A Culinary Institute of America Graduate, I am a Private Chef by profession. A Private Chef works for one family. A Personal Chef is a contractor that works for multiple clients. I am a rare commodity and most don’t quite comprehend that there are very rich people out there that don’t cook for themselves. I work in households that have a Butler, Housekeeper, Laundress, and Gardener.
Most of the time, I am alone in the kitchen with my own thoughts. MOST of the time, I am thinking about cooking, cooking science, creative food….food food food…. every day, 3 meal a day, seasonal, special occasion, catered for the Gulfstream…you name it.
All those that know me understand that Chef Sheila can only be alone with her own thoughts for just so long and then begins to become kind of unhinged. Those that know me also understand that if I don’t get this need to communicate out regularly, I get too chatty and well, long winded.
So Hello World here I come. Here is a look into my mind, my heart, and my soul.
I think this is a great idea. I am priviledge to be the first to post!!?
Can’t wait to read more about all your wonderful cooking ideas.
Thanks Rochelle!
Sheila, what a great website. I’m very proud of you that through all of your adversities you have prevailed. You have a son you can be proud of and are in a profession that is your passon. May God continue to bless you in all your endeavors.
Oh BJ, you make me blush! Thanks and come back. I miss you!
Hi Sheila. So, you’ve taken the plunge and started a blog. Good for you. Was wondering what happened to you lately as I didn’t see your name too often on any of our “regular” blogs. Will you be doing political commentary over here, too, or is this blog “public” for potential clients? I’ll be checking in on you regularly to see what I should fixin’ in the kitchen.
Hi Eprof….what? lol
Oh. Please come back EProf. There are kinks, but I’ll get over it soon.
I likeyyyy very much. I’ll have to come up with a subject question which will allow you to get long winded. Keep on Rambling! :-}
THanks Website Cahoona!
Sheila, I see you’ve found your passion. There is so much genuine “love-for-cooking” in your “Ramblings.” I’m so proud of you! You make it seem like I can prepare any of the dishes you describe. I’ve only prepared breakfast, steaks, rice, some chicken and tons of spaghetti in my “short” life. You give me hope that I can do more. Like Mr. Spock used to say, “Live long and Prosper!”
Well Thank You PlainWayne…..I wonder….Is it the Man From Richmond or the ONE from DC? ;0) I think your from DC.
Yes, I’m afraid that I could talk the feathers off a Parrot about Culinary Arts. I don’t think I’ll have a Blank moment for a while.
Hey…thanks for the invite to visit your blog. What a treat! We area always looking for new recipes and now have another source, so thank you. Fried baloney sandwiches just seem to conjure up some really great memories. I was born in Bremerton during WWII at the old Navy Yard but when we moved to the Midwest, we had FBS. I think it was because of the amount of money my Dad made: very little. My wife, her sister, and I went back to my Mom’s family reunion 2 years ago in Fargo, ND. We took a side trip to Alexandria, MN where my sister-in-law was born and where our families shared a duplex. This was when I was 6 and my wife was 2. So, we’ve known each other for 58 years. It was really great driving around the town and looking at the old homes, the schools, noteable places. We went to dinner at a favorite restaurant and ran into a retired Navy CDR who had been my Division Officer when he was a LT and I was a PH1 at VP-31. Isn’t life strange? Thanks again…
Hey Sheila. I like the site. Maybe you can put up the green bean cassarole recipe. Put up something lite, too. My boyfriend (yeah, I got a boyfriend,now. I met him the old fashioned way, at a bar) and I both could use some lite ‘n healthy meals. I know you could come up with some good ones that taste good. Good luck with your blog!
YEY Kista!!! Isn’t the just the “It” all the money and you meet one the old fashioned way.. ;0)
Krista thanks. I Will put up that green bean casserole recipe. I’ll put it on the line up!
Hey, come back often and when you do, be the blog leader and make the requests on the “Ask Chef Sheila” page. It will help be keep all the request from floating away.
You guys are an awesome Curious Bunch. I LOVE IT!
LOL I’m in a hotelroom right now, half dead…..”KRISTA”
SWAK
Terry….now thats one of the coolest off hand sightings I’ve heard! I mean, I’ve been all over the world and at least once a trip ran into someone I knew in the servise. EVEN on Air Force 1 when I least expected it.
That s was cool sighting.
HEY, I’m back in Lakewood by tonight. Maybe a cup of coffee in May?
Nice going Sheila! Congrats on the blog!! Emril has nothing on you.. Put your blog on my fav list, and will def try a few things. Think I can get past the boilling water? I am a former agent you know. Duh!!
Welcome back to the East Coast, Chef Sheila!
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Wow! From camera lense to cooking…I never knew you had a passion for culinary arts. Congrat’s Sheila!
Todd Rogers (Ret-Navy) NAVIMCOM 87-90