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bulletChef Ted Assists Foodbank's 4th Graduating Class!
bulletHalf of All Heads of Household "Too Worn Out" for Evening Meal Prep
bulletAsbury Park Press Article on Chef Ted's Radio Show
bulletChef Ted Debuts New Radio Show!
bulletChef Ted Assists Foodbank's 3rd Graduating Class!
bulletSenior Lifestyle EXPO Success!
bulletChef Ted Assists Foodbank's 2nd Graduating Class
bulletChef Ted Participating in Senior Lifestyle EXPO
bulletChef Ted Presents at the Foodbank's Culinary Training Kitchen!
bulletChef Ted Gives Dinner Party For BNI Group
bulletChef Ted Demonstrates "Uncommon Appetizers".
bulletPlanet Fitness & Ted Can Cook Too! Team Up For Membership Drive.
bulletPersonal Chef Service - Helping Participants of Mini Baby Boom
bulletUSPCA Regional Conference in Cherry Hill New Jersey
bulletGOTCC EXPO - Behold The Power Of Cheese!
bulletSMCC EXPO great success for chefs!
bulletLocal Chapter of the USPCA Giving Cooking Demos at Greater Ocean Chamber EXPO!
bulletLocal Chapter of the USPCA Represented At Southern Monmouth Chamber Function
bulletTCCT Donates "Standard Service" to Another Charity Auction!
bulletContest Winners Enjoy Their Evening!
bulletTCCT Donates to Charity Auction
bulletWinner of Contest Gets Dinner for Two!
bulletPersonal Chef Gives Gift of Time

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Date:           April 2003
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Chef Ted Assists the Foodbank's Fourth Graduation of the Culinary Training Kitchen Program

April 11, 2003 - The fourth graduating class of the culinary Training Kitchen Program of the Foodbank of Monmouth And Ocean Counties, celebrated with a gourmet luncheon for about 50 guests today.

Chef Ted assisted Chef Ray Cattley in preparing the buffet luncheon for the graduates and their guests.  As usual the food was awesome in its quality, variety, and abundance.  This was the best event to date, with the largest (eight graduates) class, and correspondingly the most guests.

Speakers included Susan Kelly, Executive Director of the Foodbank, Kevin McHugh, Chairman, Timothy Hamill, VP Jersey Shore Chefs' Association, Phil Craig, NJ State Representative American Culinary Federation, Jonathan Henry, Jersey Shore Chefs' Association, Shannon Lager, Director of Volunteer Services, Boys and Girls Club of Asbury Park, Ray Cattley, Chef Instructor Culinary Training Kitchen and Valedictorian Albert Maddocks, Graduate.

Graduates: Sharon Joshua, Albert Maddocks, Malika Mayfield, Michael D. McNish, Andrea M. Milos, Delores A. Minium, Alvin Washington, and John Williams.

The Foodbank's 12-week program prepares students by giving them all the training and certifications required to help them find work in the food industry.  It's a wonderful opportunity for those that participate!  The results to date have been outstanding, with 15 of 17 previous graduates currently employed!  Best of luck to all!

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Date:           March 2003
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Half of All Heads of Household "Too Worn Out" for Evening Meal Prep

(Results of a recent ACNielsen Consumer Study)

http://acnielsen.com/news/american/us/2003/2003016b.htm

“I can help!” Chef Ted exclaims!

MARLBORO, NJ (March 4, 2003) – The study goes on to say that 50% of respondents, (heads of household, 18+) agreed that: "I am so busy and in such a hurry all day that by dinner I'm too worn out to fix a meal that requires much in the way of time or effort."

 Ted Kanterman, an ex-computer engineer, turned Personal Chef, has the answer to this dilemma.  “People ARE busy, and when they’re pressed for time and hungry, they turn to fast food” says the chef.  “This ultimately can create health, and weight problems.” 

“As a Personal Chef”, says Kanterman, “I help my clients get out of the fast food habit, AND I make dinner even more convenient!  I do this by providing healthy, gourmet-style dinners, prepared in advance in the clients’ own kitchen, that enable them to consume meals that are nutritionally superior, and better tasting, than the typical fast food or take out dinner!” 

