About two weeks ago I participated in Jodi's cooking class and had an amazing time. The day started off at about three o'clock with some wine and beers. When everyone got settled we split into two groups and prepared fresh, local food that we would later call our very own masterpiece. The experience and the dinner itself was thoroughly enjoyable.... more

Our team of eleven executives from a biotechnology company had a great time at Chef Jodi's home. We kept her and her sous chef on their toes and they rose to the occasion and maintained an amazingly positive attitude with some great cooking tips and local knowledge. The setting of her home with the views down south to San Diego... more

We just returned from the San Diego area for the best girls weekend away from kids and husbands. One of the places we chose to indulge was in a personal cooking class/dinner with Jodi at her home in the hills above La Jolla overlooking the expansive Pacific coast. Just breathtaking. My friend and I consider ourselves to be pretty experienced... more

Such a wonderful, memorable place! Chef Jodi was such a friendly and kind person to be with. She helped us making a delicious 7-course Valentine's dinner including Parmesan Basket with Avocado Spiced Nuts Salad, Potato Leek Soup, Facaccia Bread Pizza, Beef Tenderloin w/ Dijon Asparagus, Rosemary Polenta, Chocolate Melting Cake and Chocolate Covered Strawberries Every dish looked/tasted amazing and we... more

This was a night to remember!! Chef Jodi was so hospitable and friendly the entire evening from the moment we stepped into her home until our dinner was finished. We made amazing focaccia with pesto, potato leek soup, dijon asparagus, rosemary polenta, and topped it off with delicious chocolate meting cake and white chocolate dipped strawberries. :) Cooking the food... more

When visiting San Diego, California set aside time for a true cooking and dining experience with LaJollaCooks4U. Nestled in the breathtaking hills of La Jolla with a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean, proprietor, Jodi Abel, combines world-class cooking skills with enthusiasm, energy and personality to provide one with a unique learning experience. With the menu and cooking instructions elegantly... more

Me and three friends spent the afternoon with Jodi of La Jolla Cooks 4U. After picking fresh herbs and vegetables from her garden, we prepared a 6-course meal. Jodi had done all of the prep work and had detailed menus and instructions. Jodi taught us many culinary tips and we were completely hands-on. After the meal was finished, we relaxed... more

Finding the perfect activity for our 4 (FOUR!) generation outing in La Jolla was a snap, once I came upon La Jolla Cooks 4 U! WHAT a faboulous day we had. Jodi went out of her way to incorporate all of our wants and desires. We made Rocky Road ice cream AND the cones.(The best part, according to our grandson.... more

Four other couples joined my husband and I for a fun afternoon of preparing and eating a great meal. The guys grilled veggies, meat and flatbread and we made an amazing salad, polenta like I've never had before and a chocolate dessert that I can still see on my hips (of course I also licked the bowl, which didn't help).... more