After years of facilitating unique cooking programs in La Jolla, California, Chef Jodi has hit the road and is bringing you travel destinations, regional dishes and, of course, wine pairings. Culinary travel is a different way to travel. It is exploring culture through its food, its markets, and its people. It’s a way to travel for food and truly be immersed in the culture of a destination. Join us along the way.

(Classes and events are currently on hiatus)

Destinations

Food & Drink

Recipes

Appetizers

Desserts

Grain, Pasta, Potato, Legumes

Healthy Living

International Cuisine

Main Entree

Sauces, Rubs, Seasonings

Soups and Salads

Veggies

Wine/Cocktails

Kitchen Tips

Meet Jodi

Jodi Abel is a professional chef, author & team building expert. Lajollacooks4u is the culmination of her passion for gourmet food and teaching. It was conceived after she experienced her first cooking class in the home of another self-taught chef in Umbria, Italy – a surprise birthday celebration from her husband, Glenn.

In the two short days she spent there, she was completely transfixed by the warmth and comfort of this intimate Umbrian home. Learning the chef’s family recipes in such a natural hands-on environment heightened her passion for food and cooking more than she would have ever thought possible by simply attending a cooking class.

A few days later, Jodi was sipping wine in a Roman café when she had an epiphany. She, too, could share her passion for food with people! With the help of her supportive family, Lajollacooks4u opened its doors in 2008 offering unique culinary experiences to appreciative guests. Then in 2023, a new adventure begins as Cooks4U hits the road with this travel and culinary blog. Can’t wait for the adventure ahead and having you join us along the way.

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