Author Archives: chefkatiecooks
15 Day Victory and a Video
My strive to do a 30 Day Clean Living Challenge coincided with several catering gigs, and our family moving into a new house. I grossly underestimated (again) the impact of moving, even if it was only two miles away. Having to … Continue reading
The Food Plan
One week down on my clean eating 30 Day challenge. I am pretty proud of myself. I usually get off track in two situations. One, is when people come to visit. Two, is when I am catering. I tend to … Continue reading
Goal Setting
Day two of my 30 Day challenge is almost over. It’s going pretty well. I have been working like crazy, but I have been able to stick to my clean eating plan – thanks to proper preparation and bringing my … Continue reading
Reeling it In
I have been working very hard on getting my personal chef business established. I have also been working very hard in personal development. I have been setting goals and visualizing the outcome I want. I have been meditating and learning … Continue reading
Environmental Working Group
The Environmental Working Group has a new logo! I cannot stress enough how important this organization is. When it comes to living clean, the EWG does the research for us. They are an amazing resource for all things safe and … Continue reading
It’s Not All in the Food
Several years ago, before I decided to become a chef, I became concerned about what was being put in our food. I learned that processed foods were driven by big business and contained toxic additives and chemicals, white sugar, … Continue reading
The Incredible Egg
It’s very hip these days to throw an egg on most everything. Traveling through Southeast Asia in my twenties, was my first experience in seeing eggs on top of fried rice and noodle dishes. I once ordered soup and they … Continue reading
Tis The Season for Soup!
Ah, the Holidays… Since I have had kids, the season has been kind of a love-hate thing (maybe hate is too strong of a word). Don’t get me wrong – I love the Christmas story, all of the lights, the … Continue reading
Forty in New York
Warning: This is not a low calorie post, and has nothing to do with clean eating. I turned 40 a couple of weeks ago. I was planning on being really tight with my diet and workouts leading up to my … Continue reading
Braised Taco Turkey
I like roasting turkey breasts that still have the wing attached. The breasts seem to be bigger, and have more flavor and juiciness due to the bone. I then cut the wing from the breast and have the wing left … Continue reading
Chef Katie Cooks 