Dear Diane. I just had to write you and tell you how absolutely delicious the tart and pie were. I baked the pie this morning and just had a piece. The crust was so flaky, the bottom was nice and done and the assortment of apples made the pie exactly like I like it. Sweet but a little hint of tartness. The tart was also fabulous. If I want to use fresh pears for the tart, what kind of pear and how long to poach them. I have been cooking and baking for a long time but there is always room to learn. I really enjoyed last night's class. Thanks DeVera

Diane, I want to thank you for the great class. I learned a lot! The various methods I learned have helped me to be much more creative. I have created some pan sauces for basic dishes by using what I had on hand and they tasted really good. I could not figure out what to do with a spicy roasted pepper and onion relish that had been in the fridge for a while. Mixed with some white wine and chicken stock (and finished with some butter), it made a great sauce for my sauteed chicken breasts. Also, I still think about the pan roasted rib steak and poached snapper we made in class. They were a couple of the best dishes I have ever tasted! I have recommended the class to some co-workers. It is difficult to find a class that teaches you how to cook and not just how to make 1 or 2 recipes. It was a great class and a great value. Your location is pretty far from my work and home, but I think I'll take the advanced class in the future. Thanks again, Jack

Diane is wonderful to work with, very thorough in considering my family's allergies and our cooking skill level. Recipes are great and she is a wonderful teacher!

Hi Diane, I wanted to thank you again for a great class last night. My confidence level went through the ceiling! I am looking forward to trying out my new skills with friends. Wish me luck! Again, thank you for a wonderful experience. Am looking forward to future classes........ Regards, Grace B.

Dear Chef Diane :-) I just wanted to thank you again for the great class this week. Though it was a pretty full group I felt like I had a chance to participate, taste and learn a number of great new tips and techniques. I hope you don't mind but I posted some of my pictures on Facebook and mentioned it to a bunch of people. Also, please keep me in mind if you ever plan a sushi class for a Monday or Tuesday. ....and many thanks for the great & delicious experience. Jon S.