YaDa Chef Private and Personal Chefs

Creamy or chunky, with chocolate or with jelly,  peanut butter has been an American staple for generations. National Peanut Butter Day is observed annually on January 24th. The early peanut butter made by the Aztecs and Incas around 1000 BC was more of a paste and not nearly as creamy as the peanut butter we know now. Peanut butter didn’t become widely used until the 20th century. First, the peanut had to be considered more than animal feed, which it was until the late 1800s. At the turn of the century, inventions that made planting, cultivating and harvesting the legume (the peanut isn’t a nut at all) made it possible to see the peanut as a retail and wholesale food item. (See more by visiting  National Peanut Day  -September 13) Peanut butter is a good source of vitamin E, B6, niacin, calcium, potassium and iron, is packed with protein and is rich in healthy monounsaturated fat. We can thank four men for the inventions and processes that bring us the creamy, smooth pea

There is an art to making those wonderful rolls and every crusty bread you find in France. There are also rules to make sure you are gett ing only the finest of products. We have been working to Take the Mystery Out of the Kitchen. Below you will find a recipe that will result in the most delicious, crusty on the outside and chewy on the in with a wonderful crumb. Let us first explain a bit about the rules all French bakers (at least in Paris) must abide by. Article 1 -- Bread called "pain maison" or an equivalent name can only be sold under those names if the bread has been entirely kneaded, worked and cooked on their place of sale to the ultimate consumer. However, this denomination can also be used when the bread is sold away from the premises to the ultimate consumer by the professional who ensured that the operations of kneading, shaping and cooking occurred at the same place. Article 2 -- Bread called "pain de tradition française", "pain tradi

Today is National Blonde Brownie Day. Fire up that stove! INGREDIENTS 2 1/4 cups/270g all-purpose/plain flour 2 1/2 teaspoons/12g baking powder 1/2 teaspoon/2g salt 1 3/4 cups/264g packed brown sugar 3/4 cup/170g (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon/5ml  vanilla extract 2 cups/340g (12-ounce package) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels PREHEAT oven to 350F/180C/Gas4 Grease 15 x 10 inch/38 x 25cm jelly-roll pan. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Spread into prepared pan. BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) 561-285-7466 www.yadachef.com south florida catering and personal chefs

General  gift vouchers  can be used towards any  chef  service we offer: catering,  personal chef , dinner party, cooking classes or  private  cooking classes. This is the most popular  gift certificate , as it allows YaDa Chef  to work with the recipient to create something that fits their needs. Give the gift of great food – a unique and thoughtful present that will be truly appreciated. The recipient will receive an attractive, customized voucher. We offer customized gift certificates for all of our personal chef services.  Ask us about our promotional pricing and additional savings! To order, call 954-367-YADA (9232) or email info@yadachef.com . personal chefs and event catering Miami + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Palm Beach www.yadachef.com

Easy, easy... Here is a flourless pancake - an option for your next breakfast or healthy snack. The Skinny, Skinny Pancake { Serves 2-3 } 1 mashed, super ripe banana 2 eggs Oil for the pan [ palm oil or coconut oil ] My additions: a bit of pumpkin pie spice, 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed [ this really, really holds the mixture together ], a bit of vanilla, & a dash of cinnamon. Optional: all-natural maple syrup + berries + Directions: mash your banana with a fork. In another bowl whisk eggs. Mix eggs & banana together. Put the cooking oil in the pan [ on low-medium heat ]. Add a silver dollar-sized amount to the pan. Let the cake set for 30 seconds [ or when the center bubbles ] & flip it! Enjoy with berries & a bit of syrup. Option: if you’re pressed for time use a blender to mix your ingredients. private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YA

Do you need a quick meal on a COLD winter's day? Try my Pressure Cooker version of Beef Stew that is in Stay Fit Eat Allergy Free Beef Stew in a Hurry Like most  slow cook meals, beef stew most likely came about to make tough, chewy cuts of meat manageable. The upside was that these cuts of meat were chock full of flavour. The thick rich sauce along with the potatoes and whatever root vegetable was in the house made a hearty meal. Serves 4 1 1/2 pounds/565g boneless chuck cut into 1 1/2 inch/4cm cubes 3 tablespoons/45ml potato flour 1/4 cup/60ml canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 teaspoons/10ml sea salt 1 teaspoon/5ml black pepper 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon/5ml dry thyme 1 clove garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/2 cup/125ml dry red wine 3 1/2 cups/875ml beef stock 1 pound/450g potatoes cut into 1 1/2 inch/4cm cubes 1 pound/450g carrots, cut into 1 1/2 inch/4cm cubes 1 cup frozen peas or cut green beans Toss meat in flour to coat. Heat oil in cooker over medium high heat.

Before brewing: Add stuff! A pinch of salt will take some of the bitterness out of your coffee and make it taste a bit more smo oth, but only add a bit. You can add other stuff too. We often add a few pinches of ground cinnamon and a dash of vanilla extract to the grounds before brewing to improve taste. Experiment with it. private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) 561-285-7466 www.yadachef.com south florida catering and personal chefs

My favorite thing about fall in Vermont is rambling through a nearby orchard, picking crisp, juicy apples and crunching into one, fresh off the tree. Yet apples are so commonplace that they’re almost overlooked—pushed aside by flashier superfruits, such as pomegranates and goji berries. But as a registered dietitian, I know that apples have surprising nutritional benefits that justify the “apple a day” adage.  1. Benefit: Nutrition, straight up Packing in quite a bit of soluble fiber (4 grams per medium apple) for a modest amount of calories (95) makes apples a filling, sweet snack. Plus, a medium apple counts as 1 cup of fruit, so after eating one you’re well on your way to meeting your daily fruit quota (around 2 cups for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet). They also are a good source of immune-boosting vitamin C (providing 14% of the Daily Value). 2. Weight Loss Apples satisfy hunger for few calories so it’s not surprising that they can be part of a healthy diet that pro

Hiring a personal chef will not only reinvent your dinners, but also change how you think about food. Cooking can be a complicated, lengthy practice, which is why many people turn to a quick sandwich or can of tomato soup for dinner. Put aside that sandwich and soup and hire a personal chef. 1. A Chef Know What Foods To Purchase  How many times have you taken a trip to the grocery store and wastefully spent money? You purchase something you think you'll eat, but it just sits in your pantry until the expiration date passes by. A personal chef will prevent this from happening. He or she will know exactly what to buy and how much of it is needed to cook a meal. 2. Convenience Place yourself into this situation: you've been at work since 9 a.m. and the minute hand just struck 5 p.m. You rush home to pick your daughter up from school so you can drop her off at her softball game. By the time the game ends, it's already 7 p.m. You have no time to cook dinner, so

It takes a little work and planning to be successful eating gluten-free. It's one of the most buzzed-about diets today—but how do you get started eating a gluten-free diet? While less than one percent of Americans have celiac disease and follow a gluten-free diet as a medical necessity, more of us are ditching the bread for other reasons. One in five Americans say they try to eat gluten-free foods, while one in six avoid gluten altogether, according to a 2015 Gallup poll. There are lots of rumors swirling around the gluten-free diet. "Some people believe it's a healthier way to live or an opportunity for weight loss, however there's no research to confirm that removing gluten from your diet leads to either of those things," says Rachel Begun, M.S., R.D.N., culinary nutritionist and gluten-free diet expert. In fact, eating too many gluten-free packaged foods can cause weight gain, but more on that in a minute. Maybe eliminating gluten-containing foods ju