Poise Under Pressure, Chef at Home

07/22/2024

Summer is heating up; so let’s cool down with a refreshing poke bowl! A sumptuous bowl of farro, pineapple kimchi, edamame, radish, carrot, avocado with your choice of ahi tuna/ bulgogi chicken/ tofu or crispy pork belly! The delicious companions to this month’s menu will be a mandarin orange salad & crispy spring rolls (3pcs) & gochujang aioli. All of this for $30, now that is a deal! DM me and get your order in before Thursday @ noon and let me take care of dinner and start your weekend off right!

06/28/2024

You know you are blessed when one of your guests drops off a bottle of bub for your anniversary when picking up food! God bless and Larry for such a fantastic surprise!! Happy “Food truck Friday” and Happy Canada Day long weekend!!! Be safe everyone!!

06/26/2024

06/23/2024

June has come and goes out with a bang! Start off Canada Day weekend right with this month’s “Food Truck Friday” Crispy creole okra and shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich with remoulade, lettuce & tomato, 3 pickle potato salad & warm crispy bacon brittle beignets!! DM on IG or FB or check out the website poiseunderpressure.com. $30 July 28th 12-6!

05/31/2024

Seize this time and indulge with friends and family! It’s ok to spoil yourself

05/01/2024

Closing time soon for this month’s instalment! Get your order in before tomorrow at noon! Pizza dough making starts tonight!

04/01/2024

It’s back for the spring/ summer and fall! Get your orders in by Thursday at noon!

02/07/2024

Braised pork belly, savoy cabbage, soufflé, Korean BBQ, grilled scallion slaw, rice paper chicharron. Level up on your entertaining and bring a red seal chef into your home. Fully customizable menus, any style of service, all in the comfort of your own home!

02/05/2024

Good day everyone! As we are wrapping up our Valentines Day special menu with only a few more to sell before all gone we present our final wine & beer pairings to enhance your special date night in. Katie of has given some spot on recommendations to wind down your evening in front of the fire or make your own 🫶! Hope you enjoy. Local- Late Autumn Riesling, VQA Inniskillin, Niagara, $15.95
This is easily one of my favorite go to dessert rieslings, year after year they deliver a superior wine and 2022 is one of their best batches. Sweet enough to compliment all 3 of your dessert offerings. upfront notes of citrus, pear, honey and delicate spice. A flavourful palate, it is medium-bodied and dry with a crisp, balanced finish. Splurge- Château Suduiraut Sauternes 2013 $51.25
Full-bodied and very sweet, yet the bright acidity balances the wine out. Creamy mouthfeel with phenolic undertones. Great finish. Beer- Skinny Dippin Stout from Sawdust City, Gravenhurst $3.75
A full-flavored, velvety smooth, oatmeal stout. Pours a dense black color with a thick head. Enticing aromas of dark roast coffee/caramel, chocolate, burnt toast and cooked fruit. Sweet, rich, creamy and full bodied, with flavors of dark malt, chocolate/mocha, spice, dark fruit, molasses and ash on a bittersweet finish.

02/01/2024

Hello friends and thank you for the amazing response to our menu! Almost sold out so if you are thinking more of a at home date night or maybe forgot to make a reso at one of Simcoe counties great resto’s then get in on this quick! Pick up on either the 13th or 14th and it can be hot and ready to go or with heating instructions for a later meal time. So happy to be here in service of you and have a great day!

01/31/2024

This dessert our guests have chosen the last two events I have done and was met with great enthusiasm & satisfaction! Vietnamese flan cake with cardamom crumble, coffee caramel, toffee sauce and a matcha Kit-Kat dipped cannoli! Experimenting with flavours is the name of the game!

01/29/2024

Part two of our beverage suggestions for your Valentines date night in; curated by the talented Katie . We are thrilled to share the response to our special valentines menu has been fantastic. Your enthusiasm and appreciation to our culinary creations have truly warmed our hearts. Thank you so much!! Local-Flat Rock Cellars, Niagara, 2020 Pinot Noir $24.95
Pinot Noir is perfect because it has the fruit, the earthiness, and the acidity that you are looking for in a gamey dish like lamb. This is a really lovely Pinot at this price point with a nose of earthy/savoury cherries, black raspberries, woodsy spice notes, underbrush and plums. It has a smooth entry on the palate with rich, ripe red berries, underlying savoury/underbrush notes, well integrated spices, and a firm spine of acidity driving the vibrant back end. Splurge- Goldeneye Pinot Noir, by Decoy, Napa Valley,2020 $79.95
Lush, layered and complex, this enticing Pinot Noir draws you in with aromas of ripe raspberry and black cherry, as well as notions of pennyroyal, clove and sweet baking spices. On the palate, supple tannins and elegantly balanced acidity frame juicy flavors of blackberry and Bing cherry, with savory hints of nutmeg, leather and breakfast tea emerging on the long, robust finish.

