• You're a chef. Can I make these recipes at home?

    Yes. Not only to I show you how, I also teach you why. So you will become a better cook no matter what you make.

  • Where did you get your culinary training from?

    My first teacher was my mom :) My second was my local community college at 14 years old where I took a bunch of classes through the years. I later went on to complete a Chef & Baking & Pastry Program in Los Angeles as well as some classes at The Culinary Institute Of America in Napa.

  • I made your recipe! How can I share it with you?

    I'd love to see what you made! Share it on social or DM me a picture of your work!

  • I made your recipe but it didn't work. What happened?

    The problem with recipes is they don't always teach you the "why" behind the instructions and this leaves a whole lot of room for a slew of variables that will give you a different outcome that a simple written recipe. I encourage you to take my on-demand lessons as they show you each and every step and I teach you the "why" behind everything I do. This will give you the best possibility for becoming a better cook. Then, practice over and over and eventually you too will make each dish incredible. Trouble shooting is essential to becoming a better cook & I show you how to do that in the on demand classes.

  • Do your recipes work if I substitute different ingredients than what you used?

    That depends a whole lot on what the dish is. So there is no direct answer to a question this broad. Feel free to DM me on Instagram regarding a specific dish and Ill let you know if you can swap it and what you can swap it with!

  • Are all of your recipes low carb or keto-friendly?

    No. You will need to review each recipe on your own to see if they meet the carb or keto requirements for your unique needs.

  • Where do you get your inspiration for your recipes?

    Walking through the grocery store. Dining at new places. Browsing through cookbooks, Instagram, YouTube & more.

  • Do you use other people's recipes?

    Sometimes I will absolutely use trusted recipes for my private chef services, especially when dishes are requested I do not typically make. I pride myself in being open to cooking dishes for my guests outside my normal wheelhouse. If you want it, Ill make it. And I confidently trust myself to do make it incredible. For recipes I share, sell or teach, those are my own recipes.

  • How often do you post recipes to your blog?

    The blog is new so I don't have an exact number for this. You can also find recipes I share on my Instagram, YouTube and email newsletters. I also typically share a dozen free on demand cooking classes at onlinecookingclasses.net each year.

  • I would like to have a recipe made for me.

    Can I request that? Absolutely. I offer recipe development.

  • You make a lot of food, do you eat everything you make?

    Yes & no. I make a lot of food thats for my guests and I often don't eat those items because Im busy working. You can usually find us cooks at the end of the day eating the most random stuff out of a deli cup & its usually not glorious or fancy lol.

  • What is your favorite recipe?

    Something I've never made before

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