100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission: Meal Planning Tips for Busy Parents and Professionals

As personal chefs, we are always creating new menus. It is not only part of our job, but also something that we are highly passionate about. In order to do this, we have to focus on a few areas: who is it for, theme, and season. Join us as we talk a bit more about how we have done this throughout our careers.

In this Episode We:

Because we love coming up with new menus, if you are ever looking for something custom please reach out to us for any assistance.

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In this chef bite we launch our mini-series on tips of meal planning. For this episode we are sharing a how to on finding the meal plan that fits you. From strict, to flexible, to even meal kits or meal delivery there is a plan that works for everyone. It just takes going over a few questions.

Do I want to select meals each week that I will fully stick to?

Do I need the structure of knowing exactly what I am going to be eating?

How much time do I have to cook?

What is my budget?

Do I have a picky eater or allergies to worry about?

From there we discuss how your answers will fall into each category. An additional resource that may help is our blog post on this same topic, which can be found here!

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Knife safety is very important when working in a kitchen. Whether it's in a professional setting like we have had to use or in our own home kitchen we utilize safe knife practices everyday. During this podcast we go over some of the dos and don'ts of knife use that can be used in everyday life cooking in your own home.

In This Episode We Cover:

-Keeping Your Knife Sharp: efficiency, precision, and safety

-Honing vs Sharpening Your Knife: steel vs a whetstone

-Safety in the Kitchen

-Using the Right Knife for Each Job

-Knife Covers: help protect your knives and yourself

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In this episode we cover some of the pros, cons, and tips on working together as a married couple while also adding in our experiences through the years. With coming on 7 years married and almost 10 years of working together, we have definitely had to figure out how to make things work cohesively together. Some of the biggest areas that we have had to work on is finding where we each thrive, setting boundaries between work and life, and being able to consistently have open communication. 

Some of the main areas of focus in this episode:

-Setting Boundaries

-Finding Each Other's Strengths

-Always Communicating

-Tips to Working Things Out and Growing Together

Resources:

Free Meyers and Briggs Personality Test: Truity.com or 16personalities.com

Color Code Personality Test: Colorcode.com

5 Languages of Love (Affiliate Link)

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Hey everyone! We know it's been some time since we posted an episode, so we wanted to offer an update episode to let you know a little on what we are up to. We are excited to be getting more episodes ready to share with all of you. We are adding in some additional topics which we talk about in this update podcast. We hope all of you are excited to join us for what is to come. 

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Summer is in full swing running from June 20-September 22! We are so excited to talk about what is in season and some of our favorite things about summer cooking.

What's in Season?

Vegetables:

Radish, Arugula, Cucumber, Beets, Bell Pepper, Carrots, Zucchini, Garlic, Corn, Rhubarb, Summer Squash, Okra, Eggplant, Celery, Avocados, and Green Beans.

Fruits:

Apricots, Plums, Cherries, Blackberries, Nectarines, Strawberries, Peaches, Tomatoes, Passion Fruit, Melon, Lemon, Lime, Bananas, Mango, and Blueberries.

Seasonal Cooking:

Summer is the time where grilling is at the top of the list for cooking. We love getting outside and cooking over the fire. Whether you prefer grilling with gas, wood or charcoal I think we can all agree there is nothing better than having a big summer BBQ. 

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Welcome back to 100% Fresh with Two Chef Mission!

We've had a lot change over the past year. From having our second child to expanding our business, we have had a lot on our plates. now that things have started to settle a bit we are happy to be getting back to podcasting!

We're excited to be back and can't wait to see where this next season in life takes us. We hope you will come along on the journey with us here!

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We cover the importance of completing a pantry audit before shopping

What is a Pantry Audit?

How do I do a Pantry Audit?

1. Have your list

2. Check you fridge, freezer and pantry for ingredients you may already have

3. Adjust you shopping list

Know your kitchen essentials:

These are the things that you want to always have on hand and they are custom to your family.

Why does a Pantry Audit help?

1. Lowers your unnecessary spending

2. Helps utilize what you already have

3. Lowers the clutter of buying extras

Pantry Tips:

1. Create an organization system and maintain it

2. FIFO: first in, first out. Use older product before newer/ have a rotation system

3. Kitchen Essentials: figure out what yours are and always have them 

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We are talking all things fall and what is coming into season!

Fall Season:

September 22- December 21

Produce:

A-Apples, Artichokes, Arugula

B-Beets, Belgian Endive, Broccoli, Broccoli Rabe (Rapini), Brussel Sprouts

C-Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery Root, Celery, Chard, Chiles (end of summer- early fall, dry all year round), Curly Endive (Frisee)

E-Edamame, Eggplant (early fall), Escarole

F-Fennel, Figs (late fall for their second season)

G-Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Green Onions (year round in temperate climates)

H-Herbs (rosemary, parsley, thyme and sage), Horseradish

J-Jerusalem Artichokes (sunchokes)

K-Kale(cooler weather keeps it sweet), Kohlrabi 

L-Leeks, Lemongrass (midfall), Lettuce, Limes

M-Wild Mushrooms

O-Okra (early fall)

P-Persimmons, Pomegranates (oct.-dec.), Potatoes, Pumpkins

Q-Quinces

R-Radicchio, Radishes (all types), Rutabagas

S-Shallots, Shelling Beans, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes

T-Tomatillos, Turnips

W-Winter Squash

Z-Zucchini

Proteins:

Turkey, Pork, Oysters, Pheasants, Eels, Game, Herring, Red Grouper, Sole, Foie Gras, Duck, Squab, Mussels, Venison, Shellfish, Quail and Rabbit.

Seasonal Cooking:

Fall is a great time for hearty meals with the changing of the weather. Ingredients coming into season are great for slow cooker meals, which can be a life saver for busy days.

Why Cook with the Seasons:

1. Money saving

2. Best flavor and nutrition

3. Less expensive to produce and grow

Fall Flavor Ingredient Tips:

1. Try something new this season

2. Try out cooking with seasonal produce and seasonings

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Welcome back, we have been gone for some time. This pandemic has been crazy for everyone and we are so happy to bring an update to what's been going on. Since we last updated we found out that we are expecting and that Melissa is due in February with our second boy. Tony has started back at work again and is happy with how things are going. 

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