About Me

Chef Janon LLC.

Private Chef, Cooking Teacher & Culinary Coach

Have you seen me around Colorado Springs? Have you seen me on Fox News? Have you seen me in a charity chef's challenge? Have you taken a cooking class with me?

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Well, get ready to see more of me! I'm a professional chef and teacher. I love to share my edible artwork and experiences with other people who also value relationships, flavors, and have an insatiable appetite for learning.

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I graduated from the Oregon Culinary Institute with honors in 2012. While living abroad in England, Portugal and France (and more), I honed my appetite for life as a culinary teacher. My career includes running a successful catering company, training as a professional butcher and being a passionate protector of Mother Earth and feeder of humankind at my Portland, Oregon-area restaurant, Simmer Down Cafe. My "why" is on every plate. My goal is to nourish members of the Colorado Springs community, and demonstrate how they can nourish themselves. In my spare time I enjoy hikes, read tarot cards and dote on my teenage son.