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Learn to cook with Chef Elizabeth! Chef Elizabeth teaches cooking classes at the San Diego Botanic (Quail) Gardens in Encinitas, the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park and through OASIS, a senior enrichment program at the Macy's department store in Mission Valley. She has also taught at the Macy's Cooking School and Great News cooking school.

Via the sponsorship of the Healthy Dining Publication in San Diego, Chef Elizabeth has cooked at the Fall Home and Garden Shows and Children Expos, as well as many of the Healthy Dining events held at hospitals, corporate locations, libraries, etc.

Chef Elizabeth is available for hire for private cooking classes which are a great way to celebrate birthdays, retirement parties, wedding showers, or even corporate events which are great for team building. Chef Elizabeth brings her entire program to your home, clubhouse or workplace.

Chef Elizabeth offers cooking classes at many locations in and around San Diego. This page will be updated monthly to list new locations, or subscribe to her monthly newsletter, which lists current classes and locations.

 

Check back soon!

Chef Elizabeth is working on CDs and videos of her cooking classes and offers kitchen tools and ingredients for you to purchase right here.

If you haven't heard Elizabeth sing, wait a few seconds while the file loads or visit the Beautiful Music page to download an MP3.


What recent students have said:

"I was so excited after your class I when right out and bought a pressure cooker, as soon as I got it home I made spaghetti sauce. It really was the best sauce I think I have ever made. The spaghetti sauce took about 20 minutes. I just finished making the applesauce. My husband loved it. Thank you so much for a great class. I look forward to next week's class. Thanks again"  ~Colleen Devan

"Being with Chef Elizabeth is a delicious pleasure."  ~Lou Guild


Cooking Classes, Events, Book Signings ... Register for classes today to insure availability!
GREEN = cooking class + book signing. Red=private event. PURPLE = book signing BLUE = music event. Click on date for details.

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Book signings at all classes and at these special events:


                           



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Please note, Chef Elizabeth welcomes walk-ins to her classes.  So, if you can’t make up your mind until the day before, please don’t hesitate to come. There is always enough for one more.

Be spontaneous!  Just do it!


September 4  

San Diego Botanic Gardens   1:30 to 4:00                                     

Under Pressure 

 

Pressure cooker class with Chef Elizabeth.  Cooking under pressure reduces cooking times which saves energy as well as offers you a chance to prepare full flavored meals with less nutritional loss.   Recipes taught:  Southwest style beef brisket, Smokey red beans and rice and applesauce with cranberries and orange liquor. Learn the ins and outs of pressure cooking. Samples and recipes given of each dish taught.


September 8 

Speaking engagement with the New Comers Club in Del Mar at the Pacifica Restaurant. Private event.


September 11

Preparing meal for certificate donated to Glenner Family Alzheimer’s  centers.  Private event.


September 15 

Speaking Engagement with the Page Turners book Club. Cooking demonstration and book signing Private event.


September 17 

A Taste of Broadway   (Click here to download the flyer)

 

Cooking class and show, hosted by The Opera Singing Chef in association with the  P.B. Woman’s club.  Program starts at 6:30 and will feature three delicious and beautiful dishes that will set your Autumn entertaining apart from all your friends.  Monies raised from this event go to several charities including: Stand up for Kids.  Plus a portion of money raised goes to the upkeep of this beautiful old theater.  Dishes taught are from Chef E’s  latest book: The Last Aria, and will include: Savory Blue Cheese Gougeres, Vichysoisse,  (French potato soup)  and an Old World Cranberry Tart Chef E will be joined by several of her singing friends who will share their favorite Broadway melody with you.

 


September 22

Attending an Apparel Show at the Town and Country in San Diego.  Purchasing pieces for East coast stores. Private event.


September  26

Last Sunday of the Month Opera Soiree at Hornblend Hall, see beautiful music page for details.


October 10

Women’s Head to Toe Expo in Pasadena, CA 

Cooking demonstration and book signing, plus will be at booth during the day to promote books.


October 13

Speaking engagement with “The Women of Beth Israel” Cooking demo and book signing.  Private event


October 16

Speaking engagement with Pomerado Reciprocity Bureau of P.E.O.  Book signing and cooking demo. Private event


October  30  

San Diego Botanic Gardens   1:30 to 4:00               

Mystic Mushrooms                                                                                      

 

A vegetarian feast that is perfect for All Hallow’s Eve.  Learn how to prepare:  Polenta and mushroom gratin, Rigatoni and Portobello Mushroom Sauce, and Drunken Mushrooms.  Plus a few tips on mushrooms and why they’re so good for you. Recipes and tastings offered of each dish taught.  


October 31

Halloween and Last Sunday of the Month Opera Soiree at Hornblend Hall, *see beautiful music page.  


November 6

San Diego Botanic Gardens   1:30 to 4:00                     

A Pumpkin Feast                                                                                    

 

Learn how to prepare:  Baked pumpkins stuffed with sausage and sage, spicy pumpkin seed brittle and creamy pumpkin flan, seasoned with ginger, cinnamon, cloves and baked to perfection.  Recipes and tastings offered of each dish taught.  


November 14

Women’s Head to Toe Event at Del Mar in Crosby Building

 

Chef E will have a booth and offer a cooking demonstration with song and samples plus stories from her latest books and a peak into her new book due out Summer 2011.


November 16 

Speaking engagement. Aviva Chapter of Hadassah in Rancho Bernardo.  Book signing and cooking demo. Private event.


November 19 through the 28

 

East Coast, Book tour and holiday.


December 4  

San Diego Botanic Gardens   1:30 to 4:00                   

Kitchen Gifts                                                                                        

 

Spice up your holiday gift giving with these unique kitchen offerings: This year Chef E will share her recipes for her private culinary blends:  Graham Marcela, Herbes du San Diego, and a wonderful Southwest spice mix. Three dishes will be offered for sample, which employ the spice and herb mixtures.  Plus learn how to make Limoncello a sweet, tangy Italian liquer perfect for the holidays and finally Old Cottage Tea Scones with cranberries and jam.

 


Registration Information for all locations:

OASIS/Macy’s 

1702 Camino Del Rio North

San Diego, CA  92108   
TO REGISTER  619-574-0674  or register on line
www.oasisnet.org

 

SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN (QUAIL BOTANICAL GARDENS)

230 Quail Gardens Drive

Encinitas, CA  92024

To Register Call 760-436-3036  Ext 206 or online registration:  www.sdbgarden.org

Cost per class Members: $30, non-members $35.  Advance registration required.

 

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

1788 El Prado

San Diego,  CA  92101

Phone 619-255-0203  or register online   www.sdnhm.org   

Cost per class Member: $25, Non-members $33

 

For private events and to register for the September 17th event, contact Chef Elizabeth.

 

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