September 26, 2011
Dear Sheilah,
What a treat, figuratively and literally! Thank you for presenting such an interesting talk at Aviva’s opening meeting this month. Clearly, the topic of Chocolate and the Jewish Connection was a draw. We normally expect forty women and sixty plus responded positively. As you know, we actually had to close the e-vite when we reached capacity in the Potomac Park party room!
Our members enjoyed learning about the history of chocolate and its properties as well as how involved Jewish traders and manufacturers were in the world of chocolate. Your knowledge of the dual subject was quite impressive. I’m sure the women were pleased to have access to your notes and recipes on our e-Blast. There was no doubt that the chocolate tastings and treats on the buffet were a hit. I’ve never seen so many around the table at one time! Those who risked the dangers of the storm that night were richly rewarded.
Aviva also appreciated your support for Hadassah’s projects. Thank you for making a donation to HMO, from the proceeds of your cookbook sales at the meeting. I hope you will attend future meetings, as a member of Aviva. You would certainly be an asset to our group.
Thank you,
- Sherry Kabran and Helene Kahan Co Presidents of Aviva Group of Greater Washington Chapter of Hadassah
"Sheilah is a well trained cook who has so many useful tips and suggestions, her recipes are fabulous, and I've given her cookbook to many friends."
"Dear Sheilah - I made a wonderful dinner party, my best in 33 years. The food was outstanding and every recipe was yours."
- Brenda
"Dear Sheilah: I want to let you know that I have been cooking and baking Sheilah. Tonight I made the wonderful Southwest Chicken and one of the decadent brownies. Alan just loved it...hello Sheilah goodbye Joan. That is Alan's message. Thanks again for putting a spark into my cooking. I don't know what Sheilah we are having tomorrow night, but will peruse the cookbooks."
- Susan
"Dear Sheilah: I have been cooking a la Sheilah for a New Year's Eve party and my guests were licking the dish. Your recipes are wonderful....I actually am enjoying making them....so keep writing cookbooks. I love all of them! Have a wonderful year. When will you teach here again?"
- Lynn
Dear Sheilah,
You Are Special ! And not only did you make the evening fun, supplied us with new and delicious recipes but you inspired me to try something other than Italian, French or American! Thank you! I am campaigning with Teresa to bring you back. We loved your spirit and your no-nonsense way to doing things!
I made the chicken - the marinate is absolutely wonderful. Everyone loved it, and I want to try it again as the flavor is so great! Also made the parsley, smoked almonds and garlic dip! Wonderful, wonderful! My husband is in a "Men's" group and they rotate monthly from house to house for dinner. So, I am going to fix your recipes for his turn, on Nov. 6the. The parsley and hummus dips will be served for appetizers. Any other suggestions for the menu?
Again, thank you Sheilah for coming. You were a breath of fresh air. And, I can't wait to get my hands on the anxiously awaited "blue cookbook". I will call KC as soon as I finish this. :) Hope to see you again! p.s. I was really glad I attend both sessions - all the rest missed out! Best wishes,
- Patrice Maurer
Hi Sheilah,
I learned a lot from you and am anxious to try some of your fantastic recipes on my family. Thanks for sharing your energy and expertise! I can't wait to share your apricots with my book club. I can't believe that you actually share your phone number. You are an awesome lady, if you ever get to Dubuque, Iowa please give ME a call. Thanks
- Julie Small
Sheilah :
Arthur and I LOVED the class. Your style was warm and helpful, the general information you gave was practical as well as informative. It seemed to be all new information that you learned from really practicing your art, not something that you read and repeated. You made us feel as though it was a private cooking class, not a commercial venture. Also, the recipes were delightful and I can't wait to try them. Last night we bought all the ingredients for the garlic dip and that's what we are having for dinner tonight (not as an appetizer). I look forward to taking all the classes you give next time you come.
- Linda Stein
Dear Sheilah:
The class was awesome. I called Trisha at Cooks the next morning to let her know how great the class was. Thank you so much for all of your help and tips with my church cooking. You have opened up new avenues for me that I look forward to travelling down. Mother and I are having the Mango Chicken Quesadillas for dinner tonight and the pumpkin empanadas for breakfast in the morning. Please let me know when you will be in the Atlanta area for any further classes. I look forward to cooking with you again in the future.
- Mitzi Lewis
Sheilah, you don't know how much I and my friends love coming to your classes. You always have so many neat ideas, and you are fun. Thanks so much for coming back To Kitchen Affairs. Take care.
- Cheryl Thomas
Sheilah is an absolute delight to work with. She demonstrated recipes from two of her cookbooks and got all of our author-luncheon attendees involved. Her green bean dish and pumpkin empanadas were fabulous. It was great fun for all of the women and staff too! Everyone left with new cookbooks and lots of helpful cooking hints. We would love to have Sheilah return for another event.
