Laurie Pfalzer

Laurie Pfalzer encourages lively discussions with students about baking and pastry technique and seasonal produce. She is particularly passionate about teaching not only the “how,” but the “why” of baking and pastry. Formerly the pastry chef at Salish Lodge and Spa, Laurie also worked under Jeffrey Hamelman at the King Arthur Flour Bakery in Norwich, Vermont. Laurie graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. She lives in the Seattle area with her dog, Tucker, where she teaches baking and pastry to home cooks.