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About Food Connections

Overview

Chef Barb at Food Connections provides people like you--people who care about what they and their families eat-- with in-home cooking services, preparing meals in advance in the comfort of your own kitchen, catered to your personal preferences and needs.

I Offer… …because…
Full service in-home cooking, including menu planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation and packaging people like to eat well but don't have the time or desire to cook for themselves
cooking assistance for dinner parties, luncheons, and other get togethers some people love to invite people over but the menu planning & cooking is too intimidating
limited-service mini-packages though having a personal chef seems luxurious, some people don't need or can't afford all of that luxury but still want to enjoy some of the benefits of having some help in the kitchen
individualized menus and recipes everyone is unique in their wants and needs
menu planning & grocery shopping assistance some people get tired of serving the same meals week after week but still enjoy doing the cooking themselves

My Philosophy

I am serious about food! Although I don’t live to eat, exactly, I also don’t just eat to live. I think it matters what we put in our mouths and bodies. I believe that food is not just sustenance, but is worth careful consideration. That is why I explore tastes and flavors and new foods, test new cuisines; and never skimp on ingredients. I avoid preservatives and processed foods. I believe all things can be enjoyed in moderation, as a measure of the abundance of God’s provision.

I also believe that food is a way to connect with others. Enjoying delicious tastes with others, while engaged in interesting conversation, is so often at the heart of amazing memories. Family, friends and food are so often connected.

I love satisfying the food cravings of clients, or introducing them to new things. I love preparing familiar, comfortable meals, as well as bringing unexpected surprises to your table.

Life’s too short to eat bad food.

The Chef

I'm Barb McKay – I'm the owner, chef, and everything else at Food Connections Personal Chef Services.

I’ve had a life-long thing for food. I have always been a selective eater, which inspired me to learn to cook things that were a pleasure to eat and serve. As a stay-at-home mom for many years, I had the time to explore cuisines, test recipes and introduce my friends and family to a variety of foods. My interest in travel has also allowed me to take classes and learn from chefs in France, Mexico & Italy. I value quality, freshness and variety, and see food as a connecting point with friends and family.

Food Connections Personal Chef Service allows me to bring my passion for great food to you. I believe that quality food is important and is an essential way to take care of yourself and those you love. I want to make it easy for you to enjoy time with your friends or family over wonderful food or to know that they are well-fed when you can’t prepare something delicious and healthy for them yourself.

Testimonials

Hear what some of my clients have to say about my services:

» Allison C. said…
“IT WAS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC—you continue to blow me and Doug away with how talented you are and how easy everything is to prepare with your directions. I can't believe how well it turned out—probably one of the most relaxing dinner parties I've ever attended! You need to know that the toast we did at dinner – “let's all raise our glasses to Barb” – my friends think you are the best cook ever and can't wait until you prepare our next dinner.”
» Dexter C. (age 6) said…
“Barb is the best cook in the whole world!”
» Janet M. said…
“My family and I heartily recommend Barb and Food Connections. Barb was recommended to us by some close family friends when my business travel picked up. Our immediate need was a way to fix fast, convenient dinners for our kids without skimping on nutrition, taste, or variety. We were also looking to expand our meal portfolio beyond the same standard 7 meals every week. Barb met with us to inventory our nutritional concern, food allergies, goals for our mealtimes, and taste preferences—down to individual spice and herb likes and dislikes. Barb’s service turned out to be all we expected and more. We now have many new favorite meals and our kids even request many of her meals. Barb herself is so pleasant and comforting in her presence—I immediately trusted her with our evening menus and nutrition. One of our favorite aspects of having Barb cook for us was coming home from a long day at work and school and walking into a house that was filled with delectable scents. I never hesitate to pass along Barb’s contact information when I have the chance. Food Connections is a gem!”

Additional Personal Chefs

If you're looking for a Personal Chef, but don't live in my area, or perhaps you're interested in arranging one as a gift, I may be able to help. Here are some of my Personal Chef associates in other parts of the country:

Kathy Stanford
Greater Dallas Metroplex, Texas		 Anchos Cooking Personal Chef Service
Stacey DiVerde
Long Island, New York		 Ala Stacey Personal Chef Service
Patti Shirley
Johnson, Leavenworth and Douglas counties, Kansas		 In Your Home Cooking Personal Chef Service
Patti Anastasia
Southern New Hampshire & the Merrimack Valley		 Anastasia's Table
Michele Ward
San Luis Obispo County, California		 Seasonal Custom Cuisine Delivered
Denise Clark
Buffalo, New York (and vicinity)		 Cuisine Concierge Personal Chef Service

Professional Affiliations & Certifications

ServSafe Personal Chef's Network

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