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Chef Heather is a Food Consultant and Private Organic Chef who offers resources, tips, recipes, and advice on living a healthier life through organic eating. With a focus on delicious simplicity, Chef Heather provides product recommendations and a glimpse into her own lifestyle. She also offers private consultations for personalized inquiries. Discover more about Chef Heather's approach to organic cooking and healthy living at [email protected].

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11/09/2026

Fire C***r (Part 2)
This is how your c***r will look after fermenting for 4-6 weeks.

11/04/2026

RECIPE: Fill 2 clean, half gallon sized mason jars with the following:
Sliced onions, several peeled smashed garlic cloves, sliced lemons, limes, oranges, sliced jalapenos, 1 T dried elderberries, black peppercorns, sliced fresh ginger & turmeric, 5-6 dried cloves, 3-4 star anise, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 T kosher salt, several sprigs fresh rosemary, thyme and oregano. Fill each jar to the brim with 1 large bottle of organic apple c***r vinegar. Put lid on tightly, give it a shake and leave it on the counter for 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, strain over cheesecloth and squeeze well to get all of the juices. Pour back into mason jars, add raw honey to sweeten and refrigerate. Drink 1-2 shot glasses per day upon waking. Wait 30-60 minutes before eating or drinking anything else.

10/10/2026

This will be on my daily rotation all winter!
It’s called Fire C***r - an old remedy/tonic that is said to prevent & kill cold & flu bugs!
1 large bottle of organic apple c***r vinegar poured into a half gallon glass mason jar with the following organic ingredients:
1 sliced onion
1 head peeled garlic (smash the cloves)
1 sliced Jalapeno pepper
1 sliced lemon, orange, lime (rind on)
1 sliced apple
1 large hand of ginger, sliced (skin on)
2 - 3” pieces of turmeric, sliced (skin on)
5 star anise
2 sticks cinnamon
2 Bay leaves
8 Black peppercorns
Dried Elderberries (1 TBLSP)
6 whole cloves
1 tsp each coriander & fennel seeds
1 T kosher flaky salt
2 sprigs fresh rosemary &/or oregano

Fill jar completely. Put lid on tight and shake it up. Let it ferment on the counter for 4-6 weeks. Strain well and squeeze everything in a cheesecloth to get all of the liquid. Add raw honey after straining to sweeten. Drink 1-2 ounces per day on an empty stomach.
Let me know if you try it!

08/23/2026

This fresh peach 🍑 summer salad 🥗 was a huge hit last night. I highly recommend assembling your salad on a big white platter. It makes all of the colors pop and your guests can clearly see what the ingredients are. Plus, there’s no need to toss it. Just drizzle the dressing lightly over the top. Garnish and set some tongs next to the salad for easy serving.

Peach Summer Salad:
1/2 ice berg lettuce or butter lettuce torn into bite size pieces
1 container wild arugula
6 large fresh peaches, sliced or cut in chunks (don’t peel them)
8 slices of shaved Black Forest ham
thinly sliced pickled white or red onion
1 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Dressing:
1/4 cup red w**e vinegar, 1/3 cup good quality EVOO, 1 T Dijon mustard, 2 tsp raw honey, salt & pepper to taste. Shake together in a glass jar.

Garnish:
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Toasted pumpkin Seeds, pistachios or slivered, toasted almonds
Balsamic glaze (balsamic reduction)

