Farewell Fatso!
Catering by Chrisetta: United Way Retreat
Today, I catered breakfast and lunch for 60 United Way employees. Since they requested a simple, fast lunch we opted for box lunches. Here’s what I came up with for a menu: All orders included their choice of cookies or apple, chips, and a beverage – Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich on Multi-Grain – Roast Beef […]
Cully Farmers Market
The next best thing to having a garden of your own, is buying fresh produce from the Farmers Market. The Portland area has an abundance of Farmers Market. Buying from the Farmers Market pretty much guarantees that your buying fresh, local, and organically grown produce. Since, I now call Portland home again, I’ve decided […]
Meatless Monday: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Today is Meatless Monday! What is Meatless Monday? “Meatless Monday is an international campaign that encourages people to not eat meat on Mondays to improve their health and the health of the planet.” Here’s a delightful Meatless Monday recipe for you to try: Strawberries are in season! This is a delicious way to enjoy them. […]
A hop, skip, and a jump
I love the Pacific Northwest in all it’s splendour. On Saturday, my girlfriend, took me on a day trip to The Gorge. The drive itself is beautiful! We settled at a spot called, Rowena Crest with picnic goods we picked up at New Seasons Market. The weather was perfect, the sights were spectacular, and I […]
Health 100: Food and Your Health–Spring 2014
Today, as a guest lecturer at Clark College, I successfully helped about 60 Health 100 students step outside of the prepared food box. Our focus was on how to prepare and use whole grains. We also made smoothies using whole foods. The students all agreed that the food was delicious, simple to make, and they […]
2014 Get Fit Challenge: Health Fair
What an awesome time I had last night at the 2014 Get Fit Challenge: Health Fair hosted by Emmanuel Church. I was invited to set up a table with info about food and health and sell my cookbooks. It was a great mix of people eager to get ideas on how to live more healthy […]
Catering by Chrisetta: Cocktail/50th Birthday Party
I was thrilled to be the caterer at my mentor’s 50th birthday party last night! It was a cocktail party so that meant lots and lots of small bites. The customized menu: – Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese and Almonds – Asian Inspired Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce – Prawn Cocktail – Grilled Chicken Kebabs […]
I Get Around: 2013 in Review
The places I’ve been. The people I’ve seen in 2013, I get around: Clark College, Portland State University, Cascade Park Community Library, Camas Public Library, Camas & Washougal on a Diet, LaCamas Swim & Sport, KBOO Radio, POIC, Chuck’s Produce & Street Market, and The Fruit Valley Foundation. As 2013 comes to an end, I’m […]
2013: Food Chronicles
I’ve been cooking up a storm this past year: in my kitchen, your kitchen, any available kitchen. Whether I was whipping up recipes from my cookbook, “Shop, Cook, Eat: Outside of the Box” or catering your event — it’s my great pleasure sharing my passion for food with you. Thanks to everyone who invited me […]
Letting go
I’ll be the first to admit I am control freak. My way is the perfect way. I’m a natural born leader so it kinda comes with the territory. But, as I grow and mature I’ve come to realize that I’m not in control of much. I can plan things down to a tee, but there […]