Mission statement
Food is a primary source of joy. Nourishing body, mind and spirit it is a daily celebration of life.
Preparing food according to traditional
principles of health and balance creates harmony and well-being.
Whether a dish is thai, french or traditional japanese, there is a quality of balance
of elements that makes food satisfying and nourishing.
" It is with this principle in mind that I create
my dishes. "
Patricia Cuenot
Born and raised in Paris and later Ireland, Patricia learned cooking
basics from her mother, who was an accomplished cook and from whom she got her expertise of traditional french cooking. Patricia
expanded her culinary training with intensive studies of holistic health, nutrition and macrobiotic cooking. She widened her
exposure to other cuisines through years of travel to India, Japan, Morocco and the Far East.
She came to live in California looking
for a more creative way to express her love of cooking and the healing power of food.
Ojai became home in 1996
when she became a personal chef and her work and passion for this valley and the wonderful foods it produces have kept
growing ever since
Contact me 805-252-5882 or macuisineojai@yahoo.com