Featured Chicago Chef Clementina Garcia | Farmhouse Academy Cooking & Baking Classes

At Farmhouse Academy, we’re proud to spotlight the passionate chefs who help make our Chicago cooking and baking classes and summer camps for kids so special. This May, we’re thrilled to introduce our Featured Chef of the Month — Clementina Nicolasa Garcia!

👩🍳 Meet Chef Clementina

Clementina is a proud Chicago native who brings both warmth and skill to our kitchen. Her journey as a chef started with something sweet: baking with her mom as a child. “We used to pretend we had our own TV baking show,” she recalls, “making gooey chocolate chip cookies and cakes as bedtime snacks. It was always our place of comfort.”

Years later, when thinking about her future, those cherished memories led her to attend culinary school — and she hasn’t looked back.

🍌 Her Favorite Thing to Bake

Out of all the delicious things she makes, Clementina holds banana muffins close to her heart. “They’re both my dad’s and my boyfriend’s favorite!”

🍗 Her Favorite Foods Around Chicago

As a food lover, Clementina has a few local favorites she just can’t resist. Whether it’s fried chicken from Harold’s Chicken or a juicy chicken sandwich from Fry the Coop, she’s always game.

🌮 Favorite Restaurant in Town

Chef Clementina recommends her go-to spot: Mi Tierra En La Villita. “It has the best vibes, amazing margaritas, and even mariachi bands — it’s authentic and fun!”

🥂 What She Loves About Chicago

“Brunch!” Clementina says without hesitation. “Whether it’s mimosas or a DJ brunch party, Chicago’s brunch scene is unbeatable — especially in the summer.”

🎓 What Classes Does She Teach at Farmhouse Academy?

Clementina is a staple in our kids’ cooking series, summer camps, and Bake & Bond events. Her favorites? Teaching macaron and pizza making classes. “The kids bring so much energy and joy. They make me feel like I truly have the best job in the world.”

Want to learn from Chef Clementina? Join one of our baking or cooking classes in Chicago today — we offer classes for kids, adults, and families. Discover the joy of food, right here at Farmhouse Academy! 🧁

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