Sunday, October 18, 2009

Sweep her off her feet.. Reserve your unique dining experience with Euphoria Dinner Parties..

ALL INCLUSIVE DINNER FOR TWO MENU (Call for pricing)
For an additional cost you can have a Massage For Two.

I will create the perfect romantic setting for you and your sweetheart:

Candlelight
keepsake framed picture & menu
rose petals on the table
1 Keepsake engraved Peppermill or 2 Keepsake engraved Champagne Glasses
hands cleansed with rose water
Your dinner will consist of an "Feed your Partner" elegant Three-Course meal. And for the perfect ending a Chocolate Fountain for two.
In the bathroom: Rose petals scattered around the tub, Massage Candle, body pen, Romantic CD and bubble bath.


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EUPHORIA DINNER PARTIES POLICY

A 50% deposit is due at the time of your reservation to secure the date.(Based on 30 day notice)
If you are reserving your dinner party in less than 30 days a full payment is required.

Euphoria Dinner Parties does not possess a liquor or wine license. You must provide any wine or alcohol for your dinner party.

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FOREPLAY (Choose one item)


Bacon wrapped Dates stuffed with Almonds

Succulent fresh Oysters on the half shell with a champagne mignonette

Sexy Shrimp Appetizer with a spicy cocktail sauce

Fig & Kalamata Crostini
Crostini with fig & kalamata tapenade accompanied with goat cheese and prosciutto



IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN (Choose one item)


Mixed Green Salad
Baby greens, chevre goat cheese and caramelized pecans tossed with raspberry vinaigrette

Apple & Fennel Salad
Butter lettuce, fennel, fresh apples and red onion served with champagne vinaigrette

Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with our Caesar dressing and garlic/herb croutons



TURNING UP THE PASSION (Choose one item)


Shrimp with Lobster Ravioli
Succulent grilled shrimp served with lobster ravioli and a sultry vodka cream sauce

Sensual Filet of Salmon
Poached Wild Salmon with choice of Mango Salsa or Vanilla Champagne Sauce served with Asparagus & Wild Rice Pilaf.

Steak au Poivre
Pepper crusted filet Mignon served with a sultry cognac reduction with Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes & Garlic Spinach

Lover's Lamb
An elegant Herb encrusted Rack of lamb with Pine Nut Cous Cous and Asparagus.


DESSERT ECSTACY

Luscious chocolate fondue fountain served with Profiteroles, fresh Pineapple & Strawberries.

I look forward to serving you.
Bon Appetit!
Chef Cindy

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

About Euphoria Dinner Parties..

Euphoria Dinner Parties is a traveling Private Chef Service dedicated to enriching the lives of our clients. Service includes a customized menu, shopping, cooking & leaving your kitchen sparkling clean. Stress free dining: Leave the cooking to Us; Relax with your guests while entertaining at home.

Euphoria is a in-home Private Chef services for formal and casual affairs.
"Our goal is to provide a unique dining experience that is unforgettable."
Fine dining in the relaxed atmosphere of your own home, for the bay area to San Diego.

Services include: Interactive cooking parties, aphrodisiac dinner for two, a nice brunch, a casual buffet, formal dinner party or hors d'oeuvres/ cocktail parties.

Reserve an interactive cooking party. Learn to cook and get involved. You'll recieve a keep sake menu & apron with paid tuition.
Prices start at $ 65.00 per person.


We also provide Spa Parties.
We'll provide you with candles, a relaxing massage and a menu of herbal teas, fruit and vegetable trays, petit fours & canapes.


Business Entertaining:
Invite your colleagues into your home for a special gathering. Your guests will be in a warm, relaxed atmosphere, not a hectic & busy restaurant.


On the set Catering: Craft Services to cast parties.

Contact Chef Cindy for a free consultation, and we'll help turn your special event into a fabulous, stress-free experience for you and your guests.

Price structure includes
$ 20.00/Hr (Chef fee),
gratuity & menu costs.

Chef Cindy's Bio

My Bio:

I have been " in love" with cooking since I was in elementry school.
My Passion for the Culinary Arts began as a teenager- entering baking competitions in both newspapers and fairs. I have enjoyed cooking for family and friends ever since. As a young teenager, I watched public television religiously and was inspired by Culinary superstars Julia Child and Martin Yan and I just knew I wanted cooking food to be my career.

