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Private Chef
Education
- Culinary Arts Degree with a Certification in Baking, Ozark Technical College
- Associate's Degree, Southwestern Illinois College
Professional Achievements
- Won the Branson Tri-Lakes News Reader's Choice Award 2023 for Best Catering
- Featured as a Chef Demonstrator 2 years in a row for The Women's Show in Springfield, MO
- Featured as the Hollister Chamber of Commerce Spotlight Chef, published in Tri-Lakes News
- Chef Jeff's food has appeared in a feature on KY3 Television
- He publishes a recipe weekly in the Branson Globe newspaper and monthly in Lost on the Lake Magazine
- Featured as a Chef in Discover Home and Style Magazine
Certifications & Organizations
- American Culinary Federation
- ServSafe Certification
- Branson Chamber of Commerce
- Hollister Chamber of Commerce
- Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce
- BNI (Business Network International)
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Co-authored Articles (70)
How to
Eat Tamales
Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of corn husks or plantain leaves stuffed with tasty fillings like meats, cheeses, vegetables, or chiles. These delicious treats can be paired with other offerings like to...
How to
Make a Milkshake Without a Blender
Are you craving a milkshake but you don’t have a milkshake machine or blender at home? Don’t worry! You can easily whip together your favorite milkshake in minutes without one. Mix your ingredients together in a larg...
How to Easily Operate a Toaster
Learn how to get bread crispy and warm in a toaster The toaster is a simple and user-friendly kitchen appliance. Use it to lightly cook slices of bread so that they are darker, crispier, and tastier. First, you'll need t...
How to Marinate Your Ribs for Maximum Flavor
Tenderizing and flavor-boosting a juicy rack overnight A marinade is a wet mixture of herbs, oil and acid used to flavor meat. The combination of ingredients tenderizes meat and makes it more flavorful. There are hundred...
How to
Drain Ground Beef
Draining the grease from ground beef will make a dish healthier and is recommended in some dishes. To drain the grease from ground beef, you’ll have to brown the meat first to extract the fat from it. Then, you can spo...
How to
Tenderize Meat with Beer
Cooking with beer, wine, and liquors can offer you a whole range of flavor possibilities otherwise inaccessible. Beers and wines can add rich, caramel-like flavors or lively, floral notes, all with relatively minimal coo...
Explaining the Differences Between Maki and Sushi
Maki and sushi might seem similar, but they’re made and presented in different ways You’re browsing the sushi menu at a new Japanese restaurant when you see both sushi and maki listed to order. If maki is on the menu...
How to
Slice an Apple
If you don't have an apple corer, then you will need to use a sharp chef's knife or paring knife. There are several ways to slice an apple, with varying degrees of efficiency. Above all, make sure that you remove the cor...
How to
Make a Hamburger
Toss out those processed burger patties! Making your own burger is both easy and a much healthier option. All you need is to get some freshly ground beef from your favorite butcher and to put in a bit of effort. If you w...
How to
Simmer
Simmering is an essential technique that every cook needs to master. It isn’t difficult to learn, but it does take a little practice. Recipes will often mention simmering in some capacity, but they don’t always expla...
How to
Flip an Omelet
Omelets are a classic breakfast choice, but they can be fragile and hard to flip correctly. By knowing the right way to use a spatula and pan and a few different flipping methods, you'll quickly master the omelet flip a...
How to
Store Waffles
If you’re somehow able to resist the temptation of eating fresh waffles, you’re going to need a good way to store them. Waffles, unfortunately, don’t last very long, but there are a few steps you can take to keep t...
How to
Eat Spaghetti
Spaghetti — the long, skinny Italian noodles most famously served with red sauce — is one of the most well-known dishes on the planet. However, this popularity doesn't mean it's easy to eat! If you're tired ...
How to
Store Rice Crispy Treats
Rice crispy treats are delicious, easy to make, and just as easy to store (you can store the container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze the treats for up to 6 weeks!). Once you’ve cut up your extra rice ...
How to
Cook Black Quinoa
If you're trying to replace carbs with more nutritious foods, make a batch of black quinoa. This type of quinoa has a sweeter, earthier flavor than white quinoa, which makes it great to eat with your favorite vegetables ...
How to
Use a Pasta Machine
Pasta is a classic Italian dish that is delicious and simple to make. Using a pasta maker is an easy way to make fresh noodles to enhance your pasta dish. By preparing your dough and making your noodles thin enough to co...
The 5 Best Methods for Heating Up Leftover Nachos
5 super easy ways to reheat your nachos to crispy, cheesy perfection There’s nothing more delicious than a big plate of crunchy, cheesy nachos. But when it comes to eating your leftovers the next day, how do you rehea...
How to Cook with Oyster Sauce
Add big flavor to any dish or recipe Oyster sauce is a flavor-packed Asian sauce that is especially popular in Chinese dishes such as stir fries. Get a bottle of it at an Asian market, in the international products aisle...
How to
Thicken Fruit Juice with Cornstarch
Thickening fruit juice is helpful if you're making delicious foods like pies or tarts, as well as canned fruit juices or fruit sauces. Cornstarch is a popular thickener because it creates a shiny filling without clouding...
How to
Make Fish Batter
Dunked in batter, fish fillets make crispy, warm, mouthwatering additions to your meal that'll leave you wanting seconds or even thirds. Making a good fish batter is the key to a successful fish and chips, and this artic...