Uncooking Classes

Uncooking Classes

Spring into Life!
An introductory Raw and Living Foods Preparation Class
with Chef Shanti Devi Michal

Thursday, October 12th, 2006
6:30pm-9:30pm

IN SOHO, NYC!!

Join us for an en-lite-ening exploration of preparing easy to digest, properly combined, low calorie, simple to make and outrageously delicious raw and living foods!

Using a wide variety of exotic superfoods and seasonal fruits and vegetables, we will delight in simple and creative meal preparation without the use of dense, high calorie, difficult to digest foods such as nuts and seeds and high-sugar-content foods.

The recipes we will learn in this class are ideal for a long-term cleansing and cellular rejuvenation regimen effective in the healing and prevention of most chronic modern day conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, cancer, most digestive disorders, skin diseases, chronic fatigue, candida and many more. We will explore ways to accelerate the elimination of toxins and the burning of fat while promoting cellular rejuvenation and weight loss in a relatively short period of time through dietary changes and fasting.

We will discover and explore:
*Which foods are easiest to digest and provide the most nourishment.
*Which foods are low on the glycemic index (have a low sugar content)
*Creating meals with simple ingredients yet complex and satisfying flavors.
*Maximizing the energizing and healing properties of foods through proper food combining
*Fasting and Cleansing: short or long-term when and how.

:::The Menu:::
*Very Berry Refresher Smoothie
*Green Energy Living Soup
*Spinach Basil Spread
*The Everyday Foundation for Health: Superfood Salad
*Jicama Salsa with Cilantro Dressing
*Rubbed Kale and Daikon Salad
*Assorted Seaweed Salad with Umeboshi Dressing
*Blueberry Lime Sorbet

ALL RAW, ALL VEGAN, 100% Organic!
Cost: $65. Reservations required!
Includes printed recipes and a five course gourmet meal!
Reservation is required and space is limited.
To Register and for exact location call 917-514-3886 or email devi@shantidevi.org

SUPERFOOD NUTRITION! The A-Z of High-Vibration-Living!

A Future Food Preparation Class with Chef Shanti Devi Michal

Saturday May 27th, 2006
5:30pm-9pm

*Understand the Magical Properties and how to prepare deliciousness with each of the Superfoods: cacao (raw chocolate), maca, spirulina, bee pollen, hempseeds, coconut oil, acai, greens and more....
*What are Superfoods and how are they necessary for higher consciousness?
*Learn which foods are natural anti-depressants and aphrodisiacs!
*Learn which foods increase our energy levels without taxing our immune system while increasing flexibility, circulation and oxygen levels in the body!
*Why are Superfoods the number one Brain foods and how do they improve the function of the glandular and nervous systems?
*What are the best sources of plant protein and how do these help us maintain a Sattvic, vibrant and peaceful vegetarian lifestyle of Ahimsa (non-violence)?
We will discover the answers to all these questions and more as we learn to prepare delicious high-vibration raw and living meals!

:::The Menu:::
Liquids~
*Hempseed Chocolate Milk
*Aphrodisia: The Strawberry Maca Champion
*Orange, Chocolate and Acai Brain Elixir
Appetizer~
*Chocolate by the Sea Savory Seaweed Hemp Pate
Entrée~
*Spirulina Patties with Aztec Mole Sauce
Dessert~
*White Chocolate Gelato in a Dark Chocolate Ganache

The class takes place at:
Centerpoint Studios
324 Lafayette 7th Floor
Between Bleecker and Houston
http://www.centerpointstudios.com/
Subways: N/R/W at Prince Street, B/D/F/V at Broadway-Lafayette, 6 at Bleecker Street

A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

(and Passover)

A Raw and Living Foods Preparation Class with Chef Devi Michal

Saturday, April 1st, 2006
5:30 pm-9:00pm

*Learn basic and gourmet techniques of raw and living foods preparation.
*Understand the importance of raw and living whole foods to our health, energy level, mood and longevity.
*Discuss which foods are most cleansing to the body and easiest to digest, just in time for the Spring!
*Learn the art and usage of herbs and spices as well as balancing the five flavors.

:::LE MENU:::
*Live Matzo Ball Soup
*Grapeleaves stuffed with Cauliflower Pignoli Rice in a Tomato Herb Ratatouille
*Hemp Tabbouleh Salad
*Spinach Arugula Salad with Candied Pecans in a Rosemary Raspberry Lime dressing
*Pasta Putanesca; capers, olives, marinated seasonal veggies in a Pesto Marinara over Zucchini Noodles
*Heavenly Halva Un-Ricotta Pie
*Moroccan Mint Tea

ALL RAW, ALL VEGAN, 