Chef Melissa Gellert

New York City based private chef specializing in health-supportive, gluten-free, and Paleo cuisine as well as cooking for those with food allergies.

  • Home
  • About
  • Culinary Services
    • Sample Menus
  • Nutritional Consulting
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Testimonials
  • Blog

Blog

Check out my most recent posts!

  • Homemade Chicken Soup
    Wondering what do do with all of that chicken bone broth? As summer is coming to a close, cold and flu season is right around the corner. Not to mention, covid-19 is still circulating. Stocking the freezer with nourishing homemade chicken soup is one of the biggest favors you can do for future you. There… 

    Read More »
  • Homemade Chicken Bone Broth
    Have you been living under a rock? This could be the only reason you aren’t familiar with the the bone broth trend. It’s been all the rage for several years now, with café-like establishments popping up in my home base of New York City and in other preferred “hipster” destinations. Maybe you dismissed this elixir’s… 

    Read More »
  • Morning Matcha: A Great Way to Start the Day
    After taking my vitamins and tinctures, when I first wake up, I make a matcha. Some people feel like the day doesn’t start until their first cup of coffee. I feel similarly about my morning matcha. What makes my morning matcha recipe so hearty and invigorating? Cocoa butter and collagen peptides. Adding fat and protein… 

    Read More »
  • Why I wear a fitness tracker, and why Fitbit is the best one for my needs:
      SLEEP STAGE MONITORING Folks with fibromyalgia often have difficulty with deep sleep, Fitbit can help. After wearing mine for almost two years, I’ve discovered that I cannot function with less than an hour of deep sleep a night, and that in order to feel really good, I need about an hour and a half…. 

    Read More »
  • Why I Don’t Promote Weight Loss
    I’ve been struggling with writing this blog post for a few weeks for a few reasons. First, I’m not an expert in fat-acceptance or body-neutrality. Second, I have privilege in this space. I’m white, not unattractive by many current cultural standards, and am able to comfortably wear most clothing brands. (This may sound like bragging;… 

    Read More »
Chef Melissa Gellert

MEET CHEF MELISSA

Melissa is a New York City based certified Nutritional Consultant and private chef.

Read more about Melissa
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Say Hello

Have questions about my rates, availabilty, or event schedule? Drop me a line!

Popular Posts

Summer Gazpacho Recipe from Melissa Gellert
Deviled Eggs

Copyright © 2014 Melissa Gellert | Photos by Bridgette Sackman | Design: Foodie theme by Shay Bocks modified by Jen Quinn

Copyright © 2025 · Foodie Child Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress