I was a chef. Tall hat, white coat, checked pants....the works! Technically, I'm still a chef but without the tall hat, demanding customers, and accoutrements of a fancy restaurant kitchen. That's all been replaced with apron strings, "mommy do's" and a hungry family. I still have a great kitchen, but I'm the prep cook, chef and dishwasher all wrapped into one. Fortunately, I love to cook so it's a pretty good gig.
I also love to share my recipes, many of which you’ll find here. It’s an evolving repertoire…one that reflects my life. These days, that’s a mix of family-friendly foods and elegant adult fare. As a mom, I need recipes the whole family will enjoy, but the chef in me needs to eat too! All my recipes are simple, even when they’re “gourmet.” I stay away from fancy sauces, long lists of ingredients and difficult techniques because I believe cooking at home should be relaxing and fun.
I hope you’ll visit often and be inspired to cook. Please feel free to email me your cooking questions or special requests. I love to share my passion for food, with or without the tall hat!
Jennifer@OnceUponAChef.com
FAQs
Do you have professional training? Yes. I am a graduate of the Professional Culinary Training Program at L’Academie de Cuisine.
Who takes your photographs? I take most of my own photographs using an Oympus E-620. On occasion, I work with my friend Mike Palmer - an incredible food photographer - and he lets me use his shots. Check out his amazing work here: http://www.mpalmerphotography.com/.
Do you teach cooking classes? At the present time, I do not.
Can I republish your recipes and photos on my blog? All content including recipes, pictures, design, code and any other material that is provided or is part of the site is copyrighted. That said, I'm happy to share...please just ask permission and include a link back to my site.
