Thyme Well Spent - Personal Chef Service, LLC

12/30/2024

Rumor has it, winter is coming. 🥶
Today I roasted fresh blue oyster mushrooms and made the BEST Cream of Mushroom soup (with sherry). 🍄‍🟫 6 quarts - in the freezer!

12/30/2024

We ended 2024 with a 3-day Irish catering family celebration - all went smashing well! 🍀

2025 is going to be AMAZING, both personally and professionally! Here’s a preview:

* New Year’s Day catering
* Put away Christmas decor, or not.
* Bi-weekly client meals
* Indian cooking class with Preeti Waas
* Billy Strings concert in Asheville
* Monthly cooking demos at Wesley Long Cancer Center
* Monthly cooking demos at Alamance Cancer Center
* Lynn’s Taste of Italy tour June 8-16, 2025; Bologna, Florence, Sienna, Cortona, Tuscany and more!
If interested, go to dolcevitaadventures.com
* Monthly recipe development, writing, and NEW video production with Our State Magazine, my 10th year!
* Cooking for and assisting the folks in Western North Carolina, ongoing.
* The March release of Vietri’s 2nd cookbook, “Italy in a Glass - Cocktails & Appetizers”; I worked as on-site chef for the recipes May 2024 and Mark Weddle was beverage consultant. Stacey Van Berkel worked her magic behind the camera and Susan Johnson Smith styled each shot to perfection!
* More nature walks and time in the woods, swing on a swing set at the park, take up Paint by Number, more time by the fire pit, and more late night dances in the living room.
* Celebrate Henry’s 18th birthday and spend more time with family and friends.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 🎆

12/15/2024

My mom used to make these when I was growing up. The cream cheese makes for a softer crust and who can resist pecans?

It’s hard to eat just one — these bite-size pecan pies practically melt in your mouth.

12/14/2024

You’re welcome! 🎁

12/14/2024

Growing up, we’d often have hot dogs for lunch on Saturdays. Ball Park hot dogs with yellow mustard, chili, mom’s homemade slaw, and chopped onions on a steamed bun. It was a given for each of us to have two hot dogs with Lays potato chips. I didn’t know anyone who just ate one hot dog.

As an adult, a good hot dog is still one of my favorite meals. Kosher with a snap on a toasted bun with good mustard and sauerkraut. My other favorite hot dog toppings are yellow mustard, Greek style hot dog chili, and good homemade slaw, steam bun optional.

12/13/2024

If you’re hosting a party, my lump crab cakes make the perfect appetizer! Just form crab mixture into small, bite sized patties and cook in nonstick pan until lightly golden. Serve warm with Dill Tartar.

📸: Matt Hulsman

We love blue crabs for the important part they play in our state’s fishing industry — and for their unbeatable flavor.

12/12/2024

Just a little reminder. 🍽️

12/11/2024

There’s going to be a 30° drop in temperature today as the cold front moves in. It’s time for Cincinnati Chili! If you haven’t had it, trust me. It’s amazing! 🍝

Made famous by Skyline Chili in Ohio, Cincinnati Chili is full of secret ingredients and served on spaghetti with lots of toppings.

12/06/2024

I remember developing this recipe! What a show stopper. Easy to make, freezes well, and soooo delicious. 🍰

Make this showstopping dessert that is inspired by the festive holiday drink.

12/04/2024

⚠️ Please read and share!! Last week it was Kirkland brand eggs at Costco. Another reason to shop from local farmers!

Save the FDA, Health Departments, and USDA.

The FDA issued a recall notice regarding organic and conventional vegetable medleys and organic whole carrots from 4Earth Farms, containing Grimmway Farms carrots, because of possible health risk.

12/04/2024

I can tell winter is here; my clients begin requesting more hearty meals.

6-Layer Lasagna, Beef Stew, Roasted Salmon, Corn Pudding, Whole Green Beans with Rays Country Ham, and Smoked Cauliflower Steaks.

12/03/2024

Today is Small Business Tuesday!!

There’s a whole wheel of Parmesan Regianno at Giacomo's Italian Market in Greensboro. $1,800, from Italy. 😎 You’re welcome! 😊

Support Local. Buy Local. 🧀

11/30/2024

The temperatures are dropping! Give my recipe for Lasagna Soup a try.

Pack the delight of a meaty, cheesy lasagna, minus all that layering, into this winter-warming lasagna soup that’s ready in less than an hour.

11/27/2024

11/27/2024

I’m a little late since I’m sure you already have your Thanksgiving menu! These were a favorite growing up. They made the house smell soooo good! 🍊

When recipe developer Lynn Wells was growing up, her mother made these orange cups every Thanksgiving. Now, you can, too.

11/21/2024

Remember, don’t thaw the turkey in the hot tub!! 🦃

11/20/2024

“First, no one’s judging you”. 🥧

You probably haven't even heard of their favorite.