When I read all the glowing reviews I was a little bit skeptical. Just didn't believe that so many people could be so enthralled with Market Forays, but now that I have experienced it first hand, I can't think of enough superlatives to add! Was an absolutely fun and full day. From the start at the Farmer's Market (looks like... More

Very informative. We learned about how to choose fish. We then went to the farmers market and selected the fresh ingredients and learned where the best places are to shop. Then off to the cheese market to pick out cheese. The whole day was fabulous and I plan on signing up again. More

My girlfriends & I were looking for something unique to do. This class was absolutely wonderful! I've participated in a lot of market/cooking class but by far, I had the most fun at this one. I loved learning about my local California sourced products. We went to the docks to pick up the hugest Spot Prawns I have ever seen.... More

I recently sent this email to Chef Laurence to thank her for my wonderful birthday party... Dear Laurence, The two Market Forays classes I shared with you in 2009 were two great days in my life!! I was a friend at your table, (and my husband Jim and BFF Aletha) and it was LOVE at first bite for all of... More

Laurence's class is a wonderful experience and education. The trips to markets and food vendors is educational and fun. The colors, smells, textures of the markets along with Laurence's knowledge makes for a wonderful day. The cooking class was set in a beautiful home and everyone learns food prep, cooking techniques and presentation. It is a full day that goes... More

My girlfriends and I had a fabulous day visiting the Santa Barbara fish market for fresh crab and halibut, then to the local Farmer's market for beautiful vegetables and exquisite local apricots plus a trip to the local cheese store. It was a foodie's delight. Laurence is a wonderful teacher who believes having fun and sipping wine go together with... More

It was such an incredible day. We picked out the rock lobster on the pier, went to the fish market for fresh (just caught) King Salmon, to the farmers market (the nicest I have ever been to), to the cheese shop and to Laurence's for cook and eat. The participants were interesting and participated to the fullest. It was a... More

My husband and I joined Laurence and 3 others on a beautiful Saturday in SB. Laurence's style is so laid back and easy that she made all of us--from the experienced food writer to the inexperienced cook (me) feel at ease. The time spent at the Farmer's Market was interesting and fun, and the time spent making various dishes was... More

My girlfriends and I participated in this very unique and worthwhile cooking experience this last Saturday. It is more than a cooking class, as you actually go with the chef around town to shop for all the ingredients for the meal. It is all lead by a wonderful french woman named Laurence. You meet her first thing in the morning... More