Here are the menu choices for Wednesday February 4th -
Meal #1:
Island pork tenderloin (spiced with cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and chili powder - roasted with a sriracha and brown sugar glaze)
Traditional Caesar salad (creamy dressing, garlic croutons, shaved parm)
Baked Mac and Cheese (four-cheese creamy deliciousness with a panko topping)
(feeds four generously, $65.00)
Meal #2
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna (featuring zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms - crispy pancetta is optional)
Traditional Caesar salad (creamy dressing, garlic croutons, shaved parm)
(feeds four generously, $50.00)
to order - contact me by Sunday night (meal(s) will be delivered Wednesday)
email: kirsand4@hotmail.com
text or call: (717) 332-7104
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Thursday, November 20, 2014
November 26, 2014
I realize that next week is Thanksgiving - but if you're interested in some light fare, here is the menu for Wednesday November 26. I can deliver to your home or place of employment anytime before 2:00pm on Wednesday (we'll be out of town for Thanksgiving).
Classic Minestrone Soup: a chunky, hearty but vegetarian soup. Featuring zucchini, beans, carrots, celery, and kale in a brothy tomato base with bulgur wheat.
Extra-Moist Pumpkin Bread: perfect for breakfast or dessert, this pumpkin bread is my mom's recipe and it's to die for! I'll even include some cinnamon-honey butter :)
Spinach Salad: spinach topped with sugared pecans, honeycrisp apples, pomegranate seeds, and creamy gorgonzola cheese. Balsamic dressing packaged separately.
Soup, Salad, and Bread (feeding five generously)
$60.00
to order -
text: 717.332.7104
email: kirsand4@hotmail.com
Classic Minestrone Soup: a chunky, hearty but vegetarian soup. Featuring zucchini, beans, carrots, celery, and kale in a brothy tomato base with bulgur wheat.
Extra-Moist Pumpkin Bread: perfect for breakfast or dessert, this pumpkin bread is my mom's recipe and it's to die for! I'll even include some cinnamon-honey butter :)
Spinach Salad: spinach topped with sugared pecans, honeycrisp apples, pomegranate seeds, and creamy gorgonzola cheese. Balsamic dressing packaged separately.
Soup, Salad, and Bread (feeding five generously)
$60.00
to order -
text: 717.332.7104
email: kirsand4@hotmail.com
Thursday, November 13, 2014
November 19, 2014
Although I have been rather negligent in posting on this blog, it remains for me an important catalog of our favorite recipes (as well as some special family pictures and stories). As many of you know, I have worked occasionally as a personal chef for several years, eight to be exact. My business has always been more of a hobby than a vocation, due to the fact that I don't own a commercial kitchen and because I have tried to prioritize family needs.
At this point, our kids are growing older, and I'm getting an itch to dip my toe into the world of a personal chef a little more seriously. I have worked on small scale gatherings and large scale gatherings, but my passion has always been the family meal. Although we only have the chance to gather around the dinner table a few times per week, it remains an integral part of our family dynamic. We enjoy trying new foods and having the chance to 'catch up'. I wish we had the chance to gather together more often, but I understand that this is a phase of our lives.
I truly believe that gathering together for a meal is crucial to a healthy family, in more ways than one. We don't always have an elaborate meal - sometimes grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup will be the most popular meal of the week.
I am realizing that the struggle of our family is one that is reflected in many family units.
I value our time around the table and I wish for your family to be able to experience that as well.
I have recently secured a rental in a commercial kitchen as a way to serve other family's like ours. I am hoping to grow my business into a meal preparation and delivery service, benefiting those in the York community. I have thought about this for years, but I feel like I am finally ready to move forward.
My initial plan is to develop a weekly and seasonal menu from which families can purchase. As I start, I will be offering two meal choices - a meatless meal and a hearty "comfort food" meal. All meals will serve approximately five, unless otherwise noted. I can certainly downsize for a smaller family, or even a couple, if needed.
All foods will be placed into disposable containers, with reheating/baking instructions included. Meals will be delivered to your home or place of employment on Wednesday afternoon(s).
So, without further ado: I present the menu for the week of November 17th.
