Hand Cut Udon
Tracy Matsue Loeffelholz

Rooted in the Japanese food traditions of Hawai‘i, Tracy Matsue Loeffelholz brings generations of washoku wisdom to her teaching. A lifelong student of Japanese home cooking, she has studied deeply through chef Elizabeth Andoh’s Tsudoi Project and continues her education through regular travel to Japan. Tracy teaches throughout the region, including on Bainbridge Island and in Seattle, and is known for making traditional techniques approachable, joyful, and deeply nourishing. A recipe developer, food stylist, and culinary educator, her work bridges culture, health, and craft—inviting students to cook with intention, curiosity, and plenty of fun.











