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I know my Chef friends feel me 😂😂

They could never make me hate a triple dipper @chilis

#chefdee #relatable #cheflife #funny #explorepage by @culinarydee

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25 days ago

PROS

- Safer environment to make mistakes & better habits. Formal training tends to led to proper correction when you’re making mistakes. Working in restaurants can sometimes lead to developing “bad” habits for the sake of speed & getting through service.

- Great culinary connections. You develop an incredible network of business owners, restauranteurs, other chefs, & alumni

- Structured culinary foundation of the basics and a lot of the “why” behind techniques, flavor profiles, etc.

CONS

- Lack real world experience in comparison (excluding externship). I had culinary friends that were rising up the ranks in restaurants while I was still getting my general ed classes out of the way 🤣

- Unlike many other college degrees, having a culinary degree doesn’t guarantee you a leg up from the competition. Culinary world values experience & work ethic more than formal training

- Tuition costs. That’s a given with college 😅 my knife kit & uniforms alone were like $2000 if I remember correctly

In all I know that going to culinary school was the best for me. Sometimes I think about the experience I could’ve gained if I’d gone the restaurant route, but I know God has me exactly where I’m supposed to be right now.

**This is obviously just my opinion & experience. Weigh the pros & cons for yourself 😊

#chef #chefdee #culinaryschool #explorepage #chefintraining #privatechef #jwu #artinstitute by @culinarydee

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8 months ago

This is NOT flirting 🙄 You do realize people PAY me for this right? 🤣

#chefdee #chef #chefmemes #funny #explorepage✨ by @culinarydee

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5 months ago

Bittersweet feeling.

Friday marked both my 2-year anniversary &, coincidentally, my last day with the Houston Texans 🥹

This experience has been nothing short of surreal & gave me such a unique perspective on the culinary industry. I’ve learned more than I could have imagined, & I’m leaving a stronger & more confident chef because of it.

This job opened doors I never imagined. It gave me the opportunity to cook for professional athletes, work alongside incredibly talented chefs, push myself in high-pressure environments, & gain experiences that have shaped me both personally & professionally. Those lessons are something I’ll carry with me for the rest of my career.

To everyone at NRG, thank you! I’ll miss each of you more than you know! We started as coworkers & turned into family. I’ll forever cherish the countless laughs, long days, games, & memories we shared.

To my boys that I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to since it’s the offseason, I love y’all! I’m only a phone call away 🙂‍↕️👩🏾‍🍳

As one chapter closes, another begins 🤩

I’m incredibly excited to step into this next season as the Executive Chef and Owner of Culinary Dee, pursuing my business full-time. Thank you God, for opening this door, guiding my steps, & giving me the courage to chase the dream You’ve placed on my heart 💟

Here’s to new beginnings. The journey starts now. 🙏🏾✨

#chefdee #privatechef #htx #mealprep #smallbusiness taken in Houston, Texas by @culinarydee

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Great quality products lead to great quality ingredients 🤩

Famous jalapeno cornbread using @marshhenmill Guinea Flint Cornmeal 🌽

Absolutely love the work done by this mill & every product I’ve used from them 10/10 🎉

#chefdee #privatechef #htx #qualityingredients #foodie taken in Houston, Texas by @culinarydee

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Same Chef 👩🏾‍🍳 , Different Day 😎

1. Dairy-free(DF) Panzanella salad with Gluten-free (GF) bread
2. Calabrian Chili Mussels + Charred Lemon Broccolini
3. Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
4 & 5. Coq Au Vin + Hari Coverts + GF/DF Gougeres
6. Dairy Free Pana Cotta made with Date Sugar
7. Handmade Chicken Gyoza + Dipping Sauce
8. California, Spicy Yellowtail, & Spicy Tuna Rolls
9. Blue Fin, Yellowtail, + Salmon Nigiri

#chefdee #htx #privatechef #foodie #foodporn taken in Houston, Texas by @culinarydee

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14 days ago

Chasing Dreams looks different these days 🍣🤍💭

Not featured is the handmade red bean mochi I forgot to take a picture of 🫩🤣

#chefdee #privatechef #htx #sushi #cheflife taken in Houston, Texas by @culinarydee

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Some of the dishes made for my clients this week 🤩

I’ll get better at the content side, but in the mean time my priority is flavor & adhering to the multiple dietary restrictions 😅

1. Lemon Dijon Slouvaki + Quinoa Pilaf + Brussels Sprouts
2. Italian Chicken + Red Pepper Orzo + Garlic Green Beans
3. Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche
4. Peruvian Chicken & Aji Amarillo Sauce + Spanish Rice + Mixed Veggies
5. Shrimp Coconut Curry + Basmati Rice + Broccolini

#chefdee #htx #privatechef #mealprep #houston taken in Houston, Texas by @culinarydee

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23 days ago

This week’s menu 🤤if you didn’t order you missed out 😮‍💨

Next week’s menu drops today 🥳

Korean BBQ Meatballs + teriyaki noodles + mixed veggies

Pesto Salmon + Mashed Potatoes + spinach

Creamy Tuscan Chicken with sun-dried tomatoes & spinach + Mashed Potatoes + Green Beans

Chipotle Chicken + Cilantro Lime Rice + Black Beans + mixed veggies

Chicken Parmesan + spaghetti + green beans

Will you be ordering? 🤔 taken in Houston, Texas by @culinarydee

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At 6 years old, I knew I wanted to be a Chef

In 2017, during a vocational class in high school, I realized I wanted to become a private chef because I fell in love with the personal connection food creates.

When I moved to Houston in 2021, everyone kept asking, “What are you gonna do?” & my answer was always the same:
“I’m gonna go be a Chef for athletes.”

I didn’t know exactly what that journey would look like… but God did 🙌🏾

If only little me could see us now 🥹 — every long day, every lesson, every leap of faith was worth it.

Still becoming. Still growing. Still learning. 👩🏾‍🍳✨

#chefdee #privatechef #htx #goddid #explore taken in Houston, Texas by @culinarydee

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2 months ago

Some of the meals heading out this week 🤩👩🏾‍🍳

• Steak Hibachi w/ Fried Rice & Mixed Veggies
• Sweet Soy Salmon w/Mixed Veggies & Coconut Rice
• Jerk Chicken with Jerk BBQ sauce, Coconut Rice, & Green Beans
• Chicken with Chimichurri, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, & Green Beans

I may not always be posting, but trust… I’m always cooking, creating, and working behind the scenes 🙂‍↕️

New menu drops Tuesday 🤪
DM me if you want to lock in your meal prep for next week!

#chefdee #mealprep #htx #explorepage #privatechef taken in Houston, Texas by @culinarydee

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Just a little preview of what’s coming 👀🔥

I’ve been having fun shooting with @dewdigitalproductions & I’m excited to finally start sharing more cooking content, behind the scenes moments, & full videos with y’all. More on the way 🤩👩🏾‍🍳

Comment what kind of content would yall like to see!? 🤔
#chefdee #privatechef #mealprep #htx #houston taken in Houston, Texas by @culinarydee

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