Green Strawberries; Rhubarb Cake; Paying For Bread Baskets; Gatsby Inspired Desserts

Current Food News & Trends

2013 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15

The Great Gatsby Style Alcohol Inspired Desserts

A Chocolate Cake Worth Baking

Would You Pay For A Good Bread Basket?

Green Strawberries Are A Thing

The Secret Lives Of Chefs (Cartoon) 

The History Of Asking Your Neighbors For A Cup Of Sugar (I love to borrow and give!)

Happy Rhubarb Season! Now Bake This!

What Do You Get When You Cross A Doughnut With A Croissant?

Dinner With Solar Panels; Veggie Plants Sale; Store Update

Having diner on a working farm is not only fun and delicious but I love the connection to where my food comes from so much that to dine with the farmers is truly a pleasure!

Last Saturday evening Prince Charming and I joined 48 others for a dinner at Jericho Settlers Farm. The money raised from the dinner went to help families in need of food. The event started with a nicely detailed farm tour lead by Christa, then we enjoyed hors o'doeuvres and drinks outside the barn and later walked down to the field to have dinner.

Jericho Settlers Farm has a plant CSA (I'm signed up) and public plant sale that is not to be missed. As home gardeners we are so lucky to be able to purchase such strong and healthy vegetable starts from experts like Christa and Mark!

Meet My Inventory

Two weeks into my new kitchen & store and I'm truly enjoying what I've created (maybe not all of the paperwork). My customers have been great fun to talk with and we're already swapping recipes!  Yesterday was an exciting day as I received my beautiful Wolf appliances.  I could hardly wait to start using them, so this morning I baked a batch of soft and gooey chocolate chip cookies using Mast Brothers chocolate. I took a bunch of pictures of my unique inventory, have fun checking them out below.

Thank you to all of your who have made you way over to explore my new adventure. :)

UP COMING EVENTS:

4-22 Live on WCAX-TV 6:50am
4-22 Ribbon Cutting with Lt. Governor Phil Scott 10:30am. I'll be serving French toast and coffee :) Stop by and celebrate with us!
4-27 Grand Opening Celebration:
* tastings throughout the store
*20% off knifes & lines
* JRC Knife Sharpeing will be at the store sharpening knifes from 1-4 (about $4 each)
*1:00-1:15 Maple Scone cooking demo
*3:00-3:15 Knife Skill Demo

click here for a complete list of classes 

April Food News + Live on WVMT-620am Monday at 8:10am

I'll be live on WVMT-620am Monday morning at 8:10 reporting Food News and Trends plus a store update! Below are some of the stories we will be talking about. 

Could Deer Milk Cheese Improve Our Immune System?

Interpret Your Food Dreams

open :)

It has been a busy couple of months preparing for today's opening. That's right, I opened my doors today. This would't have been possible without the support and help of many friends and family. THANK YOU!

As I sit in my new kitchen at this gorgeous table built by Vermont Farm Table I'm feeling very grateful and enthusiastic for what I've created. Looking forward to giving you a tour!

Store Hours

tuesday-saturday 10-5 

sunday 10-1

closed monday

Chef Contos Kitchen & Store

65 falls road

shelburne vermont

497-3942

chefcontos.com 

Two Days + A Sneak Peak Into My New Store

Kickstarter Update:

2 days to go

79% funded

$3180 raised 

$4000 Goal

Thank you for your wicked support with my Kickstarter! Kickstarter is a cool way to support a new small business.  This money will be used to fit-up the kitchen at Chef Contos Kitchen & Store. The

The Fast Diet; Nutella Hoarding; Breakup Foods; 36% Funded Kickstarter

  


Tune into 620am WVMT Monday morning at 8:10am as I report food news, trends and share some cool foods that will be sold in my new store. Hey, what about that new store? Plans are coming along nicely with tons of neutral painting, building slick shelves, and stocking inventory!

New Classes, New School, and a Kickstarter

Sugar season in Vermont has always been a joyful time for me, simple because I adore the whole story and taste of Vermont maple syrup. Sometimes I think it's why I moved to Vermont 7 years ago, but this time of year also means my father's birthday (today), St Patrick's Day (mom's soda bread), and Greek Easter (ouzo) which is just around the corner. This time of year I also start my

Almost Hatched

Exciting times!!! This April I will be opening Chef Contos Kitchen & Store in the historic downtown of Shelburne. 

As Chef and owner I will be providing an interactive, informed culinary shopping experience to the gourmet foodie and the beginner cook alike by offering chef-selected kitchenware and gourmet foods I adore, all in an intimate inviting setting. 

In addition to featuring top-quality kitchen products, Chef Contos Kitchen Store will offer in-store, cooking classes on a regular basis! Chef Contos Kitchen & Store is truly unique in Vermont, as the retail operation and cooking classes are operated by a chef. 

Stay informed, sign up to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook. 

Tune in your dial on March 1st, I will be cooking live on WCAX-TV at 6:50am

Mark your calendar! Grand Opening Party April 27th

details coming soon

Chef Contos Kitchen & Store

65 Falls Road

Shelburne, Vermont

802-318-7328 

read what the press are saying

Caramelized White Chocolate; Cooking With Snow; Clear Headed Buzz

Tune in or stream WVMT-620am Monday at 8:10am as 

I spill the beans on my new project!

New Study Asks Wither A Vegetarian's Heart Is Healthier Than A Meat Eaters Heart?

Scandal? Is Horse Meat The New Beef? Certainly Normal In Montreal.

Make Your Valentine One Of These!

Cooking With Snow And More Snow...