Matthew Cox
Marketing Director
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods.

Getting culinary elites interested in our collection of unusual grains, like teff and amaranth was a troubling challenge for us until we hired Robin to create a stunning set of recipes and romantic copy for our promotional kit. As fellow members of the Whole Grains Council, we knew she was good, but we had no idea her work would catch the eye of every bon vivant we showed it to. Now we've got people clamoring for our funky grains and we owe a big thanks to Robin.

Brandt A. Handley, President, TerriG, Inc.

“Chef Robin played an instrumental role in recipe development for our client, The Quaker Oats Company, for their fall 2009 Foodservice Program. Challenged to expand Quaker’s products usage to other day parts, Robin developed some of the most delicious recipes for breakfast and beyond. Combined with our art department’s talent to visually bring those recipes to life, Chef Robin’s creations have whetted the appetite of all that have graced the pages of the new Quaker Recipe Booklet. We can’t wait for an opportunity to work with her again!”

Joan Garfield
Professor of Educational Psychology
University of Minnesota

Robin is simply the best cooking instructor I have ever studied with, and I have taken many classes from her over the last 10 years. Her knowledge is immense and I learn so much from her, not only about cooking, but about the ingredients she uses and the cuisines the recipes come from. I have made Robin’s recipes for years and many of them have become favorites of my family. She has shaped the way I cook and the way I think about food.

Stephanie Jameson
Cooking School Director
The Chef’s Gallery
Stillwater, MN

I have had the privilege of working with Robin Asbell for over eight years. She has taught many classes at The Chefs Gallery, on a variety of subjects. A born teacher, she brings not just technique, but also well-researched historical, cultural, and food science information to the students. Robin has always been professional and respectful of the business as well as the students who attend the classes. A talented and patient instructor, she inspires the students to try new things and learn new skills. Her approachable, down to earth style and sense of humor help her connect with the class participants.

Elisa Lobo Neese
School Administrator
Cooks of Crocus Hill

Robin Asbell has been an instructor at Cooks of Crocus Hill for many years always teaching successful classes. Robin does extensive research about the class theme. This is reflected in the wealth of information shared with the students in a natural light way keeping their attention throughout the class. Being a very creative instructor, Robin puts together classes with a wide range of interesting topics. That guarantees that her classes are going to have high attendance and be among the most popular offered by our cooking school. Besides, her food is phenomenally flavorful pleasing the palate with some intriguing tones such is her innovative way of combining ingredients. Despite all her knowledge and natural talent to teach and cook, Robin is a very personable instructor making the students feel very comfortable to ask questions and exchange information. And in Robin's case it's always so true: her students give her an unanimous strongly positive review for each class she has taught at Cooks of Crocus Hill. And so do I! It's been really a privilege knowing and working with her.

Mary Ellen Tanaka, Sopra Sotto Staff

Robin.
Just wanted to drop you a line to say – great cooking class. Although I am not a vegetarian, he recipes you used at Sopra Sotto will now become part of my cooking repertoire. It was all so delicious, particularly the goat cheese gnocchi, simple and nutritious. All items I would use on a regular basis and for dinner guests. You are an excellent speaker and cook….so very knowledgeable. It was a pleasure working with you on Friday and I look forward to another class.

Thank you for opening my eyes and stomach to really great, nutritious cooking experience

Scot Loranc Personal Chef/ Cooking School Instructor Central Market at Central Park, Austin Tx.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Robin. She came to Central Market in
support for her new Whole Grains book. I must say that I gained a whole new look
on whole grains, and for a chef, new insight is always welcomed. Robin is a
thoughtful teacher, and her passion for good food shows in her cooking style.
Her goat cheese gnocchi were to die for. Austin would love to have her back at
anytime.

Paul Carter, vegan catering client

Dear Robin,

Honeymoon’s over and I miss my Groom’s dinner menu already.
Kerry and I were leaving the church after last Saturday evening’s Mass and the priest grabbed my shoulder and whispered: “ I can’t believe I enjoyed that vegan dinner…but I did…a lot!”

I’ll be ordering some copies of your ‘Big Book of Vegan’ when it comes out.

Many of the guests are used to hosting and attending fancy dinners with exotic appetizers, fish, meats, pastries, etc. Our dinner was a completely different experience and you wowed everyone. I’ve had a number of them ask for your name and how we met you. Thanks to you, there are now a few less people walking the planet who are scared of the word ‘vegan’ then there were prior to June 11th.

Thanks again for your TLC cooking

Paul