Personal Chef Blog
Halloween Trail Mix + Risotto Recipe
As I drive through my neighborhood, I see pumpkins everywhere. And where there are pumpkins, there are seeds. Often discarded, pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of plant-based protein. They’re great for topping on oatmeal, ice cream and grains, and are the perfect ingredient for homemade trail mix. If you’re carving a pumpkin this weekend, […]
Go Apple Picking. Then Try These Irresistible Recipes…
One of my favorite fall activities is apple picking. Living on the East Coast in autumn means that there are always plenty of apple varieties for a banquet of dishes. And I’m not just talking about desserts, like apple pies and crumbles. You can create sweet and savory mains, sides and salads, using this abundant […]
Menu Planning Made Easy
When I talk to new clients, one thing I often hear is that menu planning is a problem for them. There are 7 days in a week, and coming up with healthy recipes (for breakfast, lunch and dinner) isn’t easy. I get that, because there are a lot of considerations, such as food sensitivities, seasonality, […]
Fall Vegetable Guide: Everything You Need to Know
The temperature is finally starting to cool down in Wayne, PA, and it officially feels like fall. I always love when the seasons change, because it gives me an opportunity to explore a whole new crop of vegetables. After a summer full of light dinners and refreshing salads, I look forward to making warm, hearty […]
4 Practical Ways to Save Time in the Kitchen
You want to eat healthy, homemade meals, but cooking always seems to take forever. Sure, the recipe says you should be eating in 30 minutes, but by that point you’re still chopping vegetables. The worst part? When the meal is finally ready, your kitchen looks like it was the victim of an epic food fight. […]
How Mindful Eating Can Improve Your Health
You make your dinner plate, pour a drink and plop in front of the TV. Or, you grab a quick salad and get right back to the computer. Sound familiar? Our culture puts a lot of focus on what we eat, but not a lot of focus on how we eat—meaning we have a propensity […]
My Favorite Ingredient? It’s Perfect for Fall!
It’s no surprise that as the Secret Ingredient Chef, I get asked what my favorite ingredient is all the time. Although you might think it’s hard for a chef to pick just one, I have: smoked paprika! This is a spice that comes from Mexico, but is actually most often associated with Hungarian cuisine. There, […]
Healthy Kids Meals: My Top Menu Ideas
Back-to-school season is officially in full swing. This often means a transition from impromptu BBQs and dinners by the beach to planned meals (scheduled somewhere between homework and ballet class). It can be hard to move from the relaxed days of summer to a micro-managed fall routine. And it can be even harder to get […]
Can I Afford a Personal Chef?
When I tell people that I help busy families get nutrient-dense meals on the table each and every night, and take the time and stress of meal planning off of their plates, they often say, “Wow! I wish I could afford you.” I usually hear this before I even share my prices. I’m a Personal […]
The Secret Is Out
After months of conceptualizing, soul-searching and rebranding, my new website is finally here. I feel like red balloons should be dropping out of my kitchen ceiling right now! The real reason I’m so excited to share it with you, is because my business is about you. I truly believe that the secret to living a […]
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Main Line Philadelphia, PA towns and surrounding communities:
Wayne, Bryn Mawr, Wynnewood, Newtown Square, Paoli, and Malvern
