Jessica Vu - Culinary Center Instructor
Jessica Vu is a Greater Dayton native and owner of Bites of Nostalgia, a gluten-free bakery. Diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014, Jessica turned her passion for baking into a mission to ensure others with similar needs can enjoy safe, nostalgic treats. Her products are available at Dorothy Lane Market locations, and her culinary skills have been featured by the Dayton Daily News, CNN.com, FOX 45 in the Morning, and Living Dayton. Turning another passion into a business venture, Jessica and her husband, Gus, have taught Swing and Lindy Hop dancing through a partnership with the Beavercreek Parks and Recreation Department for more than two decades. They hosted Dayton’s first Lindy Hop Exchange in 2005, and later earned the DayTony Award for Best Dance Ensemble in professional theater. Jessica is a volunteer for numerous community events and organizations. Among them, she currently serves as the President-Elect of the Archbishop Alter Marching Knights, where both of her children are members. In her valuable free time, she maintains mental health by long distance running, completing six marathons, and two ultra marathons.
Upcoming Classes by Jessica Vu
Gluten-Free Game Day Favorites!
January 22, 2026DLM Mason
Learn how to make a gluten-free all-star lineup for your game day snacking with instructor and local Bites of Nostalgia owner Jessica Vu. Learn how to bake warm, pillowy Soft Pretzels and master tender BBQ Ribs. Then, indulge with a decadent Brownie that no one will believe is gluten free. For the ultimate tasting experience, enjoy a refreshing Gluten-Free Beer. This class proves that gluten free can be every bit as delicious and satisfying as the classics.
Registration starts Monday, January 5, at 9 a.m. EST
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Gluten-Free Mardi Gras Lunch
February 10, 2026DLM Mason
Fuel your Mardi Gras celebrations and join us for a flavorful menu of festive gluten-free eats! Our instructor will be Jessica Vu, owner of the local Bites of Nostalgia who will teach you the secrets to frying up golden, airy Beignets served with a delicious dipping sauce. Plus, you'll learn how to make her hearty recipe for Sausage and Chicken Gumbo and NOLA Rice. We will bring the spirit of New Orleans straight to your table, proving that gluten-free comfort food can be just as delicious as the classics.
Registration starts Monday, January 5, at 9 a.m. EST
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Gluten-Free Bliss: Breakfast Pastries
April 18, 2026DLM Mason
Join instructor Jessica Vu, owner of the local business Bites of Nostalgia to learn how to make blissful gluten-free breakfast pastries. She will be making delicate Sweet Crêpes with a Nutella Drizzle, baking tender Lemon-Raspberry Scones and perfecting New York-Style Crumb Coffee Cake that has a buttery cake base and a crunchy streusel topping. Savor all the comfort food taste without the gluten and take home the recipes to make at home!
Registration starts Monday, January 5, at 9 a.m. EST
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About Private EventsCulinary Center Class Cancellation & Registration Policy
Culinary Center class registrations may be cancelled up to 7 days prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund, with proper notification. Cancellations made with notification after the 7-day deadline are eligible for credit toward future culinary class registrations if notification is given prior to the day of a class. If you are unable to attend any class, you are welcome to send a substitute in your place. To give proper notifications for a cancellation or notice of a substitution, please contact the culinary center location where your class is taking place. Any no-call, no-show participants forfeit refunds or class credits. The DLM Culinary Center reserves the right to cancel a class, when necessary, due to inclement weather, emergencies, or insufficient enrollment, and may also substitute instructors or food items when required. In the event that a class is cancelled, registered students will receive a full refund or credit, as applicable.
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