Kanterman’s service is all-inclusive.  He does all the grocery shopping, brings his own utensils, prepares all the meals, packages and labels them in convenient containers, and even cleans up!

 The service is very affordable, especially considering the “gift of time” (typically 10 to 12 hours per week saved on shopping, preparing meals, cleaning up, etc.) that his clients’ can use to pamper themselves by spending time at the gym, spa, or just relaxing with a good book. 

The Chef also hosts a weekly radio show, “Let’s Eat!” on WOBM AM 1160, where he talks food and takes calls!  The show airs every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 8pm. 

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Date:           February 2003
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Asbury Park Press Article About "LET'S EAT!" Radio Program!

Ex-computer salesman from Marlboro cooks up radio career

Published in the Asbury Park Press 2/01/03

By JOE ADELIZZI
TOMS RIVER BUREAU

The name for Ted Kanterman's new venture didn't take long to cook up.

"Whenever my wife (Dale) would try and explain my job in computers, she'd always end by telling people, 'Ted Can Cook, too,' " Kanterman said.

So, when Kanterman, 55, of Marlboro got tired of trying to make his way in the topsy-turvy world of computers, he became a personal chef.

Now he finds himself hosting a new program on WOBM-AM 1160 -- Chef Ted's "Let's Eat Show" -- during which he offers information on how to cook, what to cook and what to eat. The program airs from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

"I was sending my resume all over the place, but I wasn't getting any responses in the computer field," Kanterman said, explaining his career change. Then he read a newspaper article about a personal chef and "a light went off."

After reading the article, he talked to the chef, took a class in food business management and his new career was off and running.

Suzanne Hilton, a WOBM employee involved in programming, first met Chef Ted on a business matter.

"I was looking for a Christmas gift for my parents," she said. "I hired him."

Kanterman came to Hilton's parents' house with all his cooking tools and prepared 20 meals for two that he stored in their freezer -- with heating instructions attached.

"My parents loved it," Hilton said.

"I did everything she asked, except sit under the Christmas tree," Kanterman said.

So when Hilton began looking for new show ideas, she remembered him and thought a radio talk show about cooking might work.

"It's on the radio," he said. "People can't smell the food or see what it looks like. I needed a different approach."

So he takes questions by phone. He offers a recipe of the week, talks about food-handling and food-storage. On his first show, he gave a quiz about the food pyramid and how it changes as people age and their nutritional needs change.

"I don't know how well it will work out," he said of the radio show. "But I'm trying to have fun with it."

Meanwhile, his new life as a personal chef is progressing.

"I do dinner parties as well as long-term cooking," he said.

If he's hired for a party, he'll meet with the people, work out a menu, check the kitchen to see if there are limitations and then go about his business.

"I do all the grocery buying," he said. "I'll usually spend about five or six hours preparing the food in the home, and then I'll completely clean the kitchen and take my pots home."

The show is one of several new programs on the station that cater to older listeners, Hilton said.

Ted the Chef is hoping his laid-back, informative style scores with listeners.

"No matter what, I'm having a ball cooking," said Kanterman, who is in his second year as a personal chef. It was a little scary starting out. But it's working now. It's better than being a computer geek."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:           January 2003
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Chef Ted Debuts "LET'S EAT!" Radio Program!

Starting Tuesday, January 21st on WOBM AM 1160, Chef Ted will host a weekly, hour-long radio show dedicated to all aspects of food!  He'll be "Talkin' Food and takin' calls"!

The show will include various segments including healthy eating for Seniors, food safety, specific ingredients, food trivia, and much more, presented in an entertaining and informative atmosphere.

The Chef will have a co-host, and from time to time will invite various special guests from local, food-related businesses. 

The show will be aired live from 6:00pm to 7:00pm every Tuesday, and phone calls will be taken!  Listeners can call and speak with the Chef at 732-364-5830.

