I had the pleasure of speaking with Jess Lewis recently and we had a fun conversation. Jess is a trained Chef, Pastaia, Cookbook Author, modern homesteader, and outspoken food security activist. She lives in Western North Carolina where she cultivates, cooks, and leads professional chef retreats.
Her love of pasta making started in Sicily where she lived and learned to make pasta from her Grandmother and Great Aunts. While exploring her family history, which spans from Sicily, France, and the Middle East to Germany, Montreal, and New England, Jess fuses her passion with the cuisines of her ancestors. She has since become one of the experts in her field and teaches the art and history of pasta making as well as creating unique culinary experiences which impress the most seasoned foodie without being fussy.
Mediterranean, local farm-to-table, and apothecaric dishes make her dinner parties and classes truly unique.
Classes and Culinary Experiences are held in various locations around the world and at our modern-day homestead in Western North Carolina. Dinner parties can be scheduled in a variety of locations from your vacation rental or home kitchen to a larger venue.
Are you a restauranteur? Chef Jess is available as a guest chef. Just send her a note with your ideas, location, and we'll brainstorm.
Her newest cookbook will be released this month and her contact information is as follows:
