Just Be Cooking - Toronto, Ontario

Violetta S. K.

I love Portuguese custard tarts and decided to get my hands on a good custard recipe so I could make them at home. Enter my good friend Maria Rozynska, the founder of Just Be Cooking cooking school that teaches a variety of ethnic cooking classes accompanied by live singing from that particular heritage. I signed up for a Portuguese class taught by lovely Carla Ramos from Table to Share in Toronto. Great experiences are even better when shared with good friends, so my friend and I set off for an evening at the cooking class. I did not exactly know what to expect and went with an open mind and boy, I was not disappointed! To put it in a nutshell, I had an amazing evening! .Brightly lit and welcoming space is awaiting the students' arrival, fully set up with everything needed for the class. The class was very well organized and both Maria and Carla and are extremely warm and engaging. We were given printed recipes of every dish served that evening (you actually get a proper dinner at the end of your class and we were serenaded by the talented John Ferreria during our meal). Carla taught us to make silky and mouthwatering custard and fed us fire grilled chorizo, Cod Braz (a cod, potato and egg dish) with fresh corn bread and crispy green salad on the side.For dessert were the custard tarts that we laboured over previously and we took the rest of them to go, packed in lovely individual boxes. I highly recommend Maria's cooking lessons!

Kyla S.

Wow! What a fun cooking experience! My family and I bought Just Be Cooking's French Classic Treat Kit. The curated playlist paired so perfectly, it was hard not to dance along to. And the desserts turned out fabulous. The chocolate cake was so easy to make and super delicious. Very moist and rich but not too sweet. And the lemon tarts turned out so perfect thanks to the recipe tips. I've never had my pastry dough turn out so well before. This is more than just a meal kit. We will definitely be purchasing again.

Genevieve P.

We recently purchased a Just Be Cooking Meal Kit with Music: Poland & Ukraine Box and the pleasure surpassed our expectations. The well insulated box contained nice giveaways. The food was an absolute firework of flavor! We loved that the recipes had helpful tips, with instructions on how to store leftovers. They also highlighted interesting facts about the dishes. And the music paired so nicely, we listened to the playlist well afterwards. And what a great playlist! Indeed an unforgettable cooking experience. Highly, highly recommend.

Chef D. F.

Just Be Cooking is owned and operated by an incredibly generous and talented Chef, Mari Rozyn, who goes out of her way to bring a piece of her heart and home into yours. She's all about quality products and quality service so it's no surprise that each curated box of delicious goodness is filled with something unique and fun every single time! Just Be Cooking is all about inspiring you to cook, while having fun and reminding you that home is where the heart is and the heart is in the kitchen. These boxes of goodness are best experienced shared with those you love and also make an excellent gift to pass onto others.
Thanks Mari for making Toronto a better place.

Tasmin W.

I attended Just Be Cooking's Portuguese custard tart workshop. What an amazing experience! It was so much more than just a cooking class. Chef Carla Ramos walked us through the preparation of the custard and when the tarts were in the oven, she cooked chorizo in the traditional Portuguese style. We had a dinner of cod, chorizo, salad and cornbread followed by the delicious custard tarts. During dinner, we were entertained by the talented and versatile musician John Ferreira. The venue was airy, spacious and inviting. I highly recommend attending a Just Be Cooking workshop!

Kazik J.

On December 22, 2019, I attended Polish Christmas Dinner, a special event presented by Maria Rozynska from Just Be Cooking. It was unforgettable evening with 12 wonderful guests. Maria had a magic wand to create a home like atmosphere, with good stories about Polish Christmas traditions. A communal menu would satisfy the most demanding palate. We had enjoyed a good company, wine, a little Polish vodka Zubrowka, an excellent dinner and at the end, we were listening to Polish carols sung by Maria and Ewelina. I am looking forward to attend another event organized by Just Be Cooking. Kazik

Jo-Annne W.

I bought a private lesson for Mom for Mother's Day from Chef Maria and we, Mom and her daughters (and Dad the taster) had an amazing time!!!

Not only did Chef Maria work with me ahead of time to get recipes Mom would like, but also tailored them to her diet. Maria is an amazing teacher, offering tips, collaborate learning, and even had thematic music playing while we were painting our kale chips with chocolate. Time flew by way too fast. We had a wonderful time.

Shayla B.

Made a lemon tart with Chef Jean Regis at the French Baking class last night! It was such a wonderful experience. We made the tart, then sat down for a lovely meal cooked by Jean Regis and we listened to beautiful authentic French music. Would highly recommend this class.