This week I attended my first classes with chef Laurie and I learned so much. The classes are in…read morepreparations to open a tea house at my existing business Apple Country Inn, Wenatchee,Wa. Some of the pastries we created were fruit tarts, chocolate genache filled tarts, maple pastry cream topped with roasted apples. On the savory side were chard, leek and blue cheese hand pies and mini quiches! An excellent start and I can't wait to return. I'm so pleased I have opted to take additional classes that Chef Laurie is teaching in the Edmonds area. Chef Laurie is an great teacher and very knowledgeable in the field as well!

I've always loved baking bread, but it was never consistent from loaf to loaf until I took a break…read morebaking class with Laurie. The hands on instructions and tips she gave me were priceless... and I get more compliments on my homemade bread now than ever before. I highly recommend taking a class with Laurie. She is a patient teacher and gives you the confidence to feel like a pro in the kitchen!

Pranee is a master teacher! She made us all comfortable and we had a great time cooking and eating…read morewith six others. It was delightful yummy and we learned a lot about Thai food. Book a class today. It's fun with a significant other, friends, family or work mates.

This is a great class. Pranee is a wonderful host and very generous with her knowledge and…read moreingredients information. The food was delicious, and the cooking space very comfortable and pleasant. Super happy with the experience and would highly recommend!! Definitely looking forward to taking other classes!

My son took a single day cooking class over spring break and had an absolute blast! The staff was…read moreso friendly--my son, 4, can sometimes have a hard time separating at drop off, but the staff immediately grabbed his attention and showed him around the kitchen. The class made ice cream but, since he only went the one day, he didn't get to eat it. Well, we stopped by the next day and asked if he could get a scoop. They not only got him a scoop, but they remembered him by name. Highly recommend for a kid who enjoys being in the kitchen.

I DO NOT recommend the summer camp for young kids at this place…read more They left my 3 year old crying hard unattended when I went back early to pick him up. It was heartbroken when I see that. When I complained, the instructor blaming on me for being seen outside by my son. I don't blame them for not having a fun program to engage my kid. The point is, for whatever reason, there's no excuse to leave a 3 year old crying and by himself. This instructor there is just not qualified enough to handle young kids. The program itself is overpriced. They spend 40 minutes letting kids coloring. The 'Lunch' they provided was waffle with syrup. And morning dessert is cinnamon roll. Other days there are brownie, mac n cheese. High carb and sugary food. The space is way too small for young kids to stay for 3 hours inside.

I'm from New York and couldn't believe how SPECTACULAR the blintzes were at Mangia Bene! In fact,…read moreDeborah catered a wedding and provided the very best food I've ever had at any wedding: a creative, freshest of the fresh, beautifully-displayed, variety of delicious dishes. The company is very responsive & works with your budget and timeframe to ensure your satisfaction. I plan to hire them for all of my future gatherings. Highly recommend!!

Tip; If you are debating taking a class here, do NOT hesitate! Deb is the type of person that you…read moremeet that every now and then that really knocks your socks off, you can tell she has experienced so many great kitchens/interesting people and you cant help to be drawn to her warm nature. Also wanted to point out that this glowing review is very similar to NINETEEN 5-6 star reviews that yelp has withheld bc of their algorithms... That is their right of course but maybe they should speak with a person because SOMETIMES people are that great. ____ We took a team building event and REALLY enjoyed it! I have a few photos which I can post but the space is excellent and Deb was a terrific host! We had about 15 people and together cooked about 6 courses which were all off the charts and from scratch, AND all finished at relatively the same time! very impressive for a 90% group of men with average culinary experience... I made the risotta milanese, we also had pan roasted spare ribs, minestrone alla milanee, patate mesce (basil and onion mashed potats), chicken with sage and olive truffles, insalata di prosciutto e aceto balsamico, and topped it off with Tiramisu! We brought our own beverages and they provided some big time spreads to snack on... Olive, hummus, salmon that were all very flavorful, it was tough to stop eating because we had such a serious meal on the way! Excited to return!

Lesa is an absolute gem. We hired her while my Dad was going through cancer treatment and dying…read more He had major swallow problems and eating was an enormous challenge and massive shift in his quality of life. I found Lesa through yelp and she stepped in flawlessly to lift us all up during a very difficult period. Her professionalism and skill were outstanding and her food is easily above restaurant quality. She delivered us fresh meals that were easy to store and prepare and met our plethora of special needs while also tasting top of class. I cannot put into words how valuable her work and contributions were to us and how good she is at what she does. She is worth every penny and more. I only wish we had found her sooner. Give her a try, you will be glad you did.

