Some Words of Inspiration.....

Happy St. Patricks Day!!!

Thanks for checking in on me.  I love when I have good news to report :)  The journey of skinny chef is still well on it's way, and I'm happy to report, the pounds have been coming off!!!  I'm so excited to see my hard work pay off.  I've been hitting the gym hard with my trainer, and the best part of all, I have managed to, at the same time, manage to maintain a sense of normalcy in my life as well....shocking, right?!?!  Not only have I taken time for myself to work towards a goal, I have also balanced work and family right along with it.  I know that taking time to work on me, in the long run, is helping my family and I'm so glad I have managed to settle in to a routine of fitness, work, and family that works for all of us....and just in time too!!  Wedding Season is upon us, and while it is probably my favorite time of year, it is also the most hectic.  Establishing a good healthy routine now is only going to facilitate my continued success, and I couldn't be more excited to move forward in a positive direction in both my personal and work endeavors.

Taking time for yourself is, hands down, one of the biggest challenges and new business owner can face.  Finding time for yourself AND your family brings a whole other world of challenges, but one thing I have learned, is that it is so important to hang on to a piece of yourself in the midst of all the crazy!!  Always remember who you are and where you've come from, and in the long run, it will help you stay the level-headed person you are today.  Whether running your own business, or contemplating starting one, keep in mind those that need you the most....and that is you and your family.  Those are the ones, that at the end of the worst day ever, can bring a much needed smile to your face.  And remember, HANG IN THERE!!  It may not seem like it at the beginning, but it will and does get easier.  I have been there and done that, and speaking from experience, in the long run, the good will outweight the bad and you will look back at the beginning and realize, it was all worth it!!!

Have an amazing day...and get out there and celebrate St. Patty's day the best way you know how!!!

Happy Monday from A Cut Above Catering!!!

So....who else is over this cold weather and snow???  I know I am!!!  I feel like Spring is so close we can almost, well, taste it!!  The Chefs and I are so excited that, soon, we will be able to starting cooking up and creating some delicious, light, Springtime dishes for everyone to enjoy.  Keep your eyes (and tastebuds) peeled for some exciting things to be coming from our kitchen.

And how about an update on the skinny chef journey?  Well since you asked....I am officially on my way, and super excited about all of my hard work this last week.  Lots of early mornings at the gym with a trainer, and experimenting with some amazing new ways to eat light, but still delicious, but I can already tell my hard work is paying off.  I know I have a lot of support and wonderful people backing me up, and having so many people in my corner provides me with inspiration every day.  Thanks for checking on me everyone!!  I need it and TRULY appreciate it.

Have a great week, everybody, and keep checking back!!  I can't wait to continue on this journey with everybody.  And don't forget to check back for those delicious, Springtime recipes!!  Hang in there....it's right around the corner!!

Amy von Eiff

Day 1 of an exciting journey...

So as a chef, I am always creating and experimenting with delicious and exciting new recipes.  It's always so fullfilling for me to produce, not only quality dishes, but dishes that really please those I am cooking for, dishes that I can be proud of!!  As most chefs know, tasting your food, especially when trying something new, is the only way to ensure that only the most delectable of dishes are leaving your kitchen.  It is the years and years of tasting my new recipes that has gotten me to the point where I feel as if it is time to partake on yet another journey....the weightloss journey of a chef!!

Many would say, "how do you expect to succeed on said journey?  An entrepeneur with an expanding business, a wife, a busy mother....Where will you find the time?"  My answer....I expect to succeed because sucess is the only option!!!  I have to approach this journey as I have approached starting and developing my business.  I have to want it bad enough that it becomes a priority....and that's what I have decided to do, starting today!!  I've got my goals and ambitions set and I'm ready to take this journey head on!!  Who is with me???  Watch out 2014....it's the year of the Skinny Chef!!

Instructional Cooking

Bachelorette cooking parties are becoming all the rage- see this NY Times article!

Ever watch the Food Network or TLC and wonder how they do it? Ever wonder the difference between sauté and stir? We are here to help you out!

Here at A Cut Above, we love our instructional cooking classes. Becoming very popular for Bachelorette parties, we will come to you and provide a fun, unique class on cooking that you would not receive anywhere else. While we have some ideas of our own prepared, we would love to talk to you and come up with something new that fits your needs!

You can find a full list of our pre-planned parties here:
Instructional Cooking Parties

We know how ethnic foods are becoming so much more popular, and frankly the trend is leaving a lot of people lost in the kitchen! Does your groom love Indian food? Thai? We can help you out!

Please call us at 317-575-9514 !

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