Cooking Class - Flavors of the Southwest

Barbara Rosa

05 Apr 2023

A fun experience learning about the food used in the class as well as cooking, knife and seasoning techniques. Highly recommend it.

Bill

16 Mar 2023

This was more than just cooking food. Linda spent considerable time sharing her vast knowledge and use of the different ingredients that went into our meal. She also gave us tips and showed us ways that will make us better cooks no matter what we might be cooking. A superb evening! Thanks Linda.

Kathleen

13 Mar 2023

Linda is great! We had a lesson in chiles- fresh and dried- before we got cooking. She kept us engaged and on track. We learned about the effect of salt on flavors… and those flavors were delicious!!

Fern

20 Feb 2023

Chef Linda was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and communicative! She taught us so many aspects of food and cooking in this class.

Sally Plumb

23 Jan 2023

Chef Linda’s knowledge, experience, patience, and understanding were amazing and much appreciated—and the dinner we created was fantastic. I especially enjoyed learning about the “why” behind the “what,” which will provide context to future culinary creations and choices.

Allie

16 Jan 2023

We had a delicious meal and a wonderful time, and learned a lot about chiles!

Susan

28 Dec 2022

Beyond excellent! Linda was wonderful in her food knowledge of history, techniques, and flavoring. The experience was relaxed, engaging, and enjoyable. Even those in our group who had no interest in food and cooking willingly participated. Curiosities and questions were answered. Linda maintained composure as we really made a kitchen mess….but it was well worth it. Thank you Linda!

Nicholas McCullough

06 Nov 2022

Linda was an amazing host, chef, and instructor! Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and the tips and tricks that she showed to us were all so impressive and the entire evening was a wonderful experience. Thank you so much!

Nancy

05 Sep 2022

Linda was amazing! She is very knowledgeable about the history of the foods we prepared. It was a hands-on class and I learned several very useful tips. And you certainly don't go away hungry! We attended the Southwest cooking class - the chili rellenos was delicious and we learned a new way to prepare it. The beans, salad, guacamole and elote were awesome. Can't recommend the class high enough. You won't be disappointed.

Maureen

19 Jun 2022

We had a fabulous meal and a lot of fun learning and sharing the cooking experience. Chef Linda is very interesting and her ability to educate and demonstrate different techniques of preparation, along with giving us a history of the foods and spices is an added value. Delicious meal!

Mary

04 Apr 2022

Our experience with Chef Linda was outstanding! We learned some great techniques and the food was outstanding. We will not hesitate to sign up for another class with Chef Linda next time we are in Tucson!

Sharon

20 Dec 2021

This was a great way to share the evening with friends. Linda was great guiding us through each recipe.

Carlie

18 Sep 2023

We had a great time cooking with Chef Linda. She is very knowledgeable about different foods and their history, as well as proper techniques for safe cooking. The meal was delicious and we will be cooking with the recipes used in the future!

Kuei

03 Sep 2023

Our experience with Chef Linda was nothing short of magical. We both learned something new and have some wonderful new dishes to share with family and friends. Thank you for such a wonderful evening.

Sara

27 Aug 2023

She explained everything wonderfully, and we had a great time.

Liliana

01 Aug 2023

We loved learning how to make an entire French bistro meal with Chef Linda. We also loved her stories and appreciated her patience with our varied skill level. Highly recommend!

Watts

01 Jul 2023

Very knowledgeable friendly plenty of juicy extra tips!

jessica

30 Jun 2023

I recently had the pleasure of attending Chef Linda's Mexican food cooking class, and it was an absolute delight! Chef Linda's extensive knowledge and clever kitchen hacks truly impressed me. The Queso Fundido with Poblano Vinaigrette was a culinary masterpiece; the flavors were incredibly delicious and blended perfectly. Equally impressive was the Corn and Poblano Lasagna, which left me craving for more. Apart from the scrumptious dishes, what made the experience even more enjoyable was the comfortable and welcoming setting of Chef Linda's home kitchen. The cozy ambiance made it feel like I was cooking among friends. And speaking of friends, I must mention the adorable feline companions who added an extra touch of warmth to the atmosphere. Meeting Chef Linda's cats was a delightful bonus to an already fantastic experience. Overall, I can't praise Chef Linda enough for her culinary expertise, her creative kitchen hacks, and her ability to create a cozy and inviting cooking environment. Attending her Mexican food cooking class was a truly memorable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their culinary skills while savoring incredible flavors.

