Friday, July 31, 2009

California Menu for Film Star

I got a call recently from an agent in California to be hired as a Personal Chef for a Film Star (sorry can't say who) to prepare meals daily in her rented home as well as delivering some of the meals on set, while shooting a film in Alpharetta, Georgia. Here is what I will be cooking:

Green Chili Chicken Coconut Soup with Cashews, Ginger, Green Onions, Eggplant, Red Peppers, Bok Choy and Potatoes

Fried Red Snapper Sushi Rolls with Carrot, Jicama and Mango


Vegetarian Pad Thai with Asian Cole Slaw (Red Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Daikon, Jicama and
Nappa Cabbage, tossed with Green Onions and a Rice Wine Vinaigrette)

Grilled Halibut with Red Pepper Aioli, Quinoa Lemon-Herb Tabouli and Black Bean Soup

Grilled Filet Mignon with Mashed Parmesan Cauliflower, French Onion Soup and Baked Cajun Steak Fries

Vegetable Fajitas – marinated and grilled Portabella Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onions, and Butternut Squash, served with Flour or Corn Tortillas, Sour Cream and fresh Pico de Gallo

Vegetarian Calzones with Organic Cheeses, Wild Mushrooms, Grilled Peppers and Red Onions, Spinach and Sweet Marinara Sauce for dipping

Chicken Cacciatore; Chicken Marsala, Chicken Cordon Blue, Salmon Wellington

Tender Prime Rib Roast, thinly sliced and served with Mini Yorkshire Puddings, Creamy Horseradish-Dill Sauce and Mashed Roasted Garlic Parsnips

Jerusalem Artichoke, Artichoke Heart and Parmesan Polenta Tart – a delicious gluten-free dish with a crispy Parmesan-Polenta Tart Shell filled with thinly sliced Jerusalem Artichokes (Sunchokes), Goat Cheese, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts

Vegetarian Hot & Sour Mushroom Soup with Fried Tofu

Kung Pao Chicken with Brown Rice & Steamed Broccoli

Butternut-Coconut Soup; Split Pea Soup with Turkey Bacon; Minestrone; lobster Bisque; Red Pepper Soup with Lemon Crab; Tomato-Dill Soup; Gazpacho

Smoky Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas with Fresh Guacamole, Corn and Poblano Salsa, and Spinach Salad with Turkey Bacon Dressing

Mango-Mate Tea, Chai Tea, Chocolate Upside Down Cake, Scones and Fudge Brownies

Fresh Organic Vegetable Juices and Fruit Smoothies

French Roast French Pressed Coffee

Assortment of Organic Fruits and Pastries

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Hire Atlanta Private Chef Barry Kraemer to improve your life.

If you are time-starved, want to eat better, and like to bask in the comforts of your own home while dining, and you live in Atlanta, why not think about hiring a Private Chef? If you think hiring a Private Chef or a Personal Chef is out of your reach, you may be amazed to discover that more people than ever before are opting to employ a Personal Chef for at least some of their meals each week, or a Private Chef for their daily needs, as well as special events. Here are five reasons to employ an Atlanta Private Chef:

1. Save some money.
Yes, it seems counterintuitive, but you can in fact afford to hire a Private Chef. Think about how much it costs you each week picking up take-out, going out to dinner, paying for parking and a babysitter, as well as all your household groceries at several markets. Odds are, you and your family spend more than the fee of having a Personal Chef prepare five days worth of personalized meals in your own house. If you entertain a lot, or host special events or charity functions in your home, have special dietary needs, want to eat healthier, more organically, without having to spend the time shopping, cooking, cleaning up, and keeping your kitchen spotless on a day to day basis, then hiring a Private Chef is in your reach.

2. Save your time.The majority of people think that Professional In-Home Cooks go to your home every day. Depending on your needs and size of your family, A Personal Chef usually goes to your home one day each week and prepare five days' worth of food at once. Then they pack up and store the other foods so that all you have to do is heat them up and serve. Imagine how much time you can save - time that isn't spent going to the store or piling your families in the car to go to restaurants.

A Private Chef may also be your House Manager or Personal Assistant and not only cook for you and your household and staff on a daily basis, but stay and serve the meals either formally or informally, stay and clean-up, handle all your household inventory, assist with paying bills, and outside vendors, and manage your kitchen like a spa or hotel.

3. Reunite your family.Well, the Chef himself doesn't reunite the family, but gathering together for a family dinner goes far in helping family members stay close. With work, schools, sports, extracurricular activities, and driving the kids everywhere, as well as trying to locate everyone for dinner, it's easy to see how your family members disperse to the four winds. Having a Personal or Private Chef in your home makes the kitchen the center of your home and your daily lives, and brings a sense of peace and tranquility, as well as fun and entertainment to your table like you never have experienced.

4. More nutrition to the table. Nutrition is often forgotton when planning meals in a busy house-hold--packing the kids' lunches and even planning a dinner party for friends or colleagues-- healthy choices give way to convenient and quick cooking foods. When you hire a Private or Personal Chef, like Chef Barry Kraemer, good nutrition, fresh and natural foods and even local and organic foods--the best ingredients around are on his mind with each dish prepared. A good Chef knows that his food is only as good as the choices he makes behind the scenes--from healthy fats, wild caught fish, grass -fed organic beef, free-range and hormone-free chicken, and organic or pesticide-free produce not only taste better, but add a power punch of nurtition to even the most basic of comfort foods and your family's recipes.

5. Having a party doesn't have to be stressful when you are utilizing your Chef for his catering and party planning experience. Whether you're having a dinner celebration for six or a brunch for sixty, Private Chefs and Personal Chefs can be the magic and convenience you are missing in your kitchen. They can whip up delicate meals that your visitors will find unforgettable, and you can focus on ensuring that everyone has an excellent time. Personal and Private Chefs have the knowledge needed to create meals that complement one another, and also have the skill and crfeativity to accomplish those dishes to perfection.

If you need additional help for the party, like bartenders or servers, a Private Chef ought to be able to provide you with dependable referrals. Once you look into the expenses and benefits of employing a Personal or Private Chef, you'll rapidly see that he will make your life better with less stress and more time to spend with your loved ones.

for more information on how to hire Chef Barry Kraemer for your daily needs or for a party or event contact: 404.372.3699 or email: chefbarry@live.com
or visit his website: http://www.chefbarry.health.officelive.com

Best in health!

Chef Barry Kraemer