Beer- Fiddle and Field Pale Ale, Quayles Brewery $3.75
Pale Ales are known to complement lambs earthiness. They pair well with a lamb shank for both weight and flavour profile. .This beer is noted to have huge hop aromas and be bursting with citrus and tropical aromas. Fiddle & Field is a farm to glass experience, locally brewed.

01/27/2024

In between consulting and getting ready for Valentine’s Day; we find time for beautiful people and sharing experiences surrounded by food, drink and making conversation! Found ourselves in blue mountain last night and this crowd of business owners were so much fun!

01/25/2024

To help make an evening at home even more delightful with our Valentines Date night menu I’ve enlisted the help of to curate a Local, a Splurge and a beer pairing for each course. Tonight Katie features 2 Sauvignon Blancs “I feel it is best to pair a Sauvignon Blanc with this course, it will compliment both choices. The acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal cuts through rich flavors and balances dishes with its herbaceous and mineral qualities. These sauvignon Blanc choices can provide delightful contrast to the savory and spice fillings of your empanadas“ LOCAL:Lighthouse Sauvignon Blanc, Pelee Island VQA $15.95
Intense ripe green granny smith apple aromas on the nose. More apple and fresh pineapple flavours on the palate with a lovely lingering lemony finish. Light to medium-bodied and good acidity.
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2022, New Zealand $43.95

A fresh, creamy-textured white with lots of freshness and lovely pear and green-apple character. Some white pineapple. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a flavorful finish. Less herbs and more clean, ripe fruit. Finally a beer option. Muskoka craft Lager $3.60
Lagers are extremely refreshing and have a lighter, cleaner flavour because they are fermented more slowly. Medium amber colour; aromas of malty cereal, fresh grass, zesty citrus and a hint of honey; on the palate it is dry and medium bodied with moderate carbonation and flavours of cereal, wildflower honey and a light hop bitterness.

01/22/2024

Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Whether you are a hopeless romantic or single and appreciate a good meal & deal we have you covered. On your own choose one appetizer, and dessert trio. Got someone special to share the evening with then you get the whole meal deal! We have partnered with some great people and businesses to bring you local and delicious and offer some wine, beer & spirit pairing recommendations. DM me for your orders and if you have any dietary restrictions or prefer a vegetarian option; I got you.

01/18/2024

Great work and reliable !

01/16/2024

This time of year in my menu design soup is a very popular course! From lobster bisque with shrimp ceviche to truffle cauliflower with mint pesto and tapenade the combinations are endless! Design your own in home event today and spoil colleagues, family and friends with casual fine restaurant quality food in your own home! Check us out poiseunderpressure.com

01/13/2024

All our menus are designed by you the host! We will discuss theme, dietary restrictions, likes and dislikes and style of service. We will provide options for every course so it truly becomes an evening by providing our design; the rest…leave to me!

01/09/2024

Inviting me into your home is all about the experience! Unlike most restaurant visits you and your guests are front and centre to the preparation, the cooking and ex*****on of menu that you create with me! So much more than just eating; we share , we dine & we unwind!

01/07/2024

Being in service of others is where I am happiest! Celebrating family, friends and colleagues with great food and drink paired with how the plate comes together and the inspiration behind it is how we create memories!

01/06/2024

Ready for your event!

01/06/2024

Vietnamese flan cake, espresso caramel, cardamom crumble, toasted coconut, pistachio cannoli. My first try at a cannoli went alright!

01/04/2024

Delicious strip loin sandwich in Koivu lounge! AAA prime shaved steak, baby arugula, confit tomato, crumbled goats cheese, Smokey mustard aioli, roasted shallots, Saskatoon berry Demi, toasted brioche. Choice of soup or salad! Come enjoy the spa & a taste of Vetta

01/01/2024

Many blessings and heartfelt thanks to all my family, friends and clients for a successful year! May the year ahead find you all in good health, high spirits and good fortune. God bless and ring in the new year safe and sound!!

12/25/2023

A very merry Christmas to everyone! May you share in the love and light with your loved ones. Be safe and spread joy!

12/16/2023

Something fun to support!

12/16/2023

Duck coq au vin, vanilla whipped mashed potato, Smokey roasted shallots, asparagus, Saskatoon berry Demi, daikon radish sprouts

12/01/2023

December is here! So is Jacoby the elf! He made his glorious return! Aptly named Jacoby “the bum on my bench” for Cole Littler fantasy football team (Jacoby jones for all you football fans) now gives all his love to his lil brother Levi. So much fun ahead Anne Thornton

11/08/2023

Have an amazing assortment of mushrooms from cooks town greens! Lions mane, black oyster, shiitakes all for the new season of Taste of Vetta! Every Thursday come check us out for a four course wine paired menu and spa day! Holiday party season is here, so hit me up as your window is closing fast!

11/08/2023

Crispy skin Muscovy duck breast, hassleback purple potato, roasted baby turnips, biquinho peppers, strawberry, plum & raspberry compote