ABOUT THE CHEF
A scoop of Southern Hospitality, a heaping cup of Native American drive, and a pinch of New Mexico spice—Diedra Rae is a well-rounded daughter of both a Spanish American farmer and an inner-city Chef who grew up in the most culturally diverse city in Colorado. Diedra graduated with honors from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, CO.
Diedra's passion for cooking developed as a child while helping relatives prepare traditional Spanish, Jewish, and Native American dishes, canning fruits and vegetables, and baking breads and pastries. All were made from produce locally and directly harvested from the family farm and prepared on wood-burning stoves in old-fashioned adobe homes in Taos, New Mexico. Diedra credits her strong work ethic and values as a tribute to the legacy of her grandparents.
While sharing decades of culinary passion and family wisdom through her heartfelt "Do All Things with Love" philosophy, Diedra nurtures both body and spirit through her nourishing "Recipes for Life." "I believe that food is our most intimate connection to the earth and to each other," Diedra shares warmly.
"I've found that food transcends our differences; it's a universal language that connects us all, regardless of background. When we gather around wholesome, lovingly prepared food, we're not just feeding our bodies but nurturing our relationships and communities too."
Diedra enjoyed teaching, and spent the early years of her career as a Chef instructor coordinating, teaching, and hosting Culinary Classes for the community through Culinary Kids (a non-profit organization), as well as mentoring, tutoring, and acting as a guest motivational speaker to Pastry Arts students at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. Diedra enjoyed donating her time by participating in the Annual Blind Taste of the Rockies each year in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness as well as Christian World Outreach.
In her career, Diedra experienced a wide variety of areas in the culinary and pastry industry. She refined her creativity and skills designing artistic custom cakes for special events, weddings, corporations as well as marketing materials. She assisted in the opening of the new Sur La Table in Southglenn in 2014 and was a highly rated chef instructor teaching interactive and educational on-site culinary classes to adults and children. Diedra spent three seasons as a Private Chef for Denver Nugget, Ty Lawson up until his trade to the Houston Rockets in 2015, and served several other high-profile Colorado Athletes and Clients throughout Colorado. She also conducted weekend product demonstrations at Mountain High Appliance for luxury appliance lines Dacor and Bosch.
Now you can find Diedra exploring the great outdoors, hiking trails all over Colorado, and embracing a wellness-focused lifestyle. At home, she enjoys fermenting just about anything, including developing new varieties of kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, and is an avid juicer. She also crafts natural skincare products and herbal remedies, bringing her commitment to wholesome ingredients from the kitchen to holistic wellness. Her passion for nourishing both body and spirit continues through these health-oriented practices, bringing her culinary creativity full circle.
Feel free to contact Diedra on Facebook or Instagram. She loves to stay connected!
Diedra's passion for cooking developed as a child while helping relatives prepare traditional Spanish, Jewish, and Native American dishes, canning fruits and vegetables, and baking breads and pastries. All were made from produce locally and directly harvested from the family farm and prepared on wood-burning stoves in old-fashioned adobe homes in Taos, New Mexico. Diedra credits her strong work ethic and values as a tribute to the legacy of her grandparents.
While sharing decades of culinary passion and family wisdom through her heartfelt "Do All Things with Love" philosophy, Diedra nurtures both body and spirit through her nourishing "Recipes for Life." "I believe that food is our most intimate connection to the earth and to each other," Diedra shares warmly.
"I've found that food transcends our differences; it's a universal language that connects us all, regardless of background. When we gather around wholesome, lovingly prepared food, we're not just feeding our bodies but nurturing our relationships and communities too."
Diedra enjoyed teaching, and spent the early years of her career as a Chef instructor coordinating, teaching, and hosting Culinary Classes for the community through Culinary Kids (a non-profit organization), as well as mentoring, tutoring, and acting as a guest motivational speaker to Pastry Arts students at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. Diedra enjoyed donating her time by participating in the Annual Blind Taste of the Rockies each year in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness as well as Christian World Outreach.
In her career, Diedra experienced a wide variety of areas in the culinary and pastry industry. She refined her creativity and skills designing artistic custom cakes for special events, weddings, corporations as well as marketing materials. She assisted in the opening of the new Sur La Table in Southglenn in 2014 and was a highly rated chef instructor teaching interactive and educational on-site culinary classes to adults and children. Diedra spent three seasons as a Private Chef for Denver Nugget, Ty Lawson up until his trade to the Houston Rockets in 2015, and served several other high-profile Colorado Athletes and Clients throughout Colorado. She also conducted weekend product demonstrations at Mountain High Appliance for luxury appliance lines Dacor and Bosch.
Now you can find Diedra exploring the great outdoors, hiking trails all over Colorado, and embracing a wellness-focused lifestyle. At home, she enjoys fermenting just about anything, including developing new varieties of kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, and is an avid juicer. She also crafts natural skincare products and herbal remedies, bringing her commitment to wholesome ingredients from the kitchen to holistic wellness. Her passion for nourishing both body and spirit continues through these health-oriented practices, bringing her culinary creativity full circle.
Feel free to contact Diedra on Facebook or Instagram. She loves to stay connected!