Heather came into our home to cook on the first day we brought our 2nd child home from the hospital.  She made delicious, nourishing and family friendly meals that we all devoured.  It was such an incredible gift to have her amazing food to eat during those first weeks of new baby life, especially when I was exhausted and starving.   We ended up continuing with her for months and have reached out for meals for our family and gifted her services to friends.  Not only was the food incredible, but her presence in our home was one of warmth, support and constant encouragement. I still hold dear the moments when I would be on the couch nursing baby 2 while our 3 year old was playing around us, weeping from postpartum and fatigue, and looking at Heather. She gave me the kindest,  most gentle, most understanding look and had the most reassuring words -- I know, I get it, AND you can do this.  She has a gift of being present without being intrusive, and as a bonus, she is delightful with kids.  She would always say yes when our kids asked to cook with her or help, and taught them things during those little sessions.  We all remember Heather fondly and are truly grateful for her food and friendship in our lives.

“I just can’t get enough of my new way of roasting vegetables, and tonight, for my dinner side, it was Brussels sprouts again!” - L.H. 

“I now see why knife skills are so important and so cool to finally learn. I can now make salad, chicken, rice, broccoli, scones, muffins, and meatballs that I'd never made before!” - E.S. 

“What a fabulous class!” - A.T.

“That was so fun and

delicious!” - D.B. 

I recommend Heather because she takes care to learn what you know, and to inform you about what you don’t know. She is also very knowledgeable about what she is doing. From her class, I learned many things, including but not exclusive to knife care, how to cut certain things different ways, how to cook different meals, and how to properly use kitchen tools.

It only takes one bite of food from Heather's cooking to know you're in expert hands! She masterfully juggles the many competing tasks in the kitchen with efficiency and thoughtfulness. As a student, I've learned both basic and more advanced skills in the kitchen from Heather but also the why behind some important dos and don'ts. (Do tenderize your chicken, don't refrigerate your peaches + how to cook your eggs in a steel pan!) She's educated me on cuisine I might have otherwise overlooked and helped me build a successful meal-prepping strategy. Most importantly, Heather's love of shared experiences around food is evident in how she executes a meal, teaches a class, or even when she shares a recipe with a friend, adding her own unique tips to ensure the receiver is set up to be successful . I feel lucky to have been invited to sit at her table over the years!