About Me
Hey there, I’m Samantha! I’m a food enthusiast, chef, educator, and farm worker, whose purpose in life is to cook delicious food that is wholesome and fun.
As a graduate of the Health Supportive Culinary Arts program at the Institute of Culinary Education, I am highly passionate about encouraging people to make food choices that support their physical and mental health, as well as the health of our communities and planet at large.
After spending over a decade working in the fine jewelry industry and holding multiple corporate and retail positions, I decided to return to what brings me true joy-- Food! I fell in love with cooking at a young age, in my grandparent’s kitchen, and have been sharing my passion with family and friends ever since. Now I am living out my lifelong dream of cooking professionally for people like you.
When I’m not in the kitchen I’m usually with my husband, Chris, and our sweet animals, Pierogi & JD, exploring restaurants in NYC, hiking upstate, or relaxing with family in our hometowns. I’m also a big fan of spending the day alone perusing a local greenmarket, reading a good book, or practicing yoga.
Whether you love to cook and want to learn more or love to eat and want to stay the heck out of the kitchen, I would be thrilled to work with you!
samanthareneepaz@gmail.com