Questions and Answers

Here are several of the most frequently asked questions.  If you have a specific

inquiry which hasn't been covered here, or would like to schedule a no-obligation

assessment, please use the Contact Us link or phone Chef Patty at 412-334-5814.

Q. What is a Personal Chef?
A. A Personal Chef prepares custom meals which you have selected from a wide

variety of options.  These meals are stored in your refrigerator or freezer for

you to enjoy at your convenience. All menu planning, shopping, cooking, packaging,

labeling and delivery are done by your Personal Chef.

Q. How does the Personal Chef Service work?
A. The service starts with a complimentary consultation during which we discuss

your culinary likes and dislikes, any allergies, special dietary needs or goals.  You

may then select the date for your service to begin and I will customize a menu plan

based on your needs and preferences. On your selected cook day I prepare your

meals in my commercial kitchen, package and label with heating instructions and

deliver to your home.

Q. What type of meals do you prepare?
A. This service is tailored to meet YOUR needs and eating preferences. From comfort

foods like Italian meatloaf and roasted-garlic mashed potatoes, classic favorites of

lemony Chicken Piccata, to Barbequed Flank Steak with Chutney-Bourbon Glaze. I am

also happy to prepare any of your family's favorite recipes that you haven't had the

time to enjoy in a while. Your meals will consist of the main entre and side dish -

usually a vegetable or starch chosen to compliment your entree.

Q.Do I heat the food?
A. Yes. Any entrees that have been stored in your freezer should be defrosted

overnight in your refrigerator and heated to be enjoyed at the peak of their flavor.

I always leave you with easy to follow heating instructions for each entree and side dish.

Q. What are some of the benefits of your Personal Chef Service?
A.There is a tremendous amount of convenience in having your meals sitting in your

refrigerator/freezer, ready to heat and eat.  When you consider the time it takes

to do shopping and menu planning, you'll spend far less time telling me what to prepare

for you each week or monthabout ten minutes!

Preserve health and enhance your wellness by eliminating unnecessary chemical additives,

high levels of sodium, trans fats and empty carbohydrates and by using the freshest

ingredients and best quality foods.

For clients wishing to reduce calories or serving size, Your Dinner Is Solved offers

portion control packaging. This is great support for those following, or transitioning

to, a new or challenging eating plan. Special dietary requests for one or more members

of your family can be met, so that mealtime can be a relaxing, enjoyable experience for

everyone.  

The variety of foods is a great advantage.  I have enough recipes in my collection to

offer you different dishes every cookdate.  Try the warm spices of Indian Chicken Curry

or the multi-layered flavors of Thai cuisine.

By selecting recipes that use the fruits and vegetables in season, you are assured of

receiving foods at the height of their freshness, flavor and nutritional value. Because

of the special ways Your Dinner Is Solved prepares and packages your foods, it always

tastes as fresh as the day it was prepared.

My clients really like having choices about the specifics of what goes in their foods. 

If you're the type of person that has to tell the waiter "no onions", "easy on the garlic",

"does it have cumin?"  "can you put the sauce on the side," etc.you are going to love

having a Personal Chef.  After our first interview, I'll be customizing your meals

to meet all your personal preferences. 

Q.How do I get started?
A. Its easy!  Phone me at 412-334-5814 or use the Contact link to email me

and let me know the best time to reach you.