Black Radish Personal Chef & Catering

08/13/07

Heather can please even the pickiest eaters!

by riverdalemom at Citysearch

My family is a cook's nightmare (mine) or, if you are Chef Mader, an exciting challenge. At our initial meeting she took down lots of notes on all of our family members' many, many likes and dislikes and actually came up with several menu choices where we could all sit down and eat the same dinner! It wasn't easy...one person can't have tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant or peppers. One kid likes rice, one doesn't. My husband doesn't like most vegetables and definitely not mixed in with anything! And, I have gone through a few diet phases that Heather has easily accommodated. She has been cooking for us weekly now for a few years and continues to surprise us with new taste sensations. I don't have to dread each evening the inevitable question "What's for dinner?" Now, after a busy day, I just look over my weekly menu and ask everyone what they feel like eating tonight. When I do cook, it's because I want to and its fun. I love Heather's food and she has a wonderful personality to go with it. On my cookdate each week, she shops for the all organic ingredients before arriving, always arrives when she is supposed to, works quickly and leaves the kitchen sparkling. I highly recommend Heather without any reservations!

• Pros: I know my family is getting fresh, organic, healthy, great tasting homecooked meals that they'll love!

Editorial Review

by Contributor at Citysearch

Personal chef provides busy families with cooking services. Catering for small events is also offered.

08/09/07

Sensational Meals customized to suit your palate!

by marydel at Citysearch

I came across Heather with Black Radish after finding out I was gluten intolerant and needed to drastically change my diet. On the phone she was professional, friendly and passionate about her cooking. We set up a consultation to discuss her services, after meeting with her I was blown away by her thoroughness, customized menu ideas and the fact that she is just an all around great person. Now the important part, how was the food?

The food is incredible! I have it set up where she comes to my house 2 times a month and prepares my dinners. I have had everything from Jalapeno Lime Steak Fajitas, Carrot Ginger Soup, Strawberry Spinach Salad with Sesame Seed Encrusted Salmon and my absolute favorite - Gluten Free Brownies made without any refined sugars!!! The brownies are a must if you obtain Heather's services, regardless of whether or not you are on a special diet. I have never eaten better or healthier and highly recomend Black Radish Personal Chef Service.

• Pros: Customized menus, incredible meals, surprisingly affordable
• Cons: None

08/08/07

Great food and great service!

by four_h_living at Citysearch

I think I've died and gone to heaven! Heather comes, cooks, cleans and leaves me with a weeks worth of nutritional meals for my family! Her easy-going nature and love of cooking makes her a delight to be around! I have tried a handful of other personal chef services but none come even close to the quality, taste and professionalism of Heather's Black Radish service!

08/06/07

fabulous appetizers

by vryspld at Citysearch

I love finger foods and appetizers and was in taste bud heaven when Heather put together our companies munchies for our float building party. She had beautiful presentation and all of the food complemented each other without ever over powering one particular dish. The asparagus was my personal favorite however with little or no persuasion I could be compelled to state that anything she served was my favorite if someone wanted me to.

08/06/07

Who ever thought diet food could taste good?

by vkennedy at Citysearch

I've known Ms. Mader for quite some time, and she's been my chef off and on for years. She made things like bread and cookies for me when it was still "okay" to eat them, and grilled chicken and fish when we found out that is what I should be eating instead. I find her to be reliable, hard working, and very interested in my dietary needs. I look forward to having her as my chef whenever possible, and to each and every new dish she dreams up for me and my family as well!

08/06/07

Heather Mader, Chef Extraordinaire

by bighorn at Citysearch

Do you want to set up a beautiful backyard occasion for your favorite friends? Start with the FOOD - and who better to help out with that than Heather Mader, our favorite Gormet in the Garden!

The strawberry covered topiary set center stage, followed immediately with the fresh crab cakes and

(what WAS that spicy, hot sauce) accompanying sauces. The table was beconing with fresh, blanched vegetables, assorted finger food (dates,stuffed with blue cheese, who would have thought - delicious), and of course, the DESSERT munchies. She even discussed the recipes with us!

Beautifully displayed and a treat for the taste buds! Can we make this a regular occasion?!

08/06/07

No easy bake oven here!!!!!

by szatkowski at Citysearch

Heather 's Crab Cakes are the best Iever had! I loved all the different sauces she used. My kids are now eating their vegtables (WOW can you believe it!) Heather is not only great in the kitchen but she is fun and understands my familys likes and dis-likes, I love that she does the shopping ,and cleans up after she is done. It is nice to come home from work and know that I can spend my time with my family instead of the kitchen. Thank you from the Szatkowski family!

08/06/07

Simply Great Food - A Welcome Help in Our Everyday Life

by sheridanrealestate at Citysearch

If you are as busy as we are - and wish for easy help with great, everyday, healthy food everyone loves - Chef Heather Mader is a must for you. I was impressed with everything from my first call to the meals themselves. It felt like a luxury at first, but when you think about it, it just flat makes your life better when a daily worry of what to put on the table is taken care of. Thanks again, Heather, you are a life-saver.

Sonja Garber

08/06/07

Awesome

by sdcs at Citysearch

What a special talent is found with Heather. From presentation to taste - awesome!! Knows just what is needed for the occasion. Call her today to cook up that something special for your event!!

Susan