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2-Day Vegan Fusion Cuisine Workshops
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April 2011
Greetings!

We want to thank everyone who tuned into Bo's talk on the Healing with the Masters program and signed up for our online chef training program, Cooking Healthy Lessons. If you have yet to check out the training, you can learn more about it here. We are continuing to add member bonuses. The latest bonus gift to members is our Waking Up E-book with over 50 recipes and 50 life transforming stories from folks adopting a plant-based lifestyle.

While it is still a ways away, we just scheduled a 10-day Vegan Fusion Cuisine immersion in Portland, Oregon beginning on November 6th at Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church. The cost for the training is $1500/person. There is room for one assistant at a reduced tuition of $1000 and a dishwasher at a reduced tuition of $500. Please see below for more information and email [email protected] if you are interested in one of these reduced tuition spaces. 

Please check out some delectable raw food recipes from About.com's raw food expert Jennifer Murray:

Read on for a schedule of upcoming workshops and immersions. To register for any of these life transforming events, please email [email protected] and include the location of the event in the subject line.  

 

 

Cooking Healthy Lessons Online Training

 

COOKING HEALTHY LESSONS

 

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Welcome to the Vegan Fusion Online Chef Training - where REAL POWER FOODS come to life!

 

Through these lessons you will be empowered to reclaim your health and renew your confidence.

The course is based on the 10-day trainings Mark continues to  offer around the world. This is the next best thing to being there in person. Each day of the training has been turned into an online lesson.

 

You will receive an in-depth chef training manual

that will guide you through all of the recipes. There are videos and descriptions of the techniques utilized to support you and to empower you to make real changes in your cooking abilities.

 

 

TO LEARN MORE AND FOR INSTANT ACCESS TO OUR ONLINE TRAINING, PLEASE VISIT COOKINGHEALTHYLESSONS

 


Proceed at your own pace
and you will learn all of the skills and techniques you need to become a world class culinary artist.

 

We take the mystery out of cooking healthy. The course consists of 10 in-depth lessons that cover a broad range of recipes. We include both cooked and raw food items, with the last three lessons devoted to the art of raw food preparation.

 

Take our online training...

  • Attain your optimum health potential
  • Save money while wowing your family and friends
  • Feel better, look better and perform at your peak
  • Have more fun and be more creative in the kitchen 
  • Experience the satisfaction of knowing you are making a positive impact on our planet

 

If you are interested in your health and well being, learning how to prepare healthful foods is the #1 activity you can do for yourself and your family to have a healthier life. Our Online Vegan Chef Training includes:

  • The complete 22 individual videos as a professional course with many culinary secrets  
  • A 153 page manual and cookbook chock full of recipes, tips and secrets that will amaze you 
  • Gifts, resources and treats worth hundreds of dollars
  • Special announcement center with Webinar trainings that feature leaders in the field of health and wellness 
  • One Full Year FREE Membership to Cooking Healthy Lessons

While the 10-day training costs $1500, we are offering this special online version for only $97  

 

This includes one year of membership in Cooking Healthy Lessons. We will be providing additional recipes, videos, and special bonus gifts from our circle of friends including Brendan Brazier, Robert Cheeke, Will Tuttle and more.

  

VISIT COOKINGHEALTHYLESSONS

 

 

Workshops and Retreats in Europe

It is a great pleasure to announce upcoming retreats and workshops in Europe. Please read on to learn more and for registration information. All events are offered by Mark Reinfeld. Cheers!

 

 

Warwickshire, England 

July 30th & 31st. Join us at the Warwickshire Barn near Gaydon Junction (about 11 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, the home of Shakespeare) for a 2-day immersion into the world of vegan and raw food cuisine. Cost is $400/person (approximately 245 British pounds). 

 

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Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

 

 

Ibiza, Spain

August 27th & 28th. Join Mark in the heart of the Old City of Ibiza, Spain. This will be an intimate retreat with four participants. We will shop at local markets and prepare gourmet vegan feasts together. The small group setting will allow for all of your questions about vegan and raw food cuisine to be answered. Workshop cost is 500 Euros/person ($700).

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Ibiza, Spain

 

Santorini, Greece

September 3rd & 4th. Join Mark in the town of Fira on the magnificent island of Santorini, Greece. This will be a small retreat with six participants. We will shop at local markets and prepare gourmet vegan feasts together. Explore the wonders of this magical island while learning the art of vegan and raw food cuisine. Workshop cost is 500 Euros/person ($700).

