A Question of Thyme provides all the right answers
by Carlye Bernard, Outpost contributor
Are you a hurried parent, busy professional or simply do not want to cook tonight? A Question of Thyme personal chef service is the solution. Gourmet cuisine seasoned to perfection is prepared in the comfort of home. The ambiance is determined by personal taste, the service is incomparable and the price depends on the customer.
The customer seldom has the opportunity to meet the chef at a restaurant. A Question of Thyme personal chef Nathan Wallin prepares customized meals for his clients in their kitchens, catering to every taste bud.
First the customer fills out a food questionnaire concerning the preferred types of meats, seafood, salads, soups, main dishes, side dishes and "in-between" dishes. Then Wallin follows with questions pertaining to any food allergies, vegetarian preferences and international cuisine.
Wallin submits a two-week menu to the customer to gain feedback and to make any necessary changes. Next he purchases the required ingredients and brings his cooking utensils to the customer's house. Wallin prepares the food on the two-week menu, packages it with reheating instructions and makes wine suggestions. The customer merely pays for the service, then enjoys.
A Question of Thyme's prices for two-weeks' worth of food for a family of four is about $300, depending on the meals chosen.
Wallin's special recipes not only make the mouth water but may even surprise the customer. Some expensive restaurants leave the customer yearning for second-helpings after a plateful of baby-sized portions. With A Question of Thyme, the client is able to eat until satisfied. This personal chef service also eliminates expensive bills, hefty tips and snobby servers, leaving the customer with delicious food.
I started my meal with a salad of mixed baby greens, Stilton cheese and sweet pears in a raspberry and walnut vinaigrette. A delicious breast of Muscovy duck with steamed asparagus tips and potato gallettes in a blackberry and red wine sauce, served with walnut bread followed. Dessert was a simple, yet spectacular, bowl of vanilla ice cream topped with a whiskey-soaked berry sauce.
Not only does Wallin have a passion for cooking, but he also delights in the presentation of the food. He uses fresh-cut herbs and spices to season and garnish and leaves a bouquet of flowers for each client. No restaurant compares to an individually-tailored gourmet meal prepared by A Question of Thyme in the customer's home.
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About $300 for a family of four. This
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Posted Dec. 5, 1998
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