This was my first experience with cocusocial I am happy to say it was positive!…read moreI have been on this 'try new things' this year and I take this challenge 1x/month! The Spanish Paella class appealed to me because since my trip to Spain I have dreamed about the paella I had there. I invited (2) of my friends and we all were excited to have fun! There was another group of (3) that signed up and this was the perfect class size so our instructor could provide and answer 1:1 questions! The instructor Iesha was so patient and informative! We all liked her energy and the information that she had to share! Let me say this..I am a novice cooker so I enjoy adding new skills to my cooking toolkit! The ingredients and food for our lesson was laid out and easy to use for 'step-by-step' directions! The end result was AMAZING! We had a good time cooking it and of course eating it was the bonus! Great time! I will return to take future classes!

So fun!!! My husband and I were able to make gnocchi today with our instructor Aisha in Philly! She…read moremade us feel comfortable and made sure everything step was explained carefully! The gnocchi turned it to be sooooo delicious too!! It was surprisingly easy to make after getting given the instructions, and I'm so excited to make it at home now! Aisha told us about the future meals she's teaching and I'm especially excited for ravioli and Pad Thai!

An amazing experience in an awesome, creative, zen atmosphere with delicious food catering to our…read moreneeds. We had fantastic meals of homemade granola, cashew yogurt, peach, basil breakfast pizza and veggie tacos. We stayed in her bnb for two nights. The room was large, very clean and comfy. What a great place. Emily currently has 29 5-star reviews on Airbnb and now I know why. If your planning to visit, eat, stay in Athens, Hudson or Catskill give this place a call ahead of time and plan a stay, an experience or even catering for your special needs even. You'll be glad you did!

I wanted to have a diner party to celebrate my husband's retirement but was dreading having to plan…read moreand cook the meal. I really wanted to be able to enjoy the evening with our company. Mrs Pleasant to the rescue! Emily and I planned the dinner from her many options. She is just as excited as I am about fresh and healthy eating so the menu was full of wonderful seasonal produce. The evening of the party Emily arrived at my house then proceeded to create wonderful appetizers followed by a delicious dinner. She was very organized and it all went so smoothly! Emily is so... well, pleasant! A absolute delight to be around. Thank you Emily for giving me a relaxing perfect celebration dinner.

Marilyn has such an incredible wealth of knowledge when it comes to healthy eating. I have learned…read moreabout so many new foods that I would never have tried before! I really never knew that healthy cooking could be so tasty! I highly recommend taking one of her classes, even if you aren't vegetarian. She also knows how to cook for a wide variety of diets, so her classes are extremely helpful if you have a family member who is struggling with a food allergy or illness that requires a special diet.

We hired Chef Missy to provide an executive chef and staff for our formal black-tie Christmas…read moredinner, and we simply couldn't be happier. The communication was great, we worked together to develop the menu, and the execution was perfection. Our guests raved that the food was some of the best we've had in the 20+ years we've been hosting this party, and we agree. Her staff were fantastic, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and seamlessly. We very much look forward to using Chef Missy and her team for future events. Thank you!

Chef Missy catered a Celebration of Life at our home for 80 people. She and her stuff were…read moreabsolutely wonderful. They prepared and served the most delicious food and were so helpful in every way. I didn't have to worry about a thing and every guest commented on how delicious the food was. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Jessica has been amazing in just the month we have been working together. I connected with her…read morebecause I have at least 50 pounds to lose. In my past I have been unsuccessful losing weight and I don't stick to diets because I felt equally restricted and hungry. Jess has changed me to a successful loser! I can't wait to see what the next few months bring. Jessica went grocery shopping with my husband and I which was helpful so he can support me to make healthier choices. I lost over 7 pounds in two weeks. I never felt hungry or restricted. I'm just learning to eat for what my body needs. I think the personalized attention is definitely an asset you can't get from other sources. I highly recommend!!!

