Here it is...the Holiday Season. Friends, Family and Food abound, along with all the stresses that can come along with this time of year. I have been busy creating menus for many clients for the first of the Seasons meals-Thanksgiving. Turkeys are a roasting, sides are a baking and pies are cooling. Then, in 4 short weeks there will be round 2 with Christmas feasts. Please feel free to call or email me if you find you need help. I am getting excited about all the goodness this time of year offers!
So, The women at The Savvy Gal.Com contacted me for a story on how to personal chef for yourself...I gave lots of tips and advice. Go to the link below to read about it and a big thanks to Cheyanne and The Savvy Gal for being out there to help all us "Savvy Gals!" It's a great resource for anything from auto car to shoes! Read the article here.
So as this year comes to an end I want to send you all the best wishes for a fruitful and healthy 2008 and hope to hear from you soon.
Seasons Eatings and may your every wish come true,
Chef Shirle'
7/18/07
So Spring came and went and now it's Summer and I haven't written a thing...that's a busy, busy chef for you...
Well, I have managed to get to the beach , catch up on my reading (currently it's Anthony Bourdains,"A Cooks Tour"- man, that guy has put some freaky things down his gullet!) and relaxed a bit, but things are still slammin in my world...such as,
I started this crazy adventure called "Chef Shirle's Traveling Vegan Brunch" where I promote a local business that I feel needs the public attention AND give all my vegan (and non vegan) friends a place to go once a month for brunch (there are no choices here for them to eat on a regular basis, at least for brunch). So far they have been hugely successful selling out in an hour each time. The venues so far have been an "Anti-Mall"( 305 South/The Electric Blender), a recycling store (The Scrap Exchange) and a community center (Bull City Headquarters). If you are local you should come out to the next one. Just email me here.
Some current fave ingredients I can't live without this time of year: *Jicama *Quinoa *Tomatoes * fresh Basil *Coconut milk or shreds *roasted red chilis
Well, I have got to run (or bike should I say).
Wishing you all the best the dog days of summer have to offer,
Chef Shirle'
11/02/06
The Holidays are approaching fast and that means only one thing...Lot's of Food!!! If any of you need help with catering your Holiday parties, making sides for your family gatherings or anything food related feelfree to contact me, as I still have space on my calander.
One big event taking place is that I will be doing cooking demos and teaching cooking classes at Fowlers Gourmet Market, here in Durham. If you are interested in either taking a class or giving the gift of a class to someone who loves to cook then go to their website at http://www.fowlersfoodandwine.com/thisweek.html
Lastley, I would like to extend the best wishes for a safe, healthy and happy holiday season....Oh, and STRESS FREE!!! :)
Until next time,
All the best,
Chef Shirle'
6/19/06
Well, this summer is starting off right with great food, great friends and lots of activities!
I had the honor of being on the judging panel for the Annual Bull City Chili and Salsa Challenge! (click here)
Man, what a way to kick off summer by tasting over seven locally made Chili dishes AND a bunch of Salsas , too! The winner was sent to Texas for the national cook off-best of luck to Dan Barefoot! I also want to mention one of thee best chili's I tasted that day made by 13 year old Jonathan Williams! Sweet and spicy with just the right consistency...if you would like to check out the article in the Durham Herald click here.
On the upcoming horizon I will be sending out a monthly news letter. There will be tips, recipes, announcements of events and such...if you would like to receive this please send me an email with "Subscibe to Newsletter" in the subject line.
I am also glad to announce that the cooking show I film for News 14 will now be sponsered by the NC Dept.of Agriculture and Jeffery's Appliances! This means that the segments will air 3 times a week instead of only Saturdays. So, if you see one of my cooking segments and like what I'm doing please shoot News 14 a note to let them know what you think! web@news14.com
Well, time for a summer walk with my dog and husband and to get the grill ready for dinner!
All the best,
Chef Shirle'
5/01/06
BIG NEWS!
I have decided to start accepting new clients, so if you or someone you know could use this service please feel free to contact me.
Looking forward to serving more of you in the days to come.
Thanks and All the best!
Chef Shirle'
1/30/06
I hope that 2006 has started out great for everyone!
This past holiday I was truly touched at how many people requested my service for their family and friends who had either experienced a major health issue or were dealing with a major life change.This service really impacts the quality of the recipients lives. After meeting the families and preparing their meals I left with such a sense of love and giving and felt that I had been able to touch their lives in such a positive way. To be able to nurture someone with food is a natural instinct that I believe runs deep in my soul. Thank you for trusting in my service and allowing me to come into your lives to help you. It made the season mean so much more!
Now, I know that with New Year Resolutions "eating better" is probably high on most peoples lists, but as time moves on it is easy to fall back in the same old habits.
This is where my service comes in handy.Why fuss over dinner or grab something "quick" (but maybe not so healthy) when you can have a caring Personal Chef cook for you. Everything is totally catered to your desires. Even the pickiest of diners will enjoy the meals Four Corners makes since there is such attention to detail.
Also, if you are starting a diet regimine I can easily keep you on track! You name it, I have made it, from Weight Watchers (which I am a member of, losing 40 lbs last year), South Beach, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Diabetic Diets, etc...
So make this year a healthy, happy and stress-free one by trying Four Corners Cuisine.
All the Best!
Chef Shirle'
12/18/05
Welcome to Four Corners Cuisines new website!
I really couldn't be happier with how wonderful everything looks!
We updated our image, changed a few items and added some new pages.
For instance, you can now watch me,Chef Shirle', prepare some of my favorite
recipes for Time Warner Cable's News 14 cooking show, Carolina Cookbook.
Simply click on the new "Video
Recipes" page and enjoy the videos. This is a wonderful
tool for those who want to know what I am like before contacting me.
I
have been a News 14 Chef for the past year, along with Chef Penny Rich,
demonstrating recipes that incorporate all the goodness of North Carolina agriculture.
You can watch me at 25 past and 55 past every hour, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays .
Also, the News page you are on now will be constantly updated with
special
notes, events and ideas as we continue to grow, so please check back
frequently, or better yet, link us to your home page.
Here are a few examples of what's to come in 2006 for Four Corners Cuisine:
Cooking Class Parties:
> Book Clubs - why not create the cuisine to go with the book you are reading!
> Batchelorette or Newlywed Parties - spice identifying games, recipes to
keep, and a cute gift for the bride to be.
> Friends That Iron Chef - couples or friends are given a "secret
ingredient" and
then start dueling it out in the kitchen!
> Corporate Team Building classes (up to 10 people)—team work and bonding
to get the meals done.
The Refer a Friend Program:
You refer a friend, we cook for them 3 times and you get your next visit
at 20% off our hourly service cost! How nice is that?
Personal Grocery Shopping:
Why not add on a few items that you need around the house while we are at
the store?!...a total time saver!
Gift Certificates:
Always the perfect gift and great for those who can't cook for themselves,
just had a newborn or home bound due to a hospital visit.
So, as we approach 2006, I would like to wish you a very happy and healthy
New Year and to ask you to make Four Corners Cuisine a part of your life
with healthy, nutritious and delicious meals.
Take care,
Chef Shirlé