April is a James Beard Award-winning food writer and accomplished home cook. She has written food stories for National Public Radio, National Geographic, the Washington Post, and Los Angeles Magazine, among others. She loves to source unusual ingredients and develop unique recipes. April is new to Hipcooks and looking forward to sharing her enthusiasm for using food to tell a story.

Cooking with other people is where it's at for Christina. It reminds her of summers at her grandmother's farm in Romania — she and her sister would pick the evening's dinner from the garden. The girls were given reign to experiment and get crafty with ingredients. Since joining Hipcooks in 2007, Christina has been hooked on "Hipcooks Style" cooking. She's even recruited her sister Katie to teach at Hipcooks.  All in the family, we say!

"If I ever become independently wealthy, I would devote my life to event planning!"

Delora just loves a good party! Food, music, dancing are all her hobbies. She's also passionate about ethnic diversity and all we can learn from other cultures. She's worked for nearly 20 years in the field of immigration law, assisting immigrants to come to the US.

All in the family! Big sister Christina recruited Katie to join her as a teacher at Hipcooks in  2012 — cooking & teaching talent runs in the blood.

 

"Let's face it, a nice creamy chocolate cake does a lot for a lot of people."  (Audrey Hepburn) Katie says: "Add a glass or two of red wine to that!"

Kyrsten has been with Hipcooks since 2008, though we'd argue she's a born Hipcook. Her welcoming, easy-breezy style comes from her roots — she was raised amid the gastronomic delights of the Big Apple and the Big Easy. Whether she's spending two days crafting a feast for a special soiree, fridge-diving to whip up a delectable dinner in 15 minutes, or teaching a cooking class, she indulges her inner Hipcook with a smile and a garnish.

Liz loves to promote the saying "Anyone can cook!" and strives to encourage newbies to have fun in the kitchen. Having been raised eating from street vendors and fast food giants in Van Nuys, CA, Liz loves exploring peoples' personal connections with food and their local food systems. Liz graduated from Boston University's Food Studies program in 2021 and has never stopped pursuing her endless curiosity about food.

Stephanie finds joy in feeding others with love and warmth. She likes to transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary culinary adventures. From serving, to cooking, to shopping and prepping at Hipcooks, to teaching, Stephanie’s journey has involved sharing her passion and enthusiasm for food and the joy of cooking. Hearty thanks from the Hipcooks Prep Team for the creative and delicious food, Stephanie!