Hello! I know summer is still here, but it was chilly here in Martha’s Vineyard over the weekend and so I thought it might be a good time for some risotto. It’s often a dish only thought of in the fall and winter, but I wanted to make it and I’m glad I did. It…
Archives for August 2014
Inspiration
Now that I am responsible for menus on the daily, I rely on my experiences and memory for ideas. It’s also no big secret that I love cookbooks, I have so many that I couldn’t bring them all to New Orleans! Magazines are great too, especially for seasonal recipes.
Menus
Mid-Summer Progress Report: I am so busy! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I accepted my first personal chef job. Now, after almost 2 months, I can say it’s challenging at times, yet very rewarding. I am learning so much! I would say the best and worst part of my job is that I am in in charge of menu planning. Of course each family member has their likes and dislikes, but they also give me A TON of liberties when it comes to the ingredients. They want to see what I can do, and so they really don’t steer me in any particular direction unless we are planning for a special occasion….or they decide they want lobster.