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"Hi Ted, Thank you so much for the fabulous dinner you prepared for all of us.  Tom and Charlotte could not stop raving about it.  They stopped by this morning to pick up their girls and they were very pleased.  I know we'll see you again.  As Fred mentioned, he wants to do a neighbor dinner party sometime in the fall.  Stay in touch and thanks again.
Anne" - Spring Lake, NJ

 

"Hi Ted I just wanted to thank you for the delicious dinner last night.... The food was excellent! Hopefully we can do it again sometime. Thanks again Ted!"
Cheryl - Spring Lake, NJ

 

"Dear Chef Ted: 

Thank you for cooking us the delicious meals yesterday.  Sorry that I did not get to see you leave after more than 5 hours of cooking.  The steak was delicious and cooked just right.  The fish was excellent as well.  I can not wait to try the rest.  The children were asking about you when they returned. Hope to see you again soon !!!!" 

Best regards, Chen - Lincroft, NJ

"Hey Ted 

Just wanted to thank you again for the spectacular dinner last Thursday.  We filled in our friends on every last detail and how much we enjoyed it.  Also got your card today, another treat, what a nice touch.  We have 2 couples "in" for an interactive once the weather cools off, sometime this fall.
So we replicated (or tried to!) the tilapia on Friday night and essentially had the same dinner again with the kids, giving them the blow by blow of how much fun we had with you.  My 12 y.o. daughter inhaled 2 pieces of tilapia (one yours, one the fake we made), 2 servings of risotto, and a huge salad (again, we supplemented but whatever).    The other big hit was the salad dressing.  Is there any way I can pry the recipe from you?  Found Espiritu in a local liquor store, so we're good to go.  Thank you so very much again. (And thank you for contributing to the Allenwood School Gift Auction)."
Kim - Manaquan, NJ

 

"Hi Ted,

Can't tell you how much we enjoyed your Interactive Dinner.  It was fun to meet you and work with you. Now we know why you have been so successful.  It was a treat to have a five star meal in our home!!

Compliments to the Chef!!!! Pat and Tony" - Dumont, NJ

 

"Chef Ted,

 Even a picky eater like me enjoyed the dinner. Everything was excellent and the evening was a success.

 Thank you.  Greg" - East Windsor, NJ

 

"Hello Chef Ted, 
I just wanted to thank you for the lovely brunch you made for us the day you came over. I did not get to see you leave. Thank you for the picture of Fonzie. The card was so cute.
The french toast and three cheese dish was soooooo delicious. I was eating it all week!! I was disappointed when it finally finished.
We will keep your information for other occasions.
Hope all is well. Take care." Lourdes Long Valley, NJ

 

Read this link - http://www.njspagirl.com/ the Friday, January 18th entry!

 

"Hi Ted, Just wanted to let you know that we are loving the food!  We would like to have you back on January 28th.  Please let me know if this date works for you.  How do I pick the next menu items?  Thanks again!" Laurie - Monroe Township

 

Ted - "Last night hit the spot! We tried both salmon dishes, string beans and the sweet potato spears. We liked them all, and I especially like the sweet potato spears, they were even good at room temp. Tonite we're having the bbq meatloaf and mashed potatoes...good weather for it...thanks again."

Kathleen - Spring Lake Heights, NJ

AND THEN...

"The bbq meatloaf was delicious, even better than we remembered and the garlic mashed were excellent. It's great to come home to a home made meal that's ready in 30 minutes without all the pots and pans to clean up! I can't wait to try the cauliflower mash, sounds yummy... Thanks again Ted"

 

"Ted - Thanks for the recipes and your food samples were excellent.  I don't blame you for keeping the brownies (recipe) a secret. 
 Hope to see you again at River Pointe."
 Maria - Manchester, NJ

 

"Hi Ted, We are enjoying the food and so are the kids!  “One serving” pretty much feeds both me and the kids so we’ll be consuming for a while.  I will definitely be interested in having you back in September if not before.  These meals are great for after school evenings when the kids need to be helped with homework and I need to be ready to go with a good nutritious dinner in a timely manner. 

Thanks!"  Nancy - Ocean Grove NJ

 

"Dear Ted,

It was a thrill to receive a gift certificate from my children for my 75th birthday but I had no idea what would be in store.  You came to the house and questioned me as to likes and dislikes and I chose six entrees from a large variety.  On cooking day you brought all the food and utensils and proceeded to prepare the dishes I chose.  It is impossible to say which entrée I like best because all the food is delicious and the portions are so generous that I find each one serves two of us.  It was a most unique gift and you are truly a wonderful and unique chef. "-

Florence, Manchester, NJ

 

"Hello, Chef Ted!

