A chef agency includes a database of information relating to native-trained chefs, and a database of information relating to a client and the client's dietary and other needs. Clients access the agency database to schedule an in-home ethnic meal prepared by a native chef. The agency contacts the appropriate chef and provides relevant client information to the chef. The agency may also provide specialized supplies to the chef prior to preparation of the meal. The agency system can be fully automated so that client's requests are automatically forwarded to an appropriate chef for scheduling.
One embodiment of a chewable pain relief composition includes acetaminophen, present in a therapeutically-effective amount, ibuprofen, present in a therapeutically-effective amount, and a chewable binding agent, present in an amount effective to facilitate breakdown of the composition during chewing thereof.
A fully detachable garter system comprises an undergarment, downwardly extending straps releasably secured to the undergarment and to a pair of stockings. The upper ends of the straps include fasteners for releasably securing the straps to the undergarment. The lower ends of the straps include fasteners for releasably securing the straps to a pair of stockings. The fasteners on each end of the straps may comprise hook and pile material, snaps, hooks and eyes, button and buttonholes, button hooks, or other such attachment means. The undergarment and the stockings typically include a smooth edge region for fastening of the straps thereto. In other embodiments, the undergarment may include fasteners positioned on an inner surface of the leg openings so that the fasteners are hidden from view. In still another embodiment, the fasteners on the undergarment may be positioned on an outwardly facing surface and disguised by decorative lace or the like.