Eating should be an enjoyable experience. " It should be a feeling of euphoria". Like the feeling of being in love.
Cooking has always been very therapeutic and sexy for me.
Even way back when my passion began I enjoyed decorating a plate. Aferall, you eat with your eyes first. The aromas of herbs & spices take me into culinary ecstacy. And when a plate is beautifully designed the meal is even more satisfying.

My culinary journey began in the late 90’s, working as a Cook at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Las Vegas, NV. Thereafter, I worked in the restaurant industry as a Garde Manger Cook & Chef de Partie and now Private Chef. I have been featured in various magazines and other media outlets throughout northern Calif and Las Vegas, NV.

My other passion is Philanthropy
When not in the kitchen, I enjoy being involved in non-profit organizations. I participate in various functions for The March of Dimes and The Make a Wish Foundation, as well as many other worthwhile causes.

My biggest accomplishment was producing a fundraiser to benefit the victims of the Virginia Tech Tragedy. This event included a silent auction, live auction, tapas recipe challenge and wine tasting. The money raised went to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.



In today's crazy & busy everyday life, couples are too busy for romance. They tend to put romance on the back burner. All their time is focused on working & taking care of their children. Several years ago, I became THE APHRODISAC CHEF. I am the RX for getting romance back. I help keep the love fire burning. I prepare meals with aphrodisiac qualities and to make it even more exciting I offer cooking classes for couples. Cooking together is really sexy.


Cheers!
Chef Cindy
"AKA- THE APHRODISIAC CHEF"

Thursday, August 13, 2009

CORNBREAD WITH LOVE

Yield: 9

Vegetable oil pan release
1 C. sour cream
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ C. vegetable oil
1 C. canned creamed corn
2 eggs
1 C. stone- ground yellow cornmeal
1 T. cornstarch
1 tsp. baking powder
¾ tsp. salt
¾ C. honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with pan release.

Place the sour cream in large bowl and whisk with the baking soda. Whisk in the oil, creamed corn & eggs.
Once combined, sprinkle cornmeal over mixture.

Sift the cornstarch, baking powder and salt over the cornmeal. Stir wet and dry ingredients and honey together until combined. ( do not over mix) Add batter to baking pan and let it stand at room temperature for 25 minutes.
Bake in oven for 40- 45 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool slightly and cut into 9 squares.

This cornbread is really moist and goes great with chili or stew..
BON APPETIT! ENJOY! CINDY

Friday, February 6, 2009

Screaming for ICE CREAM


"Aphrodisiac recipe for two"
Screaming for ice cream...




Cinnamon & Almond Ice Cream
with a Sexy Fig, Raspberry & Honey Sauce.


INGREDIENTS

1 pint Vanilla bean Ice Cream
Martini or wine glass
Mint garnish

SAUCE:

10 dried figs, finely chopped
High in fiber & antioxidants. Figs are believed to originate from the garden of Eden, the true forbidden fruit. Cleopatra's favorite fruit.

1 1/2 C. water

1 1/2 T. honey
Honey was used in ancient Egypt times to cure fertility.

1/2 vanilla bean ( split length wise)
Can help the libido in men. A powerful aromatic that helps create a euphoric type state. " like the feeling of being in love".


7 oz. ounce frozen raspberries in syrup
Considered an aphrodisiac because of it's shape, color and bursting with flavor. Rich in Vitamin C which has been used to treat impotence.


1 tsp. Cinnamon
Cinnamon can increase your libido. The pleasant scent that cinnamon produces makes for a great aphrodisiac.


1/2 C. raw Almonds (cut in half)
Symbol of fertility since ancient times and since the days of the bible the aroma has aroused passion in woman.

Cookie garnish: Cinnamon twists or vanilla pirouette's

Heavy whipping cream with

vanilla & sugar

METHOD:

Roast almonds in oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Defrost ice cream slightly on counter or in microwave. Once it is workable add to bowl and mix with cinnamon and almonds. Return to freezer.

Incorporate figs, water, honey and vanilla bean in a saucepan. Stir over a low heat until honey dissolves.

Once the ingredients boil, simmer until figs are tender and liquid has reduced to a thick syrup, stirring frequently for about 20 minutes.
(if mixtures reduces too quickly before figs are soft,add additional amount of water)

Stir in frozen raspberries and continue to simmer until sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and set aside.

PLATE UP:
(1) Serve in one martini or wine glass
(2) add desired amount of ice cream
(3) add fig sauce
(4) Dolop of whipped cream
(5) Mint sprig
(6) Add (2) cookies
(7) Now, feed this sexy dessert to your Sweetheart...