Co-Host Janet                                        Chef Ted

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Date:           January 2003
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Chef Ted Assists the Foodbank's Third Graduation of the Culinary Training Kitchen Program

January 10, 2003 - The third graduating class of the culinary Training Kitchen Program of the Foodbank of Monmouth And Ocean Counties, celebrated with a gourmet luncheon for about 35 guests today.

Chef Ted assisted Chef Ray Cattley in preparing the buffet luncheon for the graduates and their guests.  There were many positive comments overheard regarding the food, and it's display (including the awesome ice sculpture by Chef Ray!).

The Foodbank's 12-week program prepares students by giving them all the training and certifications needed to find work in the food industry.  It's a wonderful opportunity for those that participate!

The cake tasted as good as it looked!

The awesome ice sculpture by Chef Ray!

The buffet BEFORE the hungry guests lined up.

The graduates getting ready to enter to the traditional music.

Entering the room!

Listening to all the presenter's speeches and waiting for their diplomas.

 

 

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Date:           October 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

"Senior Lifestyle EXPO at Sunrise Big Hit!"

The Senior Lifestyle EXPO held today at the Sunrise Assisted Living facility in Marlboro, N.J. was attended by a variety of people, young and old alike.  there was food and entertainment, including a female Barbershop Quartet, the Freehold "Fonz", and even a clown.

Local radio station WPDQ (Freehold, NJ) was present with DJ Dave The Rave. 

About 20 vendors were in attendance, representing a variety of professions, including estate planning, in-home health care, and even a dentist who treats elderly patients in their own homes!

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Date:           September 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Chef Ted Assists the Foodbank's Second Graduation of the Culinary Training Kitchen Program

September 27, 2002 - The second graduating class of the culinary Training Kitchen Program of the Foodbank of Monmouth And Ocean Counties, celebrated with a gourmet luncheon for about 40 guests today.

Chef Ted assisted Chef Ray Cattley in preparing the buffet luncheon for the graduates and their guests. 

Before the guests arrive.

Chef Ray doing some last minute setup.

Opening remarks by Audrey Romeo, Community Programs manager

The graduates approach!

The graduates making their entrance, led by Willie J. Gross.

The graduates all!

Kevin McHugh, Chairman of the Board, of the Foodbank of Monlouth and Ocean Counties addresses the guests.

Chef Ray Cattley addresses the guests.

Valedictorian Henrietta P. Garth addresses the guests.

Graduates receiving their diploma, medal and cook book!

Graduates receiving their diploma, medal and cook book!

Graduates receiving their diploma, medal and cook book!

Graduates receiving their diploma, medal and cook book!

Graduates receiving their diploma, medal and cook book!

Graduates receiving their diploma, medal and cook book!

The hot side of the kitchen!

Ice sculpture by Chef Ray!

The graduates were all very proud of their accomplishment, the guests were proud of the graduates, AND the food was awesome!

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Date:           September 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

"Chef Ted to Participate in Senior Lifestyle EXPO"

Chef Ted will be explaining to attendees of the Senior Lifestyle EXPO,  (October 6th, 2002 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, hosted by Sunrise Assisted Living of Marlboro) how they can eat healthier and more conveniently by hiring a Personal Chef!

For a variety of reasons, the diets and eating habits of many senior citizens of the area are not optimal.  By utilizing the services of a Personal Chef, their meals can be custom-designed to match their individual needs. 

Low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, portion control, whatever the requirements, a Personal Chef can prepare great tasting, gourmet-style meals in their homes, that meet the requirements of their diets.

The Personal Chef service is a surprisingly affordable alternative to eating out, bringing in, or just not eating properly!

There will be over 30 other exhibitors in attendance, with door prizes, entertainment, refreshments and a variety of FREE medical checks.  There will also be a live radio feed by station WPDQ 89.7 FM!  Don't miss it!

Contact Chef Ted at 732-239-3014, or call Sunrise directly at 732-409-6665.  Remember this event is FREE!

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Date:           August 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

"Chef Ted Presents To Class At Foodbank"

August 29, 2002 -  Chef Ted Kanterman gave a presentation to the current class of culinary students participating in the Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties' "Culinary Training Kitchen".

The goal of the presentation was to familiarize the students with another, not so well known, career path in the food industry - the Personal Chef.