 We wanted to let you know what an extraordinary evening we had at John and Rose's with you at the helm!  We had no idea what they had in store for us last night!  We felt like we were dreaming!  You were extremely professional, yet so personable!  Your dishes were out of this world, and who would have guessed that you would even share your recipes!  You will be hearing from us!  And.........to JOHN & ROSE:  THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ASKING US TO SHARE YOUR GIFT OF CHEF TED WITH US!  What an honor and what an experience!  Love to all of you!  Ed & Izzy" - Clifton, NJ

 

"Thank you Chef Ted.

Our dinner party was a truly wonderful experience. The cuisine was fabulous and it was such a relaxing, easy evening that John and I can't stop talking about it.  I am very interested in your meal plan (by the way your web site is great) and would like to know more about it. I also have some questions about cooking classes or interactive dinner parties.

Thanks again, Rose & John," Clifton, NJ

 

"Ted,  Thanks for making a terrific dinner for my wife and I and our friends. With your help, we celebrated  my birthday in style.  Everything was top notch.  We all enjoyed the delicious food and the Bananas Foster was the best I've ever had.  Thanks for helping out Habitat For Humanity.  Your generosity is appreciated.  We will be calling you for a repeat visit to our house on the next special celebration." 

 

Pete and Pam - Wall, NJ

 

"Ted, We had a lovely evening and your food and presentation was top notch! You will definitely be hearing from us again in the near future.

Best, Leslie" - Ramsey, NJ

 

"Dear Ted, Thank you for a wonderful evening.  The dinner was excellent!  Even more excellent was your professionalism - the kitchen was immaculate!.  What a great gift!  After you left we all just sighed and said, "How great was that".  The relaxed feeling was amazing.  I'm glad I got a chance to use your services.  I will definitely recommend you.  We felt spoiled for the night.

Thanks again!"  Robin, Lake Como, NJ

 

"Hi Ted,

Just wanted you to know that I really haven't had a chance to try the food yet except for the quinoa cutlets.  I grabbed one cold

running out the door last night and I had one this morning with my eggs.  OMG they are wonderful!!!"

Thanks. - Tammy, Howell, NJ

 

Thank you Ted, for all of your expertise!

Everything was wonderful we appreciated everything.  And thank you again for the recipe! - Chanel, Manalapan, NJ

 

Dear Ted,

It was a joy to have you in our home.  What a delightful experience.  The food was delectable!  Paul ran out the next day and now we have our own bottle of Espíritu.  We plan to put it in everything. 

We had friends over to enjoy our leftovers and they were duly impressed. Thanks for a memorable evening.
Paul and Carolyn - Ocean, NJ

 

"Thank you for the great pictures but more so the terrific dinner.  It was a fun time and a great meal.  It was great meeting you and chatting with you over the evening.  When I find out more about the wine and dine in October I will contact you.  Again---thank you for the great dinner.  My leftovers never made it through the night when my daughter came home she finished my meal, and also added how come I don't make anything like this!!!!  I never win."

 

Thanks - Janice, Tinton Falls, NJ

 

Hi Chef Ted -
We think you're wonderful! 
We will definitely see you up at the lake soon!  I am excited that my friend and colleague Paul won the Chef Ted dinner!
We did raise almost $11,000 which is awesome, and I so appreciate your generosity in donating such a wonderful gift.

Ellen - Wayne, NJ

 

Dear Chef Ted:

 Just wanted to let you know all the dinners have been wonderful.  My daughter even liked the shrimp scampi! 

Eileen - Point Pleasant, NJ

 

 

"Dear Chef Ted: 

Just wanted to let you know that Brian and I have tried the tilapia and the sweet & sour pork so far and they were both excellent!!!    The portions you prepared are very generous and leave you full but not too full.   Even the vegetables still had a little crunch to them (just the way I like ).    I will gladly pass your name around.  Thanks again and look forward to the next menu."

 

Very truly yours, Eileen - Point Pleasant, NJ

 

"Hi Chef Ted, We had such a blast with you! As you can tell... we get a little rowdy when we get together!  All of the food was so delicious. In fact, since Adam is away, I brought some of the leftovers over to my parents house for dinner tonight! I love how we were involved with basically everything. (even cutting!) 

I loved the tips you gave us about cutting, types of oils to use, where to break an asparagus, and organic food!

After you left, I called up Adam to thank him for such a wonderful gift idea. You were so well organized and prompt!

