Although I have managed restaurants and taught cooking classes, my real experience came from trying to make nutritious food my four children would actually eat! To optimize nutrition, I use fresh, organic or natural foods as much as possible, and healthy fats. I bring my own spices, home-grown herbs and eggs from my backyard flock. I have experience with vegetarian, lactose-free and gluten-free co
oking and I can accommodate most dietary needs. I offer a free consult to plan a menu and shopping list, so I don't go buying ingredients you already have. Generally, I will prepare 5 dishes for you, providing an average of 40 servings of home made food to stock your fridge and freezer. For example: you might choose Shepherd's Pie, Chili, Butter Chicken with Rice, Roasted Vegetable Stew and Raspberry Trifle. Or 5 casseroles that you can build the week's dinners around. Possibilities abound! Fees
I charge $180 for the day, plus whatever groceries I need to buy. If you have a well-stocked kitchen, that may be under $50. (The average is $70) I am currently offering new customers a trial price of only $150 for the day. OR You could split the $180 fee by booking 3 days @ $60 each (plus groceries) Very handy if you have one really hectic day of the week-you can come home to dinner all prepared! OR You can choose a Dinner package for $200. This is a 4 course dinner for 6 people and includes the price of the groceries. Don't have 6 people? I will package up all of the extra for your fridge or freezer. For example: the "Roman Holiday" starts with Straciatella (a traditional Italian soup of chicken broth,free range eggs and fresh grated parmesan); followed by Sicilian Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad. Lasagna is the main course (traditional or vegetarian) served with garlic bread and Tiramisu Cake for dessert. For the parents who have everything- This would be a great birthday/anniversary/Christmas gift
For the busy new mom-what a practical gift! Heading to the cottage and want a REAL vacation? Let me prepare and package the food for you! Do you want to learn how to prepare healthy food your kids will eat? Get some friends together and I'll come do a cooking class! Are you planning a cleanse or special diet? One of the challenges of eating right is that when you are hungry, the wrong foods are easy and everywhere! I can prep the right foods for you so they are ready when you need them.
