About MeA native of the State of New York, I moved west in 2004 to Missoula, Montana. I grew up in a family that understood the importance of eating together, home cooked meals, and fresh ingredients. It was never large or overwhelming, but my mother kept a tidy garden. Fresh herbs and vegetables were used all season long in the kitchen of our small farmhouse in Katonah, NY. Little did I know, these tiny nuances of childhood and my teenage years would come to play a huge role in establishing myself as a cultivator of food, and aspiring chef in the kitchen.
My background as a chef is so different than many other food artists. I have never followed the normal route through schooling, rather chased my steep ambitions and goals to serve incredible food all around the planet. I am a backyard chef, one that enjoys the creativity and adventure rooted in establishing fun, seasonal menus. In kitchens, back patios, deep in the woods, and hovered over an open pit fire, I aspire to bring unique, global flavors to the table. Following years of honing in on my skills and abilities, I now bring my connection to your table, knife and wooden spoon in hand. I have enjoyed countless dinner parties, 2 years cooking for staff and students of The National Outdoor Leadership School, 5 seasonal years cooking for clients of the worldwide cycle tourism company; The Cycling House. I am so pleased to share my stories of life, adventure, and food from my travels with you and your family. 2015 is a breakout year for me; I hope you will join me on the farm, in the kitchen, or at the table. Cheers! |
“Lots of cooks can pick fresh, local ingredients and follow a recipe. Passion is the key ingredient in Zander's cooking. Very few chefs create a vibe in the kitchen, and a pleasure to the palate like CHEF Z. More please!”
DJ Brooks Park City, UT 
My girlfriend, pro woman's mountain biker and coach Heidi Rentz and I, riding our bikes through Ecuador.
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