Abigail

31 May 2023

Chef Linda was amazing! She is very sweet and knowledgeable. Definitely learned from our class.

Zach

27 Apr 2023

Had a lot of fun and learned a lot.

Pam

11 Apr 2023

We chose the New Orleans meal and it did not disappoint our tastebuds. Chef Linda had a fabulous knowledge of the NOLA area including the history of the people and the food. She welcomed us into her beautiful home and we worked side by side in her kitchen (all ingredients, Utensils and cookware provided) and learned new tips and techniques while making a wonderfully aromatic and delicious four course meal. We ate as we cooked and had enough for leftovers!! Linda was warm and friendly and funny. I'd highly recommend this experience. When I'm back in Tucson next year, I'll definitely book another cooking lesson!

Kathleen

28 Mar 2023

Hello Chef Linda and our cooking and eating experience was amazing!!!! Chef Linda, is so knowledgeable and provided wonderful information to help us understand the what and reason why cooking certain foods!!! Also great stories and humor throughout the evening!!! Our meal was beyond delicious!!! We will be back with Chef Linda and bringing friends to join in a fun evening experience!!!

Paul

27 Mar 2023

Ten stars! Not only was the food delicious, but Linda was a great host and very knowledgeable about food and regaled us with tons of information and was great company as we ate. We also had to make last minute changes to our schedule and she was super gracious and flexible to make it work out for us.

Craig

22 Jan 2023

Linda was exceptional. Not only was she a great chef, she was a wonderful storyteller and teacher. We’ll recommend her to anyone.

Adam

31 Dec 2022

Excellent class, we learned so much. Thank you for hosting us!

Laura

30 Dec 2022

We learned so much! Linda was amazing. Thank you for opening your home to us.

Peggy

27 Dec 2022

Linda was terrific. Learned a lot, had a great meal, enjoyed the evening!

Kevin

26 Aug 2022

Thanks Chef Linda for a tremendous experience! We enjoyed the knowledge and skills your shared with us. The food was outstanding!

Don

23 Jul 2022

We had a great time with Chef Linda! She was very welcoming and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had a great time.

Sharon

11 Mar 2022

Very knowledgeable -- went above and beyond in giving us pertinent information in working with the dishes -- and it was delicious.

Shelby

21 Feb 2022

Chef Linda was outstanding. It was my boyfriends birthday and she went above and beyond my expectations. She has extensive knowledge of the history of food, knife techniques and more! Her home is beautiful, clean, and her kitchen/utensils are top notch! Our family will be doing another class with her!

Mary Temple

07 Feb 2022

Knowledge of cooking was excellent. The food we made was very good. However, if you’re looking for a pleasant experience with uncluttered kitchen or dining table staged for a lovely dinner, this would not be a good choice.

Nathan

06 Feb 2022

Very enjoyable, it was good to learn in person. Excited to try the new recipes.

Brenden

29 Jan 2022

Chef Linda was very accommodating and has a lot of knowledge to share, Me and my partner had a great time learning how to make New Orleans cuisine with her.

Caitlin

10 Jan 2022

It was a beautiful evening. We learned so much while having such a wonderful time. Thank you

Elizabeth

08 Nov 2021

Chef Linda was amazing. She made cooking a fantastic meal easy and understandable. The meal itself was amazing and exited to have learned new techniques that I will use again in the future. We will definitely be booking another cooking class with Chef Linda soon. Highly recommend.

Kaley

22 Sep 2021

I had a wonderful experience with Linda. Linda is a food anthropologist, she was able to give a history lesson while creating a delicious meal.