10 Signs You’re a Broke Chef (And Why That’s Absolutely Awesome)
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Let’s be honest — not every chef is living the MasterChef dream with caviar budgets and Michelin stars. Most of us are in the real kitchen trenches, whipping up magic with two onions, one spoon, and a lifetime of hustle.
If you’ve ever made dinner from leftover fries, or considered ketchup a “sauce upgrade,” congratulations — you might just be a Broke Chef.
But hey, don’t let the word “broke” fool you. This life is full of laughs, sarcasms, creativity, and moments that money simply can’t buy (because, well… we don’t have any).
Here are 10 signs you’re a Broke Chef — and why that’s a badge of honor, not shame.
1. Your Spices Are Worth More Than Your Shoes
You may not own Gucci, but you’ve got curry masala imported by aunties. Priorities, people.
2. You’ve Turned Ramen Into A Fine Dining Experience
Two-minute noodles? Nah. You call it “Curly Pasta with Mystery Reduction Sauce” and serve it on your fanciest plate (the unchipped one).
3. You Use T-Shirts as Aprons — Or Vice Versa
Somewhere between breakfast and burnt lunch, your tee became your apron. And now it smells like ambition and garlic.
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4. You Don’t Waste Food — Ever
That half-rotten tomato? That’s now “sun-dried.”
That leftover flat bread? It’s now “fusion pizza base.”
Chef’s kiss.
5. You’ve Cooked With a Candle During a Power Cut
Romantic? No.
Survival mode? Always.
Bonus: You now know your best dish under emergency lighting.
6. You’ve Had Serious Beef with Food Delivery Apps
The struggle of debating:
“Do I spend $50 on food or buy rice and pretend I’m a millionaire chef?”
Spoiler alert: You made Ramen. And it slapped.
7. You’ve Made a 5-Course Meal with $150
Soup (aka hot water + pepper), salad (just cucumber), main (egg curry), side (rice), dessert (a spoon of Nutella). Gordon Ramsay who?
8. You’ve Bragged About Deals Like They’re Michelin Stars
“Bro, I got this hoodie for half price!”
“Buy 1 get 1 tee free? You know I had to flex.”
You don’t wear labels. You wear legends.
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9. You Know the Value of Every Drop of Oil
Olive oil isn’t just a cooking ingredient. It’s liquid gold. You treat it like black gold — two spritz max.
10. You Turn Every Meal into a Stand-Up Comedy Show
Even if dinner is lentils and disappointment, your commentary is 5-star. You roast yourself harder than the chicken.
“This curry’s so thin, it’s applying for a modelling contract.”
“My fridge has more light than food.”
If that’s you — you’re not just broke.
You’re a legend in the kitchen trenches.
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