Experience 46 Degrees

24/03/2025

We had another spectacular evening with Chef Eli of ._ at Did you know that you can hire Chef Eli to do private dinners or cooking classes for your events? I hired him to do a cooking class at my son's house for his birthday and he said it was the best birthday gift he's had! You can contact him at [email protected] for more info!

21/03/2025

April 9th: Come explore wine with me! We'll taste through samples and find the type that you love. Then learn how to pair it perfectly with food.
Reserve your seat at Experience46Degrees.com. Tickets $30 and include wine and food.

20/03/2025

Eli does such a great job teaching these cooking classes. I'm looking forward to working with him on more events!

KENNEWICK, Wash. - Local chef Elijah Moore shared some delicious home cooking tips during a morning segment with Nonstop Local's Chris Wright.

18/03/2025

Greek Cooking Class-this Sunday!
Learn to make this amazing dish, and even your own pita bread!
Only 2 seats left. https://www.experience46degrees.com/

17/03/2025

Spring has arrived, and I'm ready for it!

15/03/2025

Helping Chefs Launch Their Dreams—One Class at a Time! 🌟

This week, my home smelled like fresh sourdough and laughter as I hosted a practice class for a talented chef looking to start her own bread-making workshops.

This is one of my favorite things about Experience 46 Degrees—giving chefs a space to refine their classes, test their pricing, and build confidence before going public. We had an incredible night kneading, shaping, and learning, but most of all, we had FUN!

Before launching a cooking class at a winery, chefs first get to practice in a welcoming environment with a small group of food-loving friends. We pay them for their time and materials, and they get hands-on experience working out the details—everything from logistics to customer engagement to pricing. Then, when they’re ready, I help them connect with wineries and other venues to take their classes to the next level.

Seeing chefs step into their dreams and build their businesses is the best part of what I do. If you're a chef wanting to teach, or a winery looking to host unique hands-on events, let’s connect! 🥂✨

11/03/2025

At Wine 101, we’ll help you discover what you actually enjoy, whether it’s something fruity, bold, sweet, or crisp. This class is built for beginners—no pressure, no pretense, just a fun way to explore different wines and learn what you love.

📅 April 9, 2025 @ 5pm
📍 McKinley Springs Tasting Room (Richland)
🎟 Tickets are $30 and includes wine and a personal charcuterie box

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-101-tickets-1226978207849?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Come sip with us and find your new favorite bottle! 🍷✨

06/03/2025

Ever stare at a wine label and feel totally lost? 🍷🤔

You’re not alone! Understanding wine labels can help you pick a bottle you'll actually love—without the guesswork. At Wine 101, we’ll break it down in a simple, fun way (no snobby wine talk here!). You’ll learn what terms like “vintage,” “varietal,” and “AVA” actually mean, so you can shop with confidence.

📅 April 9th 5-7pm; McKinley Springs Tasting Room (Richland)
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Because knowing your wine should be easy and fun—not intimidating! 🍷✨

05/03/2025

Join me for a hands-on Greek cooking experience! Led by a professional chef, Eli Moore, you'll learn to prepare Pork Loukaniko served with marinated onions, tomatoes, warm pita bread, and homemade tzatziki.

March 23rd - 5-7pm at Muret-Gaston Winebar
Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/greek-cooking-class-a-hands-on-culinary-adventure-tickets-1226771790449

Muret-Gaston Wine Bar Kennewick

03/03/2025

Ultimate Winemakers Dinner
March 19th 6:30pm
The Social
702 The Parkway Ste C
Richland, WA 99352

The Ultimate Wine Makers Dinner at The Social on March 19th! This exceptional event will feature a 6-course meal paired with exquisite wines from Frichette, Tirridis, and Muret-Gaston Wineries.

Tickets available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ultimate-wine-makers-dinner-tickets-1253774987739?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

24/02/2025

Ever wonder why white wines get a cool treatment while reds don’t? 🍷

I asked myself the same question when I first started exploring wine. It turns out that chilling white wines boosts their crisp, refreshing character, making every sip more invigorating. In contrast, serving red wines at room temperature lets their rich, complex flavors shine—chilling them can even make them taste a bit bitter. For the perfect pour, just pop your white wine in the fridge about 2 hours before serving (or 30 minutes in an ice bucket if you’re in a hurry).

Come to our Wine 101 class to learn more tips from how to read a wine label to pairing the perfect wine with your dish!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-101-tickets-1226978207849?aff=oddtdtcreator

22/02/2025

This group is something special.

