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Janice Carte

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Janice is Founder, CEO and sole proprietor of Tiny Spoon Chef, Inc. a personal chef service. Tiny Spoon started in Boston in 2013 and now has teams in 110+ cities in 15 states.

  • Entrepreneurial Retreats: Fueling Creativity and Innovation
    Janice emphasizes the importance of "innovacations" for entrepreneurs. By stepping away from daily chores, she finds renewed creativity and energy. Retreats offer space for brainstorming, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Janice highlights how rest, nature, and social connections are vital for sustaining a remarkable company. "I come back to the home office and all I want to do is cook and collaborate!"
  • Underrated Canned Foods: Chef Janice Carte's Top Picks
    Janice keeps canned black beans, chickpeas, butter beans, tomatoes, tinned fish, coconut milk, and curry paste in her pantry. She highlights tinned anchovies for their umami punch and canned tomatoes for their year-round flavor. Janice says, "Canned beans hold so much possibility," urging cooks to rethink these underrated staples.
  • Expert Chef Janice Carte Advocates for Magnetic Knife Strips
    Janice warns against storing knives unprotected in drawers, as it can damage blades and cause injuries. She recommends a wooden, magnetic knife strip, saying, "It allows me to see my beautiful tools as pieces of art." Janice personally uses and endorses this model: [Magnetic Knife Strip](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010ERIL7M).
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