The new Foodbank program offers 12 weeks of hands-on culinary training Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, while preparing nutritious meals for needy children and families served by the Foodbank.  The class is led by Chef Instructor Raymond Cattley and includes both classroom instruction, and hands on kitchen experience.

Students learn basic cooking and food handling skills, and prepare all food in the fully equipped onsite commercial kitchen.

The program also includes Sanitation and Food Handlers Certifications, job related life skills lessons, job placement assistance and ongoing support while employed.

Chef Ted felt it was a great venue and opportunity to offer the students another option in the food industry.  Topics covered included Ted's background in the computer industry; his love of food and cooking; how he discovered the Personal Chef career path; a day in the life of a Personal Chef; how the students can become personal chefs if they so choose; and other related money-making opportunities, including on-premises catering and dinner party/cooking classes.

The presentation was well-received by students, and the Chef has been asked to repeat the session for future classes.  Also In the works will be a session in the kitchen preparing some unique specialty dishes (yet to be determined).

The Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties is located at 3300 Route 66 in Neptune, New Jersey.  It is a non-profit charitable organization that receives food and grocery products from local and national sources.  These donated, purchased or reclaimed products are then distributed to local soup kitchens, shelters, pantries, non-profit day-care centers, and other hunger relief programs serving the needy in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.  Literally millions of pounds of food are distributed annually!

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Date:           August 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

"Chef Ted Gives Dinner Party For BNI Group"

Having been a member of BNI (Business Network International), since May of this year, I felt it was a good idea to invite all the members of my chapter to my home for a buffet-style dinner party to acquaint them with the capabilities of a Personal Chef. 

Enlisting the help of fellow Chef Stan Lippman, the menu was developed and prepared to perfection.

About 25 guests arrived for an evening of food, drink, and lively conversation that, for a change of pace, did not revolve around business.  (Hey sometimes you need a break!)

The menu included a cheese and fruit display artfully created by Chef Stan, delicious Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates, Crudités, Blackened Salmon, Pecan-Crusted Chicken, Caramelized Fennel and Carrots, Dried Fruit Couscous, Zucchini Chimichangas, and fresh baked Beer Bread!

Needless to say, the guests were impressed, and everyone's appetite was satiated!  Here are some pictures from the evening:  (Click for larger images)

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Date:           July 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

"Uncommon Appetizers" Inspired Chef Class

The students attending the class were hungry for food and knowledge, and Chef Ted satisfied both!

Wanting to learn more about unusual appetizers and how they can be the basis for a friendly gathering, seven attendees received that and more!

The curriculum included demonstrating the methods to prepare Roasted Citrus Olives, Caramelized Onion Tart, and Caribbean Shrimp with Mango Salsa.  Also covered was the techniques involved and preparation of a short pastry for the tart shell.

The students also learned about the different types of olive oil, were able to do a taste comparison of four different oils, and witnessed the use of some unique kitchen tools including a shrimp cleaner that cleans and peels shrimp in one quick stroke, and an instant vacuum marinater that reduces the time needed to marinate foods such as meat, fish or poultry from hours to minutes.

The students all participated in the various steps needed to prepare the dishes, and were able to eat their creations!  Some of their comments...

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"I never realized the dramatic taste differences between olive oils"!  

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"The onion tart smells unbelievable, and tastes even better!"

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"That shrimp cleaner is really cool!"

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"I usually don't like olives, but these are really great!"

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"The Mango Salsa is outrageous!  It goes so well with the shrimp!"

To view a full size image, just click on the thumbnails below:

Preparing the pastry crust for the caramelized onion tart.

Saving the excess dough for "crust repair"!

Demonstrating how to fix any imperfections in the crust.

Student helping skewer the shrimp for grilling.

More shrimp skewering - hey there were a bunch!

Shrimps on the grill pan.

Demonstrating the removal of the onion tart from its pan.

To find out more about hosting a class for your friends and family, just contact Chef Ted.  He'll give you all the details!

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Date:           July 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Planet Fitness Starts Contest With Romantic Dinner as Prize!

