Meet Your Cooking Teacher
She's like Amy Schumer meets the Dalai Lama meets Julia Child.
Voted 2016 "LA's Favorite Female Difference Maker"
Become the cook you want to be
Robin Sax
Radio Host. Author. Lawyer. Mother
“Before Meal and a Spiel, I took many, many other cooking classes, but the recipes never came out well at home. Elana's style is unique. She is the rare teacher whose incredible food can actually be replicated. Now, I love what I cook, and I'm constantly impressing my family.”
Kyle Richardson
Architect. Triathlete. Father-to-be
“As a new cook, I went to Elana's Original Quick Six Class and made all of the dishes for a girl I had just met. She was swept off her feet, and now that girl is my wife! Our romance has a foundation of homemade food...thank you Meal and a Spiel.”
Benita Litt
Fashion Designer. Entrepreneur. Mother
“I love Meal and a Spiel because it brings family and friends (old and new) together. Elana has an amazing way of making gourmet food accessible AND aspirational. A difficult combination to achieve and she does it flawlessly!”
Nicole Foos
Healer. Animal Advocate. Lawyer. Mother
“Elana generously keeps dietary restrictions in mind that so many of us have... whether regarding gluten, dairy, certain meats, sugar, etc. She has amazing options and cooking with her is a blast. Elana's recipes have become the backbone of my mealtime and dinner party repertoires - always to rave reviews!”
Caitlin Durham
Singer/Songwriter. Actor. Comedienne. Mother
“I started out as a serious beginner in the kitchen, but now I invite people over for memorable meals! Elana has given me enormous confidence. More than just fol lowing recipes, I understand cooking. And that has made all the difference. My husband is stoked.”
Dani Jazzman
Model. Nature-lover. Fashionista. Sister
“I'm a working model in LA, trying to stay healthy in an un-healthy industry. Elana's recipes have been essential to my eating regimen. She's encouraged and empowered me to make easy nutritious meals and this has been a huge gift in my life.”
