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Pan Seared Fish & Grits
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Pan Seared Fish & Grits

In this recipe, we take the classic fish and grits and give a California twist with fresh citrus, herbs and savory scallions!

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Choosing Safe Sustainable Fish in California
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Choosing Safe Sustainable Fish in California

Summer is pretty much here, and folks will want to throw more than a few shrimp on the bar’b! That’s why I wanted to talk to you a bit about choosing safe sustainable seafood and why it’s so important.

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Stepping Into Spring
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Stepping Into Spring

Spring is now well and truly here – the trees are blossoming, birds are singing their happy songs and people are coming out of hibernation to celebrate. Meanwhile, cloistered in our office, we are busy working on our new Seasonal Menus which we’ll be posting soon!

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Popcorn Rock Shrimp w/ Spicy Honey Dip
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Popcorn Rock Shrimp w/ Spicy Honey Dip

Great as a snack while watching movies at home and wonderful as a party appetizer to share with your guests, these Popcorn rock Shrimp will rock your Saturday night and turn any day into Mardi Gras! As always, use organic ingredients for the best outcome!

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10 Things You Should Know Before Booking Your Personal Chef
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10 Things You Should Know Before Booking Your Personal Chef

When booking a Personal Chef for your custom event there are a lot of details you may not necessarily think about that are needed to make your private event a success. If this is your first experience booking a chef, relax–you will never be able to think of everything beforehand but below are 10 things you should know before reaching out to the Chef for planning and estimated pricing.

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Last of the Winter Harvest
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Last of the Winter Harvest

Hello foodlovers. Winter is well and truly here so I hope that this post finds you warm and comfortable at home or sitting in a coffee shop with a cup of your favorite warming beverage. Winter can be a difficult time for grocery shopping as many of our favorite fruit and vegetables are no longer in season – so what are you going to make for dinner? The main staples that people are used to in winter are soups, squash, citrus and beans but the good news is that there is still plenty of produce available – it just may not be what you are used to seeing so lets take a look at some of the more delicious and interesting produce currently appearing in the farmers markets and farm stands right now:

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How to Choose the Best Personal Chef for your Event</a>
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How to Choose the Best Personal Chef for your Event

Hosting a private dinner party or cocktail evening can be a daunting task but can be made so much easier if you choose to hire outside assistance in the form of a Personal Chef. Your next decision then is; who is the best chef for my event? This article will outline points to consider when making your decision.

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Outdoor Party Tips for Summer
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Outdoor Party Tips for Summer

Partying in the Summertime is often what we wait for all Winter. Somehow being outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine tends to bring out the best in folks. That’s why we’ve listed five tips that are sure to heighten your outdoor experience and get the party started, “Right”!

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Sustainable BBQ
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Sustainable BBQ

There’s another name for summer and that’s BBQ season! Walking through the neighborhood, weekends are now filled with the sounds of happy people and the smell of charcoal grills and barbecued food. It’s part of our culture and has changed with the times from a metal plate over an open fire to modern BBQ grills using various fuels – gas, charcoal, briquettes, etc. These days there is an ever-growing awareness of the need to be environmentally conscious in whatever we do, including what we eat and how we prepare it. So today we are talking about sustainable BBQ! Sustainability in this case includes both the food that we are consuming and how we are preparing it.

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