Barbara has a real passion for teaching and helping you understand the
process for preparing & making healthy and delicious meals. Her creativity and experience keeps the process simple for you.
She gives great tips for easy entertaining, making your life a little easier and understanding the recipe process.
Barbara graduated from Cal Poly State University
in San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science Education. She also has been a corporate executive in
the financial services industry for many years. Her first love has always been to teach others to cook and entertain with ease.
She taught cooking at the Draeger's School in Blackhawk, written cookbook reviews, and gives lectures on food subjects like
'Let's Talk Turkey - Learn how to take the mystery out of preparing a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, so you can enjoy the day
too!' She is currently working on her first cookbook: Recipes, Menus and Tips for Easy Entertaining.
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