-Beef Stew with Mashed Potatoes (tender chunks of beef, simmered in a porter sauce and combined with carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips - served over creamy mashed potatoes) for reheat
-Kale Salad with cranberries, toasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
-One Pint of Homemade Applesauce
Family Serving (approximately five hearty servings)
$75.00
**Delivered to your home or place of employment Wednesday afternoon November 19th**
The meatless entree for the week of November 19th will be:
-Cheesy Veggie Enchiladas (grilled peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini, layered with black beans, lime-cilantro rice, and combined with a zesty adobo sauce. Homemade salsa, sour cream, pickled onions, and guacamole will be included. for baking at home
- Kale Salad with cranberries, toasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
- One pint of homemade applesauce
Family Serving (approximately five hearty servings)
$65.00
**Delivered to your home or place of employment Wednesday afternoon, November 19th**
My hope is that I can serve families in the York community by providing an easy way to gather around the dinner table. If you would like to order a meal for November 19, 2014, please contact me by Sunday, November 16th. I will work with you on delivery time and location, serving size, food allergy needs, etc.
Personal email: kirsand4@hotmail.com
Text number: 717.332.7104
At this point, our kids are growing older, and I'm getting an itch to dip my toe into the world of a personal chef a little more seriously. I have worked on small scale gatherings and large scale gatherings, but my passion has always been the family meal. Although we only have the chance to gather around the dinner table a few times per week, it remains an integral part of our family dynamic. We enjoy trying new foods and having the chance to 'catch up'. I wish we had the chance to gather together more often, but I understand that this is a phase of our lives.
I truly believe that gathering together for a meal is crucial to a healthy family, in more ways than one. We don't always have an elaborate meal - sometimes grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup will be the most popular meal of the week.
I am realizing that the struggle of our family is one that is reflected in many family units.
I value our time around the table and I wish for your family to be able to experience that as well.
I have recently secured a rental in a commercial kitchen as a way to serve other family's like ours. I am hoping to grow my business into a meal preparation and delivery service, benefiting those in the York community. I have thought about this for years, but I feel like I am finally ready to move forward.
My initial plan is to develop a weekly and seasonal menu from which families can purchase. As I start, I will be offering two meal choices - a meatless meal and a hearty "comfort food" meal. All meals will serve approximately five, unless otherwise noted. I can certainly downsize for a smaller family, or even a couple, if needed.
All foods will be placed into disposable containers, with reheating/baking instructions included. Meals will be delivered to your home or place of employment on Wednesday afternoon(s).
So, without further ado: I present the menu for the week of November 17th.
-Beef Stew with Mashed Potatoes (tender chunks of beef, simmered in a porter sauce and combined with carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips - served over creamy mashed potatoes) for reheat
-Kale Salad with cranberries, toasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
-One Pint of Homemade Applesauce
Family Serving (approximately five hearty servings)
$75.00
**Delivered to your home or place of employment Wednesday afternoon November 19th**
The meatless entree for the week of November 19th will be:
-Cheesy Veggie Enchiladas (grilled peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini, layered with black beans, lime-cilantro rice, and combined with a zesty adobo sauce. Homemade salsa, sour cream, pickled onions, and guacamole will be included. for baking at home
- Kale Salad with cranberries, toasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
- One pint of homemade applesauce
Family Serving (approximately five hearty servings)
$65.00
**Delivered to your home or place of employment Wednesday afternoon, November 19th**
My hope is that I can serve families in the York community by providing an easy way to gather around the dinner table. If you would like to order a meal for November 19, 2014, please contact me by Sunday, November 16th. I will work with you on delivery time and location, serving size, food allergy needs, etc.
Personal email: kirsand4@hotmail.com
Text number: 717.332.7104
Friday, August 15, 2014
Summer Travels: Maine
We took our first family trip to coastal Maine in July. I really, really loved it - I do hope to return someday soon. We stayed in a small cottage about 100 feet from the ocean. We were on the eastern side of the Schoodic Peninsula, adjacent to the mainland portion of Acadia National Park. "Our" part of Acadia was mostly just us, the locals, and little fishing villages in every bay. I will say that my one big disappointment was missing out on the wild blueberries - we saw lots of bushes, but no ripe berries. Oh, well, just another reason to return!
I was able to make all of our food ahead of time, frozen, and then we were happy to return back to our cottage every evening to a yummy meal! We did find a great organic farm and splurged on bacon, eggs, bread, jelly, and in season strawberries. On every trip we try to find a farm and load up on seasonal produce (and in Rob's case - local honey, always).
We enjoyed lobster rolls, lobster grilled cheese sandwiches, maple candy, and local baked goods.
We brought kayaks and bikes and enjoyed an active week. We biked along the entire Schoodic Peninsula and kayaked during high tide and low tide in one of the Acadia bays. We did venture over to the main part of Acadia National Park, but realized we loved our little quiet side so much more!
