About The Passionate Cook’s Essentials

The Passionate Cook’s Essentials reflects owner Lisa Hutchinson’s passion for all things food, including top-of-the-line knives, cookware, bakeware and wine accessories.

Brands we carry include:

  • Global
  • All-Clad
  • Cuisinart
  • Krupps
  • Victorinox
  • Emile Henry
  • F.A Porshe
  • Lacor
  • and more!

If you are looking for a gorgeous hammered copper Cataplanas for your next Bouillabase or an authentic Spanish paella pan, look no further! Hard-to-find condiments include Moroccan-preserved lemons and Piquillo peppers and Bomba rice from Spain.  You’ll also find entertaining-related giftware such as pewter detailed wine decanters and blown glass birthday cake accessories lining the shelves.

The store also boasts a cheese counter, filled with artisan cheese from around the world. Whether you are coming in for a slice of your fave Gorgonzola or a cheese board for your next party, we have amazing cheeses, that you MUST taste to believe.  Check out what’s in the fridge for more information.  We also host monthly cheese tasting nights with our Fromager, Cecilia.

For the foodie looking to expand their recipe collection and cooking expertise, Lisa teaches in-store cooking classes. Past workshops include Sunday Night Dinner, Everyday Meals, Game Night and Romantic Valentine’s Dinner. All classes include recipes and a full meal.

For eight or more, Lisa and her sous chef, will bring a private class to you! Email for more details.

 

 

 

 

 

About Lisa

Lisa Hutchinson is a fabulous foodie finds queen, and owner of the Passionate Cook’s Essentials in Uxbridge, Ontario.

Food has been Lisa’s passion since she was a little girl. With parents and a grandmother instilling a love of food in her from a young age, Lisa learned to cook and bake at their knee.

In 2009, she took a love of travel, cooking school class expertise, and voracious appetite for food and drink and opened the Passionate Cook’s Essentials in Uxbridge, Ontario. Whether you are a self taught culinary artist, or a seasoned professional, you will find everything you need at her store at 68 Brock St. W.

After 28 years working the corporate world and living in Toronto her whole life, she has found her home in Uxbridge with her husband, two cats and a dog.