Teri was a fabulous cooking instructor. She was very accommodating. She would really try hard to work with you. She was very responsive and easy to communicate with. The class size was small and Teri did a really good job following safety rules with Covid. Everyone had to wear masks and bring the food home to eat after the class. Thanks to Teri, we all felt very safe to participate in a cooking class during this pandemic yet had much fun learning new skills and cooking with friends. She was very knowledgeable, humorous, and skillful. Our teenagers all enjoyed cooking with her and would do it again. Teri was exceptional! I highly recommend her! read more

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We had a fabulous cooking class with Terri! It was a perfect Christmas gift and surprise for my sister in laws that they enjoyed tremendously. I selected Thai as none of us have really cooked Thai food and let Terri select the dishes. The class passed quickly as we all engaged in the prep work and cooking of three dishes, drunken noodles, sesame noodles and spring rolls. Terri was so well prepared, informative and so knowledgeable sharing tips, info on where to buy ingredients and all the changes that can be made. I can't wait to plan another event with Terri! Perfect for any celebration or just a fun event. I hate the idea but she really does need to increase her prices, such fun and such an affordable event!!! read more

I don't even know where to begin. This was most likely one of the best dining experiences of my life! Terri is so sweet and accommodating to all her guest. She provides a fountain of information that is so useful for someone like me who barely knows anything about cooking. You can tell that this is a career she THRIVES in and LOVES. She went through the dinner step, by step and gave so many helpful tips that I will use moving forward in my life, even details such as, how to crush garlic with a knife! I was celebrating my boyfriends Birthday week and let me tell you, Terri made the whole night special for everyone involved. I could go on for pages and pages and still wouldn't be enough to explain how wonderful this experience was! Her home is so beautiful to eat in and light! If there were more stars available for this review I would totally add it! If you are looking for a fun, delicious, unforgettable way to make food and spend quality time there is only one word I would say: Terri. Go to Terri. read more

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We were gifted this cooking class for the holidays and decided to go with my partner as a date activity. We had an incredible time! First of all, Teri was so welcoming and supportive. She took time to answer our questions and was so helpful in teaching the technique behind each of the dishes. Second, it's a hands on class so we got to try our hand at cooking the meals, prepping the ingredients, and rolling our own spring rolls. Last, and arguably most important, the food was delicious! We made Drunken Noodles that were an incredible and the recipe is something we're looking forward to trying at home. If you're looking for a great date idea, gift idea, or idea for how to spend a fun afternoon, we couldn't recommend Teri's class enough! read more

Teri is GREAT! I'm glad I found her ! Super easy communication via email, answered all my questions and when making a menu she made suggestions and we tweaked it to what worked best for us! So many options to choose i wish we could do it all ( but what a great excuse to come back for another awesome class ) Going in we weren't the best cooks or had the best skills but Teri made us feel comfortable & threw in some tips and tricks that we could apply at home ! Definitely a great confidence booster when cooking ourself. She let us do everything never pushed us to hurry or said we were doing anything wrong she stood next to us and cheered us on and let us make it our own with. She opens her beautiful home to let us make a mess and cook delicious food that you didn't even imagine you can make and it taste delicious! I do plan on continuing to go back to Teri for cooking class and bringing different groups of friends and family to experience the magic of making food from scratch & enjoying it ! you can feel that she loves what she does & never works a day in her life ! I'm glad she shares her passion & inspires people like us to not be scared of the kitchen! read more

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My girlfriend and I did this class for our anniversary and it was a great experience! It was fun and entertaining and we got to make 4 dishes for the class.We made mushroom risotto, stuffed mushrooms, curried butternut squash soup and chocolate souffle. All of which turned out amazing (our souffle was spilling out of the mold, but it tasted so good!). We had a great meal and brought back a lot of leftovers. Teri teaches you everything you need to know to make the dishes. From the basics on how to use a knife and cut/chop things, to tricks and tips on how to make the cooking and baking better. Definitely recommend this cooking class! read more

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I was a guest of the 4- person Group Package and WOW what a fantastic night! Not only did Terry make the most delicious options and share her wisdom and techniques with us, we couldn't stop laughing all night by how entertaining the whole experience was! I am beyond impressed by what we were able to make and how awesome the whole thing was. Here are a few photos of our 10/5 star night! read more

