kai conversations with... stephanie nass, founder + ceo of chefanie
in
anticipation of thanksgiving next week, we are delighted to bring you this
week’s special holiday-themed kai conversations with stephanie nass, known as chefanie!
she is an extraordinary female chef and entrepreneur who has spent the last
eight years building a multifaceted business that offers food catering and
culinary-driven lifestyle products, and has cultivated a strong following as a
culinary influencer on social media, providing uniquely beautiful table
settings and awe-inspiring dinner setups. with all that she’s doing on a daily
basis, we are not sure when stephanie has time to sleep! we admire the incredible brand,
chefanie, that she’s developed with her tremendous talents and years of hard
work. stephanie has also been devotee of kai for nearly 20 years, and we are so
fortunate to call her a friend!
in this
post, stephanie shares her top recommendations for the holiday season along
with some fun background insights about herself. we hope you enjoy her
interview, and we encourage you to check out and follow her gorgeous
inspirational feed, @chefanie! you
will be glad you did, and next time you are hosting and/or cooking at home —
you’ll be completely inspired by chefanie’s amazing tips, how-tos, as well as
her tableware, home décor, design and culinary recommendations with impeccable
taste!
xo,
gaye.
could
you please share 3 to 5 must-have offerings from the chefanie brand for the
holidays? specifically, which items can you not live without for the holiday
season?
do you have a “go to” item that you bring for host/hostess gifts during the
holidays?
any tips for a good swap gift (where each participant brings an unmarked,
wrapped gift)?
what’s your favorite tableware to use, out of any tableware design/setting
you’re using throughout the entire holiday season?
what’s your absolute favorite dish (appetizer, entrée, dessert) for the
holidays?
brie
en croute.
how did you first discover kai? please share a memory of your first-time
using kai, which product it was, and anything special you noticed during your
experience?
my
mom introduced me to the kai signature perfume oil after she discovered the
brand in california- probably 20 years ago. i remember thinking it was the best
smell in the world.
what’s your beauty secret? or must have beauty product?
beauty comes from within. be happy.
go-to lipstick color?
a
deep burgundy red (with lip liner).
what color nail polish are you wearing right now?
none!
never.
favorite food?
pasta.
thank you... stephanie!