Hey foodies and travel enthusiasts, get ready to meet the one and only Nicole Renard – the powerhouse behind the popular food and travel brand, Nicole the Nomad.
This girl is on fire and making waves in the culinary world, recently landing a spot in the top 10 on FOX’s Next Level Chef with the one and only Gordon Ramsay in the social media chef category. Can we get a round of applause for this rising star?
With over 2.5 million followers on TikTok and YouTube, Nicole is taking the internet by storm with her mouth-watering smoothie bowls, epic travel adventures, and latest snack obsessions. But she’s not just a social media sensation – she’s a two-time national titleholder and former Miss Washington 2017 for the Miss America Organization. As an ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Nicole used her platform to advocate for positive body image with her inspiring message, You are Enough.
Last year, Nicole teamed up with E+ROSE stores in Nashville to create The Nomad Bowl – a delicious smoothie bowl recipe that was a hit with customers and raised $5,000 for Compassion International to help feed kids around the world. Talk about using your influence for good! And if you want to recreate Nicole’s signature smoothie bowls at home, she’s now selling her own coconut-shaped bowls that are the perfect vessel for your next culinary masterpiece.
Nicole Renard is more than just a foodie and travel guru – she’s a force to be reckoned with in the world of social media and philanthropy. So if you’re not already following her journey, now is the time to jump on the Nicole the Nomad bandwagon and get inspired to live your best, most delicious life. Trust us, you won’t regret it.
When did your culinary journey begin?
As a kid, I fell in love with baking and in college I randomly got hired as a pastry chef allowing me to work in a commercial kitchen for about 3 1/2 years. During the pandemic, I started cooking a lot more and my social media took off from my smoothie bowl and baking videos. When the opportunity to be on Next Level Chef came up, I really started to hone in on my culinary skills, and I’ve learned even more since then!
What was the process for you to get picked for Next Level Chef?
I had to submit an application online and then go through the audition process with the online interviews with the casting producers and network producers. It was extensive!
Have you been in any other cooking competitions before entering the world of Next Level Chef?
No! This was my first time, so definitely a new and challenging experience.
What was it like working with star chef Gordon Ramsay?
Chef Ramsey is amazing. He’s so kind and such a great teacher. I learned so much from him and was so encouraged by the way he worked with me and taught me. He really wants you to succeed!
What is your signature dish? What do people love about it?
Well, if you were to ask my husband, he would probably say his favorite dish is when I make short ribs with mashed potatoes and broccolini and then caramelitas for dessert. He’s a meat and potatoes kind of guy and he loveeees the gooey caramel!
What is your favorite or least favorite dish to prepare? Why?
I love anything I can prepare in one pan or use minimal equipment. I’m a busy girl and I am often on the go so finding meals that can be cooked quickly with minimal cleanup are my favorite ones to make.
How do you describe your overall cooking style?
Healthy, approachable, and delicious!
Name the three kitchen tools you can’t do without?
A good pan, a pair of tongs and a sharp knife!
Name three ingredients that you would be heartbroken to not have in your kitchen.
Salt!! Oil and some kind of acid either vinegar or lemon juice!
Do you have any guilty pleasure foods that you enjoy that might surprise people?
I don’t know if this would surprise people, but I love ice cream. I’ve had a bowl every single night ever since I was a little girl!
Who has been your biggest inspiration?
I really look up to Daphne Oz. She has this effortless beauty about her. Everything she cooks looks so delicious and tasty and she makes it look so fun and easy!
What are the three most important things in your life?
My faith, family and community.
How do you relax away from work?
I love being outside and going on long walks. I also love traveling and exploring new cities. Anytime I’m with my favorite people doing fun things, I feel refueled.
What are your immediate plans for the future?
I’m going to continue with my job as a full-time content Creator while also working on developing new products for my smoothie bowl line and hopefully a cookbook on the way soon!
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