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I've had the pleasure cooking with Chef Teri three times now and my experience is more enjoyable with each subsequent visit. Once you reach out to Teri and confirm your time, she is just excited as you are to start planning the menu. Teri lets you contribute as much as you want to the planning, but she is also happy to provide suggestions and pairings from her years of culinary experience from a variety of cultures. When the anticipation is over and the day of your class finally arrives, Chef Teri welcomes you to her beautiful kitchen to start your culinary journey. Teri takes care of all of the little things, the ingredient shopping, produce washing, recipe printing, etc., so your only jobs are to learn, enjoy, and eat. My favorite motto of Chef Teri's is that a recipe is simply a guideline, not set in stone rules. She gives you the freedom to make your own decisions on how your pallet reacts to certain flavors, which allows you to decide what more/other ingredients are needed. Teri gives you background context, history lessons, and tips from what she's picked up over the years for you to use and make your own with your recipes moving forward. There are not enough positive words to fill this review about what a great experience Chef Teri's classes are. She is kind, knowledgeable, and eager to help you grow your confidence in the kitchen. read more

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We had Teri over to teach 5 10yo girls for my daughter's birthday party. She took care of everything. The girls had such a wonderful time and the desserts they made were delicious. Would highly recommend Teri! read more

We gifted our two granddaughters an Eatsies cooking class, which we attended with them yesterday afternoon. It was wonderful!!! Teri was so welcoming, fun, knowledgeable, and great with the kids! They made homemade pasta, marinara sauce, a delicious spinach and quinoa salad, and the most scrumptious flourless chocolate cake that we have ever eaten! We all had such a great time, and made a memory that we will always treasure. The kids had so much fun making the pasta, that we are going to use Teri's easy recipe, and make it again this week after school. We are looking forward to another class with Teri, but this time with our adult children and their spouses. Don't wait! Book a session with Teri right now! She is terrific and you will not be disappointed! Diana H. read more

My family had the most fantastic day at Eatsies. It was indeed a challenge for 2 ten year old boys and one 12 year old.girl. Everyone was well behaved, but it's certainly can't be easy to direct three kids at once. Potstickers, creating pasta from scratch, and lava cake were made to perfection! Best of all, the kids had such a great time. Learning and laughing... What a great combination. Thank you Terrri for a most memorable day. read more

I was visiting the San Diego area with my girlfriend, and I wanted to surprise her with a fun cooking class while on our vacation. I checked out all the big name cooking classes (e.g., Sur la table), but due to my girlfriend's dietary restrictions (vegetarian) they would not be able to host us for a night of cooking and learning. I stumbled across Eatsies on line, and I was immediately curious to learn more after reading all the other the five star reviews. THE OTHER REVIEWS WEREN'T LYING. I reached out to Teri to see if she was available one of the nights we were in town and she responded promptly and was available for a Friday night class. Teri worked with me over the weeks leading up to the vacation to create the perfect menu for a vegetarian and someone who usually eats nearly a pound of meat with their dinners (i.e., Me). The menu was entirely vegetarian, but the amazing flavors we created made me forget about my usual chicken, beef, turkey etc. Now it was time to get to class! Teri provided her address a day before the class and welcomed us into her beautiful home. Her kitchen was prepared for two guests with printed out menus/recipes and a plethora of fresh ingredients. I'm comfortable in the kitchen, but no means am I a top chef. Teri taught us essential skills that started with cleaning ingredients and provided explicit tips that I would have never thought of when cooking. Teri was extremely helpful and encouraged/expected us to be hands on throughout the class. Once the cooking was complete (we ate along the way too) we sat down to a four course dinner that easily could be served at a fine dining establishment. Teri was proud of our efforts and we were able to engage in seamless conversation that made us feel like we had known her for years! I would take another Eatsies class in a heartbeat. read more

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My girlfriend and I took a class with Chef Teri this week and had an absolute blast. Not only did she teach us how to cook some amazingly delicious food, she also made the evening fun with conversation and hospitality. 10/10 recommend for a date night, but can totally see how it would be just as fun with friends or family. Thanks Chef Teri, we'll be back! read more

