Intimate Epicurean Experiences
So, here’s the thing. There are a lot of people out there in the world who work all the time. There are business owners and entrepreneurs who hustle all the time to do work that they’re excited about. There are professionals working for big corporations who work hard to bring the company success. There are […]
When you have a really amazing experience, you know it. Think back to the best meal you’ve ever had: what do you think about? Most likely, the food comes to mind (of course). But I’m willing to bet that there are plenty of other memories that come with it: the people you were with, the […]
Ever since I was a kid, my mom and dad raised me to be grateful. We didn’t have a fancy life, but we had everything we needed because my parents worked hard. I learned from an early age that when you have gratitude, you have a lot of power. Gratitude makes it hard to keep […]
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 […]
Ahh….Valentine’s Day. The day when lovebirds everywhere come together and celebrate their romance with flowers, chocolate, and candlelight dinners. It’s still a mystery to me how we morphed the Greek god of love, Eros, into a tiny little cherub baby with wings, but hey, here we are. Whether you like it or not, Valentine’s Day […]
While it’s true that I’ve called Thanksgiving the “Super Bowl for Chefs,” it simply wouldn’t be fair to leave out a tribute to the actual Super Bowl. This wings-beer-nachos-dip fest is one of the most anticipated events of the year for millions of people, but I see the same recipes and party suggestions over and […]
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 […]
Every great creator has tools that he or she loves. Artists have their brushes, stylists have their scissors, and chefs—well, we have our knives. You’ll see them slung over the shoulders of contestants on any popular cooking show, and we often carry them as a badge of honor. This is for good reason. A great […]
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 […]
There’s a running joke in our house that the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas should really be called “Carb-palooza.” No matter how hard we try each year, those six weeks seem to be constantly filled with pies and cakes and cookies and candy and bread and alcohol….so many delicious, but not always nutritious, foods. As […]
