Private Chef
TV Personality
Instructor
Chef. Mom. Kitchen Hack Queen.
I'm the chef behind Red Wagon Meals and @chef.life.hacks, known for turning everyday ingredients into meals that actually work for busy people.
After 25 years in the food industry, my journey is a testament to how passion can reshape your path. My goal is simple:
help you cook smarter, eat well and giggle at the mishaps.
Party People!
hey
Let's get into some of the services I offer...
-
Private Chef & Catering
-
Intimate dinners, family gatherings, events and pop ups
-
-
Cooking Lessons
-
In-person or virtual for up to 16 guests
-
-
Live Demos
-
Engaging, high energy demonstrations for apartment complex tenants, corporate sponsors, and brand activations
-
-
Social Media Collaborations
-
Reels, sponsored content, brand partnerships and recipe development
-
Chef Janet
Get to Know
You may know me from:
-
Monthly spotlights on CBS Talk Pittsburgh
-
Podcast episodes of The Pittsburgh Dish and I'll Call You Right Back
-
Sharing my tips and tricks on Instagram, Youtube Facebook, and Tik Tok
My chef life started after graduating from the Univ. of Pittsburgh with a marketing degree. Unsure or my future, I started doing clerical work for a startup company. One faithful weekend, I volunteered to help my boss cater one of his parties. The next Monday, he told me I should look into it as a career. His exact words were: "I see you in front of the computer and I saw you in the kitchen. What the hell are you doing?! This is your passion and you're really good at it!"
I enrolled in culinary school a few months later and found my calling! After paying my dues in restaurants, being a Food & Beverage Manager at a golf course for years, and being a personal chef for a few families, I started delivering home-cooked meals in 2020. I loved the feeling of answering the dreaded question of "what's for dinner" for busy families.
I started @chef.life.hacks in 2023 and gained quite a following showcasing kitchen hacks and approachable recipes. My goal is to make you feel more confident in the kitchen and not be deterred when mistakes are made. That's how we learn and grow!
Kind Words
Customer's
I just have to tell you how grateful I am to have found your account! I've tried a few of your recipes and they'll all so tasty! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with your party people!
Cecelia M.
I learned SO much from your cooking class last week! You made it so easy to follow and we all had a blast! The Mongolian Beef was out of this world! When's the next one?
Holly L.
My son gobbled down your meals this week... brussel sprouts, carrots, sweet potatoes, he LOVED it all! Thank you for opening him up to new foods!
We appreciate it more than you know!
Anna A.