Not surprisingly, many folks want ways to maintain a healthy diet. It can be struggle for all of us, right? Today I wanted to focus on one area of your kitchen you can set up for your success. Your freezer….
The Perfect Outdoor Graduation Party
June is the month of transition and big changes for many graduates and their families. This June my husband and I join the ranks as our eldest collects her high school diploma and takes her first steps into adulthood. Treat…
Unleash Your Creativity in the Kitchen
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle I am going to let you in on a secret. Writing content for this blog is stressing me out. Each time I think…
Back to School: Five Days of Kid-Friendly Lunch Ideas
Move over frozen chicken nuggets and French fries! Brown bag lunches can be fun and good for you too. Even the pickiest eater can get excited about eating a healthy lunch this year by including these fun ideas in his…
Are You Afraid to Cook? Tips for Moving Past Your Fear of Cooking
Do you have a fear of cooking? Are you nervous about holding a chef knife, cooking foods to the right temperature, and burning things in your oven? You are not alone. As a personal chef, I have had a number…
5 Yummy, Healthy and Fast Breakfast Ideas
Mornings can be hectic. Whether you are a morning person or not, we try to get so much done between the time we rise and the time we rush out the door. Exercising. Showering. Blow-drying. Meditating (yeah right!). Corralling children….
Prevent Food Waste: Make a Salad
If you were to keep track of all the items that enter your refrigerator by putting a little Post-It note on each one and then placing the Post-It on a poster board that read “Used” or “Threw Away”, what percentage…
Get Out of That Food Rut! Pinterest to the Rescue
Are you stuck in a food rut eating the same meals day after day. Meatloaf Monday. Taco Tuesday. Wish Someone Else Was Cooking Wednesday. Takeout Thursday. Just Forget About It Friday. You need some inspiration to bring new life to…
Strawberry Tart with a Heart (and some raw honey!)
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. Whether you are sharing the day with one special someone, a group of friends you adore, or treating yourself to a day of indulgence, a delicious (and healthy) dessert is a must!
Kitchen Design: Does Yours Help You Cook Efficiently?
As a personal chef, I have seen a lot of different kitchens over the years – some extremely small, some that look like they came out of a design magazine. Having cooked in so many different spaces I have developed…
