Kim St. Clair-Kozina
Saucey on the Side
about
Hi, I'm Kim!
Welcome to Saucey on the Side, I am thrilled you found me. Not only am I a sauce queen in the kitchen... but I'm also pretty "saucey" as a human. (at least that's what my husband would say.)
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Since we are just getting acquainted, let me share my journey.​ Growing up, my dream was to follow in Barbara Walters' footsteps. I have always been captivated by the power of conversation and the rich tapestry of human experiences. Telling those stories felt like my true calling and I pursued this path through college while also teaching martial arts, a role that sparked my passion for mentorship. ​In my late twenties, after navigating various jobs and the audition circuit, I moved back home. It was then that my dad received a stage 4 esophageal cancer diagnosis. We lost him eighteen months later. Realizing that his health struggles were deeply tied to nutrition, I transformed my personal meal prepping habit into a mission-driven business. For five years, I focused on creating anti-inflammatory, food intolerant friendly dishes that refused to compromise on taste. My signature sauces became my hallmark.​ Unexpectedly, in July 2025, right on my birthday, I had to shut the door on that chapter of my professional life.
Over the next year I threw myself into the world of private cheffing and slowly began to fall back in love with cooking and creating. I thought I was perfectly content with a booked out private client roster and filling my weekends in with catering gigs... but then someone asked me one question that changed everything: "WHY do you love cooking?"
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It was then, I realized that more than the cooking, I truly love what food does for people. I love that food brings people together. I love that food is medicine and can help people on both their best and worst days. Then I started wondering how I could help more families... How could I become a one stop shop for the problems they were facing everyday in the kitchen? How could I help struggling parents with picky eaters? How could I make the process of meal prepping enjoyable and efficient without sacrificing quality and flavor?Â
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THAT is how "Saucey on the Side" was born. This is your one stop shop for all your food solutions. Looking for private chef services? I got you. Need catering for an intimate dinner party or a large event? I got you. Want to make your life exponentially easier with a hands-on cooking and family meal prepping experience? You've come to the right place. Prefer a more hands-off, consistent online food & kitchen coaching approach? I'm your girl.Â
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Thank you so much for being here, and I can't wait to make your life a little easier, a little brighter, and a hell of a lot more flavorful!
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