International Women's Day - An Ode to the Female Chefs of the Bay Area

Our head chef, Gracie Schatz, has been incredibly lucky to work under and amidst a bounty of inspiring, incredibly talented and passionate female chefs in the bay area. This International Women’s Day, she is taking a second to look back at all of the women that came before her and honor them by teaching a class and cooking a meal that showcases how their techniques and flavors have inspired her cooking. Food is so much more than a succession of ingredients and instructions - it is the story of everyone we've ever cooked with or for, the story of who we are today and what is in front of us. If you’re wanting to feel a deeper connection to the legacy of female chefs in our community, join us in cooking this unforgettable meal! 

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To Snack On: Cured Meats and Pates to snack on from Avedano’s and the Fatted Calf (you won’t be making any of these, just tasting and admiring!) A shoutout to the female butchers of SF- Toponia Miller and Angela Wilson 

Fresh Pita with Hummus inspired by Hilda Haatar of The Garden Restaurant in Novato 

Pureed Cauliflower Soup with Vadouvan and Crispy Shallot Inspired by Alana Eckhart and Melissa Perello of Frances and Octavia

Simple Seasonal Salad with Asparagus, Little Gems, Strawberries and Snap Peas, Shallot and Preserved Meyer Lemon Dressing Inspired by Alice Waters of Chez Panisse 

Whole Butterflied Fish with Red and Green Sauces Inspired by Gabriela Camara of Cala and Contramar

Cocoa Pavlova with Hazelnut Cream and Salted Caramel Inspired by Elisabeth Prueitt and Laurie Ellen Pelicano of Tartine Bakery

*The recipes shared in this class were written by our head chef, Gracie, but inspired by the techniques and flavors she has learned from the amazing female chefs who she has either worked with or admired.