My story is one you’ve probably heard before. Young Jewish woman is pre-med in college, ends up in law school after a chemistry accident. After a few years of glamorous environmental law, she was off to Geneva and finds herself at the UN listening to terrorists discuss human rights. How to top that? Pastry school in Paris was the obvious choice. A catering business in Geneva, taught a few cooking classes in French and then came back and started a cooking school in the D.C. area. Oh yeah, had four kids at some point. Now I travel the country teaching kosher cooking and baking and proving that Kosher food can be beautiful, elegant and delicious. Along the way, I set out to start a kosher baking revolution. Join me.
Press
Here are some recent mentions in the press:
- The Jewish Week (New York), August 25, 2010
- Washington Jewish Week article written by Paula
- The Kosher Scene blog, August 23, 2010
- The New Jersey Jewish Standard website, August 23, 2010
- Oh You Cook Blog, August 22, 2010
- Orange County Jewish Life, July 2010
- Beth Fish Reads, July 3, 2010
- NBC Washington DC, July 1, 2010
- Cooking up a Summer at Camp Ramah , The Jewish Ledger, August 11, 2008
- Washington Post Express, December 14, 2007
- Kishroniyah Comes to Camp Ramah NE, The Jewish Advocate, July 27, 2007
- Daily Candy, February 26, 2007
Paula appeared twice on Forward Motion; here she is from March 2009:
Some comments from past students:
I just wanted to thank you for the 2 baking classes. I really enjoyed them and learned a lot. My whole family thanks you as well as they enjoyed all the goodies that I brought home.
Debbie Ross, Fancy French Dessert classes
Thanks very much for the baking lessons. You're a great teacher, and have a way of making it look so effortless. Everyone really enjoyed it, and the results of our collective efforts were delicious!!
Rob Torresen, Sidley Austin
Thank you so much, Paula -- what a wonderful way to spend an evening! my kids were awed by how good the cookies were -- "you made those???" -- and I have to say, I was surprised to find that though I am a chocolate lover to the core, the biscotti and tuilles are my favorite - I love chewy. It was so easy, so delicious, complete with great company. I can't wait to come again!
Lisa Flaxman - Elegant Cookies class
Once again, thanks for a great job. I will definitely pass your name around. We look forward to using you again in the future.
Yehudis Newman, Chabad, Alexandia, Virginia - Holiday class for 30 women
Thank you for a FANTASTIC presentation today and for your generosity! The Challah Bake was so enjoyable and you are just amazingly talented, humorous and professional! I know everyone had a wonderful time and learned a lot (I know I did)!
Connie Krupin – Challah Workshop
Thank you so much for a wonderful birthday party! Everyone had a fabulous time and we ran into a lot of the girls and their moms the next day at an event at school - and everyone raved about the cooking party!
Lisa Stark – Birthday party for 11 year olds
I had so much fun last night! Not only were the tart recipes terrific but the other women were so great. Thank you ever so much for sharing your talent and please email me about future classes.
Denise Bloomfield – Thanksgiving Tarts & Pies class