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A NUTRITIONIST, AN ALLERGIST, AND A DIETICIAN WALK INTO A BAR…..

Mandarin orange salad with mixed cabbages in a big bowl.

It turns out that meal preparation is a little more complicated these days. We have better access to health advice and along with that comes extra steps in getting a good meal to the table for everyone. Each family has a specific set of needs and that can get tricky for anyone. As a private chef my goal is to have everyone have something they can enjoy free of any worry. Some have food sensitivities, others are eating for weight gain or loss, others have real allergies that if left ignored can lead to real health complications. Get the food you love, and return to having meals be fun and carefree! Contact me @818.481.0774.

In good health,

Marcia

By |2023-01-28T02:45:01+00:00January 28th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on A NUTRITIONIST, AN ALLERGIST, AND A DIETICIAN WALK INTO A BAR…..
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WHY HIRE A PRIVATE CHEF?

A medley of fresh fruit and vegetables on a cutting board.

Your time is valuable. That’s not new. What is new is that the cost of EVERYTHING has risen dramatically. Now more than ever we are assessing our time and budgets. Hiring a private chef accomplishes many goals.

For starters, a private chef turns your ingredient list into a comprehensive weekly meal plan. Things that may seem like one-off ingredients to you, are easily incorporated into other dishes by us.

Private chefs are budget conscious. Once we know the things our clients like we keep an eye out for special pricing and sales.

A big bonus during these pandemic times is one person handling your food. Delivery services are convenient in a pinch but that’s a lot of hands from the restaurant, to the grocery store, a delivery driver, to you. Private chefs are small businesses and it’s in our interest to keep you and us, healthy.

Hiring a private chef will change your diet in the best possible way. You’ll eat more delicious fresh food and be able to control the amount of salt, sugar, and healthy fats.

Last but not least, a private chef gives you leisure time. Shopping, cooking, cleaning, and even ordering takeout is time consuming, and stressful. Popping a freshly prepared, custom meal into the oven while you relax is priceless.

In good health,

Marcia Whitfield, healthy chef

 

By |2023-11-03T03:21:49+00:00January 15th, 2023|Food, Lifestyle, Uncategorized|Comments Off on WHY HIRE A PRIVATE CHEF?
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I’ve Done The Trivia For You!

excerpt — “I don’t want to make decisions about what I’m eating or wearing. Because I have too many other decisions to make.” “You need to focus your decision-making energy. You need to routinize yourself. You can’t be going through the day distracted by trivia.” ~ President Obama

I saw this quote in a recent article by Kathleen Elkins for CNBC. She set out to live like Mark Cuban for a week to increase productivity! Mark Cuban is no slouch as a father of three, owner of the Dallas Mavericks and one of the host’s of Shark Tank.

I’ve found that the most successful people delegate the trivia to others and/or just keep it super simple. Working with me in person or online will allow you to relieve yourself of the trivia!

In good health,

Marcia

By |2020-01-27T07:35:45+00:00June 1st, 2019|Food, Lifestyle|Comments Off on I’ve Done The Trivia For You!
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Meal Prep Magic!


I was working yesterday for one of my personal chef clients. He eats a variety of plant based and lean proteins for his health. Basically, the everything-diet. He had some family visiting from out of town. Normally, I make his plant based chili with tempeh and beans. However, with company visiting I wanted to be sure of two things. 
1 – that everyone would give the chili a chance. Have you ever seen someone make a funny face when they hear a dish is healthy? 
2- that the sodium wouldn’t get out control. After all, I’m a healthy chef! 

So, I chose the beef-less crumbles because of their appearance. Looks just like beef. The tricky part is the sodium. This small package has a fair amount per serving. To rectify that I thoroughly rinsed my kidney beans, I didn’t salt my onions, I used water instead of vegetable stock to simmer, and my tomatoes were free of added salt. 

It turned out delicious! 

Just a friendly reminder that just because something is plant based does not mean it’s healthy. It all boils down to how you prep it. If you’ve been following my cooking tutorial you know this! If you haven’t signed up, why not?

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By |2020-01-26T06:48:51+00:00May 4th, 2019|Food, Lifestyle, Recipes|Comments Off on Meal Prep Magic!
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Vegetable Wash: Recipe!

As food moves around the country and world there’s more opportunity for pathogens to hitch a ride. A simple solution is this easy vegetable wash.

Combine 1 part distilled white vinegar and 3 parts water. For example 1 tbsp vinegar and 3 tbsp water, mix together. Using a spray bottle fully douse your produce, scrub and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Rinse well and prepare as usual.

I use a scrub brush like this one to reach all the nooks and crannies and I put my vegetable wash in a spray bottle like this one.This vinegar gets the job done too!

Really simple and your best defense against pathogens!

FYI I’m an amazon affiliate!

