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07/18/2026

Kitchens have a reputation for being harsh, and some of that reputation is earned. But the chefs I respect most genuinely love food, care about their community, and want to take care of others through the work. Long hours and pressure can shape a kitchen, but they do not have to define the people inside it. Cooking still comes from the heart, and good leadership should too. Follow along for more honest conversations about the work behind the food.

07/16/2026

Farm-to-table starts with ingredients you can trust and people you know. When local farmers are growing with care, the food already has a strong foundation before it reaches my kitchen. My job is to respect that work and keep the cooking clear enough for the ingredient to stay at the center. That connection is what makes local food feel honest on the plate. Follow along for more of the process behind the meals.

07/12/2026

What I hope people remember after an event is the feeling of being taken care of. Not just full, but nourished, settled, and happy enough to sit back for a minute. That is the kind of catering I care about: food that feels fulfilling, delicious, and considered in the context of the whole gathering. The menu matters, but so does the way guests feel when the night slows down.

07/12/2026

A memorable meal is rarely just one thing. The food matters, and so does the care behind it, but the conversation, the room, the timing, and the way people feel when they sit down all become part of the experience. That is why I think about catering as more than cooking a menu. The goal is to help create a whole moment that feels intentional from the first plate to the last conversation.

07/04/2026

At this point in the market walk, the dish was starting to take shape. I was thinking about peach, maybe grilled or macerated, paired with prosciutto and a light Italian direction. Simple ingredients like that work best when the technique stays quiet and the balance is clear. That is the kind of food I like building for a table: seasonal, intentional, and not overworked.

Shoutout to Redding Farmers Markets for bringing together the local produce and people that make this kind of menu work possible. https://www.facebook.com/ReddingFarmersMarkets/

07/04/2026

Sometimes the best part of shopping is letting the dish come into focus slowly. I started thinking about peach, maybe grilled or macerated, with prosciutto and that Italian direction still in the background. It is not about forcing an idea; it is about noticing what the ingredient wants to become. That kind of restraint is what makes a simple fruit salad or first course feel right for the table.

07/02/2026

A lot of menu work looks like standing at a market and quietly doing the math. How many carrots do I need, how much pepper per person, what works with the pork, where do the tomatoes fit? Those decisions are small, but they shape whether a dish feels generous, balanced, and ready for service. For this one, I was leaning into pork, peppers, basil, and tomato, simple ingredients that can do a lot when the proportions are right.

07/02/2026

Planning a dish at the market is part inspiration and part numbers. I am thinking through portions as I shop: carrots, peppers per guest, pork, tomatoes, basil, and how each piece will land on the plate. That detail matters for catering because the food has to feel thoughtful for one guest and consistent across the whole event. This one started to move toward an Italian direction with pork, peppers, basil, and tomato.

Shoutout to Redding Farmers Markets for bringing together the local produce and people that make this kind of menu work possible. https://www.facebook.com/ReddingFarmersMarkets/

06/27/2026

I like starting a menu before everything is completely locked in. At the Redding Farmers Market, I am looking for produce that can guide the dish: herbs for garnish, something fresh for balance, or an ingredient that gives the plate a little more life. That kind of sourcing is a big part of how we think about catering at MC Catering. The goal is simple food with a clear reason for being there, built around what looks good right now.

Shoutout to Redding Farmers Markets for bringing together the local produce and people that make this kind of menu work possible. https://www.facebook.com/ReddingFarmersMarkets/

05/21/2026

Part 2 with Chef Josh at Woodside Grill.

What stood out most wasn’t just the food — it was the intentionality behind everything.

From sourcing ingredients and building relationships with local farms, to experimenting with dry aging and constantly refining dishes, you can tell Chef Josh genuinely cares about the experience people have when they come here.

A lot of restaurants serve food.
Very few create memorable experiences.

Huge thanks to Raj, Chef Josh, and the entire team at Woodside Grill at Gaia Resort for having us out.

If you’ve been thinking about making the drive — this is your sign.

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