Clients
We would like to acknowledge and thank our clients for taking the time to write us their testimonials.
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27th June 2009
To whom it may concern
Duncan Fuller of Fuller Tummy
I had the pleasure of meeting Duncan through some business associates of mine in January 2009. Since meeting Duncan he has taken me on a personal journey of self discovery through what is missing in most of the lives of regular Australians. Good nutritious healthy food!
From the first time I spoke with Duncan I knew that he was going to bring change and growth into my life. At this point I did not know how, or when, I just knew.
I have only spent 16 hours in my home kitchen with Duncan and the changes in my life and that of my 13 yr old daughter are undefinable.
Duncan started with the basics of how to read from a recipe and buy only what you need, how to “set up” my kitchen ready to cook, so as it is an enjoyable experience. We moved forward with steps on cutting vegetable the correct way, tips and tricks for measuring, great ideas for baking and the essentials like full heat, simmering and cooling.
Throughout levels 1 and 2 of the Fuller Tummy programs, I have been astonished at by not knowing the basics how much life, through food, I have missed. Through Duncan’s years of experience as a Chef in all parts of the globe, it seems he has had this feeling that there is something missing in the kitchens around our country. Well I can safely say I found it Duncan. You have been missing.
I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for coming into mine and Madison’s life and making the world of difference to our minds, heart and souls through your beautiful recipes and the techniques you teach to make them.
Maddison and I look forward to our next cooking class and finishing the many levels you have available.
Kindest regards
Samantha Hough
Business owner, mother, and now a very confident home cook.
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May 2009
I would like to thank you so much for everything you have done. Fuller Tummy has defiantly improved my family's eating habits and there has been much more time spent together. Before Fuller Tummy i didn't really look forward to dinner, it was mainly takeaway and eaten on the lounge in front of the television. Now i cant wait to sit up at the table and eat another delicious recipe, making our family closer, healthier and happier. I have learnt so much experiencing the courses and making the meals, my knowledge on cooking has broadened. Cooking has become something i enjoy and look forward to, making all the yummy pesto's and meals has become enjoyable and a bonding opportunity for the family. Our lunch boxes have also been immensely improved, no more vegemite sandwiches, opening my lunch box at lunchtime and seeing what new creation ill be trying out has become exciting and very much enjoyable. Fuller Tummy has improved and provided so much, thank you.
Naomi Mullen (Fuller Tummy Level 1)
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April 2009
I wanted to do some sort of cooking class, but with a 2 year old at home it was very difficult for me to find the time. Then I found Fuller Tummy and thought it would be just perfect to have my very own personal chef come into my home. And I was right - it was so convenient having Duncan come to my home at a time that suited me.
Duncan is a very professional and skilled chef and a patient teacher. The lessons he gave me on food preparation and knife skills have been invaluable to me. He has taught me how to run my kitchen like the restaurants and cafes do, which is so much quicker and easier than the way I was doing it. Duncan's recipes are delicious and my friends have been very impressed. I would recommend Fuller Tummy Level 1 to anyone who has an interest in food and cooking and wants to learn some new skills and eat yummy food!
Thanks Duncan!
Liz Chalmers (Fuller Tummy Level 1)
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February 2009
Having created several design pieces for Fuller Tummy, we were so impressed with the products on offer we decided to try them ourselves! Having Duncan come to our home and show us how we should be doing things was wonderful as we never know what to cook during the week and end up eating the same old things! Ben (the husband/father) is our designated chef during the week and while he knows the fundamentals of cooking he needed a little inspiration when it came to making some different meals. You can only learn a limited amount from a cook book and there is no help or advice when it goes wrong! We were also shown some really useful kitchen tips and tricks. Duncan is always so friendly and professional - we cant recommend him highly enough. There aren't too many services that come to you which makes it all the more convenient.
Ben and Michelle Gustavson (Fuller Tummy Level 1)
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January 2009
Having morning sickness made me feel un-well preparing food. Given that my husband wouldn’t even know where the saucepans are in the kitchen, I had Duncan from Fuller Tummy come to my house and cook a number of meals that I could freeze and re-heat for my husband and myself. Duncan is very professional, friendly and of course – a fantastic chef!. Even now that my morning sickness is starting to subside, I will continue to use Duncan’s services, so that I can always have some yummy, healthy food in the freezer instead of getting take-away.
Fleur Anderson (Fuller Tummy In Home Chef)
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October 2008
Hi Duncan,
Fuller Tummy program was sensational! Lots of fun and surprisingly brought the family together via the kitchen. I learnt heaps of tips that can only be taught by a professional chef. Thanks so much Duncan your a great teacher.
Wendy Wrobel
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October 2008
I was introduced to Fuller Tummy through a friend and was excited about what they had to offer. I have 2 young kids at home and I find it difficult to cook for them and make it interesting and still be healthy and create foods that they will eat. I was impressed with Duncan’s professionalism and his natural ability to teach myself and the kids in a way that we all enjoyed. Duncan gave me the confidence within the kitchen and passed on great tips and ideas on how to shop more effectively and how to organize my kitchen at home.
I was a little worried that it might have been a little too difficult for me with my lack of cooking skills and knowledge, but I was delighted to find it so easy to follow and it was lots of fun. Duncan delivered his Fuller Tummy LUNCH BOX program to us with ease and it was not only helpful to learn what to pack in the kid’s lunches, but he made it fun as well.
