Chef Maria Teresa Capdevielle fills the halls with mouth watering aromas whenever she is teaching one of her popular, authentic Italian cooking and baking classes in the Rotary Kitchen here at The Center. We get the chance to chat with Maria about growing up in Venezuela with her Italian immigrant parents whose roots are from the Abruzzo region in Italy and has influenced much of cooking. After a stint in computer engineering, Maria decided to follow her passion and she graduated from California Culinary Academy in 2003, interned at the famed Chez Panisse in Berkeley, where she learned about hand-selecting and gently preparing perfect produce. Her local experience includes V-Sattui, The Rose Pistola, The Waterfront and currently teaches all over the Bay Area. Maria Teresa Capdevielle is the author of “The Secrets of Baking with Olive Oil." A delightful and gracious interview, we love Maria's gusto for all things food and family!
What is The Sonoma Community Center Podcast ?
In this inaugural episode we introduce you to the Sonoma Community Center! A historic 108 year old building that is the heart of Sonoma Valley and where creativity and community come together. We bring you stories past and present, current info on art and cultural classes and interviews with the people and artists who walk through these historic doors.