Samantha Lee
Portland, OR
Oregon Culinary Institute (Portland, OR)
- Program: Diploma in Culinary Arts
- Focus: Emphasized plant-based cooking, global cuisines, and recipe testing methodologies.
Plant-based and vegetarian recipes, Recipe testing and development, Food blogging and digital content creation, Culinary education and workshops
Samantha brings a creative flair to Fresh Food HQ with her innovative plant-based recipes and engaging storytelling. A graduate of the Oregon Culinary Institute, she has a background in both professional kitchens and food media.
Samantha is passionate about making cooking accessible and fun, encouraging home cooks to experiment with flavors and techniques.
Samantha’s Accomplishments
- Authored a popular food blog with a focus on vegetarian cooking
- Developed a series of cooking classes for beginners
- Collaborated with local farms to promote seasonal eating
Behind The Scene
Outside the kitchen, Sam enjoys exploring Portland’s vibrant food scene, practicing yoga, and volunteering at community gardens.
Samantha’s Favorite
- Transforming traditional comfort foods into plant-based delights
- Hosting interactive cooking classes that empower others to cook confidently
- Traveling to Thailand and learning to make plant-based curry from locals
- Fermenting her first batch of homemade kimchi successfully
- Transforming rescued produce from a gleaning project into colorful, nourishing meals
Samantha’s Advice
“Cooking is a journey, and I’m here to guide you through it with recipes that are both delicious and approachable. Let’s make the kitchen a place of creativity and joy.”
