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Greetings!
Greetings from Belize! We just completed the most amazing retreat here in Belize. Please visit here to check out photos from this epic trip. We are already planning for our next retreat here in 2012. Stay tuned as more details emerge. Vote for Chef Wes of Blossoming Lotus as sexiest chef in Portland. The second round of semifinal voting in Eater PDX's highly prestigious Hottest Chef Contest begins right now. Please vote for him now! Please enjoy the following raw recipes from About.com's raw food expert Jennifer Murray: Raw Kale Chips Raw Flap Jacks Raw Indian Chai Read on for a schedule of upcoming workshops and immersions. To register for any of these life transforming events, please email info@veganfusion.com and include the location of the event in the subject line.
Europe in the summer. Check in soon as more details will be available for our European events. Currently in the works is a 2-day workshop in England in June, a raw feast in the Netherlands in July and the following retreats in France: - August 27th - September 3rd - Paris cooking week with a few side trips to markets and near-by beautiful kitchen gardens
- September 4th - 12th - Loire Valley cooking and kitchen garden extravaganza.
Email mark@veganfusion.com with "Europe events" in the subject line if you would like to receive more details on these exciting events as they become available.
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Vegan Fusion Teacher Training
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 Vegan Fusion Teacher Training
Portland, Oregon
April 15-17, 2011
**ONE SPACE REMAINING**
Whether you are looking for a new stream of revenue, interested in doing outreach in your community, or both, please consider joining me in the first ever Vegan Fusion teacher training course.
In this teacher training, we will go over all the basics of conducting a cooking class in your community. We will go over menu development, shopping list creation based on number of students and yield of recipes, advertising and promotion for the class, preparing for the class, conducting the class, working with an assistant, fielding questions and everything else that goes into conducting a successful class.
We will shop together on the second day and each participant will get to conduct a portion of the class for the others.
This teacher training is the second level of a Vegan Fusion certification program. The certification process has three levels:
Level One - successful completion of a 10-day Vegan Fusion Cuisine Intensive, or comparable real life experience preparing vegan and raw food cuisine.
Level Two - successful completion of a 3-day Vegan Fusion teacher training program.
Level Three - successful completion of the Vegan Fusion Teacher Training certification process. This level will have three tiers: 1. Single day demos and classes; 2. Two or three day workshops; and 3. Five or ten day trainings.
Once a person successfully completes the 3-day teacher training, I will offer them assistance in setting up a class in their community. We will work together to schedule and promote the class, and I will promote it nationally through the Vegan Fusion Newsletter, social media etc. Vegan Fusion will handle registration and payment. The instructor will receive a flat fee payment for conducting the class. The payment will be determined by the number of students attending the class.
The participants will then be eligible to complete a certification program which is currently being developed. The actual certification process will be quite rigorous to ensure that we keep a very high standard for all Vegan Fusion certified trainers.
The cost for the training is $950/person for the 3-day intensive.This includes the training, the teacher training manual, and daily meals on each day. I will be capping the number of participants at 6. If you are interested in securing a spot or for more information, please email info@veganfusion.com.
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10-Day Vegan Fusion Cuisine Immersions
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10-Day
Vegan Fusion Cuisine Immersions
Seattle, Washington
May 9th - 13th & 16th - 20th
Honolulu, Hawaii
June 13th - 17th & 20th - 24th
Prepare to transform your life as you immerse yourself in the world of vegan and raw food cuisine!
Whether you are a trained chef, foodie, novice or homemaker, we guarantee that you will learn the skills to create a lifetime of health:
- Experience greater confidence in the kitchen
- Save money by learning how to prepare more delicious and healthy cuisine on your own
- Learn new tips and tricks that will greatly enhance your culinary abilities
- Connect with others who share a similar interest in vegan and raw foods
- Deepen your knowledge of the healing qualities of vegan foods
- Discover new ideas for presentation that will transform an ordinary meal into a gourmet experience
Week 1 |
Monday
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Vegan Soups
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Tuesday
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Salads & Dressings
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Wednesday
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The World of Grains and Beans
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Thursday
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Tofu, Tempeh & Seitan Dishes
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Friday
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Casseroles and Sauces
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Week 2 |
Monday
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Wraps, Spreads, Sandwiches and Rolls
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Tuesday
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Vegan Desserts
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Wednesday
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Raw Cuisine 1 - Smoothies, Pates, Pasta & Pudding
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Thursday
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Raw Cuisine 3 - Nut and Seed Milks, Granola, Pizza, Tacos, Live Pies
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$1500/student Includes daily gourmet vegan feasts and the Vegan Fusion Cuisine chef training manual Please visit the Vegan Fusion blog to see photos and the menu from previous immersions. "I learned a ton about how to prepare a wide variety of delicious vegan food during the Vegan Fusion Intensive and had a blast while doing it! I'm grateful to Mark for designing such a thorough course - the passion he has for the course materials shines through in his teaching. I definitely made the right decision to attend this course!" - Katie Cain, 10-day Vegan Fusion Cuisine intensive participant
**This program is a comprehensive introduction to the techniques and recipes of vegan and raw food preparation. It is recommended for novice cooks up to classically trained chefs who are interested in learning to work with vegan ingredients. If you have a lot of experience working with vegan and raw foods, please email us to see if this training is the right fit for you.** **There will be a dishwasher at these intensives who will handle a majority of the dishes. Given the amount of food we prepare, and in the spirit of cooperation, everyone will be asked to assist with dishes and clean up**
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5-Day
Vegan Fusion Cuisine Immersion
Portland, Oregon
May 27th - 31st, 2011
This training, held at Tabor Space Coffee House, is for those who are wishing for more of an immersion than a weekend workshop provides. This special event will feature the highlights from the longer 10-day Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion.