I also like how you let me keep the extra ingredients! Of course I had bacon for breakfast on Sunday!

I can not think of anything that I did not like about the class! I really think you did an outstanding job! (and I am not just being polite!!!)

Hope to see you again!"  Ali - Jackson, NJ

 

"Ted, It's absolutely wonderful!!!  Pecan Crusted Salmon is mouth watering and the Beef Wellington is just fabulous!  I am loving coming home from work and having dinner within just a few minutes and delicious.

Thanks, thanks, thanks."  Odette - Toms River, NJ

"Ted, We had a great time last night....you really provide a fun, useful and enjoyable service!  You made "entertaining" so easy!  Appreciate all you did.  Looking forward to our next interactive dining experience!"  Heidi - Princeton, NJ
 

"Hi Ted,

I just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed your cooking. It was such a delight to have you in our home and cook for us. Who wouldn't want a

Personal Chef? All the dishes were superb. Even the children enjoyed it, especially the Beef Wellington. I especially enjoyed the Pecan Encrusted Salmon and the Barbeque Turkey Meatloaf. Everything was so flavorful, just perfect! The best part of it all was that all I had to do is go to my freezer and pick a meal. My family and friends were very jealous, I did give out sample tastes of each meal and everyone enjoyed it. Thank you so much, and we look forward to having you again.

Best Regards and Happy Holidays!!"

Diane - Brick, NJ

 

"Ted,

These are right up with all fine pastries I have eaten throughout my lifetime......

It has now become my favorite and I will ask for them at all the finest restaurants I frequent...

"May I Have The Espíritu Brownies"

You sure do have a winner...

I wish you much success with them.

Thanks for the samples..."

Danny - Marlboro, NJ

"Dear Ted,

We all had such a great time at the cooking event you held at our church last Friday.  Hopefully next time we'll have an even bigger turn-out.  We wish you all the best in your endeavors.  We pray God will bless you and your business.

Sincerely, The Women's Ministries Committee of WBC"

"Hi Ted,  Thank you so very much for preparing the custom heart shaped Espíritu brownie I ordered for St Valentines Day.  It brought a tear of joy to my wife’s eye because she new this was an original creation and not something ‘off the shelf’ that she had hinted she would like to have.  My two daughters dug right in and helped Maria to enjoy the creamy smooth texture and the rich, complex flavors of Espíritu del Ecuador tropical fruit flavored liquor and dark chocolate brownies.  It is absolutely amazing that as intense as you made the flavor of these brownies, we could still taste the different flavors of tropical fruit contributed by the Espíritu.  I must say, however, that you may want to consider including a warning label with brownies made with this recipe because it was so intensely rich that my wife and daughters were moaning, they were ‘intoxicated’ with joy; as for me, the top of my head felt like it was going to sprout hair (or maybe a cocoa plant?).  Congratulations on a not a job well done, but rather a job done spectacularly! Thank you again!"

Jim - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

"Hi Ted, I just wanted to let you know that we've had one of each of the 5 meals and we are really happy with them; everything has been great!"

Denise - Holmdel  NJ

"Hi Ted, Thank you so much for a wonderful day!  Everyone said they had an awesome time and a great dinner!  Your professionalism was much appreciated. Thanks for putting us on your web site.  Tom and I escaped to our ski house in Vermont and from there we proceeded to hunt out colder temps in Canada!!  We are ski-bums, but -20 temps are not for us.  As you know I'm getting old now!

 

Hope all is well with you. I've been passing your web address around to my friends." 

Beth - Lavallette NJ

"Good morning, Ted:

Just a quick note to say thanks for the great job you did last week. You left my kitchen cleaner than the way you found it -- it was a pleasure having you work in my home.

Now...to the truly important stuff...the food!

Well, Ted & I had our first sampling last night, the pecan crusted salmon, and after enjoying our first dinner from Ted Can Cook Too, we are in for many weeks of taste sensations. The fish was out of this world. I can't wait for our next meal, and I suspect I am going to choose the wild rice and chicken pancakes (since I sampled those when you were preparing my meals and I loved them!) Anyway, we really enjoyed last night and it is going to be a pleasure to dip into the freezer on those nights when I am too tired to cook or just want a superbly cooked dinner.

Looking forward to more wonderful meals and will be in touch in the not too distant future. Ted sends hugs.

Best regards,

Ilene - Wayne, NJ

P.S. By the way -- you should definitely think about marketing your gluten-free brownies. Those were out of this world. Seriously, I think there would be a big audience for those -- and you have the people to help you design the package and advertise it to the public when you are ready!"

