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Chef Joseph & Bryan

Information on our Executive Chef: Joseph Yacino is the head chef and principal owner of YaDa Chef.

Joseph Yacino is both a passionate cook and a talented food writer. His love of grand theater, opera and music is obvious in the many layers and harmonious tastes and textures of his dishes. The fact they are healthy reflect his lifelong passion of football (soccer) and physical fitness.

Joseph is author of Stay Fit Eat Allergy Free, a cookbook with over 200 recipes that are gluten free, soy free, dairy free, nut free, low sodium and calorie controlled.

Training in England, France, Greece, Italy, Norway, Scotland, as well as the United States, has helped him capture the classic and regional styling of many countries. The opportunity to manage and cook in a variety of restaurants from intimate hotel restaurants in England to an upscale tapas restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to casual eateries, gourmet pizza restaurants to diners have served as the building blocks.Joseph currently resides in South Florida and is the head chef/co-owner of YaDa Chef, an all natural/organic International Healthy Lifestyle Chef company providing services on super-yachts, and in private and holiday villas around the world as well as bi-annually doing Pop Up Supper Clubs in London and surrounding cities.

Our second in charge: Bryan Daniel is in charge of YaDa Chef’s day to day operation of the business. He also is the main contact with clients ensuring that everything is seamless from the customer's point of view. He is the details man.

Bryan takes the “concept”, the dreams and formulates them into realities of Dream Dinners and Happy Holidays.Bryan has worked in senior and adult facilities honing his ability to cook healthy on limited budgets for large groups with special dietary needs.

He also is the primary onsite chef providing services for families going through ordered therapy, and is developing YaDa Chef’s “Healing with Cooking Therapy” services.Certification from the United States Personal Chef Association brought him his own set of Personal Chef clients.

His passion in the kitchen is baking. His delicious desserts are just another reason clients return to YaDa Chef again and again.

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Paella Mixta Recipe

June is the the beginning of Summer here in the northern hemisphere and it is also the time when we celebrate the longest day of the year. “Skt. Hans”, or St. John’s Day, as it is known throughout Scandinavia, is celebrated with bonfires and outdoor cookery. Originally I wanted to do typical Norwegian fare, but after speaking with a dear friend I learned that the traditional foods have given way to “International Fare”. Spain has a huge expat Norwegian community, and Florida was founded by the Spaniards in 1513 by Ponce de Leon who led the first European expedition. So I thought I would offer one of my favourite dishes from Valencia Spain, Paella. Paella was originally a peasant dish, cooked over an open fire in the fields and eaten directly from the pan. Originally snails were the main protein used as they were plentiful in the fields. Occasionally rabbit or duck would be added and - if you were really well off - chicken. Every Spanish mother c...

Gluten Free and Dairy Free Pancake Recipe

Pancakes have been around since Prehistoric times. In Scotland and the USA they are a leavened dough much like a “drop s cone”. In Britain they are unleavened and resemble more of a thicker crepe. In my house they were reserved for Sunday breakfast or the occasional “breakfast for supper”, which was always a treat. Here is a GREAT version that just happens to be wheat/gluten free. Your family will never know if you don’t tell them. Serves 4 (about 16 pancakes) 2 cups/500ml almond milk (you can use dairy milk, rice, coconut or hemp) 2 large eggs (you can substitute 2 tablespoons of ground flax mixed with 6 tablespoons/90mls warm water) 1/4 cup/60ml melted vegetable shortening or butter 2 cups/347g Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Flour (I used King Arthur) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (helps with chew and binding) 2 capfuls of pure vanilla extract Whisk the milk, eggs and shortening together. Sieve the flour, sugar, b...

Duchess of Bedford, Creator Of Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea is a traditional British meal taken in mid-afternoon. It consists of a pot of tea plus finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, cakes and pastries. Here are two noteworthy points about afternoon tea. The concept was inadvertently created by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in 1840. As the main meal of the day shifted from midday (luncheon) to evening, English high society didn’t dine until 8 p.m. The hungry duchess needed something to tide her over during the stretch between lunch and dinner, and ordered tea with small sandwiches to be brought to her room. Over time, her friends joined her, and “afternoon tea” expanded from her circle to all of society—an elaborate social and gustatory affair with sweet and savory delicacies, special “tea cakes,” and even tea gowns to bridge the fashion gap between casual afternoon and formal evening dress. The custom spread downstream and tea rooms and tea gardens opened to serve tea to all classes. Afternoon tea is ...

