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More hands on cooking would be great - we seemed to run out of time with the steak portion and crepe
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I reserved 9 slots for an outing with my team at work and we all had a great time! Abigail was warm and inviting and it felt like we were being welcomed into an intimate, relaxing space where we could learn and taste and laugh!
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Very informative. Instructor was great. We also got to eat our meal at the end and they gave us free wine.
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Great class! The chef was super knowledgeable and really was able to explain the why and how - and we also got to cut and eat! 5 stars out of 5!
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Chef Roger, was very knowledgeable. He gave us clear directions as we prepped and shared information about the ingredients we were using and their origins and importance in each dish. I appreciated the one-on-one attention he provided and walked away with a few helpful knife tips that I will be using at home. My husband and I really enjoyed this Shop and Cook Class: Thai Cuisine.
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Abigail was great! We made excellent pasta and plan to return for another evening.
The class ran over - we ended at 11 instead of 10:30. Not a big deal on Friday night, but it could have been inconvenient during the week.
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Pros:
It was a very nice way to spend a Friday evening. I loved that we did not rush through things and got to enjoy the process. Cooking tips from Abigail were great as well. The whole time you get to drink unlimited wine which is considered a plus by a lot of people. We started at 7 pm and left the place closer to midnight.
Cons:
When I was purchasing the class, the menu was completely different and more exciting and had more courses.
We only were shown how to do the simplest things like cutting stuff, and did not get to learn how to make the sauces which are very important. The good thing here is that we were promised all the recipes via email - still waiting on that though.
My husband also did not like the fact that for the main course everything (filet mignon, brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes) was kind of thrown in together, and this prevented from tasting each item separately. We think it would have been nicer to lay everything out on a large plate.
Overall, we still greatly enjoyed this experience and are planning on doing it again. Perhaps, we will not buy the tickets too far in advance (I bought mine during Christmastime for March 1). There were couples who bought their tickets just a couple weeks ahead and they knew what the new menu was.
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I take a lot of cooking classes in a lot of different cities. This is the best one I’ve ever taken. The knowledge of the chef is absolutely amazing and the classes are kept intimate. It’s a wonderful experience.
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This class was so much fun! The dishes we ended up making were incredible and even tasted and looked like something from a Michelin-rated restaurant. I had actually made their Coeur a la Creme several days after and friends and family were really impressed.
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We absolutely loved this class. Chef Abby was amazing and so was her lovely restaurant Camaje. We can’t wait to take another class soon!!
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I hate to leave a bad rating but this is an expensive class and I do not feel it is worth the price. Not only did we not cook anything, we didn't really learn much either. The class starts off with the instructor telling us personal anecdotes for an hour with very few ramen or cooking facts peppered in, followed by the students chopping an excessive amount of ramen toppings for way too long (and peeling about 2 dozen hard boiled eggs - I hate to say it, but it felt more like we were helping the restaurant prep than participating in a hands on cooking class). Once that's over we were lined up to put what we want in our ramen in a pot to be heated up. The "ramen broths" were premade by the instructor and not all that appetizing but also not particularly reminiscent to ramen. Instead of ramen bowls we were handed extremely shallow bowls, overflowing with our assembly line ramen, that we did not in fact cook. Overall, extremely disappointed, and not any closer to knowing how to make ramen than I was before the class.
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Brought tons of cooking questions and Abby answered them all!!!
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Comfortable, casual atmosphere which made everyone feel relaxed. The hands-on learning was terrific. It was a lovely group of students, too, and fun to share the meal we prepared. Definitely learned a few new tricks!
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Abigail was a patient and amazing guide, showing us the ins and outs of how to pick fresh seafood. The cooking of the fish was also an amazing experience as we were able to prepare a meal in the kitchen of her restaurant. The entire experience was extremely enjoyable and I would recommend this for everyone.
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A wonderful class with an amazing instructor!
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Amazing class, very informative but also casual and fun. Would definitely recommend and will be looking to attend other classes by Abigail!
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Chef Abigail Hitchcock was just wonderful. She showed me some of her favorite places in Chinatown to shop for Thai ingredients, fish, and veggies. She has so much experience there and I, who am relatively new to the city, would have no way of sorting all the options out like that. Then we went to her restaurant and spent the afternoon cooking in her professional kitchen before her first service started. I learned a ton and she is funny and charming and easy to be around. And the food was amazing. I take a lot of cooking classes in NYC and this was hands down the best yet. I will be back for more!
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Chef Roger was great - patient, funny, knowledgeable. There was plenty of time for questions which he answered fully. It was a really fun class and I felt that my husband and I learned a lot. There were a lot of recipes to get through and I can understand how 7-8 students were needed. But I felt that the restaurant's kitchen can really accommodate only 6 or 7, excluding the chef. Overall, this was a great experience!
