From a young age, I have always loved cooking. I was inspired by my grandparents and mom. A few years after high school, I decided to enroll in culinary school. Now, 24 years later, and I am still ... following my passion. I have been in all types of kitchens. From short order cooking to very fine dining, cooking in other countries, teaching classes, and plenty more. In my spare time ( when there is some), I read cook books, write menus, create meals and menus for my neighbors, and give advance for people with dietary needs. I have developed allot of different talents and growth along my culinary path. Now, I would like to extend that knowledge to people that would love to learn, no matter what the age may be. I feel that the culinary world is a never ending adventure, and I love being a part of it.read more

Hi😁. My name is Jes, and I currently live in Asheville, NC. I have been a working chef for 24 years, and am still in love with what I do for a career. . Having lived and worked all kinds of differ... ent places, I have the ability to teach all kinds of cuisines. Exploring other cultures, markets, new techniques, and so on is such a wonderful thing to be apart of. I have taught live cooking classes, and really enjoy the interaction with people. I like sharing the knowledge that I have learned over the years. I read allot of cookbooks, have great relationships with my local farmers, and even do a bit of coaching online with my niece, who is doing an online culinary school. When I do have some time, I try to go fishing, camping, and forage, to name just a few. There is always something new to learn, and I look forward to teaching you. Cheers😸read more