As a personal chef, culinary producer, food stylist, and recipe developer, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in the captivating world of food fully. Through my Polish and American food blogs, I’ve gained recognition from food magazines and digital recipe platforms, who have sought my expertise in crafting recipes and writing articles about food culture. Furthermore, I’ve enjoyed creating recipes and my food styling and food photography production services for numerous respected food and beverage brands and clients.
My passion for culinary creativity knows no bounds. I eagerly delve into extensive research on diverse culinary cultures, diets, types of food, and meals, enabling me to curate original and mouthwatering recipes that are truly one-of-a-kind. Notably, my Polish blog, JemWiecJestem, has become a trusted go-to resource in Poland for American cuisine and food culture.
In addition to my commercial recipe development endeavors, I’ve been fortunate to design and orchestrate a wide array of culinary events and themed dinner parties that are visually stunning and captivating. This fusion of my roles as a personal chef and food stylist is particularly gratifying, and I wholeheartedly embrace every opportunity for creative expression through the medium of food.
My versatility in the kitchen is boundless, allowing me to transform vegetables into delightful, kid-friendly creations and introduce guests to extraordinary flavor experiences they’ve never encountered before. I have extensive knowledge and expertise in accommodating strict dietary restrictions, be it vegan, kosher, Gerson, gluten-free, lactose-free, paleo, or any other special requirement. Moreover, I take great joy in imparting my wisdom and teaching others to cook with greater skill, entertain guests with flair, or even prepare an enchanting aphrodisiac dinner to captivate a romantic partner. Whatever your most extravagant culinary dream, I am here to turn it into a tangible reality.
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A few examples of my dinner parties + culinary events:
Winemaker Dinner at Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles, California
4-course dinner paired with Bianchi wines
“Latin America meets SoCal” The vibrant fusion of Latin American & SoCal flavors
APPETIZER: Zesty Argentina Red Shrimp Tostadas + 2022 Signature Sauvignon Blanc crisp yellow corn tortillas, lime-marinated Red Argentina shrimp, Persian cucumber, red radish, avocado dressing, cilantro
SOUP: Fragrant Chorizo Black Bean Soup + 2021 Reserve Grenache black beans, Queso Fresco, pork Chorizo sausage, avocado, lime, cilantro, green onions, Jalapeño
MAIN: Succulent Slow Roasted Pork Dressed in Verde + 2021 Reserve PS+1 Slow-roasted pork butt, roasted Poblano chili, black rice, cilantro, green onions, avocado, salsa Verde, 3 peppers
DESSERT: “My sweetheart” Tres Leches Cake + Signature Bianchi Sparkling delicate cake infused with a mixture of milk, hibiscus flowers “dust”, strawberry, mint
Surprise Rooftop Engagement Dinner, West Hollywood, California
4-course Dinner menu:
APPETIZER Crostini, Capers, Heirloom tomatoes, Meyer lemon, Black garlic, Extra virgin olive oil
SALAD Baby arugula, Heirloom spinach, Roasted pumpkin seeds, Goat cheese, 18 years aged balsamic
MAIN Chicken scaloppini, Pappardelle pasta, Pesto sauce
DESSERT Heart-shaped flourless chocolate cake, Hazelnuts, Mango mousse, Strawberries
Theme Russian Appetizer Party, Long Beach, California
7-course Appetizer size menu:
- Baked Chopped Liver Pate, Thyme, Organic Unsalted Rye, Caraway Seed Rye, Beet Micro Greens
- Buckwheat Blinis with Caviar
- Golden Yukon potato salad, Fresh marjoram, Cornichons gherkin pickles, Fresh green peas (optional pickled herring with pickled onions)
- Balsamic roasted red and golden beets, Fresh horseradish shavings, Lemon zest, Arugula
- Grilled, smoked deli sausage, Caramelized sweet onions, Whole grain Dijon mustard
- Golden Yukon potato and smoked bacon stuffed dumplings, Ghee, Fresh marjoram
- Cheese cupcakes, Poppy seeds, Cardamom
Birthday Dinner Party, Newport Beach, California
8-course Dinner menu:
APPETIZERS
Smoked trout pate, cucumbers, radish
Charcuterie Platter
Flatbread Black Truffle, Truffle Oil, Black Garlic, Gruyere cheese
Flatbread Caramelized Red Onions, Kalamata olives, Fresh thyme, Fontina Cheese
Oysters
SALAD Grilled asparagus, Zucchini, and Cocktail Tomatoes, Arugula, Basil Dressing
MAIN Veal Osso Buco, Creamy Gorgonzola polenta
DESSERT Cherry-Blueberry-Raspberry crumble, Vanilla Mascarpone cream
Spooky Halloween Appetizer Party, Los Feliz – Los Angeles, California
5-course appetizer menu:
- Eyeballs in “blood”
- Bloody rib eye “worms”
- Vegetable crudo “cemetery” in “mud”
- Black eye caprese crostini
- Dusty, old popcorn
Here you can read a few reviews of my work:
Top Selling menus
Fixed-price dinner menus. Served family style. Click here to read more about them.
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Lovely looking dishes!
Thank you 🙂