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In today’s Private Chef & Personal Assistant Dia In today’s Private Chef & Personal Assistant Diaries: Living in Germany, I’m sharing a few client favorites — aka meals my toddler has actually loved lately. 
 I should warn you… this client has a thing for spice. Which means many of the meals on this list are a little bold for the average toddler (and some adults, too).

But I’m not complaining, it just means I get to cook the flavorful dishes I love, and he usually joins me at the table like a tiny food critic.
 ✨ Here’s what’s been on the menu: * Dutch baby pancake with berries (not pictured) * Silky tortilla soup * Mango salmon bowls * Spicy pork & veggie stir fry * Blueberry coconut banana bread * Homemade smash burgers + fries * And yes… boxed mac & cheese, with chef-approved upgrades
 Would your little one go for any of these meals? Or are we deep in the “cereal for every meal” phase right now (which is tasty too!) 

Tag a fellow foodie parent who’s been in the toddler chef trenches lately, and save this for your next meal plan if you want to spice things up!
 #PrivateChefDiaries #ToddlerMeals #WhatMyToddlerEats #SpicyFoodLovers #LifeInGermany #ExpatMomLife
Let’s breakdown the spring roll recipe from my l Let’s breakdown the spring roll recipe from my latest video! I think this is the perfect healthy, light, and refreshing dish the whole family will love (or learn to love for those picky babies and toddlers). Spring Roll Ingredients: Spring roll wrappers Vermicelli noodles Fresh herbs: mint, basil, cilantro Carrots; julienne Cucumber; julienne Protein cut thinly ( I used cubed steak and tofu seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic) Peanut Sauce Ingredients 2 heaping tablespoons of peanut butter 1.5 teaspoons of fish sauce 1 teaspoon sriracha 1-2 tablespoons of warm water If you want me to write out the full recipes and processes let me know and I’ll create a blog post for you! #familyrecipe #dinnerideas #summerrecipes #healthyeats
Spend the day with us as we explore Downtown Stutt Spend the day with us as we explore Downtown Stuttgart by foot! #FamilyTravel #Stuttgart #Germany #CityTour #WalkingTour
Being a private chef to a toddler means adjusting Being a private chef to a toddler means adjusting menus, repackaging leftovers like they’re fine dining, and occasionally negotiating the plating of dinner 😅. In today’s Private Chef & Personal Assistant Diaries: Living in Germany, here’s what my client (aka my two-year-old) ate. And how I made each dish toddler-friendly without losing the flavor.
 ✨ Meals included✨ • Yogurt bowl with homemade granola + chia jam • Silky tortilla soup (with added coconut milk) + DIY tortilla chips • Beef & tofu spring rolls If your kid has an elevated palette one day and only wants snacks the next… you’re not alone.
 Tell me, what’s the most unexpected food your little one has loved?
 #PrivateChefDiaries #ToddlerMeals #LifeInGermany #MomLifeAbroad #FunnyMomReels #FamilyFoodMoments #WhatMyToddlerEats
The client submitted his breakfast request at 6:45 The client submitted his breakfast request at 6:45 AM…⁠ ⁠ But I was barely awake, so we had to circle back a little later when I had a plan.⁠ ⁠ On the menu: Poached eggs in tomato sauce with wilted spinach, garlic, and cumin, inspired by a recipe from my Food & Wine cookbook.⁠ ⁠ He asked for cereal… but I like to keep mornings savory when possible. Plus, the real win? I managed to hide the spinach in all that rich tomato sauce.⁠ ⁠ Served it with leftover homemade focaccia. It was client-approved. So it’s officially being added to our menu rotation. ⁠ ⁠ This post is part of my Private Chef & Personal Assistant Diaries: Living in Germany, a fun series where I share what it’s like to cater to a tiny, demanding, and sometimes bougie client abroad.⁠ ⁠ Save this recipe and try it for yourself!