What is a Newdie?
Do you consider frozen pizza one of the major food groups? Have you ever almost burned your kitchen down trying to cook a casserole? Don't know what a rutabaga is? Do you want to learn to cook better? Expand your restaurant realm? Fall in love with food? Find amazing new recipes? If so, you are newdie: a "new" foodie. We are pleased to bring you articles and recipes featuring top chefs, comedians, and more.
-Joshua Shoopman
Chief Newdie Officer
Why are we here?
I created this site because my doctor (judgy but in a caring way) thought I needed a healthy hobby besides drinking. I thought long and hard about hobbies that fit into my unusual schedule. Piano lessons? Too expensive Sports? Uh, I prefer things I can do from the couch. Thanks. Improv or stand up classes? I love acting but I'm also a bit shy What else do I love doing that I can make a hobby out of? As I shoved a delicious Smoke Shack burger from Shake Shack in my mouth, it hit me. What do I love to do besides drink? Eat! That's when it came to me. I should learn how to cook, collect recipes, and share it with you. Read more and get a great recipe here
-Joshua Shoopman
Chief Newdie Officer
Our Mission
I've never been much of a foodie. I love a great meal, but I'm also good with chicken nuggets. My palette is less than refined for sure. I've lived in New York City for four years and have cooked four times since moving there. The most elaborate meal being spaghetti and meatballs.
My personal mission was to expand my palate, learn how to cook, and to try new foods and restaurants. I want you to come on that journey with me and my friends. We will try to give you advice and a few laughs along the way.
-Joshua Shoopman
Chief Newdie Officer
Check out our video content
Don't feel like reading? Check out our hilarious original videos including Cooking with Comedians by Newdie Mag which premieres October 8th! Each week we bring you a comedian and a chef inspired recipe and you get to watch us try not to f*** it up! Watch Now