She is known for sharing her extensive knowledge in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere that has touched many people over the years. After working as a Pastry Chef, Chef de Cuisine, caterer, culinary tour guide, and translator, she followed her passion and began teaching culinary classes. Member of La Confrérie de la Chaîne des RôtisseursĪn honors graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Elizabeth Whitt was awarded Le Grand Diplôme in 1999. Le Cordon Bleu Grand Diplome, Paris, 1999 Elizabeth is currently writing a cookbook that incorporates the fundamentals of French cooking with the ease of the California lifestyle. An accomplished chef of international cuisine and pastry, Elizabeth is as renowned for her culinary skills as she is for her ability to establish a cooking class or private party that is relaxed yet exciting and hands-on for all levels.Įlizabeth’s classes are an urban elixir they create the sense of ease that comes with the pace of French and European life and the frenetic energies that coagulate to make the city, like Paris, right here in Long Beach. Her classes can do something all of the reminiscing and conjuring up of sensations fail to do it will transport you to a place in time with the smell of spices, fresh herbs, and wonderful dishes you will make from around the world. The charm of Chef Elizabeth must be experienced to be understood.
Students enjoy hearing of her delicious adventures scented with Parisian rose gardens and oceanic adventures of chef life on the sea while learning to dice an onion properly. Her curiosity for all things culinary carried her into maturity through many travel destinations in Europe, relocating to Paris, finding love, and finally back home to Long Beach. As a teen, this translated beautifully into her traveling experiences to Italy, Russia, France, Europe, and beyond. All of her childhood memories are infused at some level with food and family and friends coming together to celebrate each other.
Early YearsĮlizabeth grew up in San Marino and is a 4th generation Californian on both sides of her family. Through her unique type of instruction, she liberates one to be innovative and ultimately achieve autonomy in the kitchen. She is a passionate advocate for teaching both the cooking novice and expert the “how” and the “why” to facilitate learning and in-depth knowledge of preparing, cooking, dining, pairing, and presentation. Learn more about the digital divide.Elizabeth maintains the philosophy that cooking should be fun, comprehensible, and based on the finest and freshest ingredients available. Internet access doesn't impact everyone equally. Learn more about Internet data on Redfin. To verify internet details, contact the provider directly. Redfin recommends buyers conduct their own investigation to determine their desired internet options. Internet provider, connection type, and speed availability may change. Internet data is provided by BroadbandNow for informational purposes only and is not guaranteed. Additional Internet options for this home include Fiber, DSL, Satellite, Satellite provided by AT&T Fiber, AT&T Internet, Viasat Internet. The best available Internet option for This home is provided by Spectrum, using Cable technology with speeds up to 1000 Mbps. This home is serviced by 5 Internet service providers, including Spectrum, AT&T Fiber, AT&T Internet, Viasat Internet.