New Year New Chefs! We have started 2022 off with a bang by welcoming three new personal chefs to the Honest to Goodness team: Chef Rachel De Moss and Chef Tristina Smith! We’re thrilled to share the talents of these lovely ladies at your table! Contact us today to book an in-home chef for meal prep, …
As we prepare to ring in the new year, now is the perfect time to take a look back over the past year we’ve had here at Honest to Goodness Personal Chef Services. From parties to weddings to new babies to countless culinary creations, 2021 has been a good one! Here are some of our most …
From his childhood in San Antonio, Texas to his formal culinary arts education here in Seattle, Chef Ruben Piña, Jr.’s background and training are full of flavor, creativity, passion, and skill. Clients rave about his careful planning and communication in the kitchen, whether it’s for a weekly meal prep service, a cooking class, or an …
Some like it hot… pot. Although Fall doesn’t officially start until September 22, we’re already thinking ahead to comforting autumn recipes. The busy back-to-school season and the (hopeful) return of Fall sports make it the perfect time to save time in the kitchen with your Crockpot or Instant Pot. So that you can be ready …
Heirloom Tomatoes I was 21 when I tried my first heirloom tomato. This marvel was plump, juicy, tangy, sweet, and bursting with a savory quality that I didn’t yet have the words for (I wouldn’t learn about “umami” until much later). It was gorgeous — golden yellow, variegated with oranges and reds. My heirloom tomato …
Our kitchens are so central to our lives – they are where we gather, connect, and create. So, it’s no wonder our kitchens sometimes descend into downright chaos! And with so many of us staying at home during the Covid-19 crisis, detached from our normal routines, we may find ourselves longing for structure. Organizing our …
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Pantry Pasta “So… how is everyone doing?” In the time of Coronavirus, this phrase has taken on a whole new meaning. It’s the first sentence uttered on every Zoom conference call, business and personal. Once a question asked rhetorically, it now gets very honest responses. As a co-worker remarked on our last Honest to Goodness …
Keeping our pantry stocked with the basics is one of the many challenges requiring us to seek COVID-19 cooking tips. Not only are we trying to minimize trips to the grocery store for health reasons, we often face long lines and out-of-stock items when we do go to the store. Home cooks may find their …
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Need ideas for what to do while stuck at home with your kids? One of our awesome clients sent us this list of resources with lots of great creative ideas. We’re happy to share this list to inspire your kids for continued learning in fun ways while they are home from school. BrainPop Curiosity Stream …
A common question we get asked is, “how much does it cost to hire a personal chef?” The answer is, “It depends” because everyone has different needs for and expectations about what’s for dinner. The amount of time it takes to cook a volume of meals and the cost of food are the main variables. …
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