what people are saying
"Olaiya makes good food look effortless.  She's one of those rare cooks who cares as much about vegetables as she does about meats, and as much about flavor as she does about style.  The care and attention Olaiya takes - in choosing the highest quality ingredients, the best fruits of the season, in supporting local farms and vendors - shines through in everything she does.  I've never had anything less than a spectacular meal at her table."
        --Molly Wizenberg, Seattle-based food writer and founder of Orangette
    "Thank you for the wonderful event.  The food was fabulous and the atmosphere perfect.  We've already been asked when the next event is.  We look forward to working with you again."
    --Sarah Hui, Seattle


"Thank you for all of your hard work at our tenant appreciation luncheon yesterday.  The food was amazing and I know everyone had a great time. [...]  I look forward to using you in the future."
    --Kaitlin Paulson, Seattle


"Thank you so much for the dinner you prepared the other night.  Your food was absolutely delicious!  [...] I've told lots of friends about you!"
    --Kristin, Seattle 


"Thank you so much for making [my husband's birthday party] FABULOUS!  We had so much fun.  The food was delicious.  Everything was perfect.  Ted said it was the highlight of his year.  Thanks for making it so great!"
    --Melissa Greene, Seattle

"[Our] benefit auction was a great success!  We achieved our goal of raising $18,000 for our school's scholarship fund and operational costs.  This was thanks to you who helped us smoothly run the event.  You and your staff were so efficient and professional and the food was excellent.  We look forward to working with you next year!"
    --Anne, Shoreline


    "I am always looking forward to the next time I get to savor the culinary delights that magically appear out of your kitchen.  Your cooking is simply amazing.  I love how you can keep carnivores at the table happy while at the same time having us cast an envious eye toward a vegetarian main course as well!" 
    --Andres Springborn, Seattle


"You did a wonderful job for our baby shower.  The food was GREAT.  [...] I am looking forward to having you cater our Christmas party in December!"
        --Margaret Olson, Seattle


"Lunch was OUTSTANDING!  Thank you."
    --Lynn, University of Washington


"Thank you for making the trek to Bellingham to teach the Moroccan class.  It was a great success!  The class participants all raved about you , the food, and the whole evening."
       
 -- Jessica and Mattaio Gillis, In the Kitchen, Bellingham


"Well, the reviews from the critics are in, and the consensus is an overwhelming success!  The chicken was amazing! My wife was absolutely in love with the brussel sprouts and, most surprising, my daughter could not get enough of the potatoes. ( And she NEVER eats potatoes. Amazing!) The salad vinegarette is making my mouth water as I type this, and the almond topping was a HUGE hit. To finish it off with the tart was perfect. ( It was completely eaten that night. )  The cooking class was a huge hit that I cannot thank you enough for."
    --Matt, Kirkland

"Thank you for the recipe and again for the wonderful cooking class.  I was so impressed with how organized it was and how smoothly everything was carried out.  What a professional!  I hope I can attend another one of your classes."
    --Nancy Parle, Seattle