 

"Dear Ted:
Oh What a Night, Thanks to you and your wonderful dinner.  We are still receiving calls from our friends with great raves on how delicious everything was.
We look forward to seeing you soon. Special thanks for the Ecuadorian liquor very tasty and different.
Regards, Lucille & TJ - Staten Island, NY"

 

From a happy recipient of a Chef Ted Gift Certificate:

"Roger, I just wanted to Thank you for the Chef!!  We had him come over on the 1st for our Wedding Anniversary.  The dinner was outstanding, delicious, excellent, etc. etc.  Thank you so much for thinking of us, and giving us the opportunity to have the chef come over.

What a wonderful gift. Thank you again,

Janet and Doug - Howell, NJ"

 

"Dear Ted:

The food is fabulous!! I wanted to call you and let you know but I had to go to NYC for a few days. Thank you so much. I appreciate the condition my kitchen was in after you finished performing your cooking magic!

 I gave some meals to my friend to sample and she may be giving you a call.

 Thanks again and I will be in touch."

 

Jay - Marlboro, NJ

 

"Hi Ted,
Thanks for the pictures.  Dinner was amazing we really enjoyed ourselves.  We can't thank you enough for the great time we had.  Thanks again and we can't wait to see you the next time.
Tara, Brian, and Rock - Neptune, NJ


P.S. We'll be calling you soon.  We need a gift for one of our friends and dinner would be perfect.  Thanx again."

 

"Hi Ted,

I just wanted to "Thank You" for a wonderful, delicious, relaxing meal.  Everything was perfect!  I'll definitely recommend your services to friends and customers."

Mary - Newark, NJ

 

"Big Ted, I know that Lucille spoke with you this morning, but I just wanted to compliment you on the meals.  The Chicken & Wild (Rice) pancakes were great, and the salmon was outstanding.  We look forward to the rest of the delicacies and we'll prep our next menu dependent on our vacation plans for the beginning of April.  Pleases call us at the beginning of next week with some input.  Thanx and great work."

Regards - TJ - Staten Island, NY

 

"Hello Ted!  Enjoyed every meal.  It was a wonderful experience I could definitely get accustomed to.  Superb Snapper, Yummy Cheese Stuffed Beef Rolls...my daughters favorite, Bravo on the Southwestern Chicken, Beef was very good, Fabulous Frittata, and Scrumptious Shrimp!  (I've renamed them all.)  Would love to share my kitchen again with you because you are truly a delight! Thank you for now - It really was a treat!  Ted most definitely can cook...and I'll have to tell the world!"

Thanks again - Estelle - Staten Island, NY

 

Hi Ted,

"We'll have to do it again!  Everything you made was superb and delicious, Gail loved it all, not to mention myself and our guests.  A job well done, hats off to the chef!"

Sid - Freehold, NJ

 

Hi Ted,

"This is TJ, one of the guests at Mike M's house on Sat nite.  My wife Lucille and I ran through the website and were really excited about the recipes and would like to get started.  Additionally, your professionalism shined through and you added a lot to the evening.  The food was delicious and very well presented.  Hope to speak to you very soon.

Best Regards"   TJ - Staten Island, NY

 

Ted,

"Sorry, I didn't get back to you yet. Was waiting until we had all the different meals you made us.

So far, everything we have had has been great!! I especially like the basil shrimp with orzo. That is

our favorite so far. We still need to try the beef dish. This has been wonderful for us since Mike

has to do all the cooking. You certainly can cook!!!!"

Anne - Metuchen, NJ

 

Ted,

"The dinner and service was outstanding.  Got nothing but rave reviews."

Al - Marlboro, NJ

 

Ted,

I just want to let you know that Roy and I loved the salmon dinner last night, not to mention coming home to a freezer FULL of wonderful meals for the next few weeks, and, a spotless kitchen....can't wait to try that bbq turkey meatloaf tonight and garlic roasted mashed buds...I was so excited that I told my associate and he wants to call you for the same service.  He lives in Yardley, PA, which is Bucks County, about an hour from my house (on the other side of Trenton).  He and his wife work and dine out much of the time like Roy and I....he is diabetic and currently following the LA weight loss program (but he loves to eat...).  Anyway, I hope you can work with him. 

 

Thanks again for the wonderful food and service and we'll be in touch!

Kathleen - Spring Lake, NJ

Hi "Chef Ted" -

 

"I just want to say THANK YOU! for a wonderful experience yesterday - Keeping 14 salespeople "focused" and "entertained", while teaching us to cook such a wonderful meal is truly remarkable.  Our meal was so delicious, and everyone was very proud of themselves this morning! 