Once a month, I get to sit in a room filled with some of the most passionate, creative, and downright fun people in Benton City’s wine industry. We don’t just talk logistics—we dream big, share knowledge, crack jokes, and come up with the next great idea to make our wine community even better. No one’s here just to “punch the clock.” They show up because they love what they do, and that energy is contagious.

I’m honored to facilitate this group and be a small part of something so collaborative and inspiring. The wineries here aren’t just neighbors—they’re friends, lifting each other up and working together to create amazing experiences.

And thank you Caffeinated Coffee for hosting us!

20/02/2025

📍 Cooking Around the World to Inspire My Own Classes! 👩‍🍳

One of my favorite things to do when I travel is take a cooking class. Not only do I get to learn about local flavors and techniques, but I also pick up small details that help me refine the experiences I offer here at home.

Things like class size, how easy it is to hear the instructor, the flow of the lesson, and even when they serve those perfect little wine splashes all make a difference in creating a seamless and enjoyable experience.

This photo is from a class I took at Mimo Bite the Experience Cooking School in San Sebastian, Greece last year, where we cooked fresh white asparagus to serve with fish. Every class I take adds a new layer of inspiration for the ones I host—because the best experiences are all in the details.

If you’d love to experience a bit of Greece without leaving town, I have 4 seats left in my upcoming Greek cooking class—where I’ll be incorporating some of the best lessons I’ve learned from my travels!

🎟️Reserve your seat at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/greek-cooking-class-a-hands-on-culinary-adventure-tickets-1226771790449?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

18/02/2025

🍷 Winemaking: More Than Just Grapes and Stomping!

When I think about making wine, I often picture vineyards, grape harvesting, and maybe even some old-school stomping. All those romantic type of images flood my mind. But there is much more to the winemaking process - behind every great bottle of wine is a deep understanding of chemistry, microbiology, and precision craftsmanship.

For example, one key process in winemaking is malolactic fermentation (MLF), a secondary process where bacteria convert sharp malic acid (found in green apples) into softer, creamier lactic acid (like in milk). This is why many red wines and buttery Chardonnays have a smooth, rounded mouthfeel rather than a tart bite!

Here is Elle Zeron, head winemaker at Elk Haven Winery. She carefully monitors pH levels, temperature, and microbial activity to control how a wine develops. Too much acidity? Too little? The balance must be just right!

So next time you sip a glass of wine, remember—there’s serious science in every drop. 🍇

Elk Haven Winery Red Mountain AVA Alliance

18/02/2025

If you love a good deal on local wine, check out Note Book from J Bookwalter Wines! This red blend is sourced from Columbia Valley vineyards and bottled in Prosser, making it a fantastic choice for drinking local—at an unbeatable price of around $7 per bottle at Costco! 🙌

It’s one of my favorite table wines, smooth and easy to enjoy any night of the week. If you love this one, make sure to visit Bookwalter Winery in Richland, where you can explore their full lineup of wines—including some seriously stunning reds.

📍 Drink local. Support local. Enjoy local. Cheers! 🥂

13/02/2025

Our cooking classes have been a huge success—thank you to everyone who joined!

✔ Pad Thai Night - SOLD OUT!
✔ March 15th Greek Cooking Class - SOLD OUT!
✔ March 23rd Greek Cooking Class - 6 SEATS LEFT!

Coming soon 📣 Sourdough Bread Classes & Tamale-Making Classes.

Is there something you'd love to learn to cook? Comment below - I'd love to hear from you!

Tickets for the March 23rd Greek class can be found here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/greek-cooking-class-a-hands-on-culinary-adventure-tickets-1226771790449?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/02/2025

Wine Lovers - Next weekend is your chance to save big on wine AND surprise your sweetheart. Benton City Wines is hosting a club share event - lots of opportunities for a Valentine's Day Weekend outing!

31/01/2025

🍷✨ Wine 101 Recap! ✨🍷

Last night, I hosted a private Wine 101 class, and we had an absolute blast! We explored wine and cheese pairings—some that were amazing 😋 and some that... well, let’s just say they taught us what not to do 😝. Nothing proves the power of food and wine pairings like experiencing a perfect match next to a not-so-perfect one!

By the end of the night, everyone walked away knowing:
✔️ What types of wine they love 🍷
✔️ How to pair them with food 🍽️
✔️ How to find great wines at a grocery store or winery 🛒🏡

Want to crack the wine code and confidently pair wine with food? Join me for Wine 101 on April 9th at McKinley Springs in their Richland WA tasting room, or book a private class for your own group! 🎉

🎟️Tickets for the April 9th class are available on https://www.experience46degrees.com/

📩 Message me for details on private events.