Category: Day to Day

  • Some restaurants have simply lost their collective tiny minds…

    Exactly what I have always said about most wannabe restauranteurs having their head wedged “WAY up there”… “And when we hear the words Donkey Sauce, which part of the donkey are we supposed to think about? ” Restaurant Review: Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar in Times Square And Guy speaks in his defense… My suggestion…

  • Once again – Julia Child Rocks the House…

    Learn a little more about her here. The Julia Child recipes Home Cooks still make…

  • Julia Child would be 100 years old – and now she’s been auto-tuned..

    Julia Child would be 100 years old – and now she’s been auto-tuned..

    She’s finally arrived in musical form. We miss you Julia. You really were a class act.

  • South Riding – Ladies night out (at home) Party of 7 with a Personal Chef

    A wonderful time last night in South Riding, Virginia – where the ladies took some time to celebrate a very special birthday. (I think it was her 20th!) The setting was very nice and everyone came together to celebrate the day, have a few drinks and eat some good food. Once again – the guests…

  • Sunday Brunch Catering in Reston VA

    What goes into putting together a good Sunday Brunch for 15 women? Whatever your client requests. The biggest parts are preparation, timing and execution. Even though it is a lot of food, it can still be a light, fun day of cooking as long as you are prepared. We shopped for groceries on Saturday. Our…

  • When you love your work too much…

    Cooking for me is about a connectivity with the soul, usually mine.  I often times will see a dish and cook it a hundred times in my head, work out all the ingredients, oven temperature and process – all before I’ve ever bought a single ingredient. I don’t really have any interest in cooking what…

  • New Menu Updates are here!!!

    The new catering menu has been posted here on the site. We’re currently expanding our new salad, sandwich, veggie, seafood and Creole categories – so they look a little light at the moment. We’ve also added Oyster shucking and raw bar catering to the menu. We’ve wanted to add it for a while! Be sure…

  • Holiday Open House, Party of 50, Reston, Virginia

    This party came with a lot of things; a lot of people, a lot of food, a lot of drink, a lot of service staff and a lot of cooking. Oh yeah, and a lot of fun. Once again – the hosts are awesome and like to do things right. That simple fact combined with…

  • Birthday Dinner, Party of 2, Lansdowne, Virginia

    This was a simple, elegant, relaxed birthday treat. The guests had a warm comforting home, the Steelers were on TV, the dog was curled up in a ball on the floor, feet were propped up and glasses of wine were in hand. This is how the first couple of courses were served. Then it was…

  • Sunday Brunch, Party of 12, Reston, Virginia

    Our parties with these guests are always elaborate and fun. The food is fresh and has a broad range, the wine flows (on this day it was more champagne) and the opportunity to really enjoy some of the finer things in life is always a necessity. This was one of those rare occasions where the…

  • Bridal Shower, Party of 20, Reston, Virginia

    If you were out on the town last Saturday night, you might have found yourself asking, “Where are all the beautiful people?” The reason you couldn’t find them is that we were cooking for all of them in Reston Virginia. There is no doubt there was a shortage of them on the streets because they…

  • Anniversary Dinner, Party of 2, Manassas Virginia

    Last night I had the pleasure of being welcomed into the home of a wonderful young couple and their darling daughter – who is probably between 2 or 3. It was their anniversary, and they had entrusted me with the food for the evening – which is always a great compliment. Me being me –…