 

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Santorini, Greece

 

   

 

 

vegan cooking classes vegan workshops loire valley franceLoire Valley, France  

 

September 9th - 13th. Final details coming soon! This is a once- in-a-life time opportunity  to tour some of the most magnificent chateaux in the Loire Valley - vegan style. This retreat is sponsored by the Gentle Gourmet B& B - a vegan establishment in Paris. Activities include hot air ballooning, chateau tours and gourmet vegan cooking classes.   

   

  

 

 

 

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September 18th - 23rd. Also sponsored by the Gentle Gourmet.  Gourmet vegan cooking classes and a magnificent tour of kitchen gardens in and around Paris, including visits to the Raspail Organic Market, Monet's Giverny garden, Marie Antoinette's herb garden, Versailles and  St Jean de Beauregard - the famous festival of Heritage fruits and vegetables.  

 

The rate for the full week is 2,280 euros. For those not able to be present the entire week, and if availability exists, half week and 1-day sessions are possible. For information and to register, please contact Deborah at [email protected]  

 

   

"What really surprises me is the passion and creativity that now seems to have been liberated in me  and how much more laid-back I now seem to be in the kitchen. Mark's teaching style is unique and includes an almost magical transfer of skills, the small size of the group means that it's hands-on all the time thus constantly reinforcing the learning. Oh...and I've made friends for life. " - Rikke Hansen, 10-day immersion participant

 


10-Day Vegan Fusion Cuisine Immersions

 10-Day
Vegan Fusion Cuisine Immersions
  
  

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seattle Seattle, Washington
May 9th - 13th & 16th - 20th

 

Honolulu, Hawaii
    June 13th - 17th & 20th - 24th

Portland, Oregon
November 6th - 11th & 13th - 18th    
      

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

Vegan Soups

Tuesday

Salads & Dressings

Wednesday

The World of Grains and Beans

Thursday

Tofu, Tempeh & Seitan Dishes

Friday

Casseroles and Sauces

 

Week 2

Monday

Wraps, Spreads, Sandwiches and Rolls

Tuesday

Vegan Desserts

Wednesday

Raw Cuisine 1 - Smoothies, Pates, Pasta & Pudding

Thursday

Raw Cuisine 2 - Elixirs, Soups, Plant Cheeses, Ravioli, Lasagna, Parfaits & Ice Cream

Friday

Raw Cuisine 3 - Nut and Seed Milks, Granola, Pizza, Tacos, Live Pies

 

$1500/student

Includes daily gourmet vegan feasts and the Vegan Fusion Cuisine chef training manual

  

 

Please visit the Vegan Fusion Website to see photos 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**  

 


 2-Day Vegan Fusion Cuisine Workshops

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Vegan Fusion Cuisine Workshops

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Portland, Oregeon
July 9th & 10th 

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
 Vegan Holiday Feast workshop and garden tour
 
Cost is $285/person and includes Vegan Fusion recipes and daily gourmet feasts.  


Asheville, North Carolina 

October 22nd & 23rd

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Vegan Holiday Feast Workshop and Garden tour

 

We will be offering this special event for ten participants on a magnificent 60-acre property just outside of Asheville

 

 

Cost is $375/person

 

 

Please visit here for the menu

  

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***UPCOMING 2-DAY WORKSHOP***   

 DETAILS TO FOLLOW

 

Long Island, New York   

October 15th & 16th  

Vegan Holiday Feast Workshop  

 

Cost is $300/person  

 

Please visit here for the menu

 

Please email [email protected]  

for more info and to register.

   

 
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Please read what participants are saying about Mark's workshops and trainings




"Mark makes his classes fun and involves all of the students, filling the time with prepping tips, food alternatives, vegan lifestyle tips, and food facts. He is very accommodating to various dietary needs and allergies when preparing the foods to show that a vegan lifestyle can be for everyone."  - Lori Arrechea, 2-day workshop participant

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"Mark is an excellent teacher. He has made the 'world of vegan' less intimidating and very doable. In two days, he has expanded my repertoire immensely. I am very grateful and excited to pursue this lifestyle. Its delicious!" - Paige Buonocore, 2-day workshop participant

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"I would recommend this workshop to anyone even remotely curious about vegan or raw cuisine....or even just for a fun time and some great meals!! I look forward to doing a 10-day training." - Lisa Portnoff, 2-day workshop participant

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"Perfect food, perfect instructor, perfect class. Well worth your time and money." - Robin Malaussena, 2-day workshop participant

 

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"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

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"Like making meals for a 5-star restaurant" - Becky Moody, 2-day workshop participant

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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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

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"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
  
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"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 Reinfeld Healthy Vegan RecipesMark Reinfeld
Co-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 Cuisine

Mark 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


We are deeply grateful for your support!


Sincerely,


Mark and the Vegan Fusion Ohana



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