About Chef Diane Bukatman

In addition to Diane's degree from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY), she also holds degrees in Psychology and English.  She has worked as both a Chef and Pastry Chef for over 20 years in some of the most critically acclaimed restaurants in New York City, New Jersey and Martha's Vineyard, including Le Cirque (NYC), Savoir Fare and the Beach Plum Inn (MVI).

Chef Diane thrives on sharing her passion and love of food and cooking with others.  She has taught at the French Culinary Institute and New York Restaurant School, both in NYC for 7 years, as well as L'Ecole de Cuisine, A Cook's Table, and Williams-Sonoma.
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ANNOUNCING THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR 2nd KITCHEN -  Our 2nd professional kitchen is designed to accommodate groups up to 45 aspiring chefs! 

Experience cooking in our Dream Kitchens -
Equipped with a total of 16 burners, a flame grille, 2 griddles, 8 ovens, and 3 sinks to Feed your Passion!

SEE OUR COOKING CLASS KITCHENS-
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TESTIMONIALS: Our Customers Love Us! - 
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"Thank you so much Diane! Last night was a blast! I cannot wait to practice my new skills!(especially the grapefruit sectioning, fruit supreming, garlic smashing and of course the rocking cutting technique.) I'm so excited for the next 5 Thursdays!!!
See you next week!"
Rebeccah

"I always say that cooking is an act of love that I don't do for just anybody. The same could be said for teaching. You both cooked for and taught me last Wednesday. I am so grateful, have already put so much of what I learned into action."
Dusty L.

“I wanted to write to tell you how marvelous the food was. Truly, I have never been to a party where the people bragged so much on the food. It was divine, and I gave your card to several people!”
Lyn P.

IN THE NEWS -
Articles featuring For the Love of Food -Choose one of the below articles from The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore's Child, Jewish Times, Owings Mills Times, or even the #1 Italian Food Blog - about Chef Diane and For the Love of Food:

A Cup of Flower(s) Chef Diane offers suggestions for cooking with edible flowers, especially with sauces and creamy desserts. 
By Linda L. Esterson
In April 11, 2008 Cover Story of Jewish Times, Insider

GustoBlog (Italian Food Blog)  - For The Love Of Food: la scuola di cucina di Diane Bukatman. pubblicato: martedì 11 dicembre 2007 da gianluca

Lighten Up - Get rid of ‘tunnel vision’ for Passover foods – meal-making need not be restrictive
By Linda L. Esterson
In Spring 2007 Edition of TRADITION MAGAZINE

Cooking School 
By Pat Meisol, A student, who recently completed For the Love of Food’s How to Think Like a Chef Series.

Kids in the Kitchen: Recipe for Fun & Food
By Amy Landsman -
Baltimore's Child

Don't go hungry during your suburban outing
By Teddy Durgin
Baltimore Sun

JT Eye For Our Own Girl and Guy
By Patricia A. Granata and Laurie Legum -
Jewish Times

Together even in the kitchen
Couples enjoy sharing culinary duties
By Christianna McCausland
Baltimore Sun

Branching Out from Latkes
By Sheliah Kaufman
Jewish Woman Magazine