Lesa makes cooking classes fun, easy to follow, and most importantly delicious!! She is very…read moreinteractive with the attendees and incredibly knowledgeable about the food. She explains where it originates from, can discuss the history of the culture from which she is sharing all while whipping up a very tasty food. She goes out of her way to utilize fresh local ingredients and is very familiar with cooking for many different types of people, specifically those with food allergies. She makes cooking fun!

When I discovered Sarah/Food Forethought, I was in a state of extreme overwhelm trying to juggle a…read morefull-time job, family, and the new realities of navigating a caregiver role for my parents during a Pandemic. Sarah enthusiastically rose to the challenge and helped plan 3 weeks of delicious meals for my folks' specific situation, including our criteria of virtually all freezer meals with minimal effort *and* delicious! She planned everything meticulously down to the order of the grocery lists, orchestration of meal prep sessions & cooking tips over video conference, and instructions for serving. I can't express enough what a huge weight has been lifted with Sarah's help, and the peace of mind being able to provide for my folks as they age in place. I consider Sarah a very important part of my folks' "care team"! I've had a couple weeks doing this on my own now with what I've learned, and thanks to Sarah's guidance I've developed a "meal prep mindset" - I'm doubling recipes, using ingredients for multiple meals, using up what I already have, and the bonus is that I'm able to now meal prep for myself and my folks at the same time with great success. The more I practice, the easier it becomes. I would highly recommend Sarah's service if you're needing extra help with organizing meals for yourself, aging family, sick friends, new parents, etc.!

Working with Sarah has hands down been one of the most positively impactful decisions I've made in…read morethe last handful of years. I'm 29, a single guy, work full time and lead a pretty active lifestyle outside of my job. With that came a tendency to eat out constantly, because it was more convenient. It was expensive, but it was easy so all was still good. COVID happened and now I work from home, and with regular activities not available to us, delivery and sitting on my butt became the norm. With it, my weight went up, and my bank account went down at a much more rapid pace. I enjoy a well cooked meal, but I did not enjoy the process it takes to make one, and quite honestly figuring out a good meal plan that would help me lose weight and spend less money seemed overwhelming. Sarah took all the overwhelm out of it by designing the meal plans from top to bottom. Grocery lists, cooking instructions, the type of containers to use. She detailed it all out and made it easy. In the month and a half I've worked with her, I've lost weight, saved money, and have a plan that is sustainable for me moving forward. Win, win, win. Work with Sarah, you won't regret it.

This place is amazing! Staff was really nice and friendly.. they were able to help me out with the…read moremenu as far as choosing a meal. The feel of the restaurant was good. But the best thing about this place was the food, it was amazing! I'll be back. I love supporting locally owned establishments! Good job Pepper Mint

Beatrice came to our house last Thursday to prepare dinner for us. We chose the tapas selection…read more We have the space and wanted to watch her cook, possibly picking up some tips, so she prepared everything right there on the spot, no prep work before hand. We drank Champagne and watched her work, French music playing in the background. She is very personable and fun to be around. She is VERY French, only having been in the US for about 4 years. She uses fresh, organic, locally sourced ingredients. The food was simple and elegant without being pretentious. She is very accommodating to food sensitivities and desires. I am a vegetarian, so she didn't include meat in any of the dishes, since ours was a small intimate party. There were many options to choose from. We had; Veggie's veloute (Crème de carotte au gingembre et fromage de chèvre fouetté [Ginger and carrot veloute] - Crème de choux fleur au cumin et fromage de chèvre [cauliflower with cumin and goat cheese]; bruschetta a l'huile d'olive et à l'ail [Garlic bruschetta]; Salade de tomates cerises aux herbes, basilic et vinaigrette à la mangue [Tomato salad with herbs, basil and mango vinegar]; Filament de courgettes grillées au parmesan et a l'huile de truffe [grilled parmesan Zuchinis with Truffle oil]; and Perail fondant sur zeste de vinaigre balsamic [Perail Cheese with a zest of balsamic vinegar]. The presentation was lovely, complete with garnishes and the flavors were great. The meal concluded with a chocolate truffle torte. Beatrice used the items in my kitchen to prepare the meal, but can bring her own if that is what you prefer. She makes your kitchen, her kitchen. She cleans as she goes so there is never an out of control mess in the kitchen and cleans up like she was never there in the first place. She has many ways of handling the "experience". She can come completely prepped and cook at your place or it can even be a cooking class where the prep is interactive, totally your choice. She can choose or recommend wine for you. The options are unlimited. She will work with you to come up with the perfect plan for your event. I highly recommend Beatrice. It was a fun, interesting and very French evening.