Check out
Meal Mistress in
the Gourmet Gossip section of Today Chicago Woman Magazine, March 2008!
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"Chef Catherine has simplified my life! Healthy, tasty food that is easy to prepare. Lots of menu variety too! My kids enjoy the food and my husband loves it! We are eating more adventurous foods thanks to the meal mistress. Chef Catherine has also prepared food for some of our parties and all has been excellent!"
Busy Mom of 3,
Chicago, Illinois
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"Meal Mistress service was my absolute favorite baby shower gift! A true lifesaver for us with a 2 year old and a new born! I was eager to begin the weight loss process and Chef Catherine's menu was both healthy and delicious!"
Jaime & David,
Chicago, Illinois
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"My children are pre-teens and we are now all back on track with healthier eating thanks to Meal Mistress! My husband and I both work and we no longer have to worry about the planning, shopping and cooking. We now have more time to spend as a family too!"
Linda & Michael,
Chicago, Illinois
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"My parents gave us Meal Mistress personal chef services as a gift when we had our baby. It was an equal miracle to have healthy, home cooked meals during this busy time!"
Laura and Ted, Chicago, Illinois
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"My husband and I both work long hours and Catherine's food is delicious and such a convenience! Worth every penny! We now have more time for ourselves and have been eating healthier!"
Karen and Tom, Chicago, Illinois
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"My children are very picky eaters and they love Catherine's cooking! Thank you, thank you Meal Mistress!"
Lisa
Chicago, Illinois
"Meal Mistress cooked for our dinner party and everything was fabulous! It was so great not to have to run around to prepare for this party and we were able to spend more time with our guests as well!"
Leslie and Tom, Chicago, Illinois
"Catherine prepared food for my mother - daughter luncheon and we all had such a great time! The food was delicious and the menu was perfect for the little ones and low calorie for the adults!"
Jennifer,
Chicago, Illinois
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Meal Mistress, Inc. serves the downtown Chicago area. Personal chef services are designed for busy individuals who value eating healthy, but do not have time to plan, shop and prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals for themselves and families. Meal Mistress prepares dinner entrees and side dishes that are fresh and lower in fat and sodium.
Menus are custom designed for each client according to preferences discussed during the initial consult and full cooking instructions are provided. You don't have to be a celebrity to afford a personal chef! Pricing is determined during the initial consultation by how many people will be eating, food choices and so on. (see info below).
Depending upon how much cooking you want to do, everything from meats for grilling to fresh fish can be provided! Personal chef services are also available for dinner parties, brunches and special occasions! Meal Mistress, Inc. dinner service also makes a great group baby shower gift!
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Catherine Cooper, owner of Meal Mistress, Inc. grew up helping her grandmother in the kitchen and has always enjoyed entertaining her family and friends. She was a teacher for elementary grades in Boston and New York City and learned more about nutrition through her last public relations position in the corporate world. Many people turn to time-saving options such as ready-made, frozen foods and ordering out. Exposing children to different types of foods and nutritious options from the beginning will instill good eating habits for a lifetime! They will take pride in what they eat and make smart choices away from home.
Catherine has enjoyed a number of culinary courses in Chicago, New York City, Santa Fe, Nantucket Island and completed the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) Culinary Program at the Culinary Business Academy in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
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You are busy, care about the food you eat and have found your way to the Meal Mistress website! Meal Mistress services are ideal for families, professionals, retirees, new parents and the elderly. Gift certificates are available and make great group baby shower gifts for new parents! If you are busy and want to eat healthy, this is the right option for you! Service begins after a free consultation!
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To determine if Meal Mistress is right for you, ask yourself the following questions:
- What is your time worth?
- How much time does it take you to plan weekly meals, shop, cook, and clean up?
- Are you trying to lose weight or eat healthier?
- When it comes to nutrition, are you settling for
processed foods?
- How much money do you spend on groceries,
take out and restaurants per week?
- Do you throw out unused or spoiled food?
- Do you like to entertain friends and family,
but do not have the time to cook?
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When leading a busy lifestyle, cooking for yourself and
ordering take out is costing you time, money, and nutrition.
Meal Mistress can:
- Save you time and money by doing all the planning, shopping and cooking
- Provide delicious, healthy, cuisine that is rich in nutrition
- Make you feel good about every meal you eat
and serve your family
And imagine what you can do with all the priceless extra time you will have on your hands!
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The cost of Meal Mistress service is based upon:
- Customized menus and approval process
- Cost of groceries, cooking, and packaging
- Healthy, home cooked dinner entrees paired with a few side dishes, serving 2 to 6 people.
The rest is quick & easy: All you have to do is follow the warming instructions, sit down and enjoy!
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Chicken & Broccoli Parmesan
Cheese Ravioli & Turkey Italian Sausage Casserole
Eggplant Marinara Pie
Hawaiian Chicken
Mexican Enchiladas w/ Cornbread
Marinated Flank Steak w/ Steamed Veggies
Soy Honey Glazed Wild King Salmon w/ Asparagus
Citrus Pork Tenderloin w/ Roasted Veggies
Low Fat Spinach Pie
Southwestern Turkey Meatloaf
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Low Fat Chicken Pot Pie
Whole Grain Pasta w/ Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Chicken Green Chile Casserole
Turkey Lasagna
Spinach Turkey Bacon Quiche
Low Fat Chicken Salad
Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Magnificent Key Lime Cake
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Wild King Salmon w/ Honey Lime Glaze
Pork Tenderloin w/ Blueberry Port Compote
Herb-Crusted Red Snapper w/ Roasted Asparagus
Citrus Chicken w/ Glazed Carrots
Filet Mignon w/ Red Wine Reduction
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Being single, I had been eating cereal and ordering out for dinner for over a decade. Chef Catherine's food reminds me of my Mom's cooking and I love it! She knows what I like to eat and the menus have been great! Her instructions are easy to follow too! Great for single guys who crave home cookin'!
Mark, Chicago, Illinois
We are so busy with work and Chef Catherine has taken the stress out of what's for dinner for us! It is a relief not to have to plan and shop! She makes great lower fat Mexican and Italian food which is our favorite! She has also balanced our diet and we no longer eat the same things over and over because it's convenient.
John & Diana, Chicago, Illinois
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