- Marilyn Weintraub, Assistant Director Jewish Federation of Greater San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys
Thank you again so much for Friday afternoon. Everyone had a wonderful time, and some have even said it was one of the best team activities we’ve had so far!
- Jasmine Jesnsen, Capital One (Tax Department Cooking Class Team Building Function)
This was my first cooking class and I had a wonderful time. I have spent my life perfecting dishes I could do ahead and spend time with family and friends. I look forward to reading and preparing the dishes in your cookbook Simply Irresistible.
- Elizabeth Prart
Sheilah,
Thanks so much for the delightful class. I enjoyed it thoroughly. My 11,13, and 15 year olds (and husband) loved the everything, especially the empanadas, what a great thing. They were also extremely pleased with the croustades (especially happy to have Wonder bread in the house).
As a fulltime practicing physician, I feel like you have given me more practical information than years of reading magazines such as Martha, Gourmet, etc. I love the recipes, and am going to try the freezing. I have never had success with freezing before, but am much more confident. I am so anxious to try it for entertaining; this weekend I am doing the soup, with leftovers of course from my first trial of cooking with your recipes.
I hope you come back to Portland soon, I would love to come to another class and bring my mom.
- Ruth
Thank you so much for an outstanding cooking class! That was my first time at Apron's and I am so glad it was with you and your wonderful recipes. I sent out the Kugel and Lamb recipe to several friends and am making both of then for my parents next week!
I hope you return to Sarasota and offer the around the world appetizers.
- Karen
Sheilah,
My husband and I just came home from a Rosh Hashanah Dinner hosted by one of the two ladies I took the class with last week. The hosting lady made the chicken soup and the lamb in phyllo, I made the couscous and our other friend made the string beans. Everything was fabulous!! There were raves from everyone. We are so full we can hardly walk!! Thanks again and please keep me on your email list and let me know if you plan to come back and teach any more classes in Tampa.
- Peggy Kerzner
Sheilah, L'Shana Tova.
Your culinary knowledge is wonderful and the class was great. Making the couscous was -an added bonus. I look forward to the next time you are in Sarasota.
As an aside, I'm co-chair for the fundraising in our temple and would love to do an event with you. What would it take: cost, timing, etc.? Will you be in our area again in the near future? Thanks again,
- Susan Kulbersh
Dear Sheilah,
What a treat, figuratively and literally! Thank you for presenting such an interesting talk at Aviva’s opening meeting this month. Clearly, the topic of Chocolate and the Jewish Connection was a draw. We normally expect forty women and sixty plus responded positively. As you know, we actually had to close the e-vite when we reached capacity in the Potomac Park party room!
Our members enjoyed learning about the history of chocolate and its properties as well as how involved Jewish traders and manufacturers were in the world of chocolate. Your knowledge of the dual subject was quite impressive. I’m sure the women were pleased to have access to your notes and recipes on our e-Blast. There was no doubt that the chocolate tastings and treats on the buffet were a hit. I’ve never seen so many around the table at one time! Those who risked the dangers of the storm that night were richly rewarded.
Aviva also appreciated your support for Hadassah’s projects. Thank you for making a donation to HMO, from the proceeds of your cookbook sales at the meeting. I hope you will attend future meetings, as a member of Aviva. You would certainly be an asset to our group.
Thank you,
- Sherry Kabran and Helene Kahan Co Presidents of Aviva Group of Greater Washington Chapter of Hadassah
"Sheilah is a well trained cook who has so many useful tips and suggestions, her recipes are fabulous, and I've given her cookbook to many friends."
"Dear Sheilah - I made a wonderful dinner party, my best in 33 years. The food was outstanding and every recipe was yours."
- Brenda
"Dear Sheilah: I want to let you know that I have been cooking and baking Sheilah. Tonight I made the wonderful Southwest Chicken and one of the decadent brownies. Alan just loved it...hello Sheilah goodbye Joan. That is Alan's message. Thanks again for putting a spark into my cooking. I don't know what Sheilah we are having tomorrow night, but will peruse the cookbooks."
- Susan
"Dear Sheilah: I have been cooking a la Sheilah for a New Year's Eve party and my guests were licking the dish. Your recipes are wonderful....I actually am enjoying making them....so keep writing cookbooks. I love all of them! Have a wonderful year. When will you teach here again?"
- Lynn
Dear Sheilah,
You Are Special ! And not only did you make the evening fun, supplied us with new and delicious recipes but you inspired me to try something other than Italian, French or American! Thank you! I am campaigning with Teresa to bring you back. We loved your spirit and your no-nonsense way to doing things!