In good health,

Marcia

By |2023-03-03T15:18:43+00:00April 3rd, 2019|Food, Lifestyle, Recipes|Comments Off on Vegetable Wash: Recipe!
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Auto Immune Protocol Tomato Sauce Recipe

Here’s the NO TOMATOES but is magical like a TOMATO sauce substitute recipe!


In a small crock pot. Combine: 1 large beet (peeled and quartered), 1 sweet onion cut in half, 2 large garlic cloves (roughly chopped), 8 small carrots, 1 c vegetable stock, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme, 1/2 tbsp salt, 1/2 tbsp parsley, 1 heaping tbsp of basil, 1 sprig of rosemary (stem removed) and 1 bay leaf. Heat ingredients on high for 3 hours. Once cool, add a splash of red wine vinegar and then blend until smooth! Yield = 3 cups.

Should be freezer safe for up to 3 months but I haven’t tested it!
For reference, my petite crock pot is listed here. I love it and it’s very durable for my single meal prep life! FYI- I am an Amazon affiliate.

Please share this recipe with your friends who struggle with auto immune issues! It’s a real bummer not to be able to eat tomatoes. Also, this is perfect for my sloppy joe and chili recipes that you can find here on Patreon! Hint, hint there’s two secret ingredients to make the sloppy joe’s! Happy cooking! #nightshadefree #AIP #allergies #Everythingdiet #sloppyjoes #chili #plantbased #healthyrecipes

 

By |2020-01-27T06:15:12+00:00April 2nd, 2019|Recipes, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Auto Immune Protocol Tomato Sauce Recipe
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Cool Might Not Get It Done!

A friend and I were texting the other day about our current plans for our health and fitness goals in 2019. I had mentioned I would be joining a new group fitness class in the 2nd week of February. She texted back that she was looking for something cool to join.

Here’s why cool might not be the workout that gets you to your health goals. Cool is trendy. It’s often a fad that fades with time or until the next cool thing comes along. Cool may distract you from the actual work for a period of time, but if you’re in it for the long haul it’s going to have to be more than cool. It’s going to have to work to keep you returning over and over again. Cool is glamorous a lot of the time. I leave my workouts looking pretty unglamorous but feeling accomplished.

I’m not suggesting that you can’t or shouldn’t enjoy your workouts or try new ones. What I am sure of though, is that fitness is a habit. The best habits don’t take a back seat to our whims or when we feel like it. The best habits aren’t often cool but they do serve a higher purpose.

Find something you like or just tolerate and stick with it. The sticking to it, is the thing!

In good health,

Marcia “not cool” Whitfield

By |2020-01-27T06:22:44+00:00February 3rd, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Cool Might Not Get It Done!
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Zero Waste is Trending…

I don’t think any of us ever have the intention of throwing away food we shop for and hope to use each week. However, it’s happening to people with the best of intentions!

What to do? You need a game plan. By the way, game plans can go awry and so it’s wise to have a back up plan, too! My new cooking tutorial does just that! You will receive a detailed shopping list, companion videos to demonstrate how to make everything in less time and a wrap up video to explain how to make the plan zero waste. Head on over to my Patreon and enjoy a FREE TRIAL WEEK! 

 

By |2020-01-27T06:45:47+00:00January 17th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Zero Waste is Trending…
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The Big Secret! (MOST DAYS)

The “big” secret that many reject when it comes to sustained fat loss is the small incremental changes that one must continually make. Most days go for the walk or hit the gym. Most days drink plenty of water. Most days have an apple instead of the flaming hot cheetos. Most days get enough sleep. Most days pack your lunch and eat dinner at home. Most days be sure to see the funny. It’s most days. Not all days! By the way I make a killer healthy pizza.

By |2020-01-27T07:10:25+00:00October 23rd, 2017|Calorie Myths, Fitness, Food, Lifestyle|Comments Off on The Big Secret! (MOST DAYS)
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Bride and Groom Not Pictured

Fun Fact! October is the most popular month for people to get hitched! Mild weather, cheaper air fare and hotel rates, in some cases beautiful fall colors abound and everyone is back from summer vacation.  All this ensures a good turnout for saying, “I do!”

The not so fun fact is that wedding preparation can be stressful. Sure there are tons of parties and mini celebrations leading up to your big day but then that can pile on unwanted calories. Bah humbug!

Whether you’re the bride or groom, mother or father of the engaged, or even a bridesmaid or groomsman September is the perfect time to get some fresh, healthy meals delivered to keep your body in check. Not to mention the extra free time you’ll have to hit the parties, take care of last minute details, have fun and look forward to the wonderful next chapter in the lives of people you care about.

By |2020-02-17T04:37:46+00:00August 30th, 2017|Fitness, Food, Lifestyle|Comments Off on Bride and Groom Not Pictured
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