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Still waiting for the chef to email the recipes. I especially enjoyed shopping for the fish in Chinatown although the walk back to the restaurant was a hike in the rain. Learned how to filet a fish.
Chef Roger was very engaging & informative. Didn’t like all the garnish on the fish.
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The class was superb!! Chef Roger was attentive and well educated.
Definitely, I will be proactive with course-horse classes.
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Great class! The teacher was very passionate and friendly, which made the class a lot of fun. Plus she was also very knowledgable about butchering and cooking in general, which is also a must! I would definitely recommend it to a friend!
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We really enjoyed the class and feel ready to make sushi at home. The atmosphere is fun - I liked that it was in a restaurant and maintained the restaurant feel as we learnt the various ways Abby had planned for us to make sushi and as we enjoyed eating it. Thank you Abby. I would definitely come for another class
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This class far exceeded our expectations! Abby is a great teacher and the amount of food we made was massive. We can’t wait to take more classes at Camaje, and I’ve already recommended it to multiple friends.
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Learned a ton, and enjoyed the experience!
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The class was excellent taking us from the fish market to the preparation and then the kitchen to the dinner table! You could not ask for more in 5 hours. Abigail is a wonderful instructor and chef.
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Abigail's special Mother's Day brunch was a hit! My Mom and I enjoyed ourselves immensely! The food was delicious, Chef Abigail had many great tips! It was such a fun morning!
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The class was great! Abigail was a lovely teacher who taught the basics on knife use/selection and we did some great exercises to learn some slicing and dicing basics. It's a great kick off lesson!
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Informative but casual. The owner and instructor were both friendly and patient. Having a small class was very nice. Techniques learned are very useful for day to day cooking. Having a delicious light lunch and dessert as fruit of our labor was such a treat.
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The class met and exceeded my expectations. Abigail (the instructor) was helpful, informative and really provided a great learning experience. She explained and showed how to select fish properly. Then we headed back to the restaurant to cook. The setup was perfect. We were provided all of the ingredients and were instructed on how to prepare the meals. Abigail and other restaurant staff helped supervise and showed up the proper techinques for cutting, zesting and mixing. Then we all headed to the kitchen to cook. This class is perfect for any individual trying to get some experience in cooking fish. The food turned out great and will definitely be using the recipes and techniques in everyday life. Would recommend this class for singles, couples, mother/daughter outings and girl events.
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Chef Abby and her team were incredibly accommodating and friendly in addition to being excellent instructors. Would definitely return in the future for another class.
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No no no. don’t consider passing this class up. This is a serious gem.
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I had the most amazing time with Abi! I learned so many valuable skills that I cannot wait to use in the kitchen asap. I can't wait for my next class! Highly recommend.
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Really really fun
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We had so much fun! We were rolling sushi like pros by the end of the class.
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Good for the basics. Don't expect to become a master.
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I absolutely loved this class. Abby was amazing! I now feel pretty confident to buy fish in Chinatown and cook up a storm with friends and family. Great group of people and I learned a ton (get the pan HOT!) Definitely worth taking this class!
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Excellent class. I took this class because I found cooking with fish somewhat intimidating. Learned everything from how to find the good ones to different ways to cook (plus some other general cooking tips that will be helpful). Abby was a patient, interesting, and fantastic teacher. Definitely recommend.
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Amazing food and awesome instructor. Learned cool tricks and really enjoyed my time.
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Incredible! Abby was so knowledgeable and passionate. We all started as strangers and ended as friends. It was a delightful day.
The food was amazing and the experience was lovely. She closed down the whole restaurant and offered us wine, mimosas, coffee, and anything else we needed.
I want to do it again :)
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Amazing, so helpful, I will definitely be back to try another class
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Chef was very nice and knowledgeable. Excellent experience!
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I almost don't want to leave a review for fear word will get out but this class was amazing. Abby was fantastic and her passion really comes through when she's explaining what weMre doing and why. The atmosphere was great and everything we made was delicious. I can't say enough great things and can't wait to come to another class!
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It was a very nice social event the chef was lovely. I am an avid Thai culture fan & really love authenticity in all endeavors .. I was disappointed that she hadn't been to south east Asia & it was more American Thai.
We missed a few ingredients but overall it's still a fun night out.
If u love American Thai food this is for u. If u have traveled to the country u may b let down
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We had a lot of fun. Abby was very knowledgeable and hospitable
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Course was all that I wanted to be and more. Chef Abby taught from her heart and each recipe shows her talent and love for cooking. All in attendance helped prepare meal in warm, intimate environment.
