In addition to being a retreat chef for hire I also cook for and host many events on and offsite including cooking classes, family-style meals, team building cooking activities, food swaps, and community dinners. And, in the off season, you can find my pre-packaged food New Leaf Organics farm stand in Bristol, VT.
Specializing in minimally processed natural ingredients I enjoy preparing colorful dishes inspired by global cuisine using mainly plant based whole foods and local organic ingredients as often as possible while supporting and partnering with area farms.
Specializing in minimally processed natural ingredients I enjoy preparing colorful dishes inspired by global cuisine using mainly plant based whole foods and local organic ingredients as often as possible while supporting and partnering with area farms.
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Tessa Holmes has been cooking professionally for over 23 years. What began as a hobby and love for creating and preparing delicious recipes, happily developed into a professional business. Tessa was brought up with wholesome and fresh ingredients in the family kitchen, and this heritage translated naturally into her own work as a cook.
Reviews (10)
Bailey G.
Apr 10, 2018
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Lisa M.
Dec 24, 2017
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William H.
Nov 08, 2017
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My favorite lunch spot in Winooski. I usually do take-out but the space is pleasant for eat in as well. In good weather you can walk across the street and eat while watching the river flow by. Menu is changing constantly so I haven't had the same meal twice but it's always delicious. Limited hours but that just makes it more of a treat when I can make it.
Jas W.
Aug 11, 2017
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Katrina M.
Jun 23, 2017
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Every day is a new culinary adventure here. The way she blends flavors and food items is delicious. The food is super fresh and always very flavorful. Today, it was Indonesian Salad with peanut sauce. Phenomenal. Also, don't miss the pork buns and hand pies that are on daily rotation. I have eaten here dozens of times and have only been mildly disappointed once. Every other time, I finish wishing she'd make the same thing again the following week! Huge portions, I usually get two lunches out of her offerings. Unless I can't help myself because it's too delicious!
Carla B.
Mar 29, 2017
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Nicole D.
Feb 16, 2017
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This is a wonderful little space with a bakery feel during the day, and a perfect, intimate spot for catered private parties at night. Their Thursday community dinners are my new favorite event to look forward to. I love the long table that dominates the space that offers family style eating and getting to know your neighbors. I've only been once thus far but the Indian food offered at the last dinner was on point! The menu and theme of the food offered at these community dinners changes every week so there is always something new and exciting to look forward to! I love the décor as
Amanda W.
Jan 19, 2017
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I was in town scoping out apartments and stumbled upon Blossom while waiting for appointment. I had the hot beef sandwich with creamy horseradish and a saide salad. The sandwich was HUGE and so delious. The meat was tender and seasoned well. The side salad was kale with a house dressing tossed in and kalamata olives. I normally am not a super fan of kale but I could've eaten it for days!
Will definitely be back!
Will definitely be back!
Bailey G.
Dec 28, 2016
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Emily P.
Dec 09, 2016
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I stopped in for lunch today and was treated to a beer braised hand pie and a side salad with goat cheese and pears for $10. Yes you read that right, TEN DOLLARS. Honestly I would have paid $15 for the combo as the perfectly flaky pastry that encompassed said hand pie was DELICIOUS. The salad was a great size for the "combo" as well. I will be going back a lot and encourage everyone to do the same.
