If you could have a personal chef for a week what would you like them to make for you?
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June 18th, 2015
For this question, the chef would not be me. Lol.
If you could have a real personal chef for a whole week, we’re talking seven days, not just the regular five day work week, what would you like them to fix for you?
This chef comes free of charge, the labor and the ingredients are also free of charge, so you may request whatever you like.
You also get a month’s free gym membership for afterward, so feel free to indulge yourself. You only get a month free, because after that, it’s up to you to decide if you want to continue going to the gym and pay for it on your own, or simply stop going. You are not required to go to the gym, it’s just an option.
If you can manage it, please list what you would like for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and any in-between snacks you would like to eat, for seven days. You can have the same thing every single day if you want.
I’m going to sleep on this and see if I can come up with my own list. I’ve already got some ideas in mind.
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I like a lot of variety, amongst veggies, proteins, nuts, some fruits, and cheeses. I wouldn’t want to dictate specifics of a menu, I like the surprise.
Breakfasts: Omelets every day, accompanied with whole wheat tortilla
Lunches: Salads everyday
Dinners: Heavy on lobster, scallops, crab, various white fish, accompanied by vegetables.
I’d pig out for a week on gourmet versions of all the stuff I love but rarely eat anymore for one reason for another including mac and cheese, burgers, egg dishes, pot roast, and of course rich desserts.
The following week I’d check myself into a dietary rehab center.
The entire Repertoire of Gordond fucking Ramsay.
I’d leave it up to them, just let them know foods I hate (like mushrooms, ugh).
Lots of bald eagle, otter, and baby seal.
Lamb, since I don’t normally cook it.
Also, a dream cake, since I can’t find them at any local store.
I’d have them teach me the whole week. I’ve always wanted to learn how to cook Thai/Indian/Vietnamese food.
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.
What would be ideal is a chef knowledgeable in local produce. More importantly, they would need patience and a desire to teach. As someone relatively new to cooking and living part-time in England, I’m still at a beginner level.
The SO and I are open to trying new foods. Aesthetically-pleasing isn’t of concern; cost-effective, tasty and healthy is. Locally grown also comes into play. I’d like someone who would allow me to tag along to the market and explain what and why they pick certain items; how to prepare them; what to grow in our garden and why; how to maximize kitchen space and what tools are necessary. The list goes on.
I would have to give it to somebody else. Except for occasionally eating out, or special occasions, or when I cook for dinner guests, I usually just have egg white omelet for breakfast, half a melon and yogurt for lunch, and a salad with fish or chicken on it for dinner.
The experience would be wasted on me. Plus, they would have to be able to cook better than me.
Since it is so hot here lately I would request lots of amazing and creative veggie salads and fruit salads. Delicious cold sandwiches, avocado, swiss cheese, cream cheese with sliced cucumbers, chicken salad, tuna salad, ham and cheese and avocado, toasted tomatoe sandwiches. Potato salad and cold pasta salads, artichoke hearts, scads of olives of all varirites, deviled eggs, and ice creams, sorbets, popcicles, fruit slushies, fresh blackberries, strawberry shortcake, puddings and snow cones!
I had the most amazing coconut ice cream bar last night. :-)
Chicken wings and beef ribs. Also pub grub. BBQ duck with plum sauce.
I wouldn’t dictate what to cook, a huge part of the enjoyment of food for me comes from the surprise of not knowing what to expect. Bring it on, please. I would relish having a personal chef!
YES, @filmfann, lamb. I love it. And pot roast!
Day 1
Breakfast: huevos rancheros, with an iced chai coffee.
Lunch: an individual sized wood-fired pizza with cheese, wild mushrooms, fresh basil, and jalapeños. A small Greek salad with Kalamata olives, pepperoncinis, red onion, and feta cheese. A tall glass of freshly brewed Earl Grey iced tea, no sweetner and no lemon. For dessert a peanut butter cookie.
Afternoon snack: some Triscuits with a selection of artisan cheeses.
Dinner: a chile relleno with a side of vegetarian Mexican rice (not made with chicken broth) and a cup of Frijoles de Olla, and a side of Mexican Cabbage Salad, and a glass of freshly made limeade. For dessert, a scoop of coffee ice cream.
Late night snack: homemade peanut brittle.
Day 2
Breakfast: strawberry waffles with fresh whipped cream, with hot chocolate.
Lunch: A Greek vegetarian platter with Greek salad, spanakopita, tiropita, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, tabouli and baba ganoush, with fresh warm grilled pita bread. And to Drink a mint yogurt drink.
Afternoon snack: homemade chocolate chip cookies with walnuts and a glass of whole milk.
Dinner: an old fashioned Wedge Salad (vegetarian version) and some cheese and mushroom lasagna, with garlic bread. For dessert: spumoni ice cream.
Late night snack: brownies with walnuts (no frosting, because that’s yucky!)
Day 3
Breakfast: a short stack of buttermilk pancakes with real butter and real maple syrup, with two eggs over easy, a glass of fresh squeezed grapfruit juice, and a cup of coffee with 2% milk.
Lunch: a small bowl of tom kha soup, some vegetarian fresh spring rolls with spicy peanut and sweet chili dipping sauces, then a noodle dish of Pad See Ew, and a Thai iced tea.
Afternoon snack: fresh guacamole and chips
Dinner: a caprese salad, and a calzone with mozzarella and ricotta cheese, broccoli and pesto sauce, Orangina to drink.
Late night snack: air popped popcorn with real melted butter.
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