Sunshine through my window gives me hope that warmer weather is finally fighting its way back to me. But the nicer weather means more to me than just putting heavy coats away in the closet and the ability to enjoy the outdoors. It means that new seasonal ingredients will allow me to create new recipes […]
Our Core Values: Learn Consistently
There are a few things in life that should be immediate red flags for potentially challenging situations. For me, one of those red flags flies high and bright when I hear someone—particularly a business owner or professional person—comment about not needing to learn something new. Whether it’s a new business system, best practice, or a […]
The At Home Chef Experience: Cleanliness
Let’s talk about cleanliness for a minute. As a person with a very strong preference towards efficiency and organization, the saying cleanliness is next to godliness feels so right to me. And while I’m fairly sure the origins of that phrase have to do with purity of body and soul, let’s just pretend for a […]
7 Steps to the Perfect Holiday Party
Know Your Audience: You might like Ina Garten, but maybe not everyone is into obscure dishes. Keep your options simple and classic. Be Prepared: Work with the time that you have. There’s all kinds of tricks, but most importantly, prep as much as you can in advance. Write it Down: Write down your menu and time-table […]
The ‘At Home’ Experience: Chef Visibility & Education
Two of the most important values that we uphold in our business are gratitude and flexibility. We are always grateful for the opportunity to work alongside clients, many of whom become dear friends. Establish relationships for the long-term is part of our service plan, and in order to do that, we know that we must […]