My name is Hal and I have been working in the hospitality industry for over 20 years now.  I have traveled all over for new experiences and to work under different chefs.  Because of my professional experiences I have been able to accrue a lot of knowledge in different aspects of the kitchen.  I have a bachelors degree in Hospitality management and an associates in culinary arts.  I have competed in ACF competitions where i have won gold medals.  I have also been on the food network and have studied under highly accredited chefs.  I have my own style which makes me different then anyone else.  I do meal plans for clients that i customize with them, so that they get exactly what they want.  I also cater all different styles of parties, because everyone has a different perspective of what a party is.  It can be 100 people in a backyard, or an intimate gathering of 8 people in your dining room.  I am trained in many different styles of cuisine and add my flare to change up and make it a little more unique to your personal likes.  I hope that i get the opportunity to create memories with you.  Because I do not just cook food and do cooking lessons, i create memories that will last a lifetime.

Would you like to host a nice meal to impress some friends or family?  Let us help you do it in style.  If you want to have a three course meal or a ten course tasting menu we can collaborate with you to help create the best meal you have ever had in the comfort of your own home.  If you are interested in trying out our unique dining experience, reach out to us and let us help you create a memory that will last forever.

Next time you are hosting a holiday party, instead of ordering takeout or going out to buy all the food and spending hours in your kitchen.  Let us take care of all the work for you.  We are able to do all holidays no matter what your religion or nationality.  Let us collaborate with you and create a meal that your family and friends will be talking about for years to come.

What differentiates us from other companies, is that we will work with you directly to help create a menu that works best for your lifestyle.  Whether you are looking to lose weight, eat protein packed meals or looking for delicious meals that are ready for you during your busy day.  We can create any kind of menu that you are looking for.  Contact us and speak to one of our highly trained chefs to help you create the best menu for your personal needs.  One of the most difficult parts of a day is deciding what to eat.  Let us take the stress out of your daily and make it for you.  Contact us and let us help you customize a menu that fits your style of living.

Healthy Meal Plans is one of our specialities!  We will help you create a healthy diet that will help you loose weight and feel great.  We do Kato, calorie counting and personally customize the menu to your personal preferences.  Whether you are looking for a thirty deal three courses a day meal plan. or five days a week two meals a day.  We will work with you to make a great menu that will leave you excited for your next meal.

What differentiates us from our competitors is that we will no just give you a cheap meal that you can heat up and eat.  We will give you a meal that will fill you up and have the proper nutrition that your body needs.  We have clients that have switched to us from other services because the meals that we deliver are not just delicious and satisfying, but also they will fill you up and leave you feeling gratification.  Opposed to finishing a meal and then still hungry an hour later or having a bloated feeling.  Whether you are an active person who is exerting a lot of energy throughout your day to an office working busy body, who is working over twelve hours typing away at your computer.  We can serve you meals that will keep you up and going even after your long day.  Contact us and let us help you create your very own customized menu.

The biggest difference between making a meal fast and taking you hours is your knife skills and preparation time.  Majority of people do not know the correct way to hold a knife, which can be very dangerous.  Especially if you have a dull knife, you can hurt yourself much more than with a sharp knife.  Honing your knife to keep the blade sharp and strait is an important skill to learn.  The professional way to sharpen a knife is to purchase a stone.  But this is a skill that has to be mastered too, because you have to keep the knife on a specific angle, so that you do not ruin the knife.  If you would like to expand your knowledge and speed up your prep time, reach out to us and lets create a customized class for your needs.

The most challenging part of cooking is knowing what ingredients go together and what flavors meld and work together and which ones do not.  There are so many different styles of cooking and so many different ethnic origins in the world.  This means that different regions use different ingredients that that are indigenous to where they are.  Now so many different places and cuisines use similar ingredients and spices but they use them differently in the styles that they cook.  An example is rice.  So many countries utilize rice as a main part of their diet.  But there are so many different minds of rice, whether is be basmati, jasmin, long grain, or black sticky rice, or brown rice which is rice that still has the bran on it.  This is just one small example of how there are many different styles of cooking in the world.  If you are curious about how to expand your knowledge in any specific cuisine or want to learn about a lot of new cuisines, let us help you.  Sign up for one of our personalized classes and let us expand your knowledge in multiple different cuisines.

The first step to bettering your knowledge in the kitchen, is learning about what you are cooking with and how to properly choose the best quality ingredients.  Some little tips are too feel if produce is hard or soft.  A root vegetable like an onion or head of garlic should have a firm top.  Yet a mango or avocado should have a little give to it so you that it is ripe and ready to eat.  If you would like more information  on the proper ways to shop. Sign up for a lesson, and let us help expand your knowledge on the correct ways to find the best and freshest foods.

The Best Alla Vodka Sauce

 

This recipe I have been making since I was a child.  Everyone raves about it and everyone talks about it years later.  You start with a large sauce pan that you get hot and add olive oil to coat the pan.  Then saute 4 chopped garlic cloves and cook till golden in color. Have a 1/4 cup of vodka that you will pour in and you have to light it on fire so that it cooks off the alcohol.  Be careful because the flames can get high. What I do at this point is I take the pan off the flame and swirl it around until all the flames dissipate. Once the flames are gone add a pint of heavy whipping cream.  Season with salt and pepper and let the heavy cream cook down to half.  Now add 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese, I prefer to use Locatelli.  Stir until the cheese is incorporated, and add 3 tablespoons of freshly chopped basil.  Now to finish the sauce, you have to add some simple tomato sauce.  Add a cup at a time and stir until you get the proper color that you are looking for, which is a Nice orangey pinkish color. Now just mix in your favorite pasta and indulge!