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5.0
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Chef Laena

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Chef Laena
Verified chef
Food Safety Certified
11 Reviews
A prolific food entrepreneur and cookbook author, Chef Laena has launched numerous culinary startups, which have earned recognition and accolades for over a decade and counting. With training as an herbalist and a background in food science, she loves to share her unique knowledge while hosting cooking and food preservation classes and events for individuals and teams.
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Learn to make flavorful cocktail (or mocktail) syrups and mixers with Chef Laena. In this online cooking class, Chef Laena will teach you how to elevate your favorite spirits with syrups and mixers. The kit for this class includes organic dried fruit, herbs, spices and sugar as well as a recipe card and complimentary...
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Discover the secrets to creating your own cranberry sauce, just in time for the holidays. Canned cranberry sauce becomes a thing of the past with this online cooking class from Chef Laena. She'll help you create a homemade version your guests are sure to love. The secret lies in using organic fruit, vinegar and spices...
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Learn to grow your own garden filled with fresh, nutritious greens, perfect for mindful eating. Turn your windowsill into a patch of delicious miniature greens in this online class with Chef Laena. With her guidance, you'll learn to plant heirloom seeds in organic soil to create an indoor garden brimming with...
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Chef Laena's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 11 reviews

Reviews Chef Laena received outside of Cozymeal

becky

becky

10/13/22
Our group LOVED this class!!! Laena's energy was great and she encouraged us all to be creative. Highly recommend for friends or colleagues. so fun and delicious!
10/13/22
Gretchen

Gretchen

10/13/22
The class was so much fun. Laena is fantastic. I loved the hot sauce and can't wait to create more. Thanks you!
10/13/22
Russell

Russell

10/13/22
A fun virtual cooking class run by a charismatic, knowledgeable and passionate instructor.
10/13/22