Cooking Classes

It started in my tiny Paris kitchen.

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Where it began.

My first cooking class was for four people – all brave women – who squeezed into my tiny Paris kitchen and drank margaritas while I showed them how to make flour tortillas and super-spicy salsa like what I used to eat back home.

HatchChiliesClass_1197I’d never taught a class of any sort. Ever. But after the first one, I knew that this was something I loved to do. Plus people seemed to like them.

So I kept on teaching. The classes got bigger and bigger, beyond my wildest imagination, and my mini French kitchen.

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Central Market, Lake Austin Spa, and more.

CookingClassP1000382Now I teach at some of the most prestigious venues in the U.S., including Lake Austin Spa and Central Market stores throughout Texas, where my classes usually sell-out.

CentralMarketPopTheCork_0004If you live in the States and would like for me to cook for you and a group of guests, or are interested in finding out about my next classes at Central Market or Lake Austin Spa Resort, just send me an email.

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What they’re saying…

“Loved her French background and the blending of French and American food.”
– Laura
“…her sense of humor and stories while cooking.”
–Allison

“The recipes were approachable and delicious.”
– Diana

“She went the whole nine yards to show how to complete a recipe, i.e., explaining the buttermilk ice cream to go with the fig tart.”
– Sarah

“Quick and easy recipes.”
–Ralpheene

“Ellise’s creativity in the development of the different dishes; prep tips; loved her stories; how much she enjoys cooking but also making the presentation so impressive. Very thoughtful in every step – and fantastic food!”
–Monica

“Inspired to go home and cook!”
–Jamie