About Me

I define myself as a certified Foodie; someone who loves food in every way. From growing my own food organically, to creating and preparing new recipes, inventing new menus and teaching others how to cook, food has a magical way of bringing people together.

After attending private cooking classes in Umbria, Italy in the home of another self taught chef I was inspired to launch Lajollacooks4u! “Teaching, food and people have been the greatest passions in my life and Lajollacooks4u is the culmination of all three!”

Our cooking classes are uniquely designed to inspire you to recreate easy and delicious recipes at home. We specialize in Californian Cuisine which is influenced by locally grown food, our outdoor lifestyle and Mediterranean, Latin and Asian influences.

Our guests are greeted like family and my home becomes your home during your visit. Equipped with professional aprons, a glass of fine wine and colorful array of pre-prepared ingredients, you will embark upon a delightful and memorable culinary journey, while enjoying magnificent ocean views from my mountain- top home!

I am currently cooking my way around the world, and thus far have cooked in Italy, South Africa, Spain and France. I am chronicling my culinary journey in a cookbook that I hope to publish soon.  I bring all the unique flavors and cooking methods of the locations I have visited back to my kitchen to share with you.

So come spend a delightful and fun afternoon in my kitchen where we will enjoy the fresh breezes of La Jolla, the smell and taste of delicious food and the pleasure of each other’s company.