Chef Uyen Pham holds a Master’s degree in education and taught at the collegiate level for nearly a decade before pursuing her culinary career. She graduated at the top of her class from the Culinary Institute of America. Chef Pham was born in Saigon and specializes in Asian and European cuisine and has worked in […]

A native of Chon Buri, Thailand, Mimi comes from a long line of cooking professionals in the restaurant industry. After immigrating to America in 2007, she began working at Titaya’s Thai Cuisine. From her family, Mimi learned the secrets and ingredients which go into those classic Thai dishes. Like many local Austinites, Mimi also presents […]

Many congratulations to Chef Pham on the accomplishment of becoming a Certified Executive Chef!  This achievement is the result of thousands of hours in the kitchen, many courses, and a grueling certification exam.  We already know she is a rock star, and this further exemplifies the incredible commitment she has to culinary excellence! You can […]

My oh my! It’s been a busy couple months since the beginning of the year.  What’s new? We only offer full customized private events; no more pop-up events means you choose the chef, the menu, and we come to you! We’ve partnered with some incredible people to bring some of the most unique events in […]

Strengthen your work team by cooking together in one of our team building cooking classes.  Culinary team building events incorporate strategy, teamwork, problem solving, learning, and imagination. Your group will be led by one of our talented home cooks or chefs in a cultural exchange, developing new business skills, while taking a deep dive into […]

Yuga Iyer moved to Austin TX, from Mumbai, India 14 years ago. She grew up in a family where food and entertaining were at the center of all festivities. After her move to the United States, she was able to stay connected to her roots through her cooking. Over the years, cooking has grown both […]

We made this delicious sauce last week at the Hill Country Casita’s and it was absolutely delicious! Chef Daniele’s creation reminded me of my trip to the Amalfi Coast a couple years ago. It was light, flavorful, and so easy to make!  Buon Appetito! INGREDIENTS Crushed Italian Tomatoes (canned): 3 lb Eggplants: 3 Parmigiano Reggiano […]

Your group will be led by one of our talented home cooks or chefs in a cultural exchange, developing new skills, while taking a deep dive into a different culture through food. Perfect your Sushi, learn how to make Pho, dive into Paella, or cut your own hand-made pasta. After the hands-on experience, everyone will […]

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Freda Piatkowska (Lesniewska) was born in 1924 in Baronowicze, Poland to a retired military officer and his wife.  She was one of six children, the oldest daughter.  She was 15 years old on a freezing winter night when her family was awakened by Russian soldiers, ordered to get their belongings together and be out on […]

With football season in full swing, this honey soy glazed wings recipe is the perfect meal to whip up for a tailgate or simply just watching the game at home. Ingredients Marinade 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine (or Japanese sake) 1 tablespoon minced ginger 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder […]

I’ve been using this delicious stuffing recipe for a few years now, after I adapted it from one that I found in one of my cookbooks. It’s easy and flavorful, the perfect compliment to your holiday turkey. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds sourdough bread 4 (4-ounce) links sweet turkey Italian sausage 2 teaspoons butter 1 pound […]

We are thrilled to be featured in Community Impact’s April 2017 issue, sharing our cooking philosophy, Freda’s story, and explaining what a pierogi is! Many thanks to Olivia and the team at Community Impact for reaching out and letting people know about us! Here’s the article in case you don’t get the Southwest edition. ← […]

Chef Uyen Pham led a lively group of Pho lovers on how to make this favorite Vietnamese dish the authentic way. The always beautiful TippingT was the venue on September 29 for this intimate look at not only how to make Pho, but the story behind it.  Chef Pham shared that Pho is a breakfast […]