"The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form…read moreof poison." Ann Wigmore 'The Conscious Cook' is a wonderful establishment where they offer live cooking classes that not only educates you about eating healthy, but also introduces you to a whole new world of foods. I attended a Vegan meetup here and was introduced to a live demo of 'Plant Based Nutrition for Cancer Prevention.' The owner, Sadie King and vegan chef and Health Coach, Landry Fuller prepared easy, flavorful dishes that were full of vitamins and antioxidants to keep your immune system strong and your body healthy. This was a great event to attend for those who want to try and change their diet and improve their health. We learned how cancer can be prevented by making smarter food choices including nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, fiber, herbs and spices. 'The Conscious Cook' also offers an array of classes from all types of ethnic cuisine to themed dessert classes. It's also a fun way to bring a group of friends to and participate in. You don't even have to be a vegan and/or vegetarian to enjoy these dishes. Just have an open mind. :) Check out their website for healthy plant-based cooking classes, health and wellness coaching for individual clients and groups who are seeking healthier eating and more balanced lifestyles, monthly programs as well as talks, workshops and cooking classes. They even sell products such as the Saladmaster, which has been shown to be the best method for cooking. Here's more information: http://conscious-cook.com/saladmaster/ You are what you eat. I am a true believer of that. If you want to live a long and healthy life, having a healthy diet is the first step. In my opinion, plant based nutrition has been the most impactful and beneficial lifestyle for me. The food is amazingly delicious and that in turn affects my mood and overall well-being. I have never felt more energetic, youthful, and vibrant. 'The Conscious Cook' gets my thumbs up ! It's a business that I support and know people can learn and benefit from. They are really passionate about what they do and it shows in their food. So grab a group of friends or fly solo and attend a class. Get VEGUCATED peeps ! :)

We are in San Diego with our grand sons, one of which is a vegan. We wanted a family vegan cooking…read moreclass and Sadie created a great class for the four of us. She coordinated the menu with us before we left the East Coast. We made Alvacado hummus rainbow slaw salad, Thai Stry Fry, and Superfood Truffles. Our goal was to create a family memory and enjoy good vegan dishes. Sadie made it all happen! We could not have asked for a better event.

My family went to Coronado for spring break and Mary came to our house and made the most…read morespectacular dinner imaginable. She used her intimate knowledge of the best of San Diego to find the freshest sea food, homemade tortillas, guac to die for and even hats and goodies for a birthday celebration. Our dinner party was part interactive which was fun for all involved but she then took the lead - thankfully - on the chicken and fish tacos which turned out to be the most delicious I have ever had. Mary was a pleasure to work with and I am glad I let her plan most of the evening because she is truly talented and knows exactly how to pull off an evening of fine dining and making sure everyone has a lot of fun along the way. Oh... and when she left the kitchen spotless that wasn't too bad either. We are definitely calling Mary on our next trip to Coronado.

Mary's cooking is always a treat. Highly recommend her food and her company! She will make you…read morelaugh, then make you full!

If you can imagine having guiltless amazing food, Leslie can create it. She catered my new offices…read moreGrand Opening and the food was mouthwatering. I can still taste the Hummus....I put on a lot of events and never have I had so many people hover around the food table. The best part is that she uses such healthy ingredients that you don't walk away feeling bad about what you've just eaten. I highly recommend her and will be using her services as often as I can!

I took French lessons from Sylvie. She was very patient and created a curriculum tailored to my own…read moregoals. I recommend her as a teacher!

Erica really knows her stuff and knows how to keep things fun while conveying a lot of information…read more She did a 'Sip and Savor' as part of a birthday celebration (highly recommend adding the cheese pairing!) and really made it special. She created a beginning activity specifically around the birthday girls that was awesome, and because we live in Julian, she included wines from one of the local wineries up there. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Erica is a Sommelier at its finest. She did an extraordinary job educating our guests on all the…read moreaspects of wine. She is very professional and knowledgeable and we learned a ton from evaluating, tasting notes, pouring and presentation. If you want to bring your professional gatherings to the next level, it is a must that you give Erica a call. You will not be disappointed!

