Raw Food Cooking Class and Nutrition Lecture with Raw Food Chef Jessica Simmons
Saturday, July 14, 2012 11:00 a.m – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Kalihi, Honolulu
Learn a sampling of recipes from Jessica Simmons, Oahu-based raw food chef and nutrition educator trained at the internationally recognized Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, and founder of Total Wellness Education. Jessica makes achieving optimum health by adding raw foods to your diet accessible and delicious, using only common kitchen equipment and locally sourced main ingredients. With a passion for the science of raw food nutrition, Jessica simplifies the concept of healthy eating for you! Open Q&A is encouraged throughout the workshop. Jessica will discuss topics such as the benefits of eating raw foods, the effects of cooking on nutrients, protein sources in a raw food diet and how to make raw food preparation quick and easy.
Along with the cooking demonstration you will get to sample all of the dishes! All menu items are vegan, kosher, gluten free (except for raw nuts), and sourced primarily from local farmers. Please bring your own plates, bowls, cups, utensils, beverage and your appetite. Handouts of the recipes and for notes will be provided. The final menu will be decided based on what’s fresh and available at the time of the event, but could include such delicious dishes as: watermelon fennel salad, mac nut cheese lettuce wraps, and raw chocolate mousse.
This event will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Michelle by Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at sfo.reservation@gmail.com. Please include in your RSVP your name, member status, phone or email and the name of any nonmember or member guests you would like to bring. The cost for members is $30, and $35 for nonmembers. Payment MUST be received by Wednesday, July 13, 2012. Please note: Due to the nature of this event and the necessity of purchasing ingredients beforehand, if cancellations are required after the RSVP date and we are unable to fill your spot, you will be responsible for payment. Payment information will be sent to you following your RSVP. Address and final details will be sent to all confirmed guests prior to the event.