I cooked Thanksgiving dinner for the first time in 2013. At the time, I took up a side gig as a private chef and was hired to make the whole meal from scratch using ingredients that were organic or...
Tommy, an 8-year-old student who had taken a Lego Robotics class at his elementary school, woke up with a spring in his step. Camp was about to begin! His mom, Debra, drove him to Santa Monica and...
Imagine this: It's your child's last day of cooking class from an enrichment class or week of summer camp. You've received an exclusive invitation to our "Kid Restaurant" where your son or daughter...
A few times a month on Friday nights, we open our doors at our summer camp spot in Santa Monica for an evening of cooking lessons for your kids, Lego robotics activities, foozball, dance games,...
A few nights ago I saw a piece of salmon in my refrigerator and was immediately bored. I could roast it, pan-sear it, but I wanted something with more flavor and taste. Suddenly it hit me...I'd...
(Originally written 12/24/12) It's rather late and I don't feel tired. Excitement builds for my trip to Italy when I'll depart tomorrow (or technically, today). My grandfather is picking me up at...
People bond over a good meal, but more so when they prepare it together. At a recent a recent private group lesson, which is a cooking lesson in the comfort of your own home, I had the pleasure of...
It’s hard to explain what is gelato to those who have not experienced it at its best in Italy. Gelato means “frozen” in Italian and is comparable to ice cream but there are a few key differences 3...
In my last post I shared a moment making Bruschetta with over 70 teenagers at Culver City High School and now I’ve included that recipe, as it’s one of my favorite appetizers to make. Bruschetta...
The Gist: I volunteered at Culver City High School as a Guest Chef at their Culinary Arts Class. It was my first time teaching teenagers to cook and it was a blast! As I looked around the...