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Great service and the teacher was informative. Highly recommended.
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The instructor talks too much. It makes it seem like you will make all the items on the menu, but you actually only ending up making one - this makes $125 too much. Also the kitchen is really small. On a positive note, the recipes were good!
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It was a really nice class. I learned a ton and Abby is wonderful. The restaurant is so quaint and cute and everyone was so very sweet.
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This class was cancelled at the last minute and I joined another class Good Summer Grub by the same provider Camaje! It's a quaint little restaurant with a homey feel, good service, good food and the executive chef Abby Hitchcock is knowledgeable and proficient as a chef. She gave us good information and instruction on cooking in a professional kitchen. We did prep work for the meal we eventually ate like chopping onions, shallots, garlic, making biscuit dough, cutting wax beans and learning knife techniques. She talked about spices, where she buys her produce, meats, cheeses, etc. We did not get to cook our own meal. She did all the cooking of the appetizer, main dish and dessert. The kitchen is small and the class of 5 people made it crowded as the chef on duty for that evening was cooking simultaneously for the dinner customers as we had our class. Nonetheless it was a good learning experience of a working professional restaurant. It's not an easy business but Camaje has been there 18 years, so, Bravo!
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I learned properly how to hold and work with a long knife, in addition to the proper mixing of ingredients.I liked how Abbie took random questions we raised, along with her patience and real hands on.
However, We began about 40 minutes late, after us having to rush to make the class in time.No snacks were offered to tie us over, and water was offered about 35 minutes later during this hot wait ,in 90 degree weather. We were later iffered a gkass f wine, as well.
There were some nasty interruptions on the part of 1 or 2 people during part of our time there, making for an unpleasant , uncomfortable surrounding.
As for the menu itself, I was pleased with the outcome, delicious lobster rolls, potato salad and blue berry cake.
I was just surprised we didn't perhaps add a side cucumber, dill salad or some green veggie or beets. Annie was, in spite of the interruptions, a kind, helpful mentor who delivered her product and expertise as best she could..review by J.P.
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I am so happy about it, exceeded my expectations very fun I learnd a lot thank you chef Abby I made crème brûlée and it tastes awesome
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This was more of a candy decorating class. Fun, but not sure it was worth the cost.
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Sushi basics with Abby was so much fun! We learned how to make 3 different types of rolls and Abby was a great teacher!! Awesome date night that my husband planned and would absolutely recommend it to others!
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Ok, but a bit rushed and does not take place in the kitchen as posted.
Not very attentive to requests and just kinda blah...
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Great course! Instructor Abby was so friendly, and helpful. Highly recommend the class.
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Chef Abby was terrific! It was an intimate, educational and fun class!
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Great class. I learned a lot and have a few new go-to dishes. Amy, our chef was terrific.
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Delicious recipes! Interesting class set in a working restaurant, be prepared to get hot in the kitchen!
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Liked it a lot. Chef knowledgable and fun.
Small group a plus. Felt intimate and personal.
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It was a great intimate setting. It would have been helpful to be in the kitchen to make the rice, the sushi sous, cut the fish etc. fun experience.
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Was a good class, would have liked if it was knife skills to slice fish or meat as well and not just veggies. Ran overtime, would have liked if it stuck to the timeline
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This class was great. Perfect class size, Chef Abby was very knowledgeable and she made you feel very comfortable with using a very sharp knife. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone that would like to learn how to slice and dice with the best of them.
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Abby is a delightful teacher. We learned all about knives and how to use them. We had a very enjoyable evening. We will absolutely take more classes with Abby.
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Great class! It was very intimate and hands on, and Abby was a great teacher. She taught us not only about the topic of shopping for and cooking fish, but answered all of our other cooking-related questions. The meals we prepared were delicious, and everything she imparted was incredibly helpful in our quest to become better cooks.
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Very helpful and I learned many new skills.
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Abby was awesome and the food was amazing. My wife and I had such a great night out. Highly recommend.
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Amazing class! The chef was incredible, took the time to explain everything and what an amazing meal!
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Abby was a great teacher and helped us cook up some great food. The class went well over an hour long, but the staff made sure we had a great time. I would definitely use coursehourse again, and perhaps another class at Camaje in the future.
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So fun!!
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Chef Abby's class was a ton of fun for our group of 6. She was extremely knowledgeable and took time to really provide details and answer our questions. I'd definitely go back!
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This was a fantastic class. Abby was a great and patient teacher and I learned a lot about what knives to use and how to properly use them when cooking. I would definitely take another cooking class with her.