Planet Fitness, (Professional Sports & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Associates, LLC) Central Jersey's premiere personal training facility, has teamed up with Ted Can Cook Too! to offer a romantic dinner for two as a prize for their current membership referral contest!

Located at The Mart Center, 455 Route 9 South, in Manalapan, Planet Fitness offers more than just cardio and weights!  Their personal trainers specialize in offering rehabilitative therapies for sports injuries, accidents, work-related injuries, repetitive strains & sprains, pre-surgery & post-surgery, headaches, and back/neck pain as well. 

Both Planet Fitness and Ted Can Cook Too! offer  VERY specific personal services designed to accommodate the needs and likes of their clients!  Each training session and menu is customized for the individual, or family to accomplish specific goals, or satisfy specific tastes in cuisine.  Your special fitness needs AND dietary requirements are foremost in the design of the services offered!

For more information on how Planet Fitness can help you reach your fitness goals, contact Michelle Wolpov, Owner/Director, Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, & Conditioning Specialist, (AND has her MBA!), at 732-617-8090, or EMAIL.  

You can reach your physical goals even more quickly and effectively by combining a sensible fitness routine, with sensible eating!

Contact Chef Ted for your FREE consultation.  Find out how easy it is to always know "What's For Dinner?"

And remember - To Achieve a Balanced Diet, You Gotta Eat!

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Date:           June 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Personal Chef Service Helps New Parents

We are currently experiencing a Mini Baby Boom, (a la 9/11) and TCCT is now offering special New Parent Services that help ease the transition period after Mom comes home.

New parents throughout Central New Jersey are now learning about the benefits of using a Personal Chef Service to help mitigate the stressful times they will endure after Mom and Baby come home!

Having a new baby offers many fresh challenges to the new parents - feeding (at all hours), diapers, lots of visitors, increased laundry, increased phone calls, all of which are very time-consuming.  The tasks of planning, grocery shopping, and preparing meals usually wind up being temporarily "suspended" during the first couple of weeks, or even longer!

This situation just adds to the stress levels, (especially for Dad - I know from first-hand experience!) and happily is completely avoidable!

Ted Can Cook Too! Personal Chef Service can help alleviate this stress by preparing gourmet-style meals for the new parents, that are healthy, delicious, tasty, and most importantly, CONVENIENT!

The service is a fantastic gift idea that will be greatly appreciated and remembered by the new parents, and for a limited time, TCCT is offering a special New Parent Gift Certificate with a $50 discount off the regular pricing!

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Date:           June 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

USPCA Regional Conference in Cherry Hill New Jersey

 

The United States Personal Chef Association held their 2002 Regional conference in Cherry Hill New Jersey, the weekend of June 7th, 8th & 9th.  This was one of various regional conferences held this year in the U.S. and Canada.

Held at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, the event was attended by chefs from neighboring states, and even from as far as Colorado.

The weekend was filled with numerous educational opportunities to help the chefs hone their professional skills, both through formal classes and seminars, as well as informal discussions among the chefs.

ServSafe® certification and Personal Chef certification exams were held on Friday for chefs that were interested in enhancing their professionalism.

On Friday evening their was a soiree hosted by the local South Jersey Chapter of the USPCA, which included awesome food, drink, and conversation.

Chef Sue Cole, President of the Central Jersey Chapter, conducted a class on the history and preparation of Pesto which was enjoyed by all!

 

 

On Saturday evening, a busload of chefs traveled into Philadelphia to sample the local restaurant fair.  I personally experienced some excellent Caribbean soul food including catfish with a crawfish remoulade

The opportunity to meet and socialize with other Personal Chefs was an invaluable experience to all those who participated.

All those in attendance are eagerly anticipating next years National event!

 

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Date:           May 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

GOTCC EXPO - Behold The Power Of Cheese!

Chef Margaret Wickel looks on as Chef Stan Lippman works the curd into fresh, tasty Mozzarella, at the Greater Ocean Township Chamber Of Commerce EXPO held May 29th at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown, New Jersey.

The crowds soon gathered to taste the Chef's creation stuffed with combinations of Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Roasted Peppers!

