What does the J in Kenji López-Alt stand for?

James Kenji López-Alt, often known simply as Kenji, is an American chef and food writer.

What ethnicity is Kenji López-Alt?

López-Alt was born in Boston of a German-American father from Pennsylvania and a Japanese mother (the López comes from his wife, who is from Colombia). He grew up in New York and says his family wasn’t particularly into food.

Is J Kenji López-Alt Hispanic?

My mother is Japanese and my father is American of German descent. My parents named me James Kenji Alt. When my wife, Adriana López, and I got married, we both changed our last names to López-Alt. I am not latino in any way, though I do visit Colombia at least once a year and love food from all over Latin America.

What does the name Kenji mean?

Kenji can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: 賢二, “wise, second” 健二, “healthy, second” 健次, “healthy, next” 謙二, “modest, second”

Is Kenji Lopez married?

Adriana Lopez
J. Kenji López-Alt/Spouse

Who started serious eats?

Ed Levine
Ed founded Serious Eats in 2006. He is the author or co-author of seven books and a James Beard Award winner. His work has also been featured in NYT Magazine, GQ, and Rolling Stone and more.

Is Kenji a Filipino name?

Kenji (けんじ, ケンジ) or Kenzi is a Japanese given name for boys.

Where did the name Kenji come from?

The name Kenji is primarily a male name of Japanese origin that means Wise, Peace, Healing.

Who is j.kenji Lopez Alt on Serious Eats?

J. Kenji López-Alt is a stay-at-home dad who moonlights as a culinary consultant of Serious Eats.

Where did j.kenji Lopez-Alt go to college?

Kenji attended MIT where he graduated with a degree in architecture. Serious Eats, a Dotdash brand, is an award-winning food and drink website visited by over 7 million hungry readers every month.

How many recipes are in the wok by J Lopez Alt?

Featuring more than 200 recipes―including simple no-cook sides―explanations of knife skills and how to stock a pantry, and more than 1,000 color photographs, The Wok provides endless ideas for brightening up dinner. Hi, I’m Kenji López-Alt.