With
Marianne Tshihamba
Cooking Beyond Borders
Meet Marianne
Hello and Welcome! My name is Marianne Tshihamba and I’ve been an event planner for over 20 years and traveled to over 30 countries, collecting friends and recipes along the way.
My love of food and travel started as a child, having moved with my family to the US from Congo. Washington DC is my adoptive home and a perfect place to feed my foodie addiction.
Email: marianne@gastrosoul.com
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!
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A few of my recipes are included in this wonderful cookbook, A Taste of Hill Center celebrating its 10th Anniversary! The cookbook offers more than 140 recipes from many kitchens across Washington, DC’s richly diverse. ​
All proceeds go to support the Hill Center
What's New with Marianne!
Get your aprons ready! My Winter cooking classes at the Hill Center will soon be availble for booking!
Embark on a global flavor adventure with our hands-on classes—and don’t forget, complimentary wine is on the menu!
Check back soon or sign up for our newsletter for current updates.
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Holiday Sides | Wed. Dec 11, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - SOLD OUT!
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Recent classes:
“The friendliness and the food was amazing. Marianne is telling you a story of flavor and tradition as she cooks.” –Vanessa
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Brazilian Flavors - Sat. Sept 7, 11 pm - 2 pm - SUCCESS!
Congo Cravings - Tues. Sept 17, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - SUCCESS!
Thai Flavors - Sat, Oct. 5th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - SUCCESS!
Cheb ou Jen (Senegalese Rice) - Sat Oct 19, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm- SUCCESS!
A Trip to Belgium - Thur. Nov 7, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - SUCCESS!
Mofongo Time! - Wed. Nov 20, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - SUCCESS!
Summer In Provence - Bouillabaise Edition - Sat. Nov 30, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - SUCCESS!
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What others are saying...
“My team at the Gates Foundation has been looking to reconnect after months of working from home. Marianne suggested we make a dish from Africa as a way of connecting with the cultures where we work even when we could not travel. We all had a great time and learned about the food and culture. Thanks.”
— Lee Pyne-Mercier
The Gates Foundation
“Marianne is amazing and knows her food! We cooked Thai dishes that she learned to cook on her travels there. Seems she travels for food a lot! She makes it seem so easy and fun to learn. Take her class. You will not be disappointed”
— Peter Stoutjesdijk
“ The friendliness and the wood was amazing. Marianne is telling you a story of flavor and tradition as she cooks"
— Vanessa
