Through guided, step by step instruction, we will each prepare a meal ready to serve by the end of the class. Debbie’s enthusiasm for spices began at an early age in her grandmother’s kitchen. She used these experiences as a catalyst to experiment with new flavors and eventually launch her own spice company, SPICE + LEAF. With more than 25 years of teaching experience, Debbie is a Master Teacher a
nd passionate about educating people how to use spices, in easy-to-follow recipes, to create more flavorful food, adaptable to any diet or picky palate. She has presented SPICE + LEAF Gift Sets on behalf of GBK Products’ Gift Lounge at the Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and at the Oscar Awards. In addition to teaching regular Spice It Up with Deb: A Live Cooking Experience workshops, Debbie is a monthly contributor on Fox 5 San Diego Morning News and has collaborated with Fortune 500 Companies, Kashi, Ceridian, Provisors, The Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Jewish National Fund-USA, Hadassah, Limmud North America, among many others. She holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in History.