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There are lots of great things to say about this class staring with Abby, the chef/owner of Camaje. She is a wonderful teacher that obviously loves teaching and cooking. There was lots of useful information and I wish I had brought a notepad with me. The menu she planned was so delicious and we loved taking part in its preparation.
If you go during a cold day though, make sure to take a sweater because the restaurant and event the kitchen are pretty cold. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn good basic skills. And don't be afraid to ask questions. Abby is a wealth of information.
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This course was not as advertised. There was no actual instruction. There were bowls of sprinkles, colored sugar, Oreos and other decorative candies on the communal table. You were each given 6 already prepared cupcakes and then given a bowl of icing per couple to color with food coloring. Chef Abby did verbally give her icing recipe, and a paper copy to take home. But, there is no actual baking done. We all expected this to be a learning experience of baking and especially decorating techniques. Aside from the one glass of wine included in the price it was like a children's birthday party. Definitely not worth the $$$. And the cupcakes and icing were not that tasty. I wish I could say something positive, but honestly I can't think of a thing. Even the beginning was not very welcoming
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Abby was great! We learned a lot about spices and methods, and the food was delicious. We all got to be responsible for our own dishes, and we got to spend time doing prep and in the kitchen. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who enjoys Indian cuisine or has an interest in learning about it.
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"This is a fabulous cooking course. Chef Abby walks the small class 8-10 through the recipes and shares her skills with the group.
We were shocked that we'd prepared such a wonderful meal.
Definitely the highlight of our weeks holiday in NYC! Sign up today, it's loads of fun and a great experience.
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Great tour of the farmer's market. Abby is a wonderful teacher, very willing to take requests as to the meal you prepare and very helpful when it comes to answering student questions. I definitely plan on taking some other classes here.
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Great experience. Abby is a great chef and teacher. The class was laid back and fun.Not only did we learn recipes but also cutting and cooking techniques. Will definitely do this again.
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Wonderful course. Enthusiastic and generous teacher. She demystified Indian spices for me and the food was delicious.
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Very well taught and a lot of fun!
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Wanted to get more of an understanding in the technique of sauteing. Very hands on & the food was amazing. You also learn about the best pans to use for sauteing.
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Great class! Was so glad to have taken this course. Learned a lot about how to look for freashness in fish, Learned about the different kinds of shell fish & know if it is fresh, & how to filet a whole fish. I left feeling very confident purchasing & cooking sea food.
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Being taught how to properly handle a chef knife make me more confident in the kitchen..plus i won't lose a finger lol.
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When we arrived we were served tea / coffee / wine. Sitting at a long table in the dining area, Chef Abby taught us about different types of knives that cooks work with and passed examples around the table. We then moved over to a big cutting table that was still in the dining area of the restaurant (not in the kitchen) and practiced cutting many types of vegetables with a chef's knife. Because the restaurant is small, we could hear customers talking, which was a bit of a distraction, but it was a quiet night at the restaurant so it wasn't too bad. Finally Chef Abby showed us how to cut up some fruit. After that we sat down to eat gazpacho and fruit salad.
Chef Abby was a great instructor, friendly and enthusiastic, and because of the small class size we all got lots of personal attention.
Eat before you come to class, because by the time you get to eat it will be late and while the gazpacho served is good, you may not want that to be your only sustenance that night.
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This class was so much fun. The smoked macaroni and cheese was the best. Chef Abby is awesome.
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Bistro Menu for a Chilly Night was great. It was fun, interactive, and informative. Chef Abby was super friendly, down to earth, and open to answering any questions. I would definitely recommend her class to a friend or anyone.
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The Thanksgiving Sides Class at Camaje was fantastic! What's cool is that you're actually cooking in a working restaurant kitchen (small) and not only learning from the class, but also from what's going on around you. Class started with us getting a recipe overview from Chef Abby and then food prep. She taught us some very useful knife skills lessons and worked with us during the prep (very hands on) and answered any questions we had on technique, etc. We then went into the kitchen and created 5 delicious dishes, learning along the way. When the class was over, we sat down as a group and ate. Chef Abby joined us for dinner and conversation. Really enjoyed myself. It was nice to be in a small kitchen with a real chef, it felt very authentic.
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This was a great class! Abby provided us with an awesome menu that combined simple recipes with uncommonly used ingredients. The class was a good mixture of hands-on and demonstration, we also got to cook inside the restaurant's kitchen which was a real treat. Abby was very knowledgable and down-to-earth, answering any and all questions we had even if they weren't related to the recipes.
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The 3-courses I took at Camaje was fantastic. I strongly reccomend anyone who is looking to learn how to cook or expand their already honed cooking skills to take the course with Chef Abby. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, open, and warm. I will certainly be taking more classes with her.