Cooking by Design
Testimonials
"...Beth continually amazes her students with the depth of her culinary knowledge and innovative and insightful approach to food. She truly is one of Austin's culinary stars. Her menus for entertaining show students how to create the most interesting foods with the freshest ideas."
Cathy Cochran-Lewis, Culinary Consultant, Austin, Texas
"Food as Fine Art! For our tornado anniversary open house, Beth skillfully turned our fresh vegetables and herbs into tasty artistic creations that made folks wish for another tornado, so they could enjoy her food again! And, at a Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival event, she filled a hollowed out log with the harvest of our fields, and savory dips with which to enjoy it all. We took photos (first)!"
Carol Ann Sayle, Owner/Boggy Creek Farm
"...Your staff was exemplary in their performance... from the pre-party sushi samples to the chocolate hazelnut cake and ginger ice-cream, it was a delightful and exceptional culinary experience."
Carol Buchanon, Owner/Architects and Heroes, Austin, Texas
"Beth Pav is to Austin what Nigella Lawsen is to London."
Deborah Carter, Owner/Artist, Pink Hair Salon and Gallery
"...and food of every kind, including my favorite, sushi by Cooking by Design."
Phil Hudson, Contributor/Tribeza Magazine, January 2003
"I hope I never cook again! Finding Beth at Cooking by Design has changed my life literally! I have more time in my day for things other than grocery shopping and cooking... and we enjoy healthy and delicious food. Beth understands the peculiarities of our family and has cheerfully prepared meals for us for 3 years. She is a delight to work with and I look forward to seeing her every week."
Margaret C., Westlake/Austin, Texas
Media
L & C Magazine Article: page1 & 2 (PDFs)
Austin Chronicle: Articles by Beth
Smile and Act Nice: Behind The Apron
TIEC: The Weekender: Events (PDF)
Dallas Morning News: Food (registration required)