Chef Esther

Esther Oertel is from a family of chefs. She began developing her own recipes in her family's restaurant as a young teen and hasn't stopped! She created and teaches the Chic Le Chef's ongoing "Lake County Bounty!" series, which celebrates locally grown and produced ingredients. Esther also teaches a "To Your Life!" series that includes cooking light and vegetarian classes. She's enthusiastic about world cuisine, culinary history, fresh local produce, herbs, spices and having fun in the kitchen! Watch for her once-a-month themed "For Fun" classes in addition to the "Lake County Bounty!" and "To Your Life!" series.

	Esther Oertel is from a family of chefs. She began developing her own recipes in her family's restaurant as a young teen and hasn't stopped! She created and teaches the Chic Le Chef's ongoing "Lake County Bounty!" series, which celebrates locally grown and produced ingredients. Esther also teaches a "To Your Life!" series that includes cooking light and vegetarian classes. She's enthusiastic about world cuisine, culinary history, fresh local produce, herbs, spices and having fun in the kitchen! Watch for her once-a-month themed "For Fun" classes in addition to the "Lake County Bounty!" and "To Your Life!" series.
*Chef Esther Oertel* esther@chiclechef.com