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Erin Patsiopoulos

Teaches at The Chopping Block at the Mart

Favorite class to teach: Baking classes and anything on the patio!

Training/education: Baking and Pastry at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, and a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Illinois.

Cooking since: I got my first cookbook at the age of 5 and I've never looked back!

Favorite childhood food experience: Making birthday cakes with my mom. She took all of the Wilton cake decorating classes – I had no idea that not everyone's mom could make buttercream roses.

What made you want to become a chef? The kitchen has always been my happy place, so I came to the realization that it just made good sense to spend as much time there as possible.

What is your signature dish? Dutch Apple Pie and Greek-Style Meatballs

What are the 5 ingredients you can't live without? Kerry Gold butter, Valrhona chocolate, olive oil shipped from my husband's family in Greece, cheese and peppercorns

What do you love about cooking? I love the full sensory experience of preparing and eating food – the colors, textures, smells, and sounds of the kitchen. More than anything, though, I love sharing food with others and the happiness that brings them.

When you're creating a new recipe, what influences and inspires you? A new and exciting ingredient, seasonal produce, all of the amazing chefs I've worked with.

What advice would you give a new cook? Make your kitchen a comfortable and organized place to work – minimize clutter, have good lighting, and put on some excellent music. Take it slow, master the basics, and PRACTICE!

What are you doing when you're not cooking? Spending time with my family, especially my new baby boy.

Describe your perfect evening. Gathering with friends and family for whole lamb on a spit, wine and music.

If you had friends in from out of town, where would you take them to eat? 90 Mile Cuban Cafe for empanadas and BYOB, Hopleaf for beer and snacks, Meli for brunch, Psistaria for the Sunday lamb special, or Santorini for char-grilled octopus.

Where are you from? I was born in the Ozarks of southern Missouri, and grew up in Indiana.

Reviews of Erin Patsiopoulos

(2 Reviews)
  • Neapolitan Pizzeria

    Reviewed by JP O. on 11/19/2018
  • Lemon Lovers

    Reviewed by Annessa S. on 5/23/2015

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