Where the food is...

Laughter is brightest in the place where food is.

- Irish proverb

If that's the case, then put on your shades, because my house has seen a lot of food lately! Family and friends joined me for a great evening of food and conversation. We had so much fun just being together, telling stories, sharing ideas, eating... and laughing. There's nothing better than looking around and seeing people in your home smiling and laughing. They are well fed, happy, and relaxed, so they can enjoy one another. It's a little bit of heaven on earth to me. Somehow I think that's what it's going to be like when we get to join in the Great Feast one day.

Feast your eyes on this menu and these photos taken by my fabulously talented friend, Robyn.

Hot Bacon and Swiss Dip

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Mini Beef Wellingtons with Horseradish Cream

Mexican Shrimp and Grits

Summer Succotash

Lemon Pepper Zucchini Skewers

Watermelon-Tomato Salad

Cucumbers

White Mountain Bread

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French Mint Tea

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Pound Cake Cookies

Death by Chocolate Cookies

Mini Beef Wellingtons

The buffet...where the food is.

I couldn't have pulled off this party without Mama!

My favorite photo--see how happy everyone is? Bright laughter, indeed!



Do you like having dinner parties, but don't enjoy the prep so much? You're in luck--Nourish will come right in and do the prep work for you! Then you can revel in the atmosphere and be a guest at your own party. Call me and we'll make it happen!

Giveaway Winner!

Thanks so much to everyone who entered! From reading your comments, you are all in serious need of my services. Even though today there is only one winner, I hope that we might be able to work together in the future.

So... the winner is J. Denise Murray! She says, "I would love a nourishing chef prepared meal because  I'm trying to lose weight to increase the years in my life, I drive 2+ hours a day to work & home, I drive additional hours & miles on the job, I have elderly parents to see after & by the time I get home the last thing I feel like doing is cooking. And...then the problem starts. Bags & boxes & drive-thrus are the quickest avenue to meals and the WORST as far as nutrition!"

You speak truth, my friend! Our society has made it too easy for us to eat badly. But with Nourish by your side, you can take charge of your well-being once again.

Also, in case you are wondering what became of Emily Thames and her bevy of fan club entries, she did get a consolation dinner on Friday night after all.  

I really appreciate all the encouraging comments, too. It means a lot as I start this adventure. And thank you again for taking the time to enter the drawing. Look for more opportunities later this year!

Supper giveaway!



Pastitsio and Fashoulakia. In English, that's a Greek lasagna
of beef, pasta and cheese with a creamy white sauce,
and the classic Greek green bean dish.
The green beans' piquant taste pairs well with
the rich, delicious, comfort of the pastitsio.
And would you believe this plate has
less than 10 grams of fat?

We all know there's no such thing as a free lunch. There IS, however, such a thing as a free supper! Nourish Personal Chef Service is going to give away a free supper to one lucky winner. That is, an entree and a side dish tailored to your food preferences.

Here's how to win:

1. Like Nourish's Facebook page.
2. Leave a comment on the wall or on this blog answering the question "What would you like best about having a personal chef?"
3. Do this by August 12. Winner will be announced August 13.

Get an extra entry when you share this giveaway on your blog or Facebook profile! (Let me know so I can look too.)

Now, I know you'll have a million reasons why you'd like a personal chef, but just leave it at one for this drawing. For instance, a personal chef...
- goes grocery shopping for you
- plans your menu
- gives you 12-15 hours a week to do what you want to do rather than be in the kitchen
- cooks for you
- prepares food to meet your special nutritional needs (low-fat, gluten-free, etc.)
- offers a good variety of foods
- keeps you from cleaning a big kitchen mess...

And when you have delicious meals from Nourish in your freezer, you...
- don't have to go out to eat
- eat food prepared with your specific tastes in mind
- eat whenever it's convenient, 5 pm or 11:30 pm!
- get a hot meal on the table in about 15 minutes
- don't have to wash up pots and pans
- say goodbye to the question "what's for dinner?"

And these are just a few positives when you have a personal chef.

Will the Greek supper be your choice if you win? Good luck!

A little kitchen genie!

Wouldn't it be wonderful to come home after a full day's activities and find that someone has filled your refrigerator and freezer with home-cooked meals, just like you like them? This is not pie-in-the-sky, friends! This can really happen to you.

Enter nourish personal chef service and me, Leigh Brannan, your personal chef. Based on your food preferences, I plan a menu. Once you approve the menu and we agree upon a cook date, you can sit back and relax! On the scheduled day, I will shop for your groceries, buying the best quality meat and freshest vegetables for your meals. I bring the groceries to your house and begin to cook, using my own pots, pans and utensils. All I need from you is a working stove, refrigerator and sink! After all the meals are put away either in the refrigerator or freezer, I clean up your kitchen and go on my way.

I will save you about 12-15 hours per week in the kitchen so you have time to do what you want to do and eat well. You don’t have to worry about what’s for dinner, shopping, cooking, or cleaning up! By removing the what's-for-dinner-dilemma stress and feeding you well, I help nourish your mind, body and soul.

Stay tuned for more posts about upcoming menus for happy clients, yummy recipes, and--my favorite--a little storytelling from the kitchen. In the meantime, check out my website, nourishpc.com, for more information.

Bon appetit!