When most think of art, the first thing they think of is painting, drawing, ceramics, wood working, jewelry making or photography. In the past few years, the imagination of the public has been captured by chefs or culinary artists, creating art with food design and presentation. It is through their creative process of imagining and blending art and science that chefs create art that is not only pleasing to the eye, but to the palate as well. In Mesquite, we are incredibly lucky to have Chef Ayelet, (pronounced "I Yell It"), who creates cooking classes for the entire community. She arrived in Mesquite after holding positions such as the Lead Pastry Chef at the Ritz Carlton, Chicago and at the Montage, Park City. She also owned and operated her own restaurant and catering businesses in Chicago. I worked with Chef Ayelet on a private cooking class series with the Desert Dames social club during 2024 to 2025. Chef Ayelet offered 8 classes attended by 60 Desert Dames students. Some of the classes she offered were: Fall Soups & Artisan Bread featuring French Onion Soup, Chicken Tortilla Soup and fresh Sourdough with Herbs. Spanish Tapas, Paella and Sangria classes with a sit down, family style dinner format were a hit and held in the spring. An Asian inspired Salad class offered recipes that anticipated the summer heat. Chef Ayelet has an email list that she distributes at the end of the month to publicize her upcoming classes. In addition, she makes and sells her cakes for all occasions, will host private parties at her home and is open to cooking and baking for special events. Text Chef Ayelet at (847) 366-4657 and mention, "cooking class schedule" or email her at
[email protected] and ask to be added to her email distribution list. Chef Ayelet will send emails with her cooking class schedules throughout the year. Do not wait to text your cooking class reservation, as classes sell out very quickly.