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Friday,
May 27th
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Vegan Soups/ Salads & Dressings
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Saturday,
May 28th
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The World of Grains and Beans/Tofu, Tempeh & Seitan Dishes
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Sunday,
May 29th
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Casseroles and Sauces/Wraps, Spreads, Sandwiches and Rolls
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Monday,
May 30th
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Vegan Desserts/Raw Cuisine 1 - Smoothies, Pates, Pasta & Pudding
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Tuesday,
May 31st
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Raw Cuisine 2 - Elixirs, Soups, Plant Cheeses, Ravioli, Ice Cream/Raw Cuisine 3 - Nut and Seed Milks, Granola, Pizza, Live Pies
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$875/student
Includes daily gourmet vegan feasts and the Vegan Fusion Cuisine chef training manual.
Please visit our blog at www.veganfusion.com to see photos and the menu from previous chef trainings.
Please email info@veganfusion.com for more info and to register
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2-Day Vegan Fusion Cuisine Workshops
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2-Day
Vegan Fusion Cuisine WorkshopsNew York, New York
March 12th & 13th, 2011
Discovery Bay, California
April 30th & May 1st, 2011
Learn the basics of Vegan and Raw Food Cuisine preparation from award-winning author and Blossoming Lotus Founding Chef, Mark Reinfeld.
This workshop is a wonderful introduction to many of the techniques that will enable you to create a lifetime of health for you and your family.
Our Gluten-free menu includes:
Day 1
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Creamy Broccoli Bisque
Raw Pesto Pasta Puttanesca
Coconut Curry Tempeh over Quinoa Pilaf
Raw Chocolate Mouse with Macadamia Cream
Day 2
Sun-Dried Tomato Flax Crackers with Cashew Cheese
Raw Carrot Ginger Soup
Coconut Spinach Rice
Macadamia Nut Crusted Tofu with Golden Gravy
Organic Mixed Greens with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette
Chocolate Dream Pie
Cost is $285/person and includes Vegan Fusion recipes and daily gourmet feasts.
Please email info@veganfusion.com for more info and to register.
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Testimonials
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Please read what participants are saying about Mark's workshops and trainings
"The training is inspiring, delicious, easy and fun. Who knew vegan cooking could be taken to such an extraordinary level. Mark is a genius with food!" - Shelly Triplet, 2-day workshop participant~~~~~
"Like making meals for a 5-star restaurant" - Becky Moody, 2-day workshop participant~~~~~
"Mark is a fabulous instructor and chef. His relaxed style is very conducive to learning. He covers a wide array of recipes from all over the world. I've taken bot the 10-day chef training and the holiday workshop. I would highly recommend any of his trainings - and cookbooks!" - Edith Schultz, 2-day workshop participant and 10-day Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion participant~~~~~
"The training far exceeded my expectations. I am not an experienced cook and I felt comfortable with all of the recipes." - Sierra Modro, 2-day workshop participant ~~~~~
"This is an amazing course, especially for a non-vegan to realize how good vegan food really is!" - Emma Kettering, 2-day workshop participant
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"Mark demystifies vegan and raw food preparation techniques making healthy eating accessible, which is just what the general public needs." - Corinne Loveland, 2-day workshop participant~~~~~
"I learned a ton about how to prepare a wide variety of delicious vegan food during the Vegan Fusion Intensive and had a blast while doing it! I'm grateful to Mark for designing such a thorough course - the passion he has for the course materials shines through in his teaching. I definitely made the right decision to attend this course!" - Katie Cain, 10-day Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion participant
~~~~~ My two weeks spent at Vegan Fusion classes offered an amazing array of plant-based recipes alongside a comprehensive vegan culinary education. From soups and salads, to grains and beans, cooked foods and raw, I have learned more about vegan food preparation than I ever thought possible in such a short time. Mark is a most talented chef, who brings wit and creativity to the kitchen and much nourishment to the table. And the best part has been in the eating! - Diana Blend, 10-day Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion participant
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"Mark has created a great 2-day workshop that is great for vegans and non-vegans alike. My mother and I traveled to Colorado from Portland and it was worth every penny! Thanks Mark!" - Theresa Heim-Stohler, 2-day workshop participant
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"Three days goes by way too fast! I am truly inspired and motivated to delve into recipes i did not previously consider. My new motto after this workshop is NO FEAR. This was an amazing and unforgettable opportunity that I plan to never forget (at least until my mind fades)." - Jo Tozzi, 3-day workshop participant
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"Having been a professional chef on luxury yachts for the last eight years, I felt pretty comfortable preparing food for most cuisines and dietary restrictions, and thought this would be a fun way to get a few more recipes under my belt. This class was so much more, with a cloud sized dollop of inspiration on top! I learned so many helpful techniques and flavor combinations that I have already started creating recipes and writing my own vegan cookbook. I can not say enough about Mark's kind and thorough teaching or my awesome classmates. Learning, laughing, eating, cooking, coming together and sharing - I'm tempted to do the class again, just for kicks!" - Nicole Poirier, Seattle Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion student
