About

Chef Maria Cooper

Inspiration… Chef Maria began cooking with her Lebanese grandmother when she was a little girl. Her grandmother and mother are the sources of inspiration for many of her dishes. Education… Chef Maria attended Pennsylvania Culinary Institute Le Cordon Bleu Program in Pittsburgh, PA where she trained in classical cuisine and techniques. She has traveled extensively and been inspired by world cuisine. Since she graduated from culinary school, she constantly seeks out new food knowledge and skills. Maria also has her B.S. in Psychology and a Minor in Womens Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Working in the field, she found that she was reading cookbooks like novels, so off to culinary school!

Special Food Needs… Moving to Boulder in 2005, Chef Maria worked in restaurants and as a private chef and caterer. Often facing clients struggling with food allergies, Chef Maria developed this dimension of her repertoire to be able to fully cater to the needs of these individuals. Using seasonal produce and a multitude of flavors from all over the world, Chef Maria creates flavorful and satisfying dishes for anyone, no matter what their specific food needs may be. Credentials & Awards… Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Associate in Specialized Technology, Salutatorian Chaine des Rotisseurs USA; L Academie de Gastronomie Brillat-Savarin: inducted 2006 2005 Second Place Winner: A Taste of Spain Contest Servsafe Certification: Food Safety Training Certification

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