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I'll start with a short, no obligation interview to determine what you and your family like to eat and how often they'd like to eat it.  Unless there is something you particularly like and ask for again, you'll be assured of always being offered a variety of seasonal and healthy menu items for each chef date.

O n the cook date, I'll shop for locally produced and sustainable groceries from sustainable sources.

After cooking all your wonderful food, I'll leave you menu suggestions, then package your meals either in your containers or new, recyclable ones. You'll have complete reheating instructions. All you do is decide what you want from the menus and grab your delicious food from your refrigerator.

Before I leave I’ll clean up your kitchen using all natural and pure products and leave everything in the same neat as a pin shape I found it in – except you’ll have your fabulous meals waiting for you in your refrigerator.

I provide personal chef services for Minneapolis and the western suburbs. Please call 612-272-2232 or email Chef Beth here to discuss how I can best meet your needs as your in-home personal cook.handthebiscuit.com

T ake a look at the menu I proposed to my Tuesday client. This is a menu for one of my Dinner Service families so they get an entree and appropriate side items as well. They also get fun addtional choices each week. Both the Dining Room AND the Kitchen Table Services get these additional choices:

What's Blooming @ the Voicewith's 05/26/09

The door has closed gently and firmly on the comfort foods of winter. Now we're wrapping up the fast, green burst of Spring and starting to peak into the cool, colorful, languid foods of Summer. We're just starting to see the unfolding of our heirloom bush beans in the lower garden here at BlowMeDown and the first little green mist of fresh corn in the upper garden.

Here's a little gift of gorgeous from the Dole Institute:

"We've all heard the old adage, you are what you eat. But what about the connection between your food and your face? The rest of the Dole Nutrition Institute (DNI) site is dedicated to teaching you the role of proper diet in maintaining optimum internal health and warding off disease. For example, how the antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables can fight free radical damage to your internal organs, cells and your DNA.

Well, guess what? The same phytochemicals, vitamins, nutrients and minerals that keep your insides in the pink are equally essential for clear skin, bright smiles, strong nails, and clear eyes. If you want to look your absolute gorgeous best, keep these diet guidelines in mind:

*Antioxidants: Found in abundance in colorful fruits and vegetables, these nutrients help combat signs of aging caused by the oxidation - the rust, if you will, of our cells. Beauty Foods that are potent sources of antioxidants include: pomegranates, prunes (dried plums), Concord grape juice, blueberries, blackberries, purple cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, kiwis, raspberries, strawberries, raw spinach, oranges, apples and watercress.
*Vitamin C: A potent antioxidant, vitamin C is essential for the maintenance of collagen -- the most important component of the connective tissue underlying your skin, responsible for its resiliency and youthful plumpness. Best sources of C include: papaya, citrus fruits/juices, broccoli, cauliflower, cantaloupe, strawberries, tomatoes, red peppers and green peas.

*Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs): Certain polyunsaturated oils are called "essential" because they must be derived from our diet. Studies show that EFAs like omega-3 and omega-6 may reduce inflammation that can clog skin and lead to wrinkles. Sources include seafood such as salmon, sardines, trout and flounder, as well as almonds, walnuts, flaxseed.

*Avoid simple carbs: Some research suggests the insulin spike caused by simple carbohydrates such as highly refined bread, pasta and sweets may trigger a series of metabolic reactions that can lead to breakouts.

*Maximize water, moderate alcohol. But you knew that. Water, and lots of it, will help keep your skin hydrated, while alcohol in excess of one 4 oz drink a day can dry it out. Also, some dermatologists say alcohol's dilation of fragile facial capillaries can cause and exacerbate rosacea. While it's always important to minimize artery-clogging saturated fat, don't shy away from healthy monounsaturated fats like olive oil and other liquid plant based oils that keep skin emulsified.

Above all, keep in mind that there's nothing more beautiful than vibrant good health, and there's nothing healthier than a routine that includes plenty of exercise, rest, water, lean proteins, and an abundance of fruits and vegetables."

So, with this in mind, here are your meal suggestions for Tuesday and the last week of May:

Caribbean Grilled Pork with Pineapple-Cucumber Sauce: Juicy chunks of pineapple, orange, chopped cucumber, red onion and citrus-y cilantro top honey-mustard marinated, grilled pork tenderloin medallions. A Superfood for the Brain!! This dish contains big-time vitamin C. Another brain healthy nutrient is folate, required for nucleic acid synthesis and various other metabolic pathways essential to normal brain function. Oh Yeah, all this and it's tasty TOO!!

411 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 4g Saturated Fat, 142mg Cholesterol, 159mg Sodium, 25% Potassium, 28g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Dietary Fiber, 25g Sugars, 47g Protein, 4% Vitamin A, 43% Vitamin C, 4% Calcium, 14% Iron, 6% Folate

Savory Wild Rice Soup with Baked Buttermilk Chicken: This meal is a comfort food hold-over from Winter, but is LOADED with vitamin A and folate.

Soup: 223 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 2g Saturated Fat, 3mg Cholesterol, 1346mg Sodium, 13% Potassium, 35g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Dietary Fiber, 8g Sugars, 7g Protein, 154% Vitamin A, 14% Vitamin C, 10% Calcium, 4% Iron, 10% Folate

Vietnamese Caramel Chicken with Herbs with a Cucumber-Peanut Salad: Sparked with Spring herbs and spices that stimulate and awaken the senses as well as cleanse the immune system. Garlic, ginger, and jalapeno help to purify, stimulate, and heal. Served with Jasmin Rice.

Spinach Tortellini with Three Cheeses A Classic Voicewith family favorite.

Additional Choices of Snacks and Goodies

15$ Lunchbox: Turkey and Swiss Pita Pockets w/Sunflower Ranch Salad: Sunflower Ranch Salad consists of iceberg and leaf lettuces, carrots, red cabbage, sunflower seeds and a ranch dressing. You'll get a bag of Veggie Crisps and sliced apples. Order of 4 sandwiches.

18$ Market Salad: Rumbi-Style Voodoo Chicken Tropical . A salad of field greens, topped with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and Fritos, spicy, Jerked chicken breast and a sesame ginger-vinaigrette dressing. Makes 4 servings.

8$ Frozen Fruit Slush: Tahitian Goddess Smoothie. A little change-up here for the season. 4 freezer bags filled with exotic mango, probiotic vanilla yogurt and pineapple juice with a fresh hint of nutmeg. Zap for two minutes @ 3% power, pour into your Monkey glass and there you go!! 4-6 servings ea.

15$ Week-Long Dinner Salad: Lebanese Layered Salad: BIG Spring Salad with tangy, garlic-y tabouli salad, red onion, parsley, mint, dill, tons of cucumbers and rich, red peppers.

15$ Refrigerator Salad Bar: Fresh, individually packaged vegetables and a fresh hummus.

15$ Sweet Treats :-)
This week a choice of :
Ginger-Frosted Pineapple Snack Cake: A little pineapple cake topped with a cream cheese-ginger frosting.
Creamcicle Pan: You know this one, orange sherbet with vanilla scented cream cheese base.


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