Liz Abelsen
Liz has spent many years in the culinary field, from owning a Seattle restaurant (3 1/2 out of 4 stars) to producing foods for high end West Coast grocery stores and catering for KOMO television, Childrens’ Hospital, U of W and many more.

Michael Aspen
Michael is a Personal Chef and Culinary Educator. He has trained locally and in Europe in both cuisine and patisserie. His business, “ A Taste of the Good Life”, specializes in gourmet multi-course meals prepared in your home.

Robert Atterberry
Executive Chef Robert Atterbury, owner of Avenue Catering, has been an innovative source in the food industry for over 30 years. Chef Atterbury blends together his expertise in local foods with the freshest flavors of the day. For many years “Chef” served the finest meals at some of Skagit Valley’s premier restaurants.

Peter Belknap
Peter is the lead Chef for Kitchen Connection at The Market in Anacortes (formerly Food Pavilion). When not cooking, Peter pursues his other passion as exhibiting sculptor and painter.

Mary Ellen Carter
Cookbook author and cooking instructor, Mary Ellen Carter is one of Bellingham’s best known food enthusiasts and a strong advocate of returning to the table to enjoy good food. Mary Ellen has authored 4 cookbooks including the local bestseller - At Joe’s Garden Harvest Recipes of the Northwest. Her latest cookbook Accent on Asia - Recipes for a Culinary Adventure reflects the last 15 years of teaching with the focus being on Asian cooking.

Paul Cartwright
A graduate of North Idaho Culinary Program, Chef Paul has been cooking since he was 10 years old. He and his wife owned a steakhouse in Mukilteo and he is presently the Chef at the Stanwood Grill. His food interests are broad, but tends to lean toward Northwest Cuisine focusing on fresh local products.

Knut Christensen
Knut is owner of Paella works Catering Company. He has 17 years experience, specializing in Mediterranean and Itlaian Cuisine.

Francean Dutchbrown
Owner of Francina Cucina, Francean has developed a home party event where the guests learn to make wonderful ravioli. A glass of wine and wonderful Italian music set the mood for this fun, educational party.

Nahla Gholam
Nahla is co-owner of Mediterranean Specialties Café & Goods in Bellingham. Her cooking skills developed through world travel, life experiences and a passion for good food. Nahla cooks and teaches classes in her store.

Tom Hoffman
Born and raised in Mount Vernon, Tom is the chef of in WA. He was formerly co-owner and chef of Ferry Street Grill & Bar in Sedro Woolley, WA.

Mark Iverson
A master of quick, easy elegant entertainment, Mark is the owner of Mark’s on Pine Square, a floral design studio, and Courtyard Cafe & Catering Company.

Jim Kowalski
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Jim has worked as a Chef in the Pacific NW since 2000. Jim and Lisa are the new owners of “Farm to Market Bakery” in Edison. Jim continues to do catering events and private parties.

Joanne Romann
Owner of Container Gardening Design Business, Yarrow & Thistle, Joanne is an expert on herbs. She has taught herbal cooking classes at Christensons Nursery for the past four years in its 1888 Schoolhouse. We are pleased to welcome her to our kitchen.

Charlie Silk
Charlie Silk is an integral part of The Porterhouse where he focuses on fresh Northwest fare. As a result of growing up in San Diego, he also excels at Mexican foods and enjoys expanding his knowledge of Asian and traditional comfort foods and sauces.

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