I'm a Picky Sleeper

Because I work as a personal chef, I often find myself sleeping over at my client's homes. Since most of my clients have been fairly wealthy, there's usually a spare bedroom or three to choose from. But because I'm such a finicky sleeper, I usually have to bring my own pillows, blankets, sheets, candles, and all sorts of other accessories.

My Favorite Chef Blogs & Websites

Since I'm just starting out on my own food blogging journey, I thought it only appropriate to share a list of my favorite blogs and websites run by other chefs. You're sure to find something you like from this eclectic mix of styles, tastes, and attitudes.

The Easiest Dessert Ever

Dessert is my least-favorite part of any meal. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, I don't generally like the alcohol that's paired with desserts, and my skill-set with pastries, cakes, and other sweets is probably the weakest aspect of my chef skills.

My Dream Restaurant

Clients often ask me why I don't open my own restaurant. The easiest answer comes in the form of an old joke. How do you make a small fortune in the restaurant business? Start with a large fortune. (Insert rimshot.)

The Best Chef Joke Ever

Believe me, I've heard my share of chef jokes. While I have a dozen or so go-to jokes about my profession, the one I'm sharing here is my all-time favorite.

Three Ingredients I Hate

Some people think that chefs love all food - I've actually met people who are shocked to see a skinny chef like me. I'm not exactly a picky eater, it's just that I don't over-indulge, I get regular exercise, and I like to keep my body strong to withstand work days that sometimes stretch as long as 18 solid hours of cooking and service.

My Favorite Wines

I'm not exactly what you'd call an oenophile - that's a fancy word for a person who loves wine. I don't obsess over wine, and I actually prefer a nice dark beer to relax after a hard day in the kitchen. Still, a personal chef has to know his wines just as well as he knows the other tools of his trade.

My Favorite Easy Dinner

Every professional chef I know has a massive list of go-to recipes. Some of us have them memorized, others write them down in a book or on their computer, and no doubt there are chefs out there who never really make the same meal twice. Personally, I like to have my go-to recipes memorized. I'm not great at keeping track of things, so if I did write down my favorite easy dinner recipe, I'm sure I'd just lose it.