Thank you again Fuller Tummy! I look forward to further improvements with your help.
Steve Walters
Ex Professional NRL Player (Canberra Raiders, Nth QLD Cowboys)
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August 2008
During my 25 years of experience as a caterer and restaurateur for high profile clients I thought I had learnt all there was to learn, yet, Duncan has added to my knowledge and creative flare. Duncan’s teaching style is one of adaptability. His presentations are professional and in-depth. His willingness to share his vast knowledge went beyond the course outline. Throughout the 6 level programs, Duncan demonstrated a level of patience that was reassuring during times of frustration, which assisted in the learning process. Duncan Fuller’s style is in sharp contrast of that of a recent TV personality chef, proving that artistic flare with food can be approached with style and professionalism.
I encourage anyone wanting to become a master in the field of cooking and highly recommend Duncan Fuller at Fuller Tummy.
Diane Henley-Smith
Caterer
De LISLE III Yacht
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The only cooking we did before Fuller Tummy was cooking toast and 2 minute noodles now we have full range of the kitchen and can bake cookies for our friends, make delicious pesto and goats fetta pizzas, blend delicious sauces and mayonnaises. It has really brought our family together because we are sharing the experience and eating together as a family at meal times. We particularly love the mexican eggs and corn cakes with maple syrup on the weekends and mum was thrilled on mother's day when we cooked up a beautiful breakfast on our own. Cooking great meals has stimulated our taste buds - we are trying foods that we have not tried before which extends into great leftovers for school lunches. Thanks Duncan, you are a great teacher.
Poppi and Georgie Meeves
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Level two of the Fuller Tummy program has been the best investment I have made in a long time. The money we’ve saved from planning shopping, buying only what we need and using everything we buy has recouped the cost of level one even before starting the second stage. There’s been substantial cost savings in not having to buy takeaway any more – which had been up to three times a week, I’m ashamed to admit.
Another great outcome has been the positive comments from family and friends about my weight loss, which is mainly due to living the Fuller Tummy way of life. I have never eaten so much fresh food before, all without chemicals and preservatives. It’s been a huge hit for my family. My daughters are all very keen to check the preparation list and see what they do to help, making for great family bonding time.
We all prep and cook together, with the kids taking turns to write the menu sheet for the week ahead. All five of us can get dinner ready in a flash now, even my husband wants to help because it’s all so well-organised and easy.
Thank you Fuller Tummy, from the very happy Mullen family.
Natalea Mullen
Banora Point, NSW
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"With both of us working full time and with three active daughters my kitchen, pantry and fridge were totally disorganised. With no menu planning I was thinking about dinner on the way home from work and having to defrost meat which meant eating late and that does not work with a hungry 4 year old. I was throwing a lot of food out without an inventory and wasting money because I was not organising our meals in advance.
Duncan has turned our lives around by showing our girls and my husband how to cook and prepare meals - something foreign to them all. He has shown me the benefits of shopping only once a week instead of a 'snatch and grab' approach every day, saving money by not throwing away uneaten food each week and re-working my pantry space, fridge and cupboards so that I have the right cooking utensils and pantry ingredients.
We are now preparing meals as a family on Sundays which can be eaten throughout the week giving me more time with the children to assist with homework and read to my youngest daughter. We are eating magnificent food every night which is easy to prepare and child friendly. I cannot thank Duncan enough for his input and professionalism he has brought the family together in the kitchen. I cant wait to start Level 2 in a couple of weeks time so that I can prepare stocks, soups and warm, nourishing winter meals at a fraction of the cost."
Meeves Family
Best Business Practise
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The skills I learned from the Fuller Tummy workshop have saved me so much time that I've been able to start evening Italian classes for my holiday there later this year. With three active children, I have always had to be well-organised in the kitchen, but now that I know the chefs' tricks of efficient grocery shopping, advance preparation and quicker cooking, I have easy systems in place, and we're eating healthier, more varied and tastier meals than ever. Fuller Tummy takes the chore out of planning and cooking. It's a great time-saver for big families or for anyone who works long hours, and being taught in your own kitchen means you can start using what you've learnt straight away.
Natalea Mullen
c/o NATZ ARTZ-
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Feb 7, 2008
Hi Duncan and Michelle,
I am so glad to hear that you both finally started your dream business over there in Australia. After reading your write-ups and viewing your web page I can see that this is exactly what you were doing for me and I can’t thank you enough for all the personalized attention I received and how great an instructor you were. Getting to enjoy the great food we prepared was a bonus! Your method of instruction made everything seem so simple and I can remember all you taught me and I now enjoy cooking more than ever. The fact you went shopping with me and showed me not only what to buy but how to tell the quality of the foods as well made for a much better stocked kitchen. Also, because of your teaching we are now eating much healthier food and I am actually losing some weight and both of our blood sugar counts are starting to drop which is just fantastic. At this rate I may be able to soon lower my diabetes medication and hopefully Sheryl will be able to stay away from taking insulin.
I really enjoy cooking more now and I only use fresh vegetables and more fresh herbs. Sheryl just loves everything I cook and so do I.
Love you guys lots and look forward to your return trip here or perhaps we will pop down and surprise you with a visit.
Nick and Sheryl Klinick