Gatom Foods is a superfood company that empowers sub Saharan African smallholder farmers to rid their communities of poverty and malnutrition and to become leading suppliers of healthy foods to world consumers. Gatom Foods owner Gnakouri Tohouri talks to a Stanford entrepreneurial engineering class about fonio. Fonio is gluten free nutrient-dense grain packed with protein,… continue reading
Cooking at the Market, a project of Portola Valley Farmers Market, inspires shoppers to try new ways of preparing and enjoying, seasonal local foods. With the help of market sponsors; businesses interested in supporting this tasty, educational effort, we make great meals, and a great difference! See the posts for September 2016 – March 2017 here…. continue reading
“Thank you so much Laura! You were amazing as always.” – Filice Insurance. Back to Harker School in San Jose for their wellness faire – Spring into Wellness. We did three recipes using produce in, or coming into season. Watermelon Radish Rollups 1 watermelon radish 1 container hummus Black olives 1 head frisee lettuce… continue reading
“A huge THANK YOU for making Cost Plus’ Healthy Heart, Happy You Event so interesting, informative and savor-ishly aromatic yesterday! Your presence played important role in making the event a success! We heard lots of positive comments from employees who enjoyed your charisma and kitchen tips. We look forward to working with you again in… continue reading
We taught a Summer Reading series for local libraries called The Food Classics (+ one) Exploration of a Sauce. Students read or cooked from the books of Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, Charles Phan, Harold McGee, and Laura Stec, and shared what they learned while we cooked from the books in class. “Exploration of the Sauce”… continue reading
Two 30 minute classes today with the Public Health Institute in Oakland – EZ Seasoning and Higher Flavor, Lower Salt, Better Fat. Among the recipes we did was Sriracha Glazed Beef and Tofu (adapted for a lower sodium result). We also did a Mushroom Powder Taste Test ( an umami punch with no added sodium)…. continue reading
We can set up class anywhere! For the Teachers Day at San Mateo Union High School, we did two hour long classes under the overhang.
A great wellness fair at Rocketfuel today. The Ipad / Apple TV technology filled the wall monitors and really made the festival come alive! We did a 5-minute cook class on EZ Seasoning For those who couldn’t make it to the actual fair, they broadcasted the cooking demo in rooms across campus over the HDMI… continue reading
Employee wellness event and cook classes for fall and winter: http://eepurl.com/bzcna1
Eat More Vegetables teaches how to quick cook veggies with an EZ Seasoning system which encourages creativity while freeing the cook from recipes. EZ Seasonings are combinations that go together quickly. Call it salt and pepper with a college education! Use any seasoning with any vegetable you have on hand, or whatever you just bought… continue reading