Chef Kathy

Summer is here, and with it comes long, lovely days, fun in the sun, and BBQs.  To make sure that everyone enjoys the food at your next picnic, it is important to practice some very simple safe food handling techniques. Continue reading Summer Food Safety

Chef Kathy

Have you ever seen a recipe in a cookbook, magazine, or online and thought “this looks delicious, but the instructions are not clear?” Or maybe you would like to improve your knife skills so you can mince onions with ease and chop broccoli with confidence.  A great way to try out new recipes, improve your cooking skills, and learn tricks to make meal preparation easier is through cooking classes. Continue reading Try A New Recipe

Chef Kathy

With the weather warming up and the days getting longer you may be thinking it is time to start planning your child’s graduation, communion, or birthday party.  Or maybe there is a wedding, bridal or baby shower in your future.  Or you have decided to make good on that New Year’s resolution and do more entertaining.  Whatever your reason for a party, hiring a caterer to assist with the planning and food preparation can make your life a lot easier, and ensure that you will be able to enjoy yourself and your guests. Continue reading A Caterer’s Checklist

Chef Kathy

As a personal chef, Chef Kathy Rana strives to offer healthful and delicious meals to her clients.   This is accomplished by cooking with fresh vegetables and herbs and using lean meats like chicken breast and salmon.  Chef Kathy also uses cooking techniques such as grilling, searing, and braising to create flavorful dishes while minimizing the need for added oil. Continue reading Personal Chef Cooks The Alphabet

Chef Kathy

If you are like me, some people on your holiday gift list are very easy to shop for, while others are almost impossible.  We’ve all taken the gift card route, but do that too often and it becomes predictable.  You want to find the perfect gift to let that person know how special they are to you, and maybe even impress them with your excellent taste! Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide

Chef Kathy

Congratulations!  You’ve made it through summer and autumn is right around the corner! We should be in for cooler nights, drier days, and the return of the kids’ school schedule.  Sports, after-school clubs and committees, and practice for the winter musical extravaganza all come together in a perfect storm that makes dinnertime a challenge, and often a chore.  And while pizza and take-out is convenient, it is also high in fat and sodium, and often low in fresh vegetables. Continue reading Back To School Business Meals

The 6th annual Gourmet Garden, a food and wine tasting event sponsored by the Zonta Club of Trenton/Mercer, will take place October 1, 2009, at The Hamilton Manor, 30 Route 156 (at route 130 S), Hamilton, NJ from 6-9pm.  The 2009 Gourmet Garden will prove to be a fine dining experience providing guests with a tasting of the finest foods from area restaurants, a sampling of wines provided by vendors of Glendale Liquors, and the opportunity to bid on spectacular specialty baskets.  Ben Shen of BTP Studio will photograph the event.  Proceeds from this event benefit Crawford House to pay for urgent dental care for Mercer County women and will also benefit other Zonta supported community outreach programs, service projects and scholarships. Continue reading Zonta Club Of Trenton/ Mercer Sponsors Gourmet Garden

Plans for a food and wine extravaganza are under way at the March of Dimes as they gear up for the annual Princeton Signature Chefs event to raise money to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.   The event, open to the public, attracts more than 300 executives, public figures and food connoisseurs. 30 top chefs and 10 local wineries will be featured. There will also be an auction of donated items including roundtrip airline tickets, time on a yacht, and an “I Love NYC” package.  “We’re here to raise money for research and education to give every baby a healthy start,” said Joan Stolpen, Princeton resident and March of Dimes volunteer co-chair. “This is a terrific networking event – and you enjoy signature dishes from incredible restaurants.” Continue reading Chefs and Community Partner to Save Babies Lives

Nora de Cárdenas, J.D.

Have you noticed your mom or dad forgetting to pay bills or falling behind in the housework? As an adult child of a senior it is key to understand what our parents are dealing with.  If we don’t take the time to observe and to talk, we are more likely to struggle with them over challenging issues such as health care and our parents’ ability to live independently as they age. Continue reading Making Senior Care Discussions Easier: A How-To Guide for Adult Children

Chef Kathy

Reservation confirmation – got it.  Packing list – being updated.  New swimsuit – still looking.  Your vacation at the shore house or timeshare in the Poconos is going to be perfect.  Now all you need is a solution for the dinners.  You don’t want to cook every night – it’s a vacation!  And the kids get antsy with the long waits at area restaurants.  If only there was a way to bring healthy, delicious, gourmet meals down with you. Continue reading Have you heard of Chef Express?