Travel across the flavors of America — no plane ticket required. In Across America: A Journey in Three Courses, Chef Stacy Maple invites you on a delicious culinary exploration of three iconic regions: the rugged Rocky Mountains, the fertile Great Plains and the vibrant Southwest — created in celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial.
Watch as each landscape comes to life with a thoughtfully crafted menu featuring a warm mushroom & herb skillet with goat cheese, a cast-iron chicken with sweet corn & bacon and a beautifully spiced New Mexican Natilla (cinnamon custard).
Along the way, Maple will teach professional techniques, time-saving tips and the secrets to building bold, balanced flavors with approachable, everyday ingredients. More than a cooking demonstration, this experience connects food to place — highlighting how geography, culture and tradition shape the way we cook and eat.
Come for inspiration, celebrate the spirit of America, and leave with the confidence to bring these regional flavors into your kitchen.
Maple is a professionally trained chef, culinary educator and hospitality consultant with decades of experience inspiring people to cook healthier, tastier food with confidence and joy. As the founder of Chef Stacy Maple Culinary Experiences, Maple creates engaging, hands-on cooking demonstrations, classes and consulting services rooted in professional kitchen techniques and real-world nutrition practices.
A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts with additional training in food styling from the French Culinary Institute, Maple brings a deep understanding of flavor and technique to every dish she creates. Her passion for whole foods and fresh ingredients has shaped her culinary style — one that celebrates nutrient-rich, low-fat, low-calorie cooking without ever sacrificing flavor.
Maple’s engaging teaching style makes complex concepts accessible, whether she’s working with novice home cooks, corporate wellness groups, community organizations or passionate food lovers. From teaching families how to get kids excited about healthy meals to showing professionals how to make better food choices on busy schedules, Maple’s presentations are as educational as they are entertaining. Guest tastings and take-home recipes ensure every participant leaves inspired and equipped to cook with confidence. Beyond the demo kitchen, Maple is a trusted culinary voice in her community and a sought-after speaker at health, wellness and sustainability events. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to help people create food that nourishes the body, delights the senses and connects them to the joy of cooking — from the first chop to the last delicious bite.
