Confessions of a Private Chef

Stories from the private cheffing industry, whole-foods based recipes, travel logs, and personal insider scoops on how to run your kitchen efficiently.

By Amanda Hedgecoke

· Launched 2 years ago

A Pull Towards Home

Dear Reader, after years of travel, I am ready to be home. As a woman, I am learning where my limits lie and what I have capacity for.

Jun 17

What I Served 5 Grown Men

How to design a menu, proper portion sizes, and why resting your meat matters.

Mar 18

Amanda's Cocoa-Cherry Smoothie

A killer snack that'll satisfy your appetite.

Feb 25

The BEST Olive Oil Citrus Cake

And it's gluten-free for all of those allergic to our lovely "enriched" American wheat! 🤪

Feb 11

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How I Became A Private Chef

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Jan 28

In Honor of My Mother

Aug 13, 2025

Nonna's Italian Salad & Dressing

Jul 23, 2025

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Jan 21

Butternut & Chickpea Curry

A soothing winter dish to be poured over wild rice or brown quinoa.

Jan 14

Making Leftovers Last

Creative ways to reuse leftovers in order to feed many mouths.

Jan 7

My winter version of stuffed zucchini & aubergine.

Substituting the summer vegetables for winter squash.

Dec 17, 2025