⁠ ⁠ 🍳 Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce⁠ ⁠ Ingredients:⁠ ⁠ - 1 tbsp butter⁠ - 1 small onion, chopped⁠ - 1 garlic clove, minced⁠ - 2 handfuls of spinach⁠ - 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes (with juices)⁠ - ½ tsp cumin⁠ - Salt & pepper to taste⁠ - 4 eggs⁠ - Fresh parsley (for garnish)⁠ - Grilled bread or focaccia (for serving)⁠ ⁠ Directions:⁠ ⁠ 1. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add onion + garlic. Sauté over medium heat until soft and golden (about 8 mins).⁠ 2. Add spinach and cook until wilted.⁠ 3. Stir in crushed tomatoes and cumin. Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.⁠ 4. Season with salt and pepper.⁠ 5. Make 4 small wells in the sauce and crack eggs into them. Cover and simmer on low until whites are set and yolks are runny (about 7 mins). If you prefer your yolks fully set, cook them for about 10 mins, or until the yolks are more to your preference. ⁠ 6. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately with toasted bread or focaccia.⁠ ⁠ Recipe inspired by @foodandwine ⁠ ⁠ What’s your go-to savory breakfast these days? Or are you team cereal for breakfast?⁠ ⁠ #PrivateChefDiaries #MomLifeAbroad #ToddlersEatToo #LifeInGermany #PoachedEggs #FamilyFoodie #FoodAndWineInspired #ToddlerMeals
Swipe for the real and fun reality of cooking for Swipe for the real and fun reality of cooking for my toddler and family while living abroad. Moms (and honorary chefs!), tell me: What’s one meal your client would refuse to eat from this line up? #PrivateChefDiaries #LifeInGermany #MomLifeAbroad #ExpatMom #DayInTheLife #FunnyMomLife #CookingForToddlers
Meal prepping saves my sanity and keeps us fed and Meal prepping saves my sanity and keeps us fed and happy. Today I’m showing how I meal prep to keep things simple and flexible to survive the week. Swipe through for a peek inside my prep routine. 🍎 🥗 What’s one thing you always prep ahead of time? Tell me below! #PrivateChefDiaries #MealPrepMom #LifeInGermany #MomLifeAbroad #ToddlerMeals #FamilyMealPrep #CookingAbroad
Welcome to my Private Chef & Personal Assistant Di Welcome to my Private Chef & Personal Assistant Diaries: Living in Germany. 🇩🇪 I’m Jasmine—a mom, wife, expat, and apparently… a full-time private chef for my toddler client 😅 This series is part humor, part real life, and 100% relatable if you’ve ever juggled motherhood, work, life, self, and just trying to eat your own food in peace. I’ll be sharing what my “client” eats in a day, grocery runs in Germany, expat family life, routines, and more. I was absolutely inspired by @faithsfresh who is a private chef for her very own demanding client. Plus I am looking to have fun with my page again and this is my kind of fun! If you’re a mom, expat, or someone who’s life is sometimes run by a tiny little (cute) dictator, this one’s for you ❤️ What does your “client” usually request for breakfast? #momlife #funnyreels #privatechefmom #lifeingermany #expatmom #toddlermom #momhumor
Grocery shopping in Germany is a *whole* experienc Grocery shopping in Germany is a *whole* experience 😅 I thought I had grocery shopping down… until I moved abroad. From bagging at lightning speed to learning which stores close early, here are 5 things I wish I knew before grocery shopping in Germany. What surprised YOU the most? #PrivateChefDiaries #MomLifeAbroad #GroceryShoppingGermany #LifeInGermany #ExpatMom #GermanyWithKids #CookingAbroad
Now that I’ve figured out how to make yogurt fro Now that I’ve figured out how to make yogurt from scratch, it’s one less thing I need to buy—and that’s a win because we go through a lot of yogurts in this house.⁠ ⁠ Have you ever tried making your own yogurt (or are you team store-bought forever)? Let me know in the comments—and drop your favorite toppings or mix-ins below!⁠ ⁠ #HomemadeYogurt #FromScratchCooking #LifeInGermany #HomeCooking #FamilyMeals #IntentionalLiving #KitchenProjects
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