The Holistic Chef
ho·lis·tic (ho-lis'tik)
adj.
Emphasizing the importance of the whole
and the interdependence of its parts.
Do you or someone in your family have food allergies or sensitivities and are not sure of what to eat? Do you just want to start eating more healthy and nutritious meals at home but do not have time to cook.
Have a chef come to your home once a week and create delicious, whole-foods meals that are free of the things you may be sensitive to. The Holistic Chef will work with you to plan menus that are balanced as well as enticing. We do all the shopping, usually on the same day that the foods are cooked, so that everything is fresh. Preparation is done in your kitchen and then left for you to enjoy when you come home as well as enough for as many days as you choose.
SPECIAL MENU PLANNING
Food allergies and food-related diseases are becoming more prevalent today. Chances are you or someone you know is dealing with analyzing ingredient lists at the supermarket. We can work with you to create a menu that is free of the foods you cannot eat or are choosing to keep out of your diet. There are many wheat-free alternatives that can be used to make those baked goods you have been missing and natural sweeteners that are safe for diabetics. A sampling of menus we have created include: Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Macrobiotic, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free and others.
BENEFITS OF HIRING A PERSONAL CHEF
· Gourmet meals prepared in your home
· Menus are customized to your needs
· Shopping, Packaging and Cleanup are all done by the Chef
· Organic Ingredients can be used exclusively whenever possible
· Specialty ingredients can be used to accomodate food allergies such as soy, gluten, dairy and corn
· Catering available for small and large parties
Nutritional consultations and cooking lessons are also offered on a monthly basis so that you can learn how to create allergy-free foods yourself.
Contact us for more information
COOKING CLASSES
Here is the new fall cooking class series starting in September at Bonterra Market in Egg Harbor Township. All classes are on Mondays from 7:30 to 8:45pm and cost $30. Please pre-pay at the store to reserve your seat. All classes are demonstration-based. Come hungry, there will be plenty of food. You will also receive a copy of all the recipes used.
September 22nd "Easy Weeknight Meals"
A cooking demonstration of dishes that you can throw together quickly during the week and how to create new dishes out of leftovers. Most dishes will be vegetarian with one or two having animal proteins. Some pre-made products from the store will be highlighted.
October 20th "Tasty Tempeh and Tofu"
Many people have asked me how to make tofu or tempeh taste good. These are low-cholesterol, vegetable-based proteins which are popular among those trying to avoid animal products, lose weight or lower their cholesterol. Learn some easy techniques to make tempeh and tofu taste great and how to blend them in with other dishes.
November 17th "Vegetarian Holiday Entertaining"
Do you have a vegetarian in the family but do not know what to make for them at the holidays? Or are you eating a vegetarian diet and want some fabulous dishes to take to potlucks and family gatherings? We will be making gourmet vegetarian dishes that everyone at the table will enjoy.
Cooking classes are designed for small groups of 6 to 8 people. This allows for more participation by everyone in the class and a better learning experience. Individual classes can also be arranged, request more information by email. Upcoming class topics: Making Raw Foods at Home, Gluten-Free Baking, Gluten Free and Dairy Free Meals, Health Cooking for Children. To request a specific cooking class topic please send an email describing what you want to learn! A new schedule of classes will be coming soon. Past classes include:
Cooking with Tofu and Tempeh
Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners
Vegetarian Main Courses
UPCOMING EVENTS
Natural Products Expo East, Boston, MA October 16 - 18, 2008
17th Annual Food and Health Expo, Philadelphia April 2009
