What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
— Hands-on instruction — Personal attention with max class size of 6 students — Cook in start-of-the-art chef's kitchen — All skill levels welcomed — Casual and lively atmosphere

What can a student expect in one of your classes?
MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE — Discover the art of preparing traditional Moroccan food in a tagine. ARTISAN NUT CHEESE — Learn how easy it is to make delicious vegan creamy cheese from cashew nuts. GOURMET BISCOTTI - Bake classic Italian biscotti and learn how to create your favorite flavors.

What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
I am personal chef and cooking teacher in Berkeley. My kitchen is my creative space, and the place that I never tire of being in. www.cookwithcheftraci.com

What do you love most about your job?
I love to nourish people, whether its cooking nutritious and flavorful meals for my clients, or inspiring my students to have the confidence to experiment more in the kitchen.