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Greetings from The Green Kitchen!

Welcome back. It’s been 5 months since my last blog and what a ride it has been!! The universe truly delivered these last few months, hence my absence.

I intend to start this New Year off right with continuing my blog. Social media can be daunting to us over a certain age, and I’m doing my best to keep up. Thank goodness for my daughter and her vast knowledge and experience.

So, if history repeats itself, this month is no exception. January is all about trying to get healthy. We, myself included, eat way more in the winter, starting at Thanksgiving it seems, ending the year and holidays with an over-indulgence of sweets. That 13” of snow we got before Christmas was no help, either. Snowed in, what else is there to do?

Then January rolls around and we step on that “monster” in the bathroom that shows us certain numbers that cause an audible gasp throughout the house. Next thing you know, we are online searching for the cost of a gym membership and hoping that last year’s exercise clothes still fit.

And we also decide to take embark on one of my least favorite “journeys” – that dreaded 4-letter word… “D-I-E-T”. And there is no shortage of these, as you have likely discovered.

But whether it’s Keto, Paleo or a cleanse as Whole30, we should all remember that after we have lost winter’s weight gain, we need to continue our healthy eating throughout the year, else we “feed” that vicious cycle and find ourselves repeating history again next January. An age-old question I’ve asked for years is “why is it so easy to develop bad habits, and so hard to maintain good ones?”

Losing weight for me nearly 3 years ago, began with walking. And I was successful, having lost 40 lbs after a year.

But I’m not here to be your personal trainer. I’m here to be your chef. I’ve worked with many clients over the years, helping them achieve their dietary goals. A most recent success story for The Green Kitchen is that we are working with a client who has lost nearly 30 lbs since March 2018! The proof is evident in the photos here:

 

But whether or not you choose to have a personal trainer or chef to help you with your goal of getting healthier and losing weight, remember maintaining good health is an ongoing process, and not just for the first month of the year.

I wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2019!

The Green Kitchen
314 N. 25th St., 804-687-7099
www.greenkitchenrichmond.com

Greetings from The Green Kitchen!

So if you are reading this, welcome back. It’s been 4 months since my last blog and what a ride it has been!! The universe truly delivered these last few months, hence my absence.

Some of you know I had been looking at a space in the west end from which to create The Green Kitchen. This process started over a year ago. As time wore on, the cost for renovating was staggering. But the universe had my back!

In March this year, I received word of a commercial kitchen in Churchill and decided to check it out. Turns out, it was a space I had looked at 18+ months prior, but the timing wasn’t right then.

Always being a believer in trusting your instincts, this time was no exception. I was thrilled to recognize a second opportunity was knocking on my door and I seized it!

Fast forward 4 months and we are in our new location – an 11-year old dream has finally come true.

We continue to offer specialized meal service, catering and cooking instruction and can now add private dining to our list of services. With intimate seating of 16, your event will stand out! Come check us out and be sure to book your holiday party early!

The Green Kitchen is at 314 N. 25th St., in Churchill and we can’t wait to see you there! Call 804-687-7099 or email us at cheftammy@greenkitchenrichmond.com

Greetings from The Green Kitchen!

 

So if you are reading this, welcome back. It’s been 4 months since my last blog and what a ride it has been!! The universe truly delivered these last few months, hence my absence.

 

Some of you know I had been looking at a space in the west end from which to create The Green Kitchen. This process started over a year ago. As time wore on, the cost for renovating was staggering. But the universe had my back!

 

In March this year, I received word of a commercial kitchen in Churchill and decided to check it out. Turns out, it was a space I had looked at 18+ months prior, but the timing wasn’t right then.

 

Always being a believer in trusting your instincts, this time was no exception. I was thrilled to recognize a second opportunity was knocking on my door and I seized it!

 

Fast forward 4 months and we are in our new location – an 11-year old dream has finally come true.

 

We continue to offer specialized meal service, catering and cooking instruction and can now add private dining to our list of services. With intimate seating of 16, your event will stand out! Come check us out and be sure to book your holiday party early!

 

The Green Kitchen is at 314 N. 25^th St., in Churchill and we can’t wait to see you there! Call 804-687-7099 or email us at cheftammy@greenkitchenrichmond.com

 

 

Greetings from The Green Kitchen!

This weekend marked the third time I have participated in ZestFest, the annual fundraiser for FeedMore. Many of you know this is my “pet” charity. FeedMore provides countless meals to many in need in our great city. The idea of anyone going hungry truly resonates with most chefs.

And our city’s own Jason Alley of Comfort and Pasture has really stepped up to address this issue with his most recent announcement. Comfort will begin donating 100% of its profits to FeedMore!

https://www.richmond.com/food-drink/restaurant-news/comfort-restaurant-to-begin-donating-of-its-profits-to-help/article_307411aa-ae0d-5163-9bd9-876f66bd9c0e.html

How amazing is that?!

As chefs, we learn early on to let nothing go to waste. We utilize every part of every ingredient, both vegetables and animal proteins. We see the value of what we have and honor it.

I, for one, couldn’t be more proud of what Jason and his team are doing! Join me in thanking him by going to eat at Comfort and helping to feed our hungry population.

cheftammy@greenkitchenrichmond.com
Or 804-687-7099. And check out www.greenkitchenrichmond.com for some great testimonials.

Happy Thursday from The Green Kitchen!

What beautiful weather these last 2 days! Hopefully you were able to take advantage of it and enjoy some time outdoors. After being stuck inside in this horribly cold winter, it was a treat for me.

So as my Thursday begins, I am reflecting on these last couple of days and realizing how fortunate I am. Whether or not you are religious or spiritual doesn’t matter. There are many in this world, and even in our own families and neighborhoods, that have it worse.

A dear friend was recently diagnosed with a certain Stage 4 cancer, and when I asked how I could help her with being ill, she stated “I am not ill. I am inconvenienced.” That has resonated. She is one of the most caring and giving individuals I have ever known. Full of spunk and life, she doesn’t deserve the hand that life has recently dealt. And yet she continues to persevere with her life, businesses and grandchildren while considering this an “inconvenience”.

So I won’t fuss about the lack of good customer service I recently experienced at a local grocery store, or the fact that carelessness caused me to fall yesterday and bang up my knees. I won’t fuss about my high utility bill because of this cold winter. Nope.

Today I say “thank you Universe for having my back”! And thank you Sylvia for teaching me that mantra. And thank you for my children and for my family and friends. Thank you for the successful business I am enjoying.

And hopefully you aren’t suffering from cancer or an illness that has “inconvenienced” you, but if you are, The Green Kitchen would love to help you with those issues. We deliver healthy and delicious ready–meals that you only have to answer the door and receive. Reach out and let us see if we can work together.

cheftammy@greenkitchenrichmond.com
Or 804-687-7099. And check out www.greenkitchenrichmond.com for some great testimonials.