX11.
- January 28, 2025 Elevate your Breakfast or Brunch with Citrus with New York Living on PIX11.
- March 28, 2025 How to Make a Delicious Breakfast with Less Ingredients with New York Living on PIX11.
- April 30, 2025 Recipes for the Perfect Brunch in Bloom with New York Living on PIX11.
🎙️Podcasts
- Spark Media Concepts: Ultimate Blog Bootcamp Success Story: Cynthia Christensen
- Eat Blog Talk: Overcome Your Limitations When Growing A Food Blog
🧑🏻🍳 Chef Events
- 2019-2023 On the grill for Pat Lafrieda at the New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF).
- November 2021: Private chef event, grilling tomahawk steaks for the commissioner of the NHL at a private event.
- October 13, 2023: Won the People’s Choice Award at the Burger Bash 2023 with Mel's Butcher Box
- September 14, 2024: Participated in the Bake Sale and Block Party in Brooklyn with Chefs for Impact to fund food education and sustainability curriculum in local schools.
- October 18th, 2024: Won the Judge's Championship Award with Mel's Butcher Box in the Blue Moon Burger Bash: Champions vs. Challengers at the NYCWFF
- October 19, 2024 Top 5 competitor in Bobby’s Triple Threat Party at the NYCWFF
- October 20, 2024 Manned the main grill for Pat Lafrieda at The Cookout: A Hip Hop Celebration hosted by Rev Run and Angela Yee at the NYCWFF
📰 In the media
- New York Times: It's a Good Time to Be an Egg Hater
- SImply Recipes: Bio and recipe bibliography
- Chowhound: Add These Ingredients to your Scrambled Eggs and Thank Us Later
- Simply Recipes: I Asked 10 Chefs the Best Way To Make Scrambled Eggs—They All Said the Same Thing
- Mashed: 13 Tips You Need To Cook Eggs Benedict Like A Pro
- Daily Express UK: Cook poached eggs with ‘perfect’ runny yolks without boiling using chef’s 3-minute recipe
- Liverpool Echo: 'Foolproof' method to perfect poach eggs without boiling water or vinegar
- Huff Post: What's The Best Way To Make Pancakes? These Pros Have A LOT Of Thoughts
- Mashed: Why Waffles Always Taste Better At A Restaurant
- The Daily Meal: 14 Ingredients That Will Take Your Canned Potato Soup To The Next Level
- Food & Wine: 9 Chef-Loved Pans From All-Clad, Lodge, and Made In Start at $24 at Amazon
- Chowhound: 12 Elegant Ingredients To Add To Breakfast Casserole
- Chowhound: 12 Tips You Need When Cooking Mashed Potatoes
- Chowhound: 13 Ways to Upgrade French Toast
- Simply Recipes: I Asked 5 Food Experts To Name the Best Dumplings Brand—And They All Said the Same Thing
- Woman's World: Celebrate Mini Holidays from January 27 to February 1: From Blueberry Pancakes to Jigsaw Puzzles
- Better Homes & Gardens: The 5 Winners of Our Best Stand Mixers Tests
- Simply Recipes: The Trader Joe’s Freezer Find So Good I Went Back for More
- Simply Recipes: 18 Recipes We Learned From Our Grandmas
- Food Republic: For A Better Batch Of Biscuits, Splash In A Fizzy Drink
🍳 Book an Event
Elevate your morning with Cynthia, the Queen of Breakfast and Brunch! Whether you're looking for engaging interactive cooking classes, lively TV appearances, or unforgettable events, Cynthia brings energy and expertise to every table! From fluffy biscuits to perfect pancakes, she'll make your taste buds dance.
Ready to add some sizzle to your morning? Cynthia is available for events in New Jersey, New York City, and the surrounding areas.
Contact us at cynthia {at} butfirstwebrunch {dot} com and let's get cooking!
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