I specialize in teaching you how to use your senses to guide your cooking, how to make use of techniques, and to understand the kitchen science behind a dish.
Perhaps you have never stepped foot in a kitchen, perhaps you wish to freshen up your experienced cooking routine. No matter your expertise level, we will explore the act of cooking from a perspective of curiosity, generosity, and a serious love of deliciousness.
I welcome individual learners, small groups, and families with older children.
Whether you want to learn foundational culinary skills, master authentic Thai flavors, get creative with vegetables, or host a unique group tasting, we have a class for you.
Are you new to cooking? Do you want to get better at cooking for yourself or for your family? This class covers basic cooking techniques, knife skills, kitchen hygiene, and four dishes to nourish as well as delight.
Learn how to cook Thai dishes with a Thai native. We will prepare three main dishes and a Thai dessert. You will learn not only how to cook these, but also how to balance textures and tastes in the same way Thai cooks innately do.
This class is for those of you who want to play around with your vegetable dishes. I'll show you how to create interesting flavors and how to add complimentary contrasts and textures to a dish. We'll prepare four dishes to complement any main dish.
This 1-hour class adds a fun community-building experience to your workplace gathering day or private family festivity. We'll sample fun examples of the six tastes, recreate a famous chip flavor, and make a custom popcorn seasoning.
All classes except for the Anytime, Anywhere Classes take place at my home. Prepare to spend about three hours with me and your fellow cooking students.
Come to my home kitchen. Bring your own knife or apron if you wish, or feel free to use the ones I provide. I supply all cooking ingredients and tools needed to prepare the dishes.
We'll spend around 2 hours and 50 minutes cooking. We'll focus on cooking techniques from a Western kitchen science viewpoint as well as through a sensory, intuitive lens--aka how your Thai auntie knows something is cooked well.
We save the last 10 minutes to sit down together to eat our creations, reflect on the flavors, and pack up any leftovers (leftovers and joint meal part is optional).
Classes take place at set times and dates.
Private classes for groups of 5-8 learners are available. Reach out to me for more information.
Class CalendarBrowse upcoming classes by month and reserve your spot. We display schedules one month at a time for the next 4 months.
Fall in Love with your Cooking!
I was raised in Thailand and Austria, and now live in Seattle. The foods and food cultures of my youth helped me make sense of my worlds and its people. I am an enthusiastic follower of culinary traditions across time and space. Food is my love language and I can't wait to share it with you.
When I am not teaching cooking classes, I work for our Public Health system in the area of Community Health. I hold a Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition and am a Registered Dietitian. Before that, I was a sculptor and a professional cook.
My greatest joy is watching my kids grow into young adults. I also like eating spicy Asian noodle soups, swimming in cold lakes, and being surrounded by PNW forest trees.
Whether you're a beginner or have cooked for a long time, I look forward to helping you discover new skills and new ways of cooking.
Greater Seattle Area (Home classes in Seattle; School of Taste travels up to 1 hr drive)
Classes run on set dates. Private events and group bookings scheduled individually.
