In a world saturated with internet food critics, becoming a food blogger can be an uphill battle. Which is why food blogger Sam Chau’s rise to fame is a curious thing, as she’s garnered quite the following, without actually eating any if the food.
The 5-and-a-half month old has more than 100,000 Instagram followers, and has his dad, Micheal Chau, to thank for it. “I thought it was kind of a clever play on words. People talk about a food baby when you eat too much. I thought it was funny because it’s food, plus a baby.”
Micheal initially began posting meals through his private account, but noticed a much greater response on a particular upload that featured his son, Sam. After that, Chau felt like he was on to something.
The Chaus welcomed Sam, when Matt, their first child, was reaching his terrible two’s and was becoming too rambunctious to sit still for pictures. Chau then decided to incorporate Sam into his foodie pictures, too.
“She’s very relaxed, she just sits there. It’s a lot easier now to get a photo with her.”
Lamb Tagine
Collabo Sandwich with Burnt Garlic & Fennel Bagel with Masal, Radish Raita, Indian Style Scrambled Eggs, Green Chili, Ginger, Turmeric & Scallion
Buffalo Wings
Cookie Crisp Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cake Donut
“Donut-cinni”
Pastrami Egg & Cheese
Big Matt Burger
Chocolate Chai Waffle Disk
Breakfast Burrito
Churro Shake
“The Birthday Party”
Short Rib Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese
Spicy Salami Pizza
Pie Sundae
Artichoke Pizza
Tequila Lime Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Paesano Slice
Rainbow Cookie Funfetti Cookie Cups
Buffalo Slice
Chicken Parm Sandwich on a Pretzel Roll with House Pickles
LaBrunier White Pizza, topped with Spicy Chicken, Onions & Ranch