Ellen Whitaker Conrad is a trained culinarian who formerly owned and operated Country Cuisine Catering and Bakery for 20 years in the New York Hudson Valley before moving to Ohio in 1997.
Ellen earned degrees in Hotel and Restaurant Management (Schenectady Community College Culinary School), and Psychology and Music (Hope College) , and a Master of Education (Kent State University). Prior to Ellen's retirement in 2007, she had taught culinary arts the previous 10 years at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center in Canfield, Ohio. She has studied traditional Tuscan cuisine at Apicius Institute Culinary School in Florence, Italy. This new endeavor of Country Cuisine Cooking School has been a dream and goal for many years.
Meet the Chef:
Ellen Whitaker Conrad
“The qualities of an exceptional cook are akin to those of a successful tightrope walker:
an abiding passion for the task, courage to go out on a limb and an impeccable sense of balance.”
~ Bryan Miller
Enjoy hands-on learning in a small class atmosphere.
Classes take place in Ellen’s professionally equipped kitchen in
Salem, Ohio.
Ellen Whitaker Conrad, M.Ed.
This passion of cooking at home means cost-effectiveness and better results in less time. These classes are for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable in the kitchen. Learn how to cook without recipes by mastering basic techniques and flavors. You will be able to shorten your preparation time, increase flavor, and build your confidence, too!
