Chef Abigail Schmitt
Private Chef In BellinghamGet to know me better
Focus within passion is the recipe for success. Nourishment within is our key to happiness.
Indulge in thoughtfully crafted culinary journeys, whether it's a multi-course tasting menu, a cozy lodge feast, a serene yoga retreat, a charming garden party, an intimate micro-wedding, or a romantic elopement. Let us bring your culinary dreams to life, leaving you with unforgettable memories and a satisfied palate. Tailored to your unique desires and delivered with impeccable attention to detail, enjoy elevated cuisine in the comfort of your own space or in breathtaking natural settings. Our menus feature carefully selected ingredients from nearby sources, ensuring the utmost quality and sustainability.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Foraging and farm-fresh ingredients are a constant inspiration for my menu development and curriculum.
I learned to cook at...
The eagerness to learn is the lifeline that breathes energy into my creations, fusing culinary traditions from around the globe into unforgettable dis
A cooking secret...
Tasting everything you possibly can!
My menus
Oysters with Smoked Celery Mignonette, Mussels Escabeche, Clams with Preserved Lemon
Market Crudo cured in kombu, Apple, Heirloom Tomato Dashi, Yuzu Koshō
Dungeness Crab, Passionfruit, Yellow Chile Xcatic, Charred Corn
Smoked Scallop, Umeboshi, Plums, Mustard Greens, Sesame
Smoked Tuna-Potato Croquette, Roasted Red Pepper, Fried Shallot
Fried Calamari and Spiced Chickpeas, Roasted Tomato Aioli,
Garlic Prawns, Oregano, Mint, Lemon, Olive Oil, Fleur de Sel
Market fish poached in sake beurre blanc, asparagus, sugar snap peas
Miso Marinated Tuna/Swordfish steak, roasted tamari carrots, black sesame-rye crisp
Butter-Poached Lobster, Watercress, Ginger Scallion Sofrito, Roti
Grilled Octopus, braised in orange juice, Cipollini Onion-Persimmon jam
Matcha Cheesecake, Maple-Buckwheat Brittle
Black Sesame Olive Oil Cake in Chocolate Ganache
Meyer Lemon Tart, Almond Crust, Vanilla Meringue
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Bellini, creme fraiche and caviar
Fruit and Pastry Tower
Matcha chia pudding with biscotti
French Omelette (cheese, spinach, tomatoes, roasted garlic, salmon roe, capers, ham)
Spanish Tortilla, Crispy potatoes, roasted red peppers
Quiche Lorraine with spinach, lardons and Gruyère
Lox, bagels, capers, red onion, chive cream cheese
Shakshuka, sourdough
Eggs Benedict, tarragon hollandais,
Bacon, egg and cheese minis
Belgian Waffles, blackberry gastrique, whipped cream
Pannekoeken, maple-poached pears, maple powdered sugar
Blueberry pancakes, whipped butter, maple syrup
Buckwheat Crêpe, hazelnut butter, cinnamon-chili spiced hazelnuts
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Oysters and Clams, Smoked Celery Mignonette, Fresh Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
Beet/Beef Tartare Umeboshi Emulsion, Watercress, Puffed Rice
Toastettas, with Whipped Butterbean and Sesame, Charred Nectarine, Olive Tapenade
Butternut Squash Dumplings, Dashi, Shallot Crisps
Bone marrow, umeboshi butter, crispy shallots
Butter Lettuce, Parmesan Crisp, Red wine Poached Egg, rose vinaigrette
Chickpea Panisse, Seasonal Mushrooms, Crispy Chicken Skin
Fennel Citrus Salad, Fresh Ricotta, Candied Pistachio, Shallot Vinaigrette
Parisian Gnocchi with honey-roasted baby carrots, fresh ricotta, herbs
Roasted Chicken with Apricot and Fresno Glaze, Pomme Puree
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Oyster Mushroom "Croutons", Cherry Tomato Medley
Braised Pork Shoulder, Roasted Apples, Heritage Potatoes, Cippolini Onions, Parsnip Puree
Butter-Poached Market Fish, Sweet Pepper Sofrito, Fennel Herb Salad, Black Garlic Sabayon
Creme Brûlée with Candied Citrus
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake With raspberries and honey mascarpone
Olive Oil Cake with Seasonal Fruits and Amaro Glaze
Pear Galette, Vanilla Ice Cream
Basque-Style Cheesecake
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Tuna and Hamachi Crudo, umeboshi, stone fruit, lemon granita,
Ribbons of Vegetable Crudo, clarified tomato water, herb yuzu kosho oil
Black Sesame Chilled Asparagus, Blood Orange, Mint
