I began cooking at age 15 out of necessity (sorry mom!) and loved it so much, I decided to follow my passion, which led to culinary adventure and ultimately my career. Over the years, I have honed my skills in a plethora of cuisines, amassing a rich and diverse culinary repertoire. From Jewish and Italian to Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, American, Vietnamese, Thai, Indian, Italian-American, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Cal-Ital cuisines. My culinary journey led me through the esteemed kitchens of Michelin-star and James Beard award-winning restaurants, where I refined his craft and elevated my culinary finesse. Currently, my culinary focus has evolved to embrace the world of nutrient-dense foods. Influenced by my partner, a holistic nutrition consultant, and inspired by the discerning palate of my 9-year-old son, I craft meals that balance nutrition with exceptional flavor.

For me, cooking is...

something I love to share, to gather around, to make memories with, to love and experience.

I learned to cook at...

Many different restaurants but most notably Akellare in Spain and Delfina in San Francisco.

A cooking secret...

I like to use the best quality ingredients and bring out their natural flavors and then pair them with interesting ingredients. Fermentation and spice

My menus

Indian

STARTER

All inclusive

Zucchini turmeric fritter

Mixed Pickles

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Turmeric Basmati rice

Fried cauliflower, curried yogurt, pistachio

Naan

MAIN COURSE

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Chana masala

Butter chicken

Pork vindaloo

DESSERT

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Chocolate tart, berries, cream

Vanilla and mango rice pudding

Cake with orange, cardamom, olive oil

Italian

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Arancini

Mixed Pickles

FIRST COURSE

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Brown butter rosemary polenta

Marinated chickpea salad, red onion, olive, artichoke

Mixed greens, candied pecans, local cheese, shaved fennel, grapefruit

Roasted and marinated beets, goat cheese, arugula

Roasted cauliflower, garlic, chili, capers, parsley, breadcrumbs

Seared watermelon, arugula, feta, lemon, olive oil

Roasted Broccoli, nutritional yeast, butter

MAIN COURSE

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Braised chicken with fennel, onion, tomato, crisp parmesan potato

Risotto with local shrimp, basil

Mahi mahi with tomato, olive, grilled organic sourdough bread

Pork sugo, baked pasta, parmesan, herbs

DESSERT

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Berry galette

Carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, candied ginger

Chocolate tart, berries, cream

Middle Eastern

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Hummus, pita

Babaganoush, pita

FIRST COURSE

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Charred cauliflower, tahini dressing, pomegranate

Slow roasted tomato, za'atar, olive oil, parsely

Marinated chickpea salad, red onion, olive, artichoke

Mixed greens, candied pecans, local cheese, shaved fennel, grapefruit

Roasted broccoli, tahini dressing, chili oil

Coconut rice

Fried potato, harissa, yogurt

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken shawarma

Falafel

Galilee style grilled mahi mahi

Iraqi spiced grilled chicken

DESSERT

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Chocolate tart, berries, cream

Cake with orange, cardamom, olive oil

Berry galette

Mexican

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House made salsas, chips

Guacamole, chips

FIRST COURSE

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Local mixed greens, cotija, lime dressing, pepitas, radish

Romaine, avocado, pickled red onion, cilantro dressing

Rice a la Mexicana

Coconut rice

Roast squash, Mexican olive oil, cilantro, pepitas

Roasted Broccoli, salsa macha, cotija

MAIN COURSE

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Pork in adobo

Beef birria, consume, tortillas, cilantro, onion

Marinated grilled chicken

Poached mahi mahi

DESSERT

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Tres leches

Berry galette

Banana cream pie

Asian

STARTER

All inclusive

Mixed Pickles

Pork and shrimp dumplings

Rice paper vegetable dumplings

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Dry fried long beans

Mixed greens, shaved carrot, scallion, ginger soy dressing

Coconut rice

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken congee, 6 minute egg, ginger, soy

Baked mahi mahi with miso glaze and jasmine rice

Shrimp, rice cake, cabbage, herbs

Braised pork with pineapple, red onion, peppers with jasmine rice

DESSERT

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Mango mousse

Black sesame flan

Chocolate tart, berries, cream

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Chef Blake's reviews

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We had an incredible dining experience with Chef Blake!! The menu was exactly what we were looking for and accommodated a broad range of tastes for our group. The food was delicious and chef made the whole evening a wonderful experience. We would highly recommend hiring chef Blake!!!!!