Posts by cakes

Thank you all for the time you took to respond. I ended up telling her I could not do it for a 50% discount but left it open ended for a counter offer. None came.   Live and learn. I spent 2 hours talking to her about food,...

Hello all, I would first like to thank you for all of the good stories and advice I have found here. I developed cataracts and was house bound and half blind for about 6 weeks. I spent my time cutting and pasting the forum discussions...

Thr woman has the morals of an alley cat. I can't believe she was chosen as a spokesperson. After watching the videos, she said in affect, I cook it but I don't eat it. Moderation is the key. 30 days out of 365. I can only guess that...

I will be making a check of the kitchen. I contacted the hotel and have permission to inspect. I want to make sure I have all of the necessary equipment. The menu would not work with a two burner hot plate.

Thank you BDL. I certainly have next to no experience compared to Chef Pete. But that is why I want to personal chef. Many years of family cooking and coming from a family of foodies. This forum is helping me tremendously with...

Thank you both for the replies. The menu has been decided by the client it is not to be questioned. I was wondering if I should serve the lady more embellished dishes since she does not have dietary restrictions or serve the same for...

The menu (as specifed by the client) Romaine lettuce salad with balsamic vinaigarette Seared scallops Fillet mignon Cheesy Potatoes Creme Brulee   My questions are:   How do I make a nice presentation of...

I have done some posting and have found this forum to be very helpful.   To introduce myself, my name is Patty (cakes screen name). I am an aspring personal chef. I haven't had any luck yet but have gotten alot of...

Koukouvagia,   Your menu sounds much more elegant and balanced than mine. I knew that planning was important but didn't consider starting the day before. That would make braising possible and reduce the stress level. I have...

Pete : I saw your post after I posted mine. I lost a job for a dinner party because of my request to see the kitchen beforehand. This was a birthday party dinner for an 80 year old with congestive heart failure who really missed her...