The TOC Story & Team

Inspired by their child, local parents Michael and Diana Amaya combine their passions for teaching and cooking into classes for all ages. The Taste of Curiosity offers cooking, art, and tutoring classes—including Spanish—for kids and adults. We collaborate with local vendors to deliver pop-up classes, afterschool programs, and virtual workshops. Every experience shares one ingredient: CURIOSITY.

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Our Story

In 2021, we made the move from New Jersey to Florida—and our five-year-old son gave us the greatest gift: the name "The Taste of Curiosity." He'd just finished a cooking class and explained his vision with perfect clarity: he wanted everyone to experience a little taste of everything. More than that, he wanted his mom to love what she does. He imagined a place where people could cook, create, and learn together.

We're living his dream now, and you'll often find him here—testing recipes, helping after events, and even contributing to our marketing. This journey has taught our whole family what it means to build something meaningful.

We can't wait to meet you. Tap into your curiosity and book a class.

  • Liam (#1 Taste Tester)

    Hello my name is Liam! I was 5 years old when I created the vision of what TOC would become. I have been cooking with my family since the age of 3. My favorite ingredient in the kitchen is creativity. I love inventing new recipes and tasting my creations.

  • Diana (Child Instructor)

    Hello my name is Diana! I have worked for corporate America for 17 years. While I enjoy working with adults, my true passion lies with teaching children. My favorite ingredient in the kitchen is curiosity. This allows children to feel free to ask questions, try new things, and feel comfortable in multiple settings. When I am not teaching a student to cook, I am tutoring in all subject K to 8th.

  • Mike (Adult Instructor)

    Hello my name is Mike, I have 15 years of food industry experience. My favorite ingredient in the kitchen is courage. Courage is key because sometimes dishes can be intimidating by the number of ingredients, but if you remain organized you might surprise yourself at how easy they truly are.