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There are some people who perform their jobs by the nowledge they learned in school and by the book. There are others who work from the passion in their hearts for what they do, they give a part of themselves in everything they do for you. The first can be learned and can be done by most anyone, the second is rare and takes a special person to tap into that part of themselves and create from that place.

Sandy is a beautiful combination of both these. She learns and uses the most current holistic health information to create from her passion for food. She puts her love of healthy food choices, fresh organic produce, and delicious flavors into each meal and makes food enjoyable, healthy and fun. Eating healthy does not have to be boring and tasteless. You can have it all and this is what Sandy provides - healthy meals and snacks that taste incredible and you know were made with your specific health needs and preferences in mind. Everything is done with great care and concern, just at you would provide for yourself and your family.
        ~ M. S. & S. S., Danville

       

Adrian, 5 year old, Berkeley

       

Sandy and Tao de Kitchen have revolutionized dinner time in my home.
As busy as I am, and reticent to grocery shop, Sandy's dinners afford me the luxury of actually sitting down to a wonderful meal. No more eating at the sink! I have the added benefit of Sandy being able to work within the points system of Weight Watchers, which is important to me.
I can't say enough about the fresh, savory meals I look forward to when I take a Tao dinner out of the freezer.
Thanks, Sandy—you've changed my life!
        ~ Lin Gentry, Personal Fitness Trainer, Oakland

       

I continue to use Tao de Kitchen's services because Sandy takes meticulous care of my dietary needs, idiocyncracies and preferences and manages to leave my kitchen calmer and tidier than ever seen by anyone.
        ~ V. Zenoff, Oakland

       

Having Sandy as our personal chef simplified our lives and made us feel relaxed and open to celebrating the arrival of our infant daughter. Instead of worrying about meal preparations, we could rest, play with our pre-schooler, and shower our newborn with love.
For a whole month after our daughter was born, my husband and I were always delighted to discover something new and different (and a few old favorites, like her superb meatloaf) to delight our taste buds among Sandy's offerings.
There's no doubt about it, knowing that we were going to have a wholesome and delicious dinner boosted our spirits and took a load off our minds. Sandy's personal chef service certainly helped us make a smooth transition from being a family of three... to four! Thank you!
        ~ Sandra Harris, Oakland

       

Thanks so much. We are in heaven, and do not ever want to go back to our cooking, or frozen weight watchers. Who knew staying within our points and on our (Weight Watchers) program could taste so spectacular.
        ~K. Davis, Castro Valley

       

Convenience: that is an understatement… it was a salvation to have these yummy packs waiting for us each evening!
Did it save time? Yes! In ways I hadn't figured on as well...no mid-afternoon panic about what to fix for dinner. No "well, it'll do" type meals. Best of all, it gave me a break and time to restore my energy.
I was excited about dinnertime approaching, as opposed to exhausted just thinking about what to get and make.

The quality of dining was improved partly through the variety. These were dishes I've never made, so it was fun to have something new to try at home.

The results? We officially request your salad dressing recipe, the one with mustard seeds. All four of us were very sad when we'd finished it. Very tasty.
Also everyone flipped for the chicken breast with roasted veggie and faro. I never expected the girls to go for it, quite honestly, but they both liked it a lot and want it again. The pasta monster (daughter) adored the pasta! The veggie (daughter) adored the stir fry (and pouted when it was finished. More truthfully, pouted when we informed her that yes, we were going to have some, no, she could not have it all herself!)!

I would definitely recommend the service to others. I will also recommend it as a great shower gift for people expecting a baby. Also for folks who are laid up for a little while.
        ~The Hubbard’s, Berkeley

       

I hired Sandy to make a birthday feast for my girlfriend (now wife - see, it worked!) and she was just fabulous in every respect. She listened closely to my ideas for the meal and made my girlfriend's favorite items with extra-special touches.
Everything was exceptionally delicious, the presentation was visually stunning, and the timing was perfect. Sandy seemed relaxed and in-control of all the details as she brought out one artistic course after the next, to the delight of all our senses!
I recommend her with the greatest enthusiasm and with absolutely no reservations. She's simply the best!
        ~V. Behrman, Berkeley

       

Sandy's service was ideal for us in that it was more than perfect. She pampered and replenished me and my husband with healthy and nutritious food after giving birth to our little girl. I especially loved the way she customized a menu to suit my dietary needs as a nursing mom. Her extensive knowledge of food led me to a fast and healthy recovery. If it wasn't for Sandy's chef service, our life would have been chaotic. I'd like to thank her for helping us to make a smooth and happy transition. We cannot wait to be pampered again with her delicious homemade soup!
        ~Cathy Cha, Oakland

       

Simply put, Chef Sandy Der weaves an enchanted spell with her extraordinary culinary magic.
Last fall I hosted a fund raising house concert at my home. Sandy made the whole event delightful and welcoming with her beautiful presentation.
The food was a delight not just to the taste buds but to all the senses: fresh greens with walnuts and pears, roasted delicata squash, the most extraordinary sauces that brought out the flavor of the grilled chicken, golden potatoes and glazed vegetables. The tables and platters were decorated with fresh flowers and colorful fall fruits and vegetables and looked exquisite.
Sandy is very well-organized and worked quietly and efficiently behind the scenes so that my guests and I could enjoy the concert without a worry. The whole event was such fun that I've already consulted with Sandy about catering another concert.
        ~Claudia Waters, Berkeley