Today we’d like to introduce you to Mimi Selam
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Get to know Chef Mimi, the culinary genius who’s turning kitchens into international flavor havens!
With a passion for teaching and a menu that spans Ethiopian, Mediterranean, Asian, and Southern cuisines, Chef Mimi inspires food lovers of all ages. From community classes in Minnesota to virtual workshops across the Midwest and Southwest, she’s making cooking accessible and fun for everyone.
Follow her culinary adventures and get a taste of the magic she creates! 🍽️
Facebook: @mimiscookingclass
Instagram: @mimiscookingclass
TikTok: @mimiscookingclass
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges, forcing me to pause in-person cooking classes. However, this setback became an opportunity to pivot and focus on social media advertising, which enabled me to transition to online and virtual classes.
Although it took time to adjust, I’m now thrilled to offer my cooking classes in both in-person and online/virtual formats, reaching a wider audience and providing more flexibility for my students.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
As a travel-loving cooking class instructor in the Twin Cities area in-person and online cooking classes globally at https://mimiscookingclass.com, I share my passion for cooking with students of all ages. My classes cater to:
- Adult Cooking classes, perfect for date nights
- Kids: Summer camps and youth programs with Community educations Metro area, different cities
- Parent-child classes, one of our most popular offerings
- Senior living programs
- Company team bonding
- Private in-home glasses
As a seasoned chef, l’ve had the honor of cooking live on TV with WCCO/CBS Minnesota’s Midday Live. I’ve collaborated with the Minnesota Vikings’ coaches’ wives to develop customized cooking classes and weekly meal plans. My teaching credentials include leading engaging cooking class -workshops at esteemed institutions like the University of Minnesota, Augsburg University, and Macalester College. I’m excited to expand my reach, partnering with colleges and universities nationwide to offer in-person and online cooking classes.
I teach students of all ages, from 5 to 90+ years old, with some celebrating their birthdays in my classes. I also offer private classes at various venues, including in-home, at local breweries, companies, and events like team-building activities, anniversaries, wedding showers, baby showers, and more. I am also one of the top cooking class chefs with Classpop in the Twin Cities.
My culinary repertoire includes dishes such as:
- Ethiopian and Eritrean recipes
- Pasta from scratch with chicken Alfredo and marinara sauce
- Pad Thai
- Egg rolls and samosas
- Baklava dessert
- Tiramisu cake
- Louisiana-style jambalaya and cornbread
- Goat stew with plantains and rice
- Shrimp and grits
- Mediterranean-style chicken and homemade hummus
- Eritrean breakfast (Shehanful)
My online cooking classes have reached students in various states, including California public libraries and Hudson, Wisconsin public libraries. My goal for 20 is to expand my reach and teach cooking classes in person and online globally.
How do you think about happiness?
What brings me happiness is witnessing the transformation of my participants. I love seeing individuals with no prior cooking experience attend my classes and leave feeling accomplished. Their gratitude and appreciation for what they’ve learned is incredibly rewarding.
Additionally, it warms my heart to see repeated participants attend multiple classes and bring new people with them.
This sense of community and connection is truly fulfilling.
Overall, my happiness stems from empowering others, sharing my passion for cooking, and building a loyal community of like-minded individuals.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mimiscookingclass.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimiscookingclass
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mimiscookingclass
- Twitter: https://g.co/kgs/iAdNFCY
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@mimiscookingclass