Becky and I had just finished enjoying some gelato at An's Electronic Repair. As we were leaving,…read morewe noticed this little shop next door. On display in the window was shelves full of an interesting variety of ceramics. We decided to check it out. We've walked by many times on our way to and from La Doña and never noticed Claytime Ceramics and Gifts. Upon walking in we were cheerfully greeted by Caroline the owner. She explained that her shop is a DIY ceramics shop. You choose a piece and paint it. She even offers classes for making pottery on a pottery wheel. One wall was lined with wheels. There are tables set up for people to create their pieces. When we were there a small family (mom, dad, two small kids) was at a table painting away. Caroline is super nice. She was so friendly and excited to share. Her passion for her art and sharing her knowledge were palpable. This really looked like a great couples, family or group activity. The next time you're strolling along Bacon Street in OB, stop in and say hi to Caroline at Claytime Ceramics!

Caroline do I need to give you my passport and birth certificate too? How much proof and reviews do…read moreyou need to understand that your store is not good and you run it terribly considering this is how you treat your customers. "Are you ashamed of it?" Who says this? Show some respect this is very unprofessional Edit* You will really do everything BUT take accountability huh. Running a good business is listening to your customers not accusing them since you sure spend a lot of your time doing that. Maybe you can direct that energy to your store instead and make more practical ceramics. You should remove the title "business owner" from your profile as well. You're not fit for it.

We attended a Creation Magic event tonight at Gianni Buonomo urban winery in Ocean Beach, and we…read morehad such a great time! Most important, the evening was really relaxed and enjoyable, Debbie was a great teacher - very low-key and stress-free, but helped everyone create really beautiful "Moonlight Magic" paintings of an Ocean Beach scene she created -- the OB Christmas tree and OB pier under a full moon. I've done a few of these "paint and sip" events now, and I have to say, this one was my favorite! Why? Relaxed vibe. Beautiful original painting to create. Great instruction. Very cool fellow artists. Great venue - the wine at Gianni Buonomo was incredible, and you can buy by the bottle or glass (there were 9 of us, so we opted for the bottle), and you can bring in your own food (we went with pizza and salad from Newport Pizza) or OB Warehouse next door will even deliver. There were probably 20 of us there, from age 11 to folks in their 50s or 60s, and I think it's safe to say we all had a really great time. And on top of that, everyone went home with a beautiful hand-made painting. It was amazing how different they all were, and yet they all looked great. Would definitely recommend Debbie and Creation Magic. Check out their website/Facebook page for upcoming classes. Maybe we'll see you there!

Loved my experience here! We made reservations ahead of time for the $30 / 1hr wheeltime. This is…read moreperfect for beginners. They walk you through everything. You get two blobs of clay that you can make two items with. Maggie was super friendly and patient with explaining the process and helping us fix anything we messed up on. The price includes firing and glazing one of the two. You can pay an additional $15 to fire the second one. For the glaze they had a bunch of different colors which was nice. Shop is pretty small. There's 6 stations total for people to work at. Also only street parking so plan ahead.

This was my first time doing anything ceramics-related and I had such a positive experience! I…read morestumbled upon Teralta via their sister organization, Ceramic Arts, because we were interested in taking some sort of pottery class. We found that Ceramic Arts had "Wheel Time" where we can get an hour on the wheel just practicing and making anything we want, but they booked up pretty far out and we wanted to do this sooner. So, they directed us to Teralta Art. I was skeptical to book with Teralta at first since I like to see reviews of places before paying for it, but I am so glad I gave them a chance (if you're reading this and thinking the same thing -- DO IT!). We booked the 1-hour "Wheel Time" session where we got to play on the wheel. It was a Friday afternoon and we had such a pleasant experience with Maggie. She helped us center the clay on the wheel a couple of times and gave us tips on what to do, what types of things to make, some techniques, etc. We also chatted about Teralta's mission and I was so inspired by their vision. If you haven't seen on their website yet, they are a non-profit creating and increasing access to art for kids in the City Heights community. She told us more about this and I think it is a great addition to the larger San Diego community. The one hour flew by quickly! The next steps are that they will fire and glaze our work for us, then we can pick it up in 3 weeks. We got to choose the colors for them. Our experience here was so fun and positive, and I would absolutely recommend this activity to anyone! Thank you Maggie and Teralta Art for bringing this to the community -- we need more people like you!