I was trying to figure out the perfect gift for my sister's birthday when I thought of a cooking class. After a good bit of research, I chose Eatsies - and I'm so glad I did! We had a group of four and we all had an amazing time time with Teri. She is patient, engaging, thoughtful, and such an expert in her field. We all learned a lot and had a blast doing it! Could not recommend enough! I have a feeling we'll be back again soon. :) read more

5 stars!! We bought a class from Teri for our dad for christmas. Teri was so sweet on the phone and super accommodating, we knew we had found a match immediately. We showed up with a few bottles of wine to her beautiful kitchen where Teri treated us like family. We got to make one of my all time favorite mystery foods: char siu bao/ steamed pork buns. All of the food we ended up making was so delicious, and she did an incredible job of keeping our noisy group on topic, occupied, working and constantly tasting. We are all at least fairly experienced cooks and we still walked away with some very valuable new tips. I swear I've told my boyfriend one of them six times but when Teri told him the sky opened up and he'll never forget it. We had an epic 3 hour adventure in Teri's kitchen and I'm sad I can't hang out with her more often. Highly recommended! read more

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Teri was a wonderful teacher. Her class was fun and informative. I would definitely book another class with her! read more

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Outstanding! Our eleven-year old granddaughter has an interest in becoming a culinary chef, so we thought it would be a great experience to take a cooking class with her. After looking on line at multiple reviews, we selected Teri at Eatsies because she had such high reviews and aimed her classes at young folks. Teri does not disappoint!! From her beautiful home in La Jolla, in a wonderfully appointed kitchen, that our granddaughter stated is a "dream kitchen," Teri was a fantastic hostess and is an incredible teacher. Safety was first with lesson in cutlery and techniques demonstration. Teri went over the menu our granddaughter was going to prepare, all the while being very engaging and demonstrating great enthusiasm with our granddaughter. Once started, the learning did not stop and through every task in the kitchen, Teri masterfully wove interesting tidbits of information, history of food or unique preparation methods. It was fascinating. Teri started the young chef off with an appetizer dish preparing fresh humus that turned out delicious. Then she had our granddaughter prepare the pizza dough. Pizza is one of our granddaughters favorite foods, but she actually got a math and biology lesson, too! Teri showed our granddaughter how to make a baked fruit crisp desert that is the best we've ever tasted!! We learned some tricks to making it as well. The Fattoush salad was prepared with some tips on ingredients and presentation. Finally, the dough rose perfectly and we were ready to make our pizzas, which were cooked on the outdoor grill. Thank you Teri for creating a wonderful experience with our granddaughter. read more

Teri taught cooking at our place for 3 days to a group of friends, aged 10-12. They had a blast and learned so much. Teri kept everyone engaged and happy for 3 hours each day! The lessons were both fun and educational. She explained cooking techniques and how ingredients worked together, and at the end of each day the group feasted on the treats they made. It was an incredible experience. Teri is a keeper! read more

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Five of us had the best time in Terri's kitchen yesterday. She is a generous host, an engaging teacher, an organized cook, we had so much fun and improved our knife skills as well. I look forward to another class. read more

My husband and I booked a private cooking class with Teri for our anniversary and it was such an amazing experience! From the beginning, she responded quickly with dates she had available. Booking was easy, as she expected Venmo for deposit. She was also open to menu items we wanted to learn during the class. We chose to do a Thai menu: Tom Kha Soup, Pad Thai with Beef, Panang Curry with Chicken, and Coconut sticky rice with Mango. We felt very welcome in her home and her kitchen was gorgeous! She even used some ingredients from her garden and let us go over there and pick some things that were ripe to take home and try! Teri was so personable and sweet, and taught the recipes and techniques so well! She also gave us some tips and tricks along the way. Everything was easy to follow and the recipes were not as complicated as I thought they might be! Be sure to bring many (large) containers for leftovers! We've taken other cooking classes at Sur La Table, Rancho Bernardo Inn and HipCooks but this experience so far has been our favorite. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun cooking class! read more

