Jes Taber, the founder of Eye of The Avocado, is currently based in Oakland, Ca.  She comprises her time here with working as a personal chef, household assistant & occasional caterer. She recently authored a cookbook named Wholly Unique, a chef’s take on clean eating.  It’s a straightforward yet versatile collection of 51 recipes that range from BBQ Chicken Legs to Thai soups to Vietnamese Bacon and Eggs.  She also an avid educator, having earned both her BA and MA in Education. She taught a variety of cooking classes, virtually through the Covid-19 pandemic.

She has worked for many years with the Marin Headlands Art Center. There she’s worked side by side with Katie Powers, or filling in for her for retreats.  She services corporate luncheons on the peninsula and extravagant anniversary parties in Russian Hill and so much more. 

Her food has been described as food from the heart, rustic, real, herb centered, lemon soaked & mouth watering delicious.  Real food made from love.  She is an avid nourishing traditions enthusiast, specializing in bone broths and cooking with good fats, local vegetables and quality pasture raised meats.

She has worked for such destination spots as Pizzeria Da Laura, Tartine Bakery, Bi-Rite Market, Blue Bottle Coffee, Three Forks Bakery + Brewery & Terroir Wine Bar. She has learned that doing one thing masterfully is more valuable than doing 100 things fairly well.