Jessica is such a delight to work with. She's exceptionally knowledgeable and has a personality…read morethat is unmatched. Our corporate company has brought her in for a handful of events we've held on site, and each time she's delivered above and beyond. She will 100% be invited back! She's professional and diligent but kind, patient, and just overall a ray of sunshine. I trust her entirely for nutritional advice, professional event participation, or just overall health-and-well being guidance. Whether you want to work with her on a personal note to kick start your new healthier lifestyle or in a more corporate setting for site events or seminars, Jessica is your woman!

We hired Chef Matts for a baby shower for twenty-five people. The food and service were excellent…read moreand everyone was happy with their meal. The pumpkin soup prepared by the chefs was an especially tasty treat. From appetizers, to soups and salads, main course and desserts were all served with professionalism. Chef Matt was friendly and easy to work with. Overall we received a great value and personal chef experience.

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Awesome meal today. Thank you for catering our event!read more

I love how Diane comes to my house with new and exciting ingredients for me to learn to cook with,…read moremeets me at the grocery store to help me decide what to make for my family, or prepares a wonderful, catered meal (and cleans up, too!). Since starting cooking lessons with Meal Makers, I am a more confident cook and I eat more fresh vegetables because I know interesting ways to cook them! She has done lessons for my husband and my daughter as well and we're all much happier in the kitchen! Thank you Diane!!

I don't even know where to begin. My husband and I, along with some friends of ours, went to Onna's…read moreadorable space for dinner last night. This was one of the best culinary experiences I've ever had. We enjoyed a Spanish tapas themed menu, along with a cooking lesson. The food was out of this world, and it was fun to learn new kitchen tricks. My husband and I are huge foodies and cook all the time; even we learned new techniques! Onna is so kind, and easy to engage with; we just loved her! We would have stayed all night (we practically did) if we could have. Her mom assists her in the kitchen and she is just as sweet! We will be back for sure. We are already planning to her Onna cook for us again!

Full & Happy is a great space ! I took a cooking lesson with Onna, who is such a breath of fresh…read moreair. The food she cooks is delicious and definitely do-able at home. She gives you recipes and pictures of your lesson. She is a great teacher, always knowing or finding out the answers to your questions and she does a great job of not getting frustrated. I would definitely gift a lesson to a friend or do a lesson with a bunch of people again !

From getting directions over the phone to walking through that front door... What a warm kind…read morehearted welcome! The staff was very energetic to get me close to all the things I've wanted to pick up. I'm so happy that they are so knowledgeable about everything they have. I'm so happy to be in their care!! A fantastic selection!! I of course, wanted to walk down every aisle and look at every treasure. It really is amazing to be here!! It's like a dream!!! I was able to pick up a lot of linocut, goodies, nice paper, canvas & new carving tools . It is such a huge building, filled with goodies! I'm ready to start the new year! Thanks to you and your lovely team. Everything is so tidy and organized and the staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks for all you do. I am so happy with my purchases and I can't wait to come back!!!

The first Artist & Craftsman Supply that I stepped in was in Cambridge, Ma. It was like a bohemian…read moreartists fantasy land. First floor is a cornocopia of delights and then there is the basement with color splayed all over in random style. Floors painted. Well at least how I remember it. So I hunted for art supplies in Philly on a whim, and there was a sibling! And wandering around on Yelp, I've found yet another! This A&C S is the smallest of the three that I have been so lucky to visit. There is something to be said for a downstairs space to rummage and roam for treasure. While this one is one floor, it is still a worthy member of the clan. I tried to go for just one or two items, but ended up with a slew of pens and pencils. My only regret was the fact that my carry on was the limit, not the items in the store. The staff were a great balance of attentive and laissez-faire. I like being able to enjoy looking at things and touching things without feeling weird or feeling as though sales folks are going to vulture me. I felt welcomed and a part of the store, but not smothered. Also the staff was friendly with each other but did not ignore a single customer in their reach. I liked that balance.