More Classic Cocktails with a Twist

Speakers

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  Hannah Rahill
  

  Hannah Rahill

  Having grown up in the kitchen of her mother’s restaurant in Taos, New Mexico, Hannah’s love for food started at a young age. She cut her teeth as Editor, then Publisher, of the groundbreaking Williams-Sonoma cookbook program, working closely with founder Chuck Williams to conceive and develop hundreds of illustrated cookbooks focused on teaching people how to cook at home. During that time, she earned a culinary degree at Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco and completed a brief stint in the pastry department at Chez Panisse in Berkeley. Most recently, she served as Publishing Director at Ten Speed Press. Combining her professional experience with her passion for cooking for friends, she’s now happily returning to her roots, bringing people together around the table to share her love for simple, beautiful food and convivial gatherings.

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  Margaret Hemley
  

  Margaret Hemley

  After many years working in marketing at Wells Fargo and Travelocity, Margaret decided to turn her love of cooking into a career. After graduating from the culinary program at Tante Marie’s Cooking School, she began cooking at Insalata’s while also teaching at Tante Marie’s. Under Heidi Krahling’s guidance, Margaret learned to balance flavors and textures with bold spices and fresh ingredients. She continued to hone her skills at the Presidio’s farmer’s market-driven restaurant, Desiree Cafe, under Annie Gingrass (of Spago, Postrio and Hawthorne Lane).

  In addition to working the line, she’s worn many chef’s hats, from cooking teacher to soup/spice business operator to recipe developer. Through all these experiences, she’s found one of her sweet spots – teaching people to cook and enjoy delicious food without compromising flavor, fun, or time.