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Dessert is served. Strawberry and mascarpone tart

Dessert is served. Strawberry and mascarpone tart with rye crust.
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Strawberries from @kuhnorchards @palisadesfm

La Vie en Rosé — tough job, but someone has to

La Vie en Rosé — tough job, but someone has to sample all the rosé wines for my upcoming client dinner parties. Thank you Eric @domestiquewine for all the tasty natural wine suggestions.
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This is everything — how I aim to operate my bus

This is everything — how I aim to operate my business as a personal chef, and why I do it. Here is a client note received after their 80th birthday dinner party which brought together a large family after a long COVID separation. I cried...
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Sometimes I have to pinch myself — this is real.

Tonight’s 80th birthday celebration for a specia

Tonight’s 80th birthday celebration for a special Nana with a Shabbat meal of her favorites. All 17 guests were vaccinated and it was delightful not to wear masks, hug, break challah, and eat and drink together. Cooking for such a joyful evening is a blessing.
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Embracing the season with tonight’s dinner party

Embracing the season with tonight’s dinner party. Nasturtium, arugula blossoms, rocket blossoms, and dill from my garden tended by @loveandcarrots

- Fennel salad with feta and edible flowers
- Za’atar lamb chops with salted yogurt
- Strawberry and mascarpone tart with rye crust
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John@TheDistrictChef.com

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