Chef Jeff Woodward
Private Chef
Education
- Culinary Arts Degree with a Certification in Baking, Ozark Technical College
- Associate's Degree, Southwestern Illinois College
Professional Achievements
- Won the Branson Tri-Lakes News Reader's Choice Award 2023 for Best Catering
- Featured as a Chef Demonstrator 2 years in a row for The Women's Show in Springfield, MO
- Featured as the Hollister Chamber of Commerce Spotlight Chef, published in Tri-Lakes News
- Chef Jeff's food has appeared in a feature on KY3 Television
- He publishes a recipe weekly in the Branson Globe newspaper and monthly in Lost on the Lake Magazine
- Featured as a Chef in Discover Home and Style Magazine
Certifications & Organizations
- American Culinary Federation
- ServSafe Certification
- Branson Chamber of Commerce
- Hollister Chamber of Commerce
- Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce
- BNI (Business Network International)
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Co-authored Articles (254)
How to
Measure the Remaining Propane
The only accurate way to measure the propane left in a propane tank is to weigh it. The following are the steps needed to find the amount of propane left in a propane tank and to approximate the length of time it will ta...
What Food Am I Quiz
Pizza. French fries. Tacos. Brownies. There are a lot of delicious, mouthwatering foods in the world that are made with tasty, unique ingredients. But if you had to be a food, which one would you be? Are you dazzling a...
5 Warning Signs That Pork Has Gone Bad
Plus, storage tips to help your meat last longerSo, you’re in the mood for pork chops, but you’re not sure if the meat you bought last week is still good. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place! There are 5 leadin...
How to
Eat Tamales
Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of corn husks or plantain leaves stuffed with tasty fillings like meats, cheeses, vegetables, or chiles. These delicious treats can be paired with other offerings like to...
How to
Open a Pickle Jar
Troublesome pickle jars are a hungry person’s worst nightmare. Instead of giving up on your meal, try a few different jar opening methods! Whether the lid is too tightly sealed or stuck with food, any pickle jar can be...
How to
Eat a Kiwano (Horned Melon)
Native to the Kalahari Desert, the Kiwano is also known as the Horned Melon, the melano, the African horned cucumber, the jelly melon, and the hedged gourd. When allowed to ripen, the fruit tastes like a mix of cucumbers...
4 Easy Ways to Thaw Cool Whip to Perfection
In a pinch? Our 4 foolproof thawing methods have your backFluffy, delicious, and…frozen? Darn it! Cool Whip is a delicious topping perfect for adding something special to your desserts, but nothing is more frustrating ...
How to
Eat Balut
Balut is Filipino street food made by hard-boiling a fertilized and incubated duck egg. This snack has become a very common and popular food throughout Southeast Asia, and custom dictates that the cooked embryo is eaten ...
How to
Cook Pigar Pigar
Pigar pigar is a very popular street food served in the Philippines. The dish is so beloved that the citizens of Dagupan celebrate it every year with a big street festival! Pigar pigar consists of thinly sliced sirloin b...
How to
Make Rice Vinegar
Rice vinegar has a milder flavor than many other vinegars. It also features a hint of sweetness that comes from the rice, so it's an ideal addition to sweet or tangy recipes, such as salad dressings. While you can purcha...
3 Ways to Make Rice Water for Hair and Skincare
Strengthen your hair with this easy-to-make natural beauty secretIf you want to naturally condition and strengthen your hair, then rice water is the perfect solution for you. This popular TikTok trend is the perfect way ...
Guess the Food Quiz
Pasta. Tacos. Cheeseburgers. What do these three things have in common? They’re delicious foods! But, if put on the spot, can you tell them apart? Can you guess any food? Well, we’re here to test your foodie knowled...
How to
Boil Ground Beef
Boiling your ground beef is a great idea if you want to cook with leaner, less fatty meat. This is a simple, quick, and easy-to-clean process where you cover the meat in water and brown it on medium heat for for 3-5 minu...
How to
Boil Peanuts Using Roasted Peanuts
This is a great and simple recipe. Although it takes around 3 hours, it is worth the wait for times like a get-together or events at the house. Despite the many opinions stating that boiling dry roasted peanuts does not ...
How to Marinate Your Ribs for Maximum Flavor
Tenderizing and flavor-boosting a juicy rack overnight A marinade is a wet mixture of herbs, oil and acid used to flavor meat. The combination of ingredients tenderizes meat and makes it more flavorful. There are hundred...
How to Easily Operate a Toaster
Learn how to get bread crispy and warm in a toaster The toaster is a simple and user-friendly kitchen appliance. Use it to lightly cook slices of bread so that they are darker, crispier, and tastier. First, you'll need t...
How to
Store Rice Crispy Treats
Rice crispy treats are delicious, easy to make, and just as easy to store (you can store the container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze the treats for up to 6 weeks!). Once you’ve cut up your extra rice ...
How to
Eat Pani Puri
Pani puri is a highly, and yet aptly, celebrated Indian delicacy. Even toddlers in India know how to devour the "Queen of Indian Street Foods". But if you are visiting India and would like to try out this mouth-watering ...
How to Get Wax Off of Lemons
Wash away lemon wax in just minutes with these simple, natural methods Many people aren’t aware that the lemons they buy in the supermarket are often coated in a thin layer of wax. This wax helps preserve the lemons an...
How to
Cure Sweet Potatoes
Storing and feasting on cured root vegetables couldn’t be easier If you've ever eaten a sweet potato immediately after harvesting it, you know that the results can be disappointingly flavorless and overly starchy. To a...
