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For the Love of Food

Diane Bukatman, Chef /Owner of For the Love of Food, Unique Boutique Catering and Cooking Classes has been enamored of food since she was a child.  At the age of 8, she found a brownie recipe in the New York Times magazine section, which planted the seeds for a life of indulgent sweets and incredible food!

In addition to Diane's degree from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY), she also holds degrees in Psychology and English.  She has worked as both a Chef and Pastry Chef for almost 20 years in some of the most critically acclaimed restaurants in New York City, New Jersey and Martha's Vineyard, including Le Cirque (NYC), Savoir Fare and the Beach Plum Inn (MVI).  While on the Vineyard, she baked cakes for Walter Cronkite, Beverly Sills, Paula Abdul and Carly Simon and fed James Taylor.

Chef Diane has taught at the French Culinary Institute and New York Restaurant School, both in NYC for 5 years.  Her creativity knows no bounds, and in addition to creating mouthwatering menus and desserts for her clients, she loves sharing her passion for food and cooking with others. As one of the Baltimore area's most acclaimed cooking teachers, her classes are wildly popular and usually sell out quickly.  She currently writes a bi-weekly food article for a local newspaper, and is in the process of combining her articles and recipes into a cookbook.

For the Love of Food, where fine food and good taste come together, will make your next event or party the talk of the town. Our Unique Boutique Catering Services are a truly memorable culinary experience.  We offer many ways to have fun with food and make your next event extra-special.

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