08/08/2026

Slow Braised Chuck Roast w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes (FRIDAY SHABAT DINNER)
RECIPE: 1 medium sized, bone in chuck roast seasoned on all sides with kosher salt & pepper. One diced onion, 1 cup diced celery (and the leaves), 4-5 carrots cut into chunks, 5 cloves garlic (peeled and cut in half), 1 cup full bodied red w**e, 1 cup beef bone broth, 2 T tomato paste, 1 T worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper to taste, 2 T AP flour or gluten free flour. Sprig of Rosemary.
DIRECTIONS:
Pre-heat oven to 275 degrees. Heat up Dutch oven on the stove. Add 2-3 T beef fat (tallow), or, high heat oil such as avocado or regular olive oil. Sear the roast on all sides to lock in the juices. Remove roast from pan and set aside. Add onion, garlic, celery and carrots and saute until they start to sweat & caramelize. Pour the red w**e over the veggies and cook on medium until w**e reduces to half. Add in the tomato paste and cook with the veggies for 5 minutes. Sprinkle veggies with 2-3 T AP flour and combine well. Pour in the beef stock over all and stir quickly as it thickens into a gravy. Add the roast back into the Dutch oven. Spoon the vegetables and gravy over the roast. Add a sprig of Rosemary. Cover the roast with a parchment paper cartouche. Cover and slow cook in the preheated oven for 4 hours. Turn roast over half way through cooking and spoon gravy over it. Remove lid and cartouche after 4 hours and reduced oven heat to 250 degrees F. Spoon gravy over the roast again then serve after 30 minutes. The roast will fall apart and be so tender! Delicious with cauliflower garlic mashed potatoes or celery root puree. ENJOY!

04/30/2026

These Black Sesame Shortbread Cookies have a unique, not-too-sweet flavor that make them the perfect cookie with a cup of Earl Grey tea.

Directions: (use a stand mixer if you have one)
Mix together 2 sticks softened, unsalted butter with the sugars, salt, egg yolk and anise extract. Mix in the black sesame seeds, then all of the flour. Mixture will be quite dry & crumbly like pastry dough. Gradually mix in 3-5 T of ice cold water until dough holds together. Press dough into slice & bake rolls. Wrap and chill 30-60 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 F. Slice cookies 1/2 inch thick and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. Let cool 5 minutes then transfer to a bakers rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!

04/03/2026

I finally figured out how to make a soft, fluffy, buttery cinnamon roll with sourdough starter - no commercial yeast whatsoever. They just taste better!!! Dough ingredients: 2 cups whole milk (room temp), 1/3 cup organic sugar, 1/2 stick softened organic unsalted butter, 1 cup active sourdough starter, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 5 cups King Arthur bread flour, 2 tsp salt. Mix together and knead 8 minutes in the stand mixer. Transfer to bowl, cover and proof overnight for 14 hours.

03/30/2026

It’s been a good day so far…how’s yours going?

03/29/2026

I’m so grateful for this garden! Things are popping up that I never knew I had - like this Rhubarb. It’s coming up beneath my raspberry bushes so I’ll definitely be making some pies or jam in a few months!

03/22/2026

One of my favorite make-ahead dishes…Chicken Marsala
RECIPE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lFrq7bY5vzmMsrFLVlZlFSJyRIJCsTcFEAenDKvBXIo/edit?tab=t.0

Address

193 Tamarack Lane
San Diego, CA
83860

To get to the location in San Diego, you have a couple of options:

Public Transport:
1. Take the trolley: Board the Blue Line towards San Ysidro and get off at the 8th Street Station. From there, walk south on 8th Street for about 10 minutes until you reach your destination.

2. Bus route: Take bus number 3 towards Downtown and get off at the Market St & 9th Ave stop. Walk east on Market St for about 5 minutes until you reach your destination.

Driving/Parking:
If you prefer to drive, here are directions to find parking nearby:

From Interstate 5 (I-5) Southbound:
1. Take exit 17B for Front St toward Civic Center.
2. Keep right at the fork and merge onto Front St.
3. Turn left onto Market St.
4. Look for available parking lots or street parking in the vicinity.

From Interstate 5 (I-5) Northbound:
1. Take exit 16A toward CA-163 N/Downtown.
2. Merge onto 10th Ave.
3. Turn right onto Market St.
4. Look for available parking lots or street parking in the vicinity.

Please note that specific parking availability may vary, so it's advisable to check for public parking options or nearby garages before your visit.

These directions should help you reach your destination without mentioning any specific business name like "Chef Heather."

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