Arlene Coco Buscombe is a culinary professional who has lived and traveled across the United States. Her frequent international travels are her greatest source of culinary inspiration. With a background of over two decades as a professional chef and caterer, Arlene is always researching something new and exciting every day. She promotes her message of creative cooking through food writing, teaching classes and recipe development.

Active Professional Organization Memberships

Les Dames d' Escoffier International- member 17 years- Vice President MSP Chapter

International Association of Culinary Professionals (Certified CCP)

Arrowhead Professional Chef's Association- Board Member

 What's on my plate today-

It's summer in Duluth and you know what that means- I am starting my Culinary Walking Tours of Canal Park. Check my site at www.prairiekitchen.biz for the current schedule and information. I will hold tours all summer and into the fall. It's a fun group activity to do in our own backyard!

Current Projects:

Restaurant and Foodserrvice Menu Consulting 

Instructor for ServSafe Food Safety Classes- for food service managers.

WDIO TV- Good Morning Northland-guest chef appearances on 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 6:15 a.m. Not up that early? Check out WDIO's Website for the clip and recipe.

Columnist for Woman Today Magazine- 2009 Check out the recipes here

Living North Magazine- Regular columnist- pick up one today!

Available soon on line- Call to order an author signed copy for holiday gift giving 218-269-7979.