"We usually eat the oysters while we prepare the rest of the meal."Ĭheck stores such as Whole Foods and Fresh Market for oysters in the shell. "We love seafood, so we usually splurge on grilling a whole fish along with some oysters on the half shell," Barron says. And a traditional Christmas dinner of turkey and all the trimmings is not typically on their menu. The day isn't entirely devoted to movies and volunteering, though. The nonprofit store is one that gives food, hygiene products, clothes, supplies, books and more to those in need. One such organization is The Chattanooga Free Store. "We prefer to donate time or money to help people or organizations that are committed to helping people without all the red tape," Barron says. Rather than gifting each other with unneeded presents, Barron and Adams choose to donate money they would spend on gifts or spend a few hours on Christmas Day helping others in the community. The morning gives this family of chefs a day for life to slow down, but not completely. I can just relax and enjoy the smell of coffee brewing," she says, adding that she also enjoys putting on a nostalgic movie, such as "A Christmas Story" or "Home Alone," and watching with her family. "I don't have to worry about putting in an order for the weekend or cooking 400 meals. Like many parents of young children, Rebecca Barron, past James Beard semi-finalist and executive chef at one of the hottest new restaurants on Main Street, Hello Monty, says the best part of waking up on Christmas morning is hearing the sweet voice of her 2-year-old daughter, Ruby, say, "Good morning."Īfter that, it's coffee, coffee and more coffee while she and partner, Chef Micah Adams who works alongside Barron at Hello Monty, revel in the feeling of complete relaxation. Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Chef Rebecca Barron makes a broiled oyster dish at her home in Chattanooga. Here's a look at three Chattanooga chefs, their Christmas traditions and how they spend Christmas Day. So how do they spend their own Christmas? Do they sit back and take a break from cooking duties? Maybe, but perhaps not. Chefs are typically at their busiest during the Christmas season, catering office parties or making holiday dinners to provide others with a memorable experience.
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