Joshua Weissman - Cookbook Author
Age: 30
Country: United States Occupations:
Cookbook Author
Joshua Weissman is an American chef, content creator, and New York Times best-selling cookbook author.
Background: Born on January 9, 1996, in Los Angeles, California, he started cooking at a young age. He is a self-trained chef who gained professional experience working in high-end fine dining restaurants in the south-central United States, notably as a lead cook at the James Beard Award-winning restaurant, Uchiko.
Content Creation: He is primarily known for his eponymous culinary YouTube channel, which he launched in 2015, and his active presence on other social media platforms like TikTok (under the handle @flakeysalt). His content is known for its energetic, over-the-top, and educational style, focusing heavily on his philosophy of "making everything from scratch" and proper technique. He aims to entertain and inspire people to cook.
Publications: He is a best-selling author, with books including:
Joshua Weissman: The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook (2014)
Joshua Weissman: An Unapologetic Cookbook (2021), which became a #1 New York Times bestseller.
Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste (2023), which also became a New York Times bestseller.
He has been recognized for his impact, including being featured in Variety's 2021 Young Hollywood Impact Report.