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. …
This month, our personal chefs in Seattle had the opportunity to showcase meatball recipes at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup WA using Cooked Perfect® meatballs. Chef Nancy showed the audience how to prepare her own recipes (see below) for Pineapple BBQ Meatballs and Swedish Meatballs. These are easy recipes to make yourself at home that your …
Happy New Year 2018! Did you make a resolution to lose weight, eat healthier, or cook at home more often than eating out? If you answered yes to any of these options, chances are you may need to seek out the best chef knife to get the job done. We know first-hand the value of …
Four Ways to Release your Inner Crock-star! As we go through the last blustery weeks of winter and welcome the rainy spring days, we thought you might like some cooking inspiration. Put your crockpot to use a few more times before it gets relegated to the back of the pantry in exchange for grilling …
Menu Planning Writer’s block during menu planning. It happens to us all at some point regardless of what we’re writing. A thank you note, a novel, a menu plan. Every week, I write a new menu for each of my clients with 3-5 items they’ll enjoy during the week. It is important to me to …