This food demonstration was compliments of the Central New Jersey Chapter of the USPCA.

Chef Ted Kanterman, along with Chef Margaret and Chef Stan, helped educate the hungry throngs to the benefits of hiring a Personal Chef to solve their "What's For Dinner?" problem!

An early arriver checks out the brochures and information explaining the benefits of the services offered by the talented Chefs of the USPCA.

The evening was very well attended and offered food and music performed by the local high school band.

For more information regarding how the services of a Personal Chef can help de-stress your busy life, and free up valuable time for family, and other pleasurable activities, contact Chef Ted at 732-239-3014 today!

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Date:           May 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

SMCC EXPO great success for chefs!

Chef Sue Cole, President of the Central New Jersey Chapter of the USPCA sets up our table at the Southern Monmouth Chamber EXPO, held at Doolan's May 22, 2002.

Chef Sue prepared Eggplant Caponata, and Chef Ted prepared Chicken and Wild Rice Pancakes for the guests to sample.  Needless to say, our table was one of the most popular!

Most of the guests were unfamiliar with the Personal Chef concept, and Sue and Ted did a great job educating the attendees on the benefits of the service. 

Local radio station WRAT 95.9 was playing tunes and giving out various prizes donated by the exhibitors.  Sue and Ted were BOTH winners of prizes.  Sue won a huge basket of beautiful flowers, and Ted won a Compaq Internet Appliance!

The evening was a great success, and a lot of fun!

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Date:           May 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

The local Chapter of the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) will be giving cooking demonstrations at the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce EXPO to be held on Wednesday, May 29th, from  5-8 PM at the Sheraton Hotel Rt. 35 Eatontown, N.J.  Admission with business card or $5 charge.

This will be the Chamber's 14th annual EXPO and will also include the Long Branch Chamber as well.

Planned demos include preparing FRESH Mozzarella, as well as various chocolate-dipped treats! Stop by and see what our chefs can do...and get to taste the results!  It's also a great networking opportunity.  See you there!

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Date:           May 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

The local Chapter of the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) will be in attendance at the Southern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce EXPO, to be held at Doolan's, 700 Hwy. 71 in Spring Lake Heights, NJ on May 22nd starting at 5PM.

Ted Can Cook Too! as well as other Chefs from the Chapter will be there to meet and greet.  We will have food samples for your tasting pleasure, and would be happy to discuss our services with you.

Mark your calendar, and stop by!  Contact Chef Ted for further information, 732-239-3014, or Doolan's at 732-449-3666.

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Date:           April 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Ted Can Cook Too! PCS has donated a full "Standard Service" to the Institute for Children With Cancer and Blood Disorders, to be auctioned off at their Annual Grand Auction Gala on May 22nd.

All proceeds to benefit the Institute in support of The Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at RWJUH (Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital).

The event, will be held at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey.  Cocktails and browsing 6:30-7:30 PM.  Dinner at 8:00 PM.

The lucky winner will receive TCCT's all inclusive standard service consisting of a custom designed menu with five different entrees (four servings of each), grocery shopping, meal preparation in their home, packaging, labeling, and cleanup.

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Date:           April 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Contest Winners Enjoy Gourmet Meal!

Michelle and Michael Lagana enjoyed their five-course gourmet meal on the evening of April 2, 2002.  They were the winners of the February Referral Contest at New York Sports Club, Marlboro, New Jersey.

Ted Can Cook Too! provided the culinary delights that included bacon-wrapped stuffed dates as the hors d'oeuvres, smoked turkey linguine as the appetizer, split pea chowder, green salad, Alaska baked salmon with pecan crunch topping for the entree, and bananas foster for dessert!

The happy couple thoroughly enjoyed their evening (the kids were at grandma's) and looked forward to enjoying more meals prepared by Chef Ted in the future!

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Date:           March 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Ted Can Cook Too! Donates Services for Charity Auction

Ted Can Cook Too! has donated a complete Standard Service meal package to be auctioned off in October at Kate's Foundation's "Round Two for Kate & Kevin" golf outing, cocktail reception, dinner and auction.  The date is October 10, 2002.

