Growing up in New England, Jennifer admits to a weak spot for fried clams, pot roast and Boston baked beans. She graduated from Tante Marie's Cooking School in San Francisco, where she is now a frequent guest-instructor. She has also cooked at top restaurants such as Hawthorne Lane and the Meetinghouse. Jennifer has been working as a personal chef since 2001, providing numerous families around the Bay Area with great-tasting, home-cooked meals.
As a marathoner and triathlete, Jennifer understands the importance of eating right, without sacrificing taste. Flavorful and in season, her food is healthful and usually low in fat. She believes in "everything in moderation," and her menus reflect a diverse selection of foods and flavors.
PENELOPE ALZAMORA - PERSONAL CHEF
A native of Peru, Penny enjoys sharing her love of cooking with others. She attended the culinary program at Johnson & Whales, and since then has been in the catering and restaurant business. In 1995, she and her partners opened the restaurant Bohemia, which now has four locations in Lima and Chile. In addition to her work as a personal chef, Penny also teaches at Tante Marie's Cooking School.
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MICHELLE RICKER - PERSONAL CHEF
Michelle is a graduate of the professional culinary program at Tante Marie's Cooking School, and has worked at Jardiniere in San Francisco under chef-owner Traci Des Jardins. Since moving to the Bay Area four years ago, Michelle has been continually inspired by its blend of cultures and wealth of local, fresh products and ingredients. Michelle's cooking influences include New England coastal fare and Vermont country cooking. She enjoys using the freshest, seasonal ingredients and is eager to share her love of food and cooking with her clients.
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LISA KNISPEL - PERSONAL CHEF
Lisa received her Chef certification at Tante Marie's Cooking School in San Francisco. She is trained in classical french cooking techniques with a California interpretation, and her training included an internship at Boulevard Restaurant in San Francisco. Lisa has first-hand knowledge regarding special diets, and tailors her menus to each client's dietary restrictions, preferences and needs. Lisa meets any and all dietary needs and takes away the hassles of cooking.
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ANDREA KOWEEK - PERSONAL CHEF
Andrea is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and continued her education in an apprentice program in Southwest France. Andrea's restaurant work includes pastry positions at the Pan Pacific Hotel and Postrio and as Thomas Keller's assistant at The French Laundry. For more than four years, Andrea worked at Ramekins Cooking School where she taught cooking classes and cooked with guest chefs from around the country. Andrea's food features only the highest quality ingredients and is always flavorful and in season.
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ANN ROBINSON - PERSONAL CHEF
Born and raised in the beautiful Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas, Ann has always had a love and appreciation for fresh garden vegetables. With over a decade of restaurant experience, she worked her way up to Sous Chef of The Cottage Inn in Eureka Springs. Ann then followed her dream and moved to San Francisco, where she graduated from the California Culinary Academy. She continued to fine tune her skill by working under Chef Bridget Batson at Hawthorne Lane in San Francisco, also catering parties and special events. Although Ann was formally trained in the Cordon Bleu program, her love for Mid-American and Asian flavors broadens her range of expertise.
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