Author: Max Strieb

The Benefits of Retirement – Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches with Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

The Benefits of Retirement – Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches with Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

I am hesitant to talk about the current state of my garden in the same way that when traveling I don’t discuss the traffic, lest a sea of red taillights appears around the next bend in the highway. I don’t want to jinx anything. But 

The Pioneer Trip – Blueberry Pancakes with Maple-Blueberry Compote

The Pioneer Trip – Blueberry Pancakes with Maple-Blueberry Compote

Some of the happiest days of my youth were at overnight camp. Camp Onas became an integral part of my childhood, adolescence, and development. I was a camper for five years from age 9 to 14 and a staff member for five more beyond that. 

The Evolution of Summer Cool – Fruit-Filled Smoothie Bowl

The Evolution of Summer Cool – Fruit-Filled Smoothie Bowl

I am thankful that during the heat wave currently enveloping the eastern United States I have air conditioning in my car. As a child, that was never the case. To fit three rambunctious boys in the back seat, our cars were always the size of 

My Kids Are Food Snobs – Seared Scallops with Lemon, Capers, and Butter

My Kids Are Food Snobs – Seared Scallops with Lemon, Capers, and Butter

When my children, Ariana and Jacob, were eight and ten years old we frequented a small Italian restaurant in town for the year or two it was open. It was by no means a fancy establishment, but they served solid food and had a pasta 

Hot Dogs and Coleslaw – Kate’s Killer Coleslaw

Hot Dogs and Coleslaw – Kate’s Killer Coleslaw

My maternal grandmother, Jeanette, was hardly a vision of health. She smoked, did not exercise, and ate lots of traditional Jewish foods and baked goods that one would never classify as nutritious. When we drove to visit her in Atlantic City from our home in 

What are Meal Prep Services?

Meal preparation services, sometimes called personal chef services, can be a savior.   No more scrambling to get dinner together at the last minute No need to order takeout or fast food Be done with Uber Eats and DoorDash Skip the wait at the restaurant 

How Much Does a Personal Chef Cost?

When you hire a personal chef, their regularly scheduled meal prep services will include: Custom menu planning based on your tastes and needs Shopping to ensure the freshest, healthiest ingredients Cooking of meals in your home Packaging and labeling, making it easy for you to 

How to Find the Right Personal Chef

If you would rather come home to a beautifully prepared delicious meal than have to start cooking, then a personal chef might be for you. A personal chef’s regularly scheduled meal prep services will make your life easier and save you time by shopping for, 

Is a Personal Chef the Right Choice for You?

Do any of the following situations apply to you?   Overwhelmed with your job, driving your kids around, and commitments? Need a break from the daily grind? Do you crave free time to relax or unwind with your hobbies? Deciding what to eat every day, 

What Is a Personal Chef?

Wouldn’t it be nice to have delicious, nutritious homemade meals ready for you whenever you’re ready to eat, without all the shopping, cooking, and cleaning? If you agree, then a personal chef might be right for you.   But what exactly is a personal chef?