Chef Diana
A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, Diana has had an illustrious career spanning decades in the culinary arts. As the former Co-Owner and Executive Chef of RainCity Grill in Seattle, Diana brought innovation to the Pacific Northwest dining scene.
Diana’s passion for culinary education led to roles as a Chef Instructor at Seattle Culinary Academy from 1992 to 2007 and at Shorewood High School Culinary Arts from 2007 to 2022. A participant in the first-ever chef's exchange with the former Soviet Union, Diana had the honor of preparing meals for US and Soviet ambassadors. Dedicated to advancing the role of women in the culinary field, Diana has served as a Board Member and Chapter Administrator for Les Dames d’Escoffier Seattle since 1993. In 2001, Diana co-authored “Entertaining Simply” in collaboration with Chateau Ste. Michelle. Currently, Diana shares their culinary expertise as a Chef Instructor at Homemade Cooking and balances this passion with yoga, teaching classes in Edmonds, WA, after becoming a certified yoga teacher in 2023.
Watch Chef Diana’s Classes
In this class we’re talking greens, beans, and grains. A super nutritious take on the classic Italian minestrone soup will leave you full and happy. No skimping on taste–we’ll show you how to build big flavors in veggie-based dishes. Plus, we’re making crispy crunchy crackers, a recipe you’ll definitely want to hold onto.