 

I am passing on your information to several other folks right now, and I am also copying the Gamza's as a big THANK YOU for their terrific suggestion!

 

Happy Holidays and I look forward to our next "Chef Ted Experience!"

 

Ellen - Lincoln Park, NJ

Ted,

"The meals were delicious, it was like dining at a five star restaurant. We are certainly going forward with the next menu."

 

Michael - Freehold, NJ

 

Hi Ted, It's Xavier,

"I just wanted to let you know that I have just finished dinner and that we
both loved it (the medallion is outstanding!!).
We had a candle dinner ...wine and a very nice atmosphere.....
great job...It was definitely the best way to finish a hectic week and
catch with my wife....!!"
 

Xavier - Atlantic Highlands, NJ

 

Ted,

"I cannot begin to thank you enough for what you did and prepared for all of us - especially Brian - for the weekend.  Everything was delicious and what was left they took home to Chicago!

 

You certainly helped make the weekend especially enjoyable.  Thanks again".

 

Warren - Tinton Falls, NJ

Hi Ted,

"First let me say that your brownies are fantastic.  I offered tastes to my
next door neighbors, and they went wild.  The mom, Phyllis, took your card
and brochure for two friends in Marlboro.  One of these friends just had a
bad experience with a caterer at a party for 200.  Phyllis is going to sing
your praises to her."

Thanks, Karen - Wanamassa, NJ

Dear Ted & Dale - 

"Just wanted to thank you both for making my mom's 80th birthday party such a success!  Everyone is still raving about the food and you helped me relax and enjoy it!  You had everything so under control and professionally done which made the party a pleasure and a big success.  Thanks so much for all you did for us."

 

Sincerely,  Mary Fran & David - Red Bank, NJ

Hi Ted:

"Just before I saw your E-Mail, I told Herb I had to write and let you know
everything was wonderful.  One problem....I usually use paper plates when we
have an easy dinner, but your food looked so elegant, I had to go with the
real thing!  Herb can't decide which was better...the lamb or the salmon we had tonight. 
What a problem.  Thanks again."

Phyllis - Manalapan, NJ

Ted,
"Thank YOU!!! We got phone calls from everyone today saying what a great time they had. Thanks for a wonderful evening and for the delicious food. "

Judy - Clinton, NJ

Ted,
"Thank you much, we really had a great time and the food was amazing.  We would love to do it again, we are thinking the first Thursday of April. I will let you know if that works for all my friends. "

"I will definitely spread the word. I know my sister in law and her friends want to set a date."

Thanks again,
Miriam
- Marlboro, NJ

Dear Ted,

"I wanted to tell you that we had such a great time on Saturday.  Not only was the food terrific; but we loved the whole idea of "interactive cooking". And you were a great teacher (and you didn't even laugh at my poor knife skills once!).   My mom thoroughly enjoyed herself (and isn't that the whole point.)

We realized too late that you left your newspaper article.  Would you like me to mail it to you?
Thanks again for a great evening.  We wish you much success -although I'm certain you will be booked solid before you know it!  We'll keep telling people about you."

Stacey - New York, New York
 

Dear Ted,

"Just wanted to let you know - the Chinese Pork is excellent.  The Salmon and the Shrimp with Orzo are also very good!"

Michele Fcasni - Princeton Junction, NJ

Dear Ted,
"Just wanted to tell you again how much we enjoyed the dinner you prepared-yes, Ted can cook!!
Thanks for making a special birthday even more special."

Sincerely,
Marcia - Morganville, NJ

Dear Ted,

Thanks so much for making our evening a very special one.  The food was great along with the company.  I have given your brochure to several of my co-workers.  We will certainly remember you when we plan our next big occasion.  Thanks again.

Marcy - Sayreville, NJ

Dear Ted,

The things I liked best about your service was the convenience, the awesome food, and the immaculate kitchen!   Ahh, the enjoyment of real food...as opposed to pizza and Chinese, what a concept!  All the entrees were great, except for the pork dish, which I haven't tried yet!  I will certainly recommend your service to others!

David - Yardville, NJ

Dear Ted,

We've enjoyed every morsel of what we have had for dinner so far.  Haven't had two of the entrees yet.  The sesame crusted salmon was exquisite, melted in your mouth!  All were so easy to prepare (heat)!  Directions were great and easy. Looking forward to trying the next menu.  You'll have a hard time topping this last one!

Ruth - Somerville, NJ

 

 

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