"This has been such a transforming experience. The knowledge that I have gained and the people that I was able to share this time with - it has been such a blessing. It is truly amazing, the power of ten days. I feel excited. I feel inspired. I feel ALIVE. Thank you!" - Kelly Hollins, Seattle Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion student
"Taking this class brings each recipe and chapter of Mark's books alive and you are able to learn first hand all the details and special tricks to make each dish special. This is a truly unique opportunity to learn from a master chef the reason why The 30-Minute Vegan made the Amazon top 100 selling book list. Mark is precise, clear and calm in showing us the way of making absolutely extraordinary vegan meals. Every day is spent in a fun and engaging learning environment. Mahalo Mark!" - Dave Niekerk, Seattle Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion student
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"I cannot put a value on this training. It has and will touch and change every part of my life for the better. I have learned skills I can use cooking for my family of six or in a work environment. I have developed ideas for business and enriched my love of humanity, the environment and myself!" - Lisa Ward, Kaua'i Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion student
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"The workshop is not only great for experienced vegans and vegetarians, but also for anybody who is just interested in healthy living. Even as a non-vegetarian, I learned so many incredible recipes that I can't wait to try!" - Aki Morita, Kaua'i Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion student
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"I've been vegan for many years. This chef intensive has given me the confidence and hands-on experience to support my healthy lifestyle and the health of my clients. My awareness and understanding of vegan food preparation and presentation make this training a big success for me. I highly recommend it." - Rivers Cynthia Blake, Kaua'i Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion student
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"The Vegan Fusion training has provided the opportunity for me to better my health, the health of the environment, and to develop potential business opportunities. The course was so packed full of information, it's given me a holistic base of training from which to approach food preparation. Mark is very friendly and focused on extending his knowledge to his students. The ability to interact with him and ask specific questions that I had was invaluable to my overall understanding of cooking. I feel this course was a great investment in my quality of life for generations to come! "- Kristin ten Broeck, Kaua'i Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion student
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"I was introduced to vegan dishes with new and exciting flavors. I am happy to say that my cooking abilities have gone up greatly, inspiring me to cook better and healthier food for my family and friends." - Kellie Pleas, Kaua'i Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion student
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"I have never had a bland meal since I attended the training!! I am now willing to experiment and take risks in my own cooking ideas showing me that I have gained a lot of cooking confidence. I am also experiencing a true shift in health as I work closely with the new techniques and recipes. My family has now committed to eating vegetarian at least five times a week and we are now drinking one green smoothie a day. I notice that when we eat out I am also choosing vegetarian food as it is just becoming what my body wants. This is just the beginning of a long and beautiful relationship with vegan foods and flavor-filled cooking." - Victoria Markham, Kaua'i Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion student
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"Thank you so much for such an awesome, transformational, enriching, class! All the info is really beginning to set in and I am having so much fun with food and the kitchen! I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed and appreciated the course! The world of food and cooking has a whole new set of glasses to look through....I get the biggest joy out of creating something yummy and sharing it with my family. Walking into the health food store is a totally different, amazing experience full of ideas, fun, and inspiration. The course runs much deeper than on the surface, and will be enriching loved ones and myself for a lifetime and more! Mahalo Nui Loa for spreading your love and passion of Vegan Cuisine" - Fawne Frailey, Kaua'i Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion student  Mark ReinfeldCo-author, The 30-Minute Vegan, The 30-Minute Vegan's Taste of the East, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Raw, and Vegan Fusion World CuisineMark has over 20 years experience preparing creative vegan and raw food cuisine. He is described by VegCooking.com as being "poised on the leading edge of contemporary vegan cooking". Mark specializes in vegan and raw food recipe development and offers vegan cuisine workshops, trainings and retreats internationally. He is the co-author of four books and the founding chef of the celebrated Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, winner of a prestigious I'lima Award for "Best Restaurant on Kaua'i". Mark holds a Masters Degree in Holistic Nutrition and is the recipient of a Platinum Carrot award given to America's top "innovative and trailblazing healthy chefs". For more information, please visit www.veganfusion.com |
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