I received a gift certificate for a cooking class from Eatsies-La Jolla, and it was the perfect way to spend time with special people (my partner and his son, my daughter and her significant other)! Chef Teri brought all the ingredients, pots and pans, mixers, etc. and we made Bao BBQ Pork Buns, Thai pasta salad and chicken chow mein - DELICIOUS! We learned basic knife skills, she shared tips on storing yeast and where to find the best Asian ingredients. The 3 hour class was very interactive and everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Chef Teri has a super personality, and we all had so much fun! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Chef Teri was amazing! I bought my friend the cooking class for his birthday and we absolutely loved it. It was for a party at four in her beautiful home. She was very accommodating and super fun to cook with. I would highly highly recommend! It was a blast :) read more

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There are not enough stars to adequately capture our experience with Teri at Eatsies La Jolla. We attended a class Teri a week before the covid shutdown and the recipes we learned that day have been staples that we have made repeatedly during isolation. Our class consisted of my friend and I and our kids (3) ranging in age from 11-9 and everyone was involved, excited and engaged. My 9 year old's all time favorite dish is the roast chicken we learned to make and requests it EVERY week. So much so that when I ordered pizza on the night he expected Teri's roast chicken he was not happy. I definitely recommend everyone take a class with Teri, I know we will certainly take another one. read more

My wife and I had a fun and educational experience for our anniversary. Teri was delightful to talk to and a great teacher. And the food was delicious! Our favorite dish to make (and eat) was the cream puffs--do it! And make sure to bring some containers for leftovers. I would recommend taking a class with Chef Teri to anyone. read more

My girlfriend and I did a cooking class with Teri for our anniversary and it was a very enjoyable (and delicious!) experience. We chose 3 items from the gluten-free menu and loved all of them. Teri provided us with lots of useful tips and tricks while we were cooking and was more than happy to answer all of our questions. We appreciated how she encouraged creativity and having fun while cooking. We definitely will be recommending her class to friends and family. read more

They need 10 stars for Eatsies. Just a wonderful experience from start to finish. Teri's for passion for cooking and baking makes the experience special. And we were her first class with the new white cabinets in her kitchen (they look amazing Teri...so different from the brown ones I saw in looking thru the other pics). We went with the Sweets for the Sweet menu and baked the fruit tart, creme puffs and scones. She made it look easy but I know there was so much prep before we got there that made the class perfect. Her tips that come from experience were so helpful. Highly recommend!! I had a daughter who will be pursuing a baking profession and loves to bake and the other three of us who dabble. All enjoyed it thoroughly. She can teach anyone regardless of the level of experience. We will be going back for sure. read more

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We received a cooking class with Teri as a Christmas gift. The best Christmas gift EVER!!! Teri is the absolute BEST!!! She's fun--our kids loved her--she's knowledgeable, and she makes cooking less intimidating. We enjoyed making homemade hummus, Fattoush/Peasant salad, homemade pizza, and a berry crisp...YUMMY!!! Needless to say, we passed out on the sofa after we were done with our meal:-) What I enjoyed most about Teri was her overall demeanor. She is one of those people who you want as a friend in your life. She is definitely a good soul. If you are looking for a creative and fun gift, Teri's cooking class is the way to go. read more

I booked a class for my wife's birthday. It was just us two and I highly recommend it! We had a blast with Teri and learned a TON. Learning about cooking was the reason we went, and she did not disappoint in the least. The food tasted great, and I loved the set-up of eating our meals there right when it was ready. We learned a lot of tips and tricks and took home the leftovers. Do not wait to book a class with Teri! We will definitely do this again. Absolutely worth the value. read more

My husband got a cooking class for me as a Christmas present and it was a truly wonderful experience. Teri creates such a fun, comfortable atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious and I learned so much about various cooking techniques. We had a lot of fun and I think this will become an annual gift to each other. I highly recommend this as a date night, girls night out or mother-daughter date. read more

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My mom, sisters and I took a private class this past Sunday. This was hands down the best culinary experience I've had. Teri was such a treat, we learned so much from her in the short amount of time we spent together. I loved the hands on experience and warm environment she creates....not to mention the Thai dishes we made were absolutely delicious!! We already have plans in the works for our next class, can't wait! read more

