Quintessence ("Tess") has been a vegan chef since 1991. She has taught numerous cooking classes, been a personal chef, assisted many clients in losing weight and becoming healthier, and catered numerous events.

Tess was the featured Chef on Veg Cooking in March 2008!

Here's what people are saying...

              

"Ever since you've been cooking for me, I'm finally losing weight and gaining energy!

Plus, I just love all the flavors in your food."

-Joyce Veldman, South Bend, IN

"I loved your cooking class--everything was really great. You made it very comfortable, enjoyable, and of course, delicious!

-John Voden, Pagosa Springs

"Tess catered our wedding and we were incredibly pleased.The food was delicious and everything was made and offered in such a loving way. Tess really helped make our day even more special! Plus,

everyone just loved the Indian feast she prepared."

-Kathy Gervasi, Pagosa Springs, CO

"I can't believe this food is healthy and vegan! This is one of the best meals I've ever had"

-Rita Bagley, Granger, IN

"Tess's food is heavenly! I can't believe I am loving food so much that is this healthy!

Plus, her workshops are to die for!"

-Sue Everett, Mishawaka, IN

"Tess is just a wealth of knowledge...I wish she lived with me, so I could always eat her amazing food and learn more healthy tips! I also really enjoy her style of consulting...so fun & comfortable, yet I learn so much."

-Lizz Baldwin, Pagosa Springs, CO

"Anytime I need to know something about the health properties of food, I call Tess!

Plus, she can cook for us anytime...yum!"

-Christina Knoell, (owner, "Naturally Yours")  Pagosa Springs, CO

"Tess's food is amazing...I always feel so nourished whenever I eat her food.

Plus, it is so delicious that I forget it is healthy."

-Jennie Blechman, herbalist/owner "Artemisia Botanicals" Pagosa Springs, CO

"I have traveled all over, but no one else has such a knack for making healthy food taste so delicious."

-Kathryn Barnes, Sherwood, MI

"Tess's cooking classes are amazing! The food was so delicious, and Tess really knows her stuff.

I am so glad I went, and will definitely attend as many of them as I can."

-Sally Yates, Yoga instructor, Pagosa Springs, CO

"I love having Tess cater my parties...everyone raves about the food and I don't have to worry about a thing."

-Nikki Taylor, Yoga instructor, Pagosa Springs, CO

"My mommy's cooking is so yummy, I just want to eat it all up!

All her stuff is my favorite, especially the teriyaki & cookies & greens."

-Alethea, age 5

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