Let me start by saying I love you. For the last 15 months I've been asking myself 'what's next Darlene?' Being a chef can be taxing on one's body. When I have an event, I'm in a non stop mode for 4-5 days and on my feet for 12-16 hours. To sleep for 24 hours after each event would be a dream, it takes me a couple days to recoup. This is why the "what's next" question has been so loud in my mind. I started to reflect on what I've enjoyed in my career history, and it brings me back to Real Estate. I got my RE License in 2004, had my first and only child (Carmella) in 2006. In 2008 Dave and I decided that staying home with Carmella would be the best thing I could do for our family. It was my pleasure. Carmella and I joined a neighborhood playgroup, a few months later Honey Girl Kitchen was born. These lovely mommies loved the homemade snacks I'd make when I hosted playgroup and so it began. My first client was Kelly Gordon, thank you! Baptisms, First Communions, Birthdays, this is how I became an accidental caterer. I have enjoyed being of service and sharing my gift. So grateful for the trust and referrals that made my business bloom. Throughout these years I continued my RE education never letting my RE License expire. Real Estate was the long term goal as a career...I can sell RE all my life, catering not so much.
I've built some beautiful friendships while catering. I ask for your love, kindness, prayers and support in my transition. I will continue to provide monthly specials the first Thursday of every month plus an update of my transition.
As of March 9, 2015 I joined CLAY STAPP + CO. Looking forward to the joy of finding my future clients a home.
I will still maintain this blog...I will continue to share recipes and post pictures of our family dinner parties.
With so much love, Darlene Rosen
With so much love, Darlene Rosen