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Sandwiches Recipe

Makes 16 Ingredients: 2 cups milk chocolate chips ½ cup creamy peanut butter ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted 32 Ritz crackers Directions: 1. Place chocolate chips over a double boiler and melt. 2. Place peanut butter and sugar into a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. 3. Spread a small amount of the peanut butter mixture onto a cracker and sandwich together with another cracker. 4. Repeat until all the crackers and peanut butter filling have been used. 5. Place crackers onto a parchment line baking sheet and place in freezer for about 30 minutes. 6. Once the chocolate has melted, using a small pair of tongs, or tweezers, dip the chilled peanut butter sandwiches into the chocolate until completely covered. 7. Shake off any access chocolate and place back onto the parchment lined baking sheet. 8. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches and set aside to dry, about an hour. 9. Carefully peel from the parchment and serve. Spoon Fork Bacon private chefs and event catering Pa...

Dijon Chicken Salad with Zucchini and Grapes Recipe & How-To Video

Chef Joseph Cooking at Home We created this recipe for Winn-Dixie grand openings some years ago. Along with the tastings, we held cooking demonstrations. Was a lot of fun. Serves 4 1pound/450ml Grilled Chicken (1 3/4-2 cups/402-450ml diced) 2 cups/248g Zucchini/courgette 1/4 inch/6.35mm 3/4 cup/30g Watercress chopped (substitute parsley) 3-4 Scallions chopped 1 cup/92g Green grapes sliced in half 1 tablespoon/15ml Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon/1ml Sea salt 1/8 teaspoon/.5ml Black Pepper Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl making sure to coat everything evenly. *add ½ cup/58g walnuts if desired personal chefs and event catering Miami + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Palm Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) www.yadachef.com

'Virtual safe space' to help bumblebees

Source: University of Exeter Summary: The many threats facing bumblebees can be tested using a 'virtual safe space.' This is a bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius). Credit: Matthias Becher The many threats facing bumblebees can be tested using a "virtual safe space" created by scientists at the University of Exeter. Bumble-BEEHAVE provides a computer simulation of how colonies will develop and react to multiple factors including pesticides, parasites and habitat loss. The tool lets researchers, farmers, policymakers and other interested parties test different land management techniques to find out what will be most beneficial for bees. Field experiments can be very timely and costly, so results from Bumble-BEEHAVE can help refine and reduce the number of experiments needed. Bumble-BEEHAVE -- which is freely available online -- is a powerful tool that can make predictions, according to a new study. "We know that pollinator decline is a really b...

Vitamin B17 - The More You Know

Dr. Ernest T. Krebs, Jr. is the biochemist and researcher who first isolated Laetrile (vitamin B-17) in apricot seeds and also discovered B-15 (pang amic acid, a vitamin which has been proven to be an important adjunctive therapy in the treatment of illnesses related to circulation). After years of study and testing he was convinced of the therapeutic value of Laetrile. To prove that it was not toxic to humans he injected it into his own arm. As he predicted, there were no harmful or distressing side effects. The Laetrile had no harmful effect on normal cells but was deadly to cancer cells. Many people take Laetrile / B17 in its natural state: bitter almonds or apricot seeds. And many of these people end up in the emergency wards nearly poisoned to death. This is because they are not following the directions, or taking the seeds without any supervision. The apricot seeds contain cyanide. Although Laetrile / B17 is less toxic than sugar and 21 times less toxic than aspirin, ...

Easy Tahini Cookie Recipe

Using sesame seed butter - either store bought or homemade - is egg, nut, soy, and dairy free. Sweetened with honey, we used organic raw, and fruit, this delicious oatmeal base cookie is exceptionally easy. What you will need: 6 1/2 tablespoons of tahini (we think that peanut butter can be used - though the recipe will of course have nuts in it - the taste will not be quite the same but should work) 1/2 cup of honey 1/2-3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups uncooked oats (quick cooking oats are optimal but old fashioned will work too) 1/2 cup chopped dates (and/or raisins, and/or banana, and/or chocolate chips, and/or walnuts) What you do: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Grease your cookie sheet(s). ** We over greased our cookie sheet in fear the honey would crystalize and stick. Was a mistake. It does not appear much greasing is needed in our experience **. In a medium bowl, combine the tahini, honey and cinnamon. Mix in the oats and frui...

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English Muffins Recipe

English Muffins or Muffins as they are called throughout the UK are thought to be a variation of a crumpet made originally in the USA by Samuel B. Thomas. In the USA muffins are “quick breads” made without the use of yeast and are more cake like than bread like. Muffins were sold by street vendors door to door in the UK in the 18 and 19th century before many houses had ovens, hence the ditty “do you know the muffin man, the muffin man ...” Makes 16 muffins 1 3/4 cups/435ml warm milk 1 packet instant yeast or 19.14g fresh yeast 2 tablespoons/25g sugar 3 tablespoons/43g butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon/2ml YaDa Chef Maya Natural salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 4 1/2 cups/539g King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour semolina or farina, for sprinkling the griddle or pan (optional) If using instant yeast dissolve the yeast in small bowl with the milk and the sugar. Let “proof” for 5 minutes. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add the milk yeast, butter and egg. ...

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