Chef Ashley says “I Do”

Recently our very own Chef Ashley celebrated her wedding day, and we’d like to ask everyone to join us in wishing her a big congratulations! Chef Ash spends countless hours planning, prepping, cooking, and executing special days for many others so it was finally her turn to celebrate her own special day and have the work done for her.

When I asked how Ashley and Ben met, I ended up hearing a rather comical story.

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Chef Kait’s Intimate Wedding Abroad

Coming up on Chef Kait‘s 1st wedding anniversary she wanted to share the culinary delight that was her wedding under the Tuscan sun & rain.

Kait and Jameson first met in high school, but did not start dating until a few years later when they had reunited at a mutual friends wedding. A few years down the line, Kait and Jameson held their own intimate wedding in the town of Lucca, Italy with 20 of their closest friends and family members. 

What’s Fresh Ingredient of the Week – Dried Chiles

Pictured Above – clockwise starting from the top – Dried Hibiscus Flowers (Flor De Jamaica), Pasilla Chiles, Morita Chile Pods (Chile Morita), and Guijillo Chili Pods (Chili Guajillo)

Inspired by our Mexican themed week here at Easy Entertaining our ingredient of the week comes to us from across borders – dried chiles! Don’t worry though, these items can easily be found in the international section of your local supermarket.

This weeks tips come from Chef Kait with her newfound knowledge on Mexican Cuisine and their extensive use of dried chiles.  

A Mexican Culinary Experience

Savor the Flavors of Italy with Chef Kait

Each year Chef Kait collaborates with her close friend and business partner, Jessica Granatiero, proprietor of The Savory Grape, on their Savoring Italy Wine and Food Tour – a six night five day gourmet tour through Tuscany and Lucca Italy. While staying at the luxurious Villa Daniele Grossi guests will enjoy eating and drinking their way through Italy with two of the most experienced tour guides around!

Chef Kait says, “I cannot wait to lead Savoring Italy again this year with my dear friend and business partner, Jessica Granatiero! The luxury accommodations we have chosen for this year are unparalleled and each vineyard is different from past years. Lucca is very near and dear to my heart, as that is where I was married so I know first hand

Traveling with Easy Entertaining

Where in the world is Chef Kaitlyn Roberts?  Proprietor and Executive Chef of Easy Entertaining Inc, Chef Kaitlyn Roberts, has departed on her honey moon to New Zealand. Roberts is spending her days hiking, tasting local wines, dining on what one can only imagine is an amazing cuisine, and of most importantly, spending some deserved quality time with her new husband.

Due to the time change, Chef Kait is about 14 hours ahead, so from the future she writes to us…