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Above: Simply Delicious Asian Glazed Salmon
Tired of eating on the run, picking up fast food, or relying on mediocre frozen meals? Southborough resident Martha Ulfelder has the answer. Read on to find out how Martha got started as a personal chef and how her service can help you get delicious, healthy dinners on the table fast.
I’ve lived in Southborough since 1994 with my husband and two children. I treasure the connections we’ve made in our neighborhood, through the schools, as members of Pilgrim Church, and through the daily interactions that make small-town life so special.
My work history has been varied. A journalism major at Syracuse University, I worked in the publishing industry in and around Boston for many years. Looking for a change and trying to follow my dreams, in the early 1990s I decided to divide my time between journalism and cooking. I was one of the founders of “Family!” magazine (based in Southborough) and I worked for a gourmet food store and a local caterer.
After pausing to have two children in the late 1990s, I re-entered the work force as a teacher at Southborough Village Preschool. While working there, I heard so many parents lament that they wanted to eat better and enjoy traditional family dinners – but didn’t have the time to plan, shop, and cook healthy meals for their families.
Realizing that I loved doing all that, I began to research the Personal Chef industry. It was a perfect fit for me, given my skills and background. I launched Simply Delicious Personal Chef Service in 2007, with the goal of providing simple, delicious meals to busy families in the area.
Here’s a very condensed rundown on how my service works: I meet with new clients at their home, where we discuss their food likes, dislikes, nutrition goals, allergies, and any other special needs. Each week, I craft a personalized menu for each client’s approval. On the designated cooking day, I shop in the morning; bring the fresh ingredients to their home; prepare that week’s meals; package and label them; and clean up after myself. When the clients come home, they find fresh, delicious meals packaged with clear heating instructions. It’s that simple!
I am licensed, insured and Serv-Safe certified. I frequently attend classes to hone my skills, learn about new trends, and network with other personal chefs. I am constantly creating new dishes to please the diverse palates and dietary needs of my very satisfied clients!
Visit Martha’s website (simplydeliciouschef.com) for more information, or follow the Simply Delicious page on Facebook.
