{"title":"Chefs Nancy Waldeck \u0026 Crystal Leach","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cookswarehouse.com\/nancy-and-crystal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"nancy-crystal.jpeg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/nancy-crystal.jpg?v=1779353438\" style=\"float: left; margin: 5px; width: 20%;\" title=\"nancy-crystal.jpeg\" width=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChefs Nancy Waldeck \u0026amp; Crystal Leach\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cat-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHealthy Chef Partyologist Nancy Waldeck is a culinary educator and innovator. She teaches in a variety of corporate settings like Google, Norfolk Southern, Florida Blue, Calphalon and Piedmont Hospitals, plus a number of respected culinary schools like Atlanta's own Cooks Warehouse. A media veteran, several times a month she enjoys sharing creative tips and techniques about healthy cooking on NBC TV's Atlanta and Company show.  Nothing makes cookbook author Nancy happier than sharing the treasures of explorations with others, so she hosts carefully curated wine and culinary trips around the world for small groups of curious guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e---------- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAfter almost 20 years in the corporate world, Crystal realized that what was once a weekend pursuit and avocation had become increasingly important to her - so she decided to take the leap and focus on her passion for baking and pastry. In 2013, she completed an intensive Pastry Arts Course at L'Ecole National Superieure de Patisserie near Lyons, France followed by an internship in a pastry shop in Paris. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jul-25-2026-6-30pm-taste-of-the-willamette-valley-oregon-wines-and-seasonal-pairings-demonstration","title":"JUL 25 2026 6:30PM: Taste of the Willamette Valley: Oregon Wines and Seasonal Pairings Demonstration","description":"\u003cp\u003ePack your bags — we're heading to Oregon wine country without leaving Atlanta. Join Chef Crystal Leach and Healthy Chef-Partyologist Nancy Waldeck for a relaxed evening celebrating the remarkable wines and farm-fresh flavors of the Willamette Valley. This demonstration-style class pairs seasonal dishes inspired by the Pacific Northwest with the elegant, world-renowned wines that have made the Willamette Valley one of America's most celebrated wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the vibrant acidity of Willamette Pinot Gris to the silky depth of its legendary Pinot Noir, you'll sip your way through a carefully curated lineup while Chef Crystal and Nancy walk you through the art and intuition behind great food and wine pairing. 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