We explored, ate, relaxed, played games, and enjoyed being together as a family. Settle in for a ton of pictures.
I can't recommend this trip enough. This may be my favorite place in the U.S. I loved the small town feel, the ocean views at every turn, the quiet rugged beauty and the smells in the air (equal parts pine forest with briny saltwater). I loved the food, the people, and everything about coastal Maine.
I was able to make all of our food ahead of time, frozen, and then we were happy to return back to our cottage every evening to a yummy meal! We did find a great organic farm and splurged on bacon, eggs, bread, jelly, and in season strawberries. On every trip we try to find a farm and load up on seasonal produce (and in Rob's case - local honey, always).
We enjoyed lobster rolls, lobster grilled cheese sandwiches, maple candy, and local baked goods.
We brought kayaks and bikes and enjoyed an active week. We biked along the entire Schoodic Peninsula and kayaked during high tide and low tide in one of the Acadia bays. We did venture over to the main part of Acadia National Park, but realized we loved our little quiet side so much more!
We explored, ate, relaxed, played games, and enjoyed being together as a family. Settle in for a ton of pictures.
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| our favorite meal - flat iron steaks with corn |
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| perfectly stocked cottage kitchen |
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| the kids loved playing clue |
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| local strawberries |
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| we lost power for a couple of hours, so we collected rainwater |
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| a coffee break on an early morning bike ride - pure bliss |
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| breakfast with local eggs and bacon |
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| mmmmm, chicken enchiladas! |
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| pretty eggs |
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| having lots of fun while biking |
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| tidepools |
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| packing up the food for our trip |
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| lots of little snails |
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| cutest cottage ever! |
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| Mt. Desert Island |
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| Sand Beach on Mt. Desert Island |
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| the top of Cadillac Mountain |
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| Kate |
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| brrrr..... |
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| gathering rainwater to boil for coffee - what a guy! |
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| Mandala Farm |
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| kayaking in Acadia |
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| he's totally flexing here :) |
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| gorgeous views at every turn |
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| Emma loved finding lobster buoys |
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| we loved kayaking! |
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| backside of the cottage |
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| our early morning date - riding bikes around the peninsula |
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| view of Frenchman's Bay |
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| best way to see the park |
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| my kids and I |
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| they love exploring |
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| love this guy |
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| our date to see the sunset on Grindstone Neck |
I can't recommend this trip enough. This may be my favorite place in the U.S. I loved the small town feel, the ocean views at every turn, the quiet rugged beauty and the smells in the air (equal parts pine forest with briny saltwater). I loved the food, the people, and everything about coastal Maine.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Summer Travels: Florida
Ahhhhh, Florida - we adore you! The girls love this little piece of paradise that we get to visit at least once a year. We have been blessed by having the use of a family condo and countless memories. This past trip was certainly no exception. Josh decided to join us at the last minute - I think he heard "staining the deck" and "sealing the driveway" as activities at my parents house and decided a family trip sounded better than before.
We decided to fly, as we only had a week to soak in the Florida sun. It was very fast, but I now understand why our tickets were so cheap. Cramped quarters, and paying for everything (luggage, seats, drinks, etc.). Oh, well, as I said, it was fast! We were in Florida in 2 hours. Awesomeness!
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| not a whole lot of room, friends. |
We took in our usual haunts - our first night we scarfed down 44 pieces of pizza at our favorite pizza buffet. We had just spent a long day at the beach and decided to go right to dinner to beat the rush. We were grimy, sticky, and starving. We gulped down glasses of water, huge plates of salad, countless pieces of pizza, and ice cream sundaes. It was perfection!
We typically don't have many Florida pictures because we prefer not to take our camera or phones to the beach, but we usually try to capture a few family shots for posterity. Here they are:
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| this is a blurry one, but I'm standing sideways and look somehow thinner :) |
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| this actually wasn't staged - just a candid shot |
Rob's parents joined Rob and I and the girls (Josh flew home for a volleyball camp) for the last two days of our week. It was nice to spend time together! While we rented a car for the week, the car that stays in Florida was in need of some mechanical attention (read: Rob barely made it to the car repair shop), so we all squeezed in our rental car for dinner the last night. The girls each had a seat belt, my in-laws braved a restraint-free car ride. I've never laughed so hard in my life. Seriously. I still don't know where my father-in-law's left leg disappeared to.
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| please no one tell them you saw this! |
We ate lots of seafood, gorged ourselves on sunsets, desserts, and sunshine and came home happy.
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