"Seven friends and I took a tamale class with Marissa. The class was so amazing, she taught us to make salsa, Spanish rice and the absolute best tamales that I have ever eaten. She was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. It was such an amazing experience! If you ever get the chance to take one of her classes, you won’t be disappointed!"

— Kimber Chambless

"Both of my children have benefitted from cooking classes with Marissa - in a number of ways. They have come to feel so comfortable and confident in the kitchen. Perhaps most notably, having them in a kitchen other than ours gave them each a nudge to try things that they hadn’t tried before, and several of the recipes from the class have made it into our regular rotation. They learned that it’s okay to try something and not end up liking it, and it took a great deal of pressure and uncertainty away from the process of trying something new. They both developed a respect for the work involved in keeping them fed, as well as a joy in making good food themselves. Marissa is like an instant aunt, encouraging and kind and fun, and my children, who are often shy at first, warmed to her immediately."

— Jenny Earle

— Katie Kenfield