A Day In The Life Of A

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Chapter 11

• A Day In The Life Of A
• Personal Chef

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Recipe Development

• Recipe sources
• Printed materials
• Internet
• Associations
• Other chefs
• Recipe Modifications
• Based on clients desires
• Based on equipment availability

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Shopping

• Know your market
• What level of quality ?
• What price ?
• Availability of product ?
• Plan your shopping
• Food list by market section
• Internet mapping

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Shopping

• Pre-pack items such as
• Spices / Herbs
• Oils
• Aromatics
• Use of clients product

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Kitchen Planning

• Mise en place
• Recipes
• Prep work
• Multi-task
• Taste your food
• Storage and labeling
• Proper freezing
• Proper warming instructions

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Packing Tips

• Bring only what you need
• Equipment list are recipe driven
• Pack light
• Carts on wheels
• Do you have stairs to climb
• Is there snow on the ground