La Cuisiniere
About us
Whether by pure serendipity or by design, healthy eating has become a family tradition in the Adagboyi household. Natacha and Anthony, owners of French/Belgian restaurant Crepe Corner, both experienced life-changing events that jump-started their journey towards better health through food and fueled their decision to start La Cuisinière, a meal prep service that will deliver healthy, delicious, freshly cooked meals to your doorstep. Let’s talk a bit more about that.
What does La Cuisinière offer? Meat, poultry, seafood, plant-based protein options, gluten-free options, healthy sides made from whole foods…it's all here! In Natacha and Anthony's exciting culinary world, healthy does not mean dull or bland…food is always kept interesting. Think healthy versions of classic French/Belgian dishes, prepared just for you.
It's for good reason that over time, these lifelong food enthusiasts slowly veered towards healthier options. In fact, Natacha opted to go vegetarian while Anthony, who was a passionate steak lover, now opts for lean meat extremely sparingly, favoring healthier alternatives such as plant protein, lean chicken prepared in a healthy manner, and seafood.
As a lot of people know, in September of 2020, Natacha was involved in an accident in which she was struck by a somersaulting pickup truck that was traveling 60 miles an hour. She was a pedestrian. What is a little-known fact is that in the Spring of 2022 Anthony was diagnosed with advanced Stage III cancer. It was during their healing processes that both Natacha and Anthony decided to drastically alter their diets; applying lessons they learned about the healing effects of healthy nutrition, and along the way, discovering that healthy food can also be spectacularly delicious! Natacha was the trail-blazer here, convincing Anthony with an array of delicious dishes, quickly turning him into a fervent believer.
Natacha made a full recovery; as expected there are lingering pains and follow-ups, but considering the nature of her accident, Natacha's current state of activity is nothing short of miraculous. Anthony underwent surgery, 39 total chemotherapy infusion sessions, countless radiation treatments and copious amounts of oral medication. As most people know, cancer treatment can be as traumatic as the disease itself!
While Anthony is still going through the final stages of his cancer treatment, he continues to impress his oncologists with his steady progress. His general health markers are at better levels now at age 50 than when he was in his 30's. Anthony enjoys better sleep, more energy and a general feeling of well-being that he didn't previously have.
All said, the simple goal of La Cuisinière is to offer healthy versions of French/Belgian food that is easily accessible and most of all, delicious. Our clients will enjoy a diet devoid of high calorie, nutrient-sparse processed foods, instead we will offer menu items that feature nutrient-dense whole foods which have been the "magic potion" for healthy populations the world over. In fact, inhabitants of so-called Blue Zones-different parts of the world where good health and longevity are commonplace- make healthy eating the cornerstone of their lifestyle.
So, join us on our journey to better health through food; La Cuisinière offers not a "strict diet", "meal plan", or home cooking experiment. La Cuisinière simply uses healthy ingredients, applies great cooking techniques, and offers an incredibly interesting French/Belgian menu packed with flavorful foods…it's truly just heat, eat and bon appetit!!