What an amazing experience! Teri is divine! My teenage son and I attended a class today and we loved it! The food was delicious and Teri was wonderful. I highly recommend her class. read more

This was such an amazing experience! Teri went above and beyond in so many ways!! Not only is she very accommodating but she is also very responsive and easy to communicate with. Teri is a fantastic cooking instructor and educated us on some basic cooking techniques and terminology. The food was absolutely amazing and there were plenty of gluten-free options to choose from. We have already made some of the meals by ourselves at home. Teri also provided us with some great restaurant options around the San Diego area. Definitely one of the highlights of the trip! Would highly recommend and will definitely be taking another class in the future!! read more

Wish I could add more stars to this! My husband surprised me on my birthday for this class. We wanted to do a class where we learned a lot of skills that wouldn't only be attributed to the specific dishes we were making with her, and she gave us a perfect menu. With the TASTIEST leftovers for us to bring to work the next day and brag about. What I enjoyed specifically about Teri was her wealth of knowledge in her craft coupled with her genuine encouragement and joy in teaching us! It was a wonderfully relaxed evening, way more relaxed than I have ever been cooking 4 dishes in my kitchen! It is the best deal and is officially our "go-to" idea for couples date nights and visitors. You go Teri!!! read more

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I got this for my girlfriend as a birthday present after a friend recommended Chef Teri to me. We had an awesome time! My girlfriend has some food allergies that has prevented her from trying certain foods. Chef totally worked around the dietary restrictions which we appreciated tremendously. Food was delicious and it made for such a great Sunday! Thank you so much, Chef Teri! read more

A couple months back, my boyfriend and I along with another couple, took a cooking class with Teri. She was super easy to schedule with over email and very flexible regarding the menu - encouraging us to pick what we wanted to cook but giving us guidance when necessary. We ended up making chicken schwarma, Thai lettuce wraps, and creme brûlée - all of which were so delicious and we had plenty of leftovers to take home! Her class was hands on and informative, we can't wait to take another!! read more

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What a wonderful time,Teri taught my Grandsons, yes Boys 13 and 11 the joys of cooking Asian Food!! I purchased this cooking experience for the older one's Birthday. They had a grand time chatting, learning so many fun secrets about cooking. The youngest was given knife instruction and enjoyed learning about cutting up veggies. Teri is a delight, with a keen sense of humor and great knowledge of the fine art of cooking. She made it fun for old (myself), young, my daughter and younger her sons! Well worth every penny not to mention the great take home meal. Be sure to bring containers! Bon appétit!! Thanks Chef Teri, - Helen King read more

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I'm not the social media type of person. Usually, when I want to do writing, just two things can let me have that emotion. One is complaining, and the other is praising. Please forgive me my grammar, you only need to do is use your heart to feel my feeling when I was taking the cooking class. Teri is an excellent teacher. It's hard to use words to describe her. ......EUREKA!!! If can use one word to describe her that is "PASSIONfruit"!!! read more

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Just completed a four class private cooking class and it was amazing. Teri is creative, fun, and a great teacher. Highly recommend Eatsies! read more

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Awesome experince and great fun! Host is friendly, fun and a great teacher. Dishes were well planned and easy to prepare with her help. Deliscious too! Thanks for a wonderful experience read more

If you haven't experienced a class with Teri Newlee...you are missing out! Between engaging her students from the moment they walk in the door, to the excellent execution of recipes that empower every student to walk out of her class thinking they can cook anything, it's all a part of the admission fee! I gave my two grandchildren cooking classes for the holidays. We redeemed those classes with two of their friends this week. Teri greeted the girls and walked through the recipes they would cook in the next 3 hours. She taught them how to make their own pasta dough, meat balls, and tomato sauce for a delicious meal. Then they whipped together the ingredients to make a chocolate soufflé with berry coulis! The results were positively delicious and the girls left the class feeling like Rock Star Chefs! I can't say enough good things about Teri. She makes learning to cook fun, entertaining and easy. Every child or adult should experience at least one class with her! read more

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