Crudo Trio with Oysters, Clams and Mussel with Yuzu Koshō Mignonette, Shiso Oil, Wasabi Horseradish
Donburi, Pickled Enoki, Crispy Mushrooms, Watermelon Radish, Tea Egg
Fennel and Mandarin Salad, Shaved Almonds, Plum Blossom Vinaigrette
Chicken Karaage, yuzu kosho mayo, shaved cabbage, pickled jalapeño
Fried Mushroom Spring Roll, Chili Crisp, Tamarind
Pork Tenderloin, Black Garlic Sabayon, Fermented Fresno
Miso-soy glazed black cod, parsnip puree, sesame crisp
Steak, Umeboshi Butter, Roasted Garlic, Kabocha Fries
Grilled Baby Eggplants, Black Sesame Foam, Garlic Shallot Chili Crisp
Matcha Cheesecake, Maple-Buckwheat Brittle
Black Sesame Olive Oil Cake, Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate Lava Cake with persimmon
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Tostada with caramelized mushroom and shallot marmalade, seared wild mushrooms, salsa matcha
Ceviche with shrimp, red onion, mango, avocado, lime, black lime powder
Sweet Corn salad, mango, black beans, sweet peppers, cilantro, spring onion
Guacamole, salsa matcha, chips
Pozole with chicken or vegetable, chips, crema
Tuna tostada, habanero black garlic mayo, hoja santa furikake
Roasted Sweet potato with crema and queso cotija, pipian, crispy shallots
Braised and seared pork belly, pineapple, Hoja Santa furikake
Grilled Chicken adobo with radish, avocado, salsa verde, garlic greens, tortillas or rice
Pork Carnitas, tortillas, salsa verde and rojo, lime, avocado, radish, onion, cilantro
Whole Market Fish, Poblano Pepper and Orange Sofrito, salsas, herb salad, tortillas
Chiles en Nogada (stuffed chiles), crema, pomegranate
Flan
Coconut pannacotta, mango granita
Pineapple Rum Cake
Mamey Tart with figs and Oaxaca Chocolate
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Dates stuffed with tahini labneh, walnut gremolata, mint
Fresh Roti with olive tapenade and Calabrian chili emulsion
Grilled peach and fennel salad, pistachio, shallot vinaigrette
Beef/Beet Tartare, black garlic + anchovy, shaved macadamia
Smoked oyster caesar salad, parmesan, garlic croutons
Savory Galette: caramelized shallot and burrata, basil, balsamic
Caramelized Sunchokes, Chicken Liver Mousse, Plums in Black Vinegar, Hazelnuts, Tarragon
Grilled Baby Eggplants, Black Sesame Cracker, Garlic-Shallot Chili Crisp
Roasted Cauliflower Steak, Labneh, Pistachio, Preserved Citrus
Saffron-Rice Stuffed peppers, pine nuts, golden raisins, garlic spinach
NY Strip Steak, smashed fingerling potatoes, rosemary-brown butter sabayon, spring carrots
Beef Short Rib braised in Blackberry Wine and Juniper, Crispy Miso-Chickpeas, Celery Root Puree, Sorrel
Grilled Fluke, Chimichurri, Scalloped Potatoes in Roasted Garlic
Tiramisu
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake With raspberries
Raspberry Fig + Halva Tarte
Maple Crème Brûlée
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Amuse Buche
Mid Course
Main course
Surprise
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Fennel and citrus salad, Pistachio, shallot vinaigrette
Caponata en crostini, eggplant, olives, almonds, basil, balsamic reduction
Butter lettuce, Forelle pears, butter-roasted chestnuts, ricotta, oregano honey
Smoked scallop, olive crisps, baby greens dressed in plum blossom vinaigrette
Grilled zucchini and red pepper bruschetta, crusty bread, crunchy salt, Sicilian olive oil
Butternut squash tortellini en brodo, fried hazelnut, sage oil
Garlic prawns, skewered and grilled with olive oil, lemon, oregano and mint
Fried calamari, roasted red pepper remoulade, walnut dukkah
Saffron-Rice Stuffed peppers, pine nuts, golden raisins, garlic spinach
Gnocchi, pistachio, basil, preserved lemon, burratta
Butter-Poached Market Fish, Sweet Pepper Sofrito, Fennel Herb Salad, Black Garlic Sabayon
Beef Short Rib braised in Blackberry Wine and Juniper, Crispy Miso-Chickpeas, Celery Root Puree, Sorrel
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Oyster Mushroom "Croutons", Cherry Tomato Medley
Chocolate hazelnut cake with honey whipped ricotta
Olive oil cake with amaro glaze, seasonal fruit
Lemoncello, pannacotta, fig leaf oil
Chocolate persimmon ”lava” cake
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