I made the chicken - the marinate is absolutely wonderful. Everyone loved it, and I want to try it again as the flavor is so great! Also made the parsley, smoked almonds and garlic dip! Wonderful, wonderful! My husband is in a "Men's" group and they rotate monthly from house to house for dinner. So, I am going to fix your recipes for his turn, on Nov. 6the. The parsley and hummus dips will be served for appetizers. Any other suggestions for the menu?
Again, thank you Sheilah for coming. You were a breath of fresh air. And, I can't wait to get my hands on the anxiously awaited "blue cookbook". I will call KC as soon as I finish this. :) Hope to see you again! p.s. I was really glad I attend both sessions - all the rest missed out! Best wishes,
- Patrice Maurer
Hi Sheilah,
I learned a lot from you and am anxious to try some of your fantastic recipes on my family. Thanks for sharing your energy and expertise! I can't wait to share your apricots with my book club. I can't believe that you actually share your phone number. You are an awesome lady, if you ever get to Dubuque, Iowa please give ME a call. Thanks
- Julie Small
Sheilah :
Arthur and I LOVED the class. Your style was warm and helpful, the general information you gave was practical as well as informative. It seemed to be all new information that you learned from really practicing your art, not something that you read and repeated. You made us feel as though it was a private cooking class, not a commercial venture. Also, the recipes were delightful and I can't wait to try them. Last night we bought all the ingredients for the garlic dip and that's what we are having for dinner tonight (not as an appetizer). I look forward to taking all the classes you give next time you come.
- Linda Stein
Dear Sheilah:
The class was awesome. I called Trisha at Cooks the next morning to let her know how great the class was. Thank you so much for all of your help and tips with my church cooking. You have opened up new avenues for me that I look forward to travelling down. Mother and I are having the Mango Chicken Quesadillas for dinner tonight and the pumpkin empanadas for breakfast in the morning. Please let me know when you will be in the Atlanta area for any further classes. I look forward to cooking with you again in the future.
- Mitzi Lewis
Sheilah, you don't know how much I and my friends love coming to your classes. You always have so many neat ideas, and you are fun. Thanks so much for coming back To Kitchen Affairs. Take care.
- Cheryl Thomas
Sheilah is an absolute delight to work with. She demonstrated recipes from two of her cookbooks and got all of our author-luncheon attendees involved. Her green bean dish and pumpkin empanadas were fabulous. It was great fun for all of the women and staff too! Everyone left with new cookbooks and lots of helpful cooking hints. We would love to have Sheilah return for another event.
- Marilyn Weintraub, Assistant Director Jewish Federation of Greater San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys
Thank you again so much for Friday afternoon. Everyone had a wonderful time, and some have even said it was one of the best team activities we’ve had so far!
- Jasmine Jesnsen, Capital One (Tax Department Cooking Class Team Building Function)
This was my first cooking class and I had a wonderful time. I have spent my life perfecting dishes I could do ahead and spend time with family and friends. I look forward to reading and preparing the dishes in your cookbook Simply Irresistible.
- Elizabeth Prart
Sheilah,
Thanks so much for the delightful class. I enjoyed it thoroughly. My 11,13, and 15 year olds (and husband) loved the everything, especially the empanadas, what a great thing. They were also extremely pleased with the croustades (especially happy to have Wonder bread in the house).
As a fulltime practicing physician, I feel like you have given me more practical information than years of reading magazines such as Martha, Gourmet, etc. I love the recipes, and am going to try the freezing. I have never had success with freezing before, but am much more confident. I am so anxious to try it for entertaining; this weekend I am doing the soup, with leftovers of course from my first trial of cooking with your recipes.
I hope you come back to Portland soon, I would love to come to another class and bring my mom.
- Ruth
Thank you so much for an outstanding cooking class! That was my first time at Apron's and I am so glad it was with you and your wonderful recipes. I sent out the Kugel and Lamb recipe to several friends and am making both of then for my parents next week!
I hope you return to Sarasota and offer the around the world appetizers.
- Karen
Sheilah,
My husband and I just came home from a Rosh Hashanah Dinner hosted by one of the two ladies I took the class with last week. The hosting lady made the chicken soup and the lamb in phyllo, I made the couscous and our other friend made the string beans. Everything was fabulous!! There were raves from everyone. We are so full we can hardly walk!! Thanks again and please keep me on your email list and let me know if you plan to come back and teach any more classes in Tampa.
- Peggy Kerzner
Sheilah, L'Shana Tova.
Your culinary knowledge is wonderful and the class was great. Making the couscous was -an added bonus. I look forward to the next time you are in Sarasota.
As an aside, I'm co-chair for the fundraising in our temple and would love to do an event with you. What would it take: cost, timing, etc.? Will you be in our area again in the near future? Thanks again,
- Susan Kulbersh
