Great cuisine must start from great ingredients. I take the quality of the ingredients I use very seriously. I always look for the freshest, healthful, tasty products when I am shopping. I also like to use high-quality local products as much as possible. Shopping every day has helped me build strong relationships with my local grocers and producers. Below are some of the suppliers I work with regularly.
Sprouts farmers market
Sprouts is my favorite local grocery. I shop at Sprouts for the freshest produce, meats, fish, and a great selection of dry goods. The Sprouts folks are friendly and always willing to take care of the special requests I make for my clients.
Kroger Natural and Organic
Kroger is a daily stop for me. They have a large selection of high quality natural and organic products and produce. The staff and managers at my local store all know me and are very helpful in finding the best values for my clients.
Dallas FARMERS MARKET
I don't get to the Dallas Farmer's Marketas often as I'd like, but when I do it's always worth the trip. The sheer variety of locally grown produce is staggering. I get inspirations for new menu items every time I go.
lA SPIGA ITALIAN BAKERY
La Spiga is truly one of the hidden jewels of the Dallas culinary scene. I found it only through friends in culinary school. Tucked away in an unassuming commercial space in Addison, La Spiga makes breads to die for. And if you happen to be in the neighborhood around lunchtime, they also offer unique salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and soups in the small dining room. The locals all know that you'll be hooked after one trip.
Contact me if you have any questions about the ingredients I use or the vendors I shop with.
Chef Aimee's Personal Chef Service & Catering - Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas Hurst, TX ph: 469-693-7841 aimee@chefaimee.com