My name is Jennifer and I have been married to a chef for 25 years.

I blog about my life as a chef wife and how we combine restaurant and family life each day.

If you are new to my site, start here.

Recent Posts:

Finding Time for Yourself when you’re Raising a Family with a Chef

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Time for myself? By myself? What’s that?

One thing I struggle with is finding time for myself and finding time to do the things I would like to do instead of just doing the things I have to do. I believe finding this balance is so important because if I’m a mess, how in the world can I take care of myself and my family.

Before we had kids, this wasn’t a problem. Yes, I worked full-time, but my chef/husband worked more (big surprise) so I always had time in the evening for hobbies (or to watch TV and do nothing).

If I wanted to spend time with friends or go out and do something, I could. No problem. (I might add that I could also afford it as we were both working full time.) read more…

The Hands of a Chef

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When was the last time you looked at the hands of your chef?

My chef/husband is at work as I’m writing this, but I can picture his hands in my head . . .

The few scars on them from working in the kitchen for so many years. (One large one that I remember vividly from a catering event he did for my work 15 years ago.)
His left hand without a wedding ring when he’s working, as he gets a big callous when he uses a knife a lot while he’s wearing it. (This doesn’t bother me, in case you were wondering.)
The shiny appearance from being near the oven or stove on the line for an extended period of time.
Bandaged up with a bandaid or krazy glue, whatever worked better at the time.
Gentle enough to not crush delicate herbs.
Steady enough to plate small items intricately.
Holding a chef knife and cutting an onion so fast that my eyes don’t even have a chance to tear up.
Stained from working with beets when he was rushing and didn’t put gloves on.
Occasionally having a strange smell on them after work.
Seasoned to pick up a hot pan without a hot pad or towel.

Merry Christmas

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Tonight will be a CRAZY night at work for the chefs in our lives. Christmas parties, large groups, families and friends will be gathering and celebrating during this, the last weekend before Christmas.

But yet, here we are, still at home, alone. 🙂

How has the Christmas season been for you as a chef, chef wife or significant other?

Are you surviving?

I’m doing pretty well. Thanks for asking. read more…

A Day in the Life of a Chef Wife – December 2014

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Every month on the 10th day, I grab my camera and capture my day with 10 pictures.

Today started off early, getting up with my chef/husband and helping him pack for a 3 day business trip to work with one of his restaurants. Packing for a chef is easy when all you have to worry about is chef pants and coats, underwear and socks. Wish packing for myself was that easy when I went away!

He just LOVES it when I take pictures of him, so I chose not to this month. You’re welcome honey!

So a day in the life a chef wife during the Christmas season . . . no time with the chef. Are you surprised? Nope. But we are about halfway through the month!! Only 19 days until January 2nd. 🙂

We said goodbye around 6:30 am as he left and I went back in the house to get my day started.

Breakfast? Just kidding. Just thought it was cute.

Breakfast? Just kidding. I just thought it was cute.

Banned Culinary Words, Chef Awards and Wife of the Chef- A Few of My Favorite Things – November 2014

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Another month has come and gone. My chef/husband survived Thanksgiving at the restaurant, the girls and I celebrated with friends and we were able to enjoy our Thanksgiving together as a family on Friday.

Like every month, I’ve collected a few of my favorite things I’ve found online that have to do with either being married to a chef, chef life or having a family with a chef. I hope you’ll enjoy them as much as I did!

Apparently there is a secret list of banned words that you should NEVER use when writing about food. I wonder if they apply when I am just talking about food with my chef/husband? (Just kidding.) read more…