Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Farm Food Personal Chef Service!

We would like to inform our clients that we will be closed on December 24, 25 and 26, 2019, for the holidays.

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Farm Food Personal Chef Service wishes you and your family a wonderful Holiday Season, and a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year 2019!

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As a personal chef, it’s essential for me to keep updated on the latest food trends and find fresh sources of creative inspiration while staying connected to other professionals. To stay current, I use a variety of online and offline sources to provide the best meals to my clients and strengthen our business and relationships. 

After a busy and exhausting day at work, once you get home, it’s hard to say no to unhealthy convenience options like frozen mac and cheese dinners. Research suggests that hectic work schedules are the top reasons for unhealthy convenience foods.

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You may be busy with your work and family duties, or unable to cook because of health reasons or simply want some assistance in serving healthy meals to your family. Whatever the reason, hiring a personal chef can fit all your cooking needs.

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Chocolate pudding made with chia seeds! 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp instant espresso powder 1/4 cup ground chia seeds 1 cup coconut milk 1-2 tbsp honey (depending on how sweet you want it) Whisk together the cocoa powder, espresso powder and ground chia seeds in a bowl. Pour in the milk and honey and whisk to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hrs or overnight. Whisk before spooning into serving dishes. Serves 4.

Turkey Shepherds Pie – with cauliflower! 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 lbs extra lean ground turkey 1 tsp dried thyme 1 envelope beef bouillon (low-sodium) 1 cup no salt added beef broth 2 pkgs low-sodium beef gravy mix (e.g. Club House) 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables 3 large russet potatoes Half head of cauliflower (or 3 cups frozen florets) Peel and dice potatoes and cauliflower. Cook in a pot of boiling water until fork tender. Drain and mash, seasoning with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, heat oil in frying pan over medium heat. Saute the onions, carrot and…

This is a great recipe for vegetarians and can be gluten-free as well (make your own taco seasoning and use gluten-free wraps or eat over a salad). 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1x19 oz can lentils, drained and rinsed 1 pkg taco seasoning 1/2 cup water 1 cup salsa 8 taco shells or wraps shredded iceberg lettuce diced fresh tomatoes shredded low-fat cheddar cheese low-fat sour cream Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook the onions until softened, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add the lentils, taco seasoning and water and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in the salsa and heat through. Serve in…

Here is Healthy Eating Tip #4 of the Healthy Eating Challenge with Farm Food and the Parent Resource Portal. Potatoes are an easy and inexpensive food to prepare; and although they contain fibre and iron, they are also high in calories. To reduce the calories from the potatoes, you can substitute cauliflower or sweet potatoes for either all, or some of the potatoes. Cauliflower is lower in calories and contains more folate, vitamin C and vitamin K than regular potatoes. I like to buy frozen cauliflower florets – sometimes less expensive than fresh cauliflower and a lot less work! Sweet potatoes…

Here is Recipe #2 for Day 4 of the Healthy Eating Challenge with Farm Food and the Parent Resource Portal. Chana Masala is an Indian vegetarian dish that you can serve with brown rice, wild rice or whole wheat naan bread for scooping. Using canned diced tomatoes saves time dicing up fresh tomatoes (and usually less expensive). The chickpeas are also a good source of iron! CHANA MASALA 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 x 19 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp turmeric 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 x 28 oz can…

Hello! Welcome to Day 4 of the Healthier Eating Challenge with Farm Food and the Parent Resource Portal. Here is Recipe #1. I was reading through one of my many cookbooks (I have a lot!) and came across this recipe for snacks on a stick in my Taste of Home Kid Approved Cookbook. It looked like a great idea to make the same old boring snacks more fun! Pictured here are three different skewers – a meat and cheese, a fruit and a veggie; but you can put whatever you want (or your kids will eat) on yours. Get your…

FOOD SUBSTITUTIONS! Here are some substitutions that will make your baked goods healthier, so you do not have to feel so guilty when you indulge! OIL - To replace oil in your recipe, you can substitute a fruit puree (such as applesauce, pumpkin, butternut squash or banana) in a 1:1 ratio. If you use applesauce, I would recommend using unsweetened, so your treats are not too sweet. Your baked goods may be a bit chewier - if so, just try substituting for half the oil next time. EGGS - To replace each egg in your recipe, you can substitute 1/4 cup applesauce, one…

Here is Day 3, Recipe #2 for the Healthy Eating Challenge with Farm Food and the Parent Resource Portal: Turkey and Black Bean Chili! TURKEY AND BLACK BEAN CHILI 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 tsp cumin 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp oregano 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1x28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1x19 oz can black beans salt and pepper, to taste Heat olive oil in dutch oven over medium-low heat. Saute onions, celery and carrot until lightly softened (approximately 4 minutes); add garlic and cook 1-2 more…

Welcome to the Healthy Eating Challenge – Day 3 with Farm Food and the Parent Resource Portal, trying to make recipes that are healthy, quick and affordable! Here is the first recipe for Day 2 – Mini Banana Muffins. MINI BANANA MUFFINS 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole whea t flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 tbsp ground flax seed 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce 2 tbsp canola oil 1/4 cup milk 3 medium bananas, mashed Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease or line two mini-muffin tins. In a large bowl, mix together all of…