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What We Do: Raw Cuisine Classes

Learn to make your own raw cuisine - all of it or parts of it. The following classes are available or we can customize your private class. Classes are $375 for 3 hours, including food, for up to 6 people at your home. (Fuel charge added for locations more than 25 miles from Campbell, CA)

Breakfast and Brunch

Breakfast is the most important meal to eat healthfully, since a heavy meal at this time of day can be difficult to digest and slow you down. The menu for this class has something for everyone--juices and smoothies for maximum vitality or weight loss, people-pleasing granola and oatmeal, and decadent crepes and cinnamon rolls.
In Breakfast and Brunch you will learn:

  • How juicing is the most efficient way to get all the greens you need each day.
  • How to have your 5-a-day servings of fruits and vegetables in one 5-minute smoothie.
  • How to make low-carb granola out of nuts and seeds in 5 minutes.
  • How to make dairy-free nut and seed milks.
  • How to soak whole oat groats to make a raw oatmeal that tastes better than cooked.
  • How to make wheat-free crepes with a sweet fruit filling--perfect for brunch.
  • How to use leftover almond meal to replace flour in decadent gooey cinnamon rolls.
    Menu: Green Vitality Juice, Berry Green Smoothie, Granola with Almond Milk, Old-fashioned Oatmeal, Tropical Fruit Crepes, Cinnamon Rolls

    Forget Cooking!

    The Forget Cooking! Class shows you that you eating raw is much easier than you thought!
    In The Forget Cooking! Class, you will learn:

  • How to turn zucchini into noodles in minutes for a pasta without wheat or gluten
  • How to shred kale, and other dark leafy greens to make them digestible without cooking
        them
  • How to use avocados to replace eggs and cream in a delicious chocolate mousse
  • How to turn sunflower seeds into a paté that is as satisfying as any fish flesh.
  • How to make a marinara sauce in 15 minutes that’s as rich as any you’ve had cooked.
    Menu: Almond Milk, Cream of Zucchini Soup, Mediterranean Kale Salad, Not Tuna Paté, Zucchini Noodles Marinara, and Chocolate Mousse.

    All-American Comfort Foods

    The Raw Diet doesn't have to mean living on salads, energy soups, and fruit. The comfort food fare in this class will satisfy even the heartiest appetite.
    In All-American Comfort Foods you will learn:

  • How to make creamy non-dairy shakes.
  • How to use cashews to replace sour cream in dips and dressings.
  • How to use a dehydrator to make burgers out of sunflower seeds and veggies--serve
        with all the fixin's on a lettuce leaf bun for lunch or dinner.
  • How shredding and marinating collards and other dark leafy greens makes them as
        tender as cooked, without loss of nutrients.
  • How to make a classic Southern peach cobbler in less than 30 minutes.
    Menu: Old-fashioned Chocolate Milkshake, Vegetable Platter with Mock Sour Cream and Chive Dip, Garden Burgers with BBQ Sauce, Coleslaw, Southern Greens, Peach Cobbler.

    Asian Fusion

    Everyone loves to eat with their hands and to take food "to go"--which explains the popularity of finger foods such as sandwiches. But the typical sandwich is high in carbs and can leave you feeling weighed down. Asian wraps, such as spring rolls and nori rolls, are the solution to energizing food on the go. Pair these wraps with other delicious entrées, sides, and dessert for an over-the-top pan-Asian feast!
    In Asian Fusion you will learn:

  • How to roll picture-perfect vegetarian sushi and spring rolls.
  • How to use fresh, young coconuts to make homemade Thai coconut soup.
  • How to make a vegetable teriyaki that tastes just like the traditional version -without
        heated oil, MSG, or white sugar.
  • How to make a light, colorful, and refreshing tropical fruit parfait --¬ the perfect finale
        for any Asian-themed meal.
    Menu: Vietnamese Salad Rolls with Mock Peanut Sauce, California Rolls, Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad), Mango Avocado Salad, Tom Kha (Thai Coconut Soup), Vegetable Teriyaki, Mango Parfait

    Latin American Fiesta

    Mexican food is what many people crave when they want something hearty, cheesy, and comforting. And who doesn't love to munch on chips and salsa in front of a video? Unfortunately, traditional Mexican cuisine is notorious for being high in calories, greasy, and short on fresh veggies. But once you learn the raw food preparation techniques in this class, you'll be able to make a truly healthy as well as delicious Latin American Fiesta for yourself and your friends.
    In Latin American Fiesta you will learn:

  • How to use a dehydrator to make thin, crispy chips out of flax seeds and vegetables--
        perfect with guacamole.
  • Which knife skills and inexpensive tools to use to dice up delicious homemade salsa.
  • How to use a dehydrator to make flexible wraps out of vegetables--the perfect tortilla
        for enchiladas.
  • How to use shredded cabbage to replace rice for a lighter version of Mexican rice.
  • How to make a beautiful mango fruit tart with a coconut crust--delicious either as a
        dessert or as a light meal in itself.
    Menu: Hot Red Pepper Chips, Salsa, Authentic Guacamole, Enchiladas de Verdura con Chili Colorado, Mexican Seasoned Cabbage, Tropical Fruit Tart

    Flavors of the Mediterranean

    Middle Eastern restaurants are always a hit, and with good reason--aromatic herbs, warming spices, and pungent flavors such as olives and feta cheese make this cuisine both exotic and comforting. Now you can enjoy all your favorites, even hummus and falafel,
    in the raw.
    In Flavors of the Mediterranean you will learn:

  • How to make a delicious vegan Caesar salad--almonds and pine nuts replace egg yolks
        and cheese, and nori seaweed replaces anchovies.
  • How to make no-bean hummus that tastes just like the traditional version.
  • How to use a dehydrator to make savory felafel patties--no frying needed.
  • How to make wheat-free tabouli.
  • How to roll picture-perfect dolmas--with a zucchini "rice" filling and aromatic
        marinara sauce.
  • How to make fresh and delightful baklava without the fattening butter and filo dough!
        Wait'll you taste this yummy concoction!
    Menu: Hummus, Felafel with Tahina Sauce, Tabouli, Greek Salad, Carrots with Moroccan Spices, Dolmas with Middle Eastern Marinara, Apple Baklava

    Holiday Favorites

    You don't have to deprive yourself of foods you love to look and feel great the holiday season. In this class, you will discover how to make a raw feast that features everyone's favorites, from stuffing to pumpkin pie.
    In Holiday Favorites you will learn:

  • How to make rich and creamy nog without dairy or eggs.
  • How Almond Mayonnaise can replace unhealthful bottled mayo in Waldorf salad and
        other favorite dishes.
  • How use a dehydrator to make delicious low-carb stuffing with almonds instead of bread.
  • How to make two raw vegetable side dishes that you can proudly present at any
        holiday party.
  • How to make a show-stopping "I can't believe it's not cooked!" mock pumpkin pie.
    Menu: Holiday Nog, Waldorf Salad, Almond Stuffing, Cranberry-Orange Relish,
    Christmas Kale, Green Beans Amandine, Pumpkin Pie with Cashew Cream

    Contact us for our classes, or call us at (408) 712-5000.






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    Disclaimer: Raw foods have different effects on different people. Be sure to do plenty of research before embarking on a raw food cleanse or diet, listen to your own body when trying out any new foods, and consult with a qualified health professional if you have any questions.