Daily Delights

Learn about the infatuations and culture of both what it means to “Brunch” and participate in Restaurant Week! Learn to find the closest experience to your area!

You may wonder why some people seem to have more ingredients/resources to cook with? Or why you have some resources as an option and other you can't seem to get your hands on! Why do some places seem to have a cooking style that your area/region may not? Its all because, of certain factors that come into play! Why do you tend to cook the way you do? Or even more so, why does family and friends cook the same or differently than you? What?!? You changed the recipe, why? Take a listen to this episode to learn more about these "factors" and how they effect your cooking style!

This episode is exactly as the title describes! Chef Khrystyn explains to us how to detect if your fruit has reached its full ripened potential or not! She even goes into what season those said fruits are available and what times of year (months) they are best for purchase and consumption. Take a listen to see if you learn something new or not. Or maybe even get a refresher on something you already knew! We hope that you have heard something that is useful or enlightening! Have a great week! Follow us on Instagram: @ourdailydelights

In the wake of Mother's Day I was given the topic of Making Your Own Baby Food! Take a listen to this weeks episode to get some insight on how to store and package the food, the equiptment you need, suggestions on resources to use and even some encouragements along the way! I also give a review on 3 restaurants ai visited while in Florida this past weekend! Maybe these are places you can put on your list (or not) when you visit the Miami or Ft. Lauderdale areas! This episode also contains a repeat of last weeks epidose in case you missed it or simply werent able to listen and wanted to! Yall have a great week and remember to follow us on Instagram: @ourdailydelights

So it’s officially Crab season here in the DMV!!! Learn all about why this time of year is so anticipated during this time of year. Tune in to find out what a Blue Crab is? If it’s really Blue in color? Where you get them? How to order and eat them! Let Chef Khrystyn share with you, the wonderful experience it is to eat. Maryland Blue Crab!!

I have been in Miami since Friday and I’ve luckily had the pleasure of experiencing some of the cities local and audacious cuisine! Take a listen to hear about the 6 restaurants I hope that you too, are able to experience on your next visit to Miami! Thanks for listening! - Chef Khrystyn, Host

We are often so quick to celebrate a win/ or success for other. Or even get upset at times when we don’t get accolades from others on own victories! It’s ok to celebrate ourselves, to be happy that our; determination, perseverance, self- encouragement and prayers paid off! Learn how I p.u.s.h through and encourage myself into my victories. Listen to his doing so got my to celebrate my own victory this week!

This episode discusses collaborative efforts, based on my past and current experiences. What matters? They said yes! Now what’s the next step? Put what you know/offer into action! How does Chef Khrystyn collaborated recently? Everything covered in this episode I have personally done or am in the process of doing! So, if I can do it and have success, you can do! Give this episode a listen and then give it a try!!!

On this episode, learn who inspires Chef Khrystyn and how she plans to succeed in her career! Often times she is asked what her End game is but, she likes to change the phrase to her End Goals. Take a listen to learn more about them! Hopefully, she too can inspire someone with her journey and pave the way in the Culinary Industry for them as others have done for her!

Learn what the term really means. Is it just a fad, we will let you know what the critics think! How labor or time consuming is F2T? Is it cost effective? Learn if you\u2019re a fit or not; is this the culinary movement bandwagon one you want to rude on, or not?! Tune in to figure it all out!

Chef Khrystyn has offered up a sample menu for a deliciously successful Valentine\u2019s Day! Providing recipes for the whole day! Breakfast, Lunch Dinner and even Dessert!!! Take a listen to see which recipes work best for you! After all she did give options that considered both time and skill level! What are you waiting for? No need to be worried any longer... you can do this! Feel free to leave a comment here or on our Instagram @ourdailydelights to let us know, just how successful you were!

The profession of the Food Industry that is still an enigma to the general public. Ever wonder how they create such delicious looking foods for advertisements? What is the process? Or even how to become a professional in the field of Food Photography? This week\u2019s podcast is the one you want to listen to!

This episode discusses how you can support you local small businesses! More specifically; food service and hospitality businesses. Find out how to capitalize on the opportunities and offer support while doing so! Help to sow into your community by supporting local business owners!

In this episode we take another look into how food helps your body overall. Only this time we look into how certain foods are used for healing and medicinal purposes! Food isn\u2019t only needed for nutritional value but for your body\u2019s wholeness/wellness! It goes back to that old adage if you are what you eat.... so eat well! Tune in to hear how what you eat may be beneficial to your health!

Happy New Year! We have made it into 2018! Since food is multifaceted and used in every aspect of life, why not use food to celebrate the New Year? We take a look at the different types of cuisine from; Southern style and cuisine that brings you Luck to cuisine from all over the World! Take a listen to find out if your traditional New Year\u2019s cuisine is mentioned! If not feel free to call in or comment to tell us about it! Wishing you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year! \ud83c\udf87\ud83c\udf89\ud83c\udf8a

In a world where we try to constantly try and keep up with; which foods are healthy and acceptable to consume while, trying to to maintain a healthy budget. Or consider people\u2019s allergies and aversions, how are we supposed to know which milk is best to use? I found myself asking this question, especially this time of year with all the baking! I comprised a list of milk and milk alternatives each with, there respective pro\u2019s and con\u2019s list to try and get to the bottom of the question! Take a listen to see how things worked out!

From adding unnecessary pressure and time restraints on myself and my team. To losing a loved one and being on an emotional roller coaster, while suffering from sleep deprivation. Almost wrecking my car and running into the embankment on the on ramp for I95. How on earth, was I able to maintain professionally and make it through the weekend? Well take a listen and find out!

What should I eat? Where should I eat? How can I stretch a buck ($1)? How can I stay away from fast food? What do I cook, and how? All questions we answer in this week\u2019s episode!

Learn what this time of year means: What\u2019s is harvesting? Why is the an obsession with Pumpkin or Butternut Squash? Thanksgiving! Chef James Hemmings, who is he?

Helpful tips for using a slow cooker! YOUR generalized tips, comprised of a \u201cTo Do\u201d and \u201cNOT To Do\u201d list. Provided by your weekly host; Chef Khrystyn.

Where can you get inspiration for cooking your meals? Get your answers in this podcast episode. We\u2019re talking; media, chefs, recipes, the list goes on! So listen in! What are you waiting for?

Codependent much? This week discuss food pairing! It\u2019s no longer a thing of the past or for the upper echelon! Throw out any misconceptions that you have of pairing your food with alcohol! Listen in!

Chef Khrystyn takes us on a journey, explaining how she prepares for her clients? Her process! Start to finish with her clients!

Explaining what it means to be a vegetarian. What are the different types, of any? Is it beneficial? What do they eat?

Discussing the culinary trend of cooking with medicinal marijuana. Covering the concept from; the health benefits, how to cook it properly to the legality and expense of using cannabis to cook.

Discussing Networking: my recent experiences, some pros to Networking, Follow-Up!

What are the pros and cons to eating healthy vs. fad/crash Diets? What are the effects that they have on the body? Tune in and find out!

The breakdown of what it means to Eat According to YOUR Bloodtype! Does it have any Value?

How does Finances, Time and YOU add to the Hardships of Entrepreneurship, in relation to your business?

Explains the process of going from Chef to Entrepreneur (4 parts)

The tip of the iceberg! Talking about my journey as a Personal Chef! How in the world did I come to chose this profession?