Chef Summer

Come hither all witches, goblins, and ghouls. Two new grazing boxes available now! Halloween may look a little different this year, but you can still snuggle down & enjoy something together. My Festive Pumpkin Grazing Box and Pumpkin Spice French Toast Box have something for everyone. So whether you’re having a scary film night or spooktacular Halloween brunch with friends, a Chef Summer Grazing box is a great idea! ... **Deadline to order 10/27 Shop link in bio** PUMPKIN GRAZING BOX Includes: Almond Crusted Cheddar Cheese Pumpkin Artisan Salami Spiced Apple Preserve Seasonal Fruit + Veggies Crackers Assorted Accouterments *Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options available. Available in: Mini $12.95 Small (Serves 1-2) $25 Medium (Serves 4) $48 Large Grazing Boards Available for 12 or more. DM us PUMPKIN SPICE FRENCH TOAST GRAZING BOX Includes: Cinnamon French Toast Bites Maple Syrup Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting Apple Butter Preserve Assorted Fresh Seasonal Fruit Milk Chocolate Chips Pecans Fresh Honeycomb *Contains Gluten & Dairy Available in: Mini $12.95 Small (Serves 1-2) $25 Medium (Serves 4) $48 **Order through the SHOP NOW button in profile or via link.tree in bio. DM for questions** See more

I wish a bitch would! No really, you asked me to create a festive fall inspired grazing board, so I did! Now taking orders for this Pumpkin Grazing Board for your intimate gatherings. Just DM me your date and #guests for a quote. Looking for something more individual? Girl, I got you covered! Stay tuned because tomorrow I’m dropping the deets on how you can order a mini just in time for Halloween!... Vendors Featured in this pic: Ria - @soireebyria Summer - @chefsummersd Charlene - @studio.luniste Kien - @flowersalacarte Jessica - @insucculentlove Racquel + Harry - @sdcharcuterie Anna - @amamedesserts Teresa - @sdcookieguru Sheree - @mekacoffee Gerlyn - @sweetstruck Jamie - @theletteredj Ryan - @athleticbrewing See more

In 2020 anything goes... So who says Friendsgiving has to be dry turkey and lumpy mashed potatoes?! Instead, grab the gang and spend your Friendsgiving with me and @harvestcollectivesd for just $39! ... Or course, we can’t forget the champagne! The talented @the_bar_bank will also be serving up your favorite mimosas! So hurry and claim your spot! To RSVP your table, head over to @harvestcollectivesd, and while you’re there, be sure to give this wonderful small biz and event venue a follow. Can’t wait to see you there! **Safe social distancing and all health guidelines, as mandated by the county, will be enforced. Tables will be spaced accordingly, and masks are required.**

Can I ask you a question? Brown-Butter Sage Lebneh with Figs is one of my favorite apps for fall and featured on our Special Events menu, but many of you have asked about my meal prep and weeknight dinners. So it got me thinking. What if I cooked up a seasonal 3-course dinner that was elevated and fitted for any special occasion BUT you could take home that 3-course dinner and serve on any well-deserved Tuesday night off? And what if this 3-course dinne...r was under $50 for two? Would that be something you would be interested in? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! . by @studio.luniste Styling by @soireebyria Figs by @w.d.dickinson Succulent Pumpkin by @insucculentlove Food by @chefsummersd . . . . . #chefsummersd #sandiegocatering #sandiegoevents #intimategatherings #microweddings #dinnerpartyideas #werehavinganight #friendsgiving #intimatedinners #intimatedinnerideas #microbrunch #friendsgivingbrunch #fallsandiego #whatinseason #sandiegothingstodo #exploresandiego #sandiegobachelorette See more

Did you see it? Did you catch last week's recipe video for my Lazy Sunday Baked Eggs? If not, tap on over to reels to get a quick 30-second tutorial. While you’re over there, I would really appreciate it if you would leave a comment or share it with your friends in stories. This helps the algorithm gods favor my content and bless me with new views. A little double tap of love goes a long way for this small biz so thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Roasting up some deliciousness with in-season produce like this acorn squash. One of my favorite ways to dress up roasted squash is with this simple Ginger Maple Glaze. Save this recipe for a quick weeknight sheet pan side dish to your favorite protein or atop a winter green salad. Then head over to my stories to see what else is in season! Ingredients... 1 acorn or delicate squash 1 tbsp. Butter or vegan butter 1 tbsp. Real Maple syrup 1 tsp. Water 1 inch fresh ginger, grated Salt & pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 425F Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds with spoon. Slice squash 1/4 inch thick and arrange on a lightly oiled sheet pan. (Olive oil preferred.) Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 mins. Remove from oven. Brush on your glaze. Roast for another 10 minutes or until flesh is knife tender. Enjoy! See more

If you’re not dining al fresco this fall, then what are you even doing with your life? #squashgoals

In case you need to hear this... You got this! It may get ugly. It most definitely will get hard.... There will be tears of frustration and straight up despair. You got this! Yes, this year sucks! It’s not what we visioned. It’s not what we planned. Hell, it wasn’t even on our radar! You got this! Don’t give up. Don’t give in. Just keep doing you, boo! You got this! See more

PEAR AND GINGER GALETTE INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST: 1 tsp. Sugar... tsp. Kosher Salt 1 Cup (180 g) AP Flour, Plus more for dusting 1 Stick Unsalted Butter, Chilled cut into cubes 1 to 2 Tbsp. Ice Water 1 egg, beaten FOR FILLING: 3 Pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. AP Flour 2 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar 1 Tbsp. Crystalized Ginger, finely chopped 1 lemon, zested 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, Chilled tsp. Kosher Salt DIRECTIONS In a food processor, combine sugar, salt, and flour. Pulse 1 to 2 times to mix. Add cold butter and pulse 2-3 times until butter reaches the size of large peas. Next, add 1 Tbsp. Ice Water and pulse until dough comes together. If dry, add another tbsp. of water. Your dough should be crumbly and stays together when pinched. Dump dough onto a clean counter dusted with flour to avoid sticking. Form into a disk, cover in plastic wrap, and chill for 2 hrs-24hrs. Meanwhile, in the same food processor bowl, mix remaining 2 tbsp. flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ginger, lemon zest, and salt. Cut in 2 Tbsp. butter until pieces are the size of small peas. Preheat oven to 375 F. Remove dough from the refrigerator and unwrap onto a piece of parchment paper. Roll pie dough to a 14 inch round and slide onto a sheet pan. Sprinkle half of the ginger mixture over pie dough, leaving a 1 1/2 inch border all around. Arrange pear slices on top, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with the remaining ginger mixture. Next, fold dough border over the edge of the fruit. Lastly, brush the top of your dough with your egg wash and sprinkle with the remaining tbspfinely chopped ginger. Bake until the crust is brown, and pears have softened roughly 25-30 minutes Serve warm or at room temp. See more

Are you looking for some fall fun? Here are 3 fall activities you can still enjoy in 2020! 1. VISIT A PUMPKIN PATCH... Bates Nut Farm and several other pumpkin patches are open to the public with a few social distancing modifications. According to BNF, masks must be worn during all events, and activities will depend on COVID-19 regulations, so it is encouraged that you call to confirm dates. BATES NUT FARM @batesnutfarm 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center, CA 92082 Tel: 1-800-642-0348 https://batesnutfarm.biz 2. GO APPLE PICKING IN JULIAN San Diego apple picking in the fall is a must-do activity. It's basically the equivalent of Potato Chip Rock. If you don't have a pic there, are you truly a San Diegan? There are a number of apple orchids to choose from, but Volcan Valley Apple Farm is a good one. They ask that all visitors be mindful of social distance protocol while apple picking. Always wear a mask and keep six feet away from anyone outside of your household. VOLCAN VALLEY APPLE FARM @volcanvalleyapplefarm 1284 Julian Orchards Dr. Tel: 760-302-4574 3. PLAN A FALL PICNIC Mild San Diego temperatures make it the perfect time to plan an al fresco dinner. For an effortless experience that is sure to give you several IG worthy photos, check out Popup Picnic co. They specialize in creating the ultimate picnic for an intimate gathering. During your picnic, nosh on a fall-inspired grazing box or enjoy a crisp fall evening with a warm cup of tomato bisque with an ooey-gooey grilled cheese by yours truly. POP UP PICNIC CO. @popuppicnic.co San Diego, CA 92115 Email: [email protected] https://www.popuppicnic.co See more

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CALLING ALL BASICS! It’s PSL season, but have you tried using pumpkin spice in your savory dishes as well? Pancakes, muffins, pumpkin spice dalgona, yeah, that’s all been done. Try adding a dash in your stews, on roasted vegetables, or your favorite hummus. Lamb, chicken, and yes, pumpkin all have warm undertones, and pumpkin spice adds that earthy complexity your favorite fall dishes love!... Just remember, pumpkin spice doesn’t last forever! And no, I’m not talking about your latest Trader Joe’s haul. I’m talking about that spice jar sitting in your cupboard from last year. Go ahead and whip up a fresh batch with my recipe below and stand tall, my PSL lover, because it’s 2020, and if loving PSL season is wrong, I don't want to be right! PUMPKIN SPICE BLEND 1 1/2 tbsp. Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp. Ground Ginger 1 tsp. Nutmeg 3/4 tsp. Ground Cloves 3/4 tsp. Ground Allspice . . . . . . #pslseason #pumpkingspice #pumpkingspicerecipes #chefsummersd #traderjoes #psldalgona #traderjoespsl #pumpkinrecipe #fallrecipes #fallinspo #sandiegofall #fallinsandiego #fallelopement #falldinner #dinnerpartyideas #intimategatherings #sandiegofoodscene #SanDiegoPersonalChef #SanDiegoCaterer #PersonalChefService #PersonalChefLife #PersonalChefSanDiego #bestofsandiego #thingstodosandiego #sandiegoeats #sandiegofoodie #sandiegoexperiences #sandiegoevents #sandiegonights #Sandiegothingstodo See more