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FAQs

What is a "You Ask the Cooks" Recipe?
A set of instructions for preparing the dish of your choice, that will meet your specific needs or desires. EXAMPLE: What is the recipe for a good vegetarian chili?



What is a "You Ask the Cooks" Menu?
A menu is the list of dishes that will make up a meal that meets your specific needs or desires. EXAMPLE: "Help! I need a romantic menu for a Valentine's Day Dinner Party!" Unless you request otherwise, your menu will include ideas for : hors d'oeuvres, a starter, an entrée, one or more sides, a cheese course, dessert ideas and wine suggestions.

What is a "You Ask the Cooks" Cuisine Question?
Any piece of information you need about food, food preparation, food purveyors or food presentation. EXAMPLE: "I live in Rome, Italy - do you know where I can buy bagels?"

Why should YOU "Ask the Cooks?"
Time! Information is everywhere today, but do you really have the time and energy to sift through hundreds of different recipes and menus, guessing which one might be "the One" for that important event, special dinner or everyday fare? Does your busy life allow you to keep up with the latest cookbooks, food magazines and new products? Do you have the time to test out several versions of the same recipe? Trust "You Ask the Cooks" -- we can save you time and money.

WHO should "Ask the Cooks?"
YOU should, or anyone who needs a personal and professionally designed menu, recipe -- or both -- in a timely manner.

What will "You Ask the Cooks" send me with my request?
You will receive your menu, recipe or cuisine answer online and/or by "snail mail," including alternatives, and extras too.

 
You Ask the Cooks!
Your Private Concierge for all things Cuisine.

Overwhelmed with all that foodie information? Let us do the work and customize all those recipes for your individual tastes, needs and desires.

Ask the question and receive personal Tested, Creative and Healthy menus, recipes, sources tailored just for YOU.

When You "Ask the Cooks," remember to include your own specific needs and desires:

Your Question:

In order to provide the most appropriate response, we need to gather a few more data from you. The more specific your response, the better for us to understand your situation.

Package No.:
 (Package One, Two, Three or Four) More Info
Name:
 (First and Last)
Address:
 (Street, City, State, Zip)
Phone:
 (Provide as many as you want)
Event Date:
Indicate any dietary restrictions:
Level of competency:
 How do you assess your culinary skill level?
Starter Cook  <------                                         ----> Julia Child!
Theme of your event:
Is it a big birthday? A family meal? An anniversary?
What's the ambiance?
 Let us know the look of your event -- meal and table setting
No. of participants:
 How many will you be cooking for?
Will there be children?
 YES | NO
What kind of beverages will you be serving?
Number of courses:
 How many courses would you like to present?
Style of your event:
 Is it a buffet? A sit-down or a cocktail party?
What 's your taste?
 What ethnic foods do you like or do not like?
Budget
 What does your budget look like for your menu or recipe?
Kitchen and dining facilities?
 What are your kitchen and dining facilities?
Where do you live?
 What kinds of suppliers do you have (or not have)
access to?
Give us any other relevant information to your question:
   
 

Rates:

  • PACKAGE ONE $9.00
    One researched and customized menu
  • PACKAGE TWO $9.00
    Three researched and customized recipes
  • PACKAGE THREE $9.00
    One question, referral or vendor researched and answered
  • PACKAGE FOUR $24
    One menu with three recipes
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