The lucky winner will receive TCCT's all inclusive standard service consisting of a custom designed menu with five different entrees (four servings of each), grocery shopping, meal preparation, packaging, labeling, and cleanup.

The Kate Verdon Spisak Foundation for Melanoma Awareness and Research, Inc. is a not for profit organization dedicated to informing the public about the dangers of melanoma as well as providing financial support to the National Institute of Health’s melanoma research program and the patients and families involved in that research.

The day includes 18 holes of golf, cart or caddy, free skin cancer screening, lunch, cocktail reception, dinner, auction, prizes and free information about melanoma.

For more information, please contact Renee Strack, Director at 732-212-9004.  Make sure to tell her where you found out about it!  Kate's Foundation is located at 62B West Front Street, Red Bank, New Jersey.

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Date:           March 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014

Winner of Referral Contest Gets "Dinner For Two"!

Marlboro, New Jersey

New York Sports Club of Marlboro in cooperation with Ted Can Cook Too! ran a membership referral contest for the month of February.  The winner has been selected and will receive a gourmet--style dinner for two, prepared and served in their own home!

Michelle Lagana and her husband will be enjoying a five course dinner prepared by Chef Ted Kanterman.  The "Winning" menu includes:

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Hors d'Oeuvres - Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates

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Appetizer - Smoked Turkey Linguine

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Soup - Split Pea Chowder

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Entree - Alaska Salmon Bake With Pecan Crunch Crust

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Dessert - Bananas Foster

The lucky couple has arranged for a babysitter to entertain their two children (out of the house) so they can truly get into the spirit of the evening!

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Date:           January 2002
Contact:     Ted Kanterman
Phone:          732-239-3014
Personal Chef Gives Gift Of Time To Clients
Marlboro, New Jersey
What's for dinner?  “It's something I used to think about often after my wife started her business a number of years ago”' says Ted Kanterman,  “She would be out networking, and I would have to fend for myself.  My options were limited - fast food, cereal, or tuna from a can.  I soon realized that I was not alone!”
The needs of a health-conscious, time starved population, has created a niche for a new individual service - the Personal Chef!    Working professionals and working couples, with or without children, for years have dealt with the question “What's For Dinner?”  sometimes with unspectacular results!  Planning the menu, shopping for the groceries, cooking and cleaning up, are chores we just don't have time for!
“Juggling the kids' school and homework, dance and sports schedules, my husband's business trips, as well as my busy schedule, often resulted in dinner that was thrown together,” says Jamie Bachman, “fast food or a bowl of cereal for my husband and I at 9 or 10 o'clock at night.”
That's all changed now for Jamie and family, since hiring a Personal Chef!  Her freezer holds a variety of home-cooked dishes, labeled with instructions, and prepared twice a month by her Personal Chef.  “I just pop something in the oven or microwave and then I can turn my attention to the children and their needs.  After homework, we have a nutritious, delicious dinner, with time to relax!”
But it's not only families with young children that are hiring Personal Chefs.  Singles with busy schedules are also perfect candidates for the service, (who likes cooking for one!)  as well as business people and other professionals, who invariably have a long workday.
The United States Personal Chef Association is the original and largest organization representing the Personal Chef industry.  In existence since 1991, it's members are thoroughly trained and certified in food handling and preparation, and in the special techniques that are required for  Personal Chefs to provide their clients with a superior product.
A new Personal Chef Service has begun operation in Marlboro!  A premiere member of the USPCA, Ted Kanterman, the chef-owner of Ted Can Cook Too!  says “I help my clients improve their health by getting them out of the fast food habit, and making dinner even more convenient!  I do this by providing healthy, gourmet-style, home-cooked dinners prepared in advance, that enable my clients to consume meals that are nutritionally superior and more convenient than the typical grab-something-on-the-way-home dinner.”
Chef Ted, and other members of the USPCA, believe they have a winning formula when it comes to Personal Chef Services.  For the chef it's a great way to earn a living while pursuing their passion for cooking.  For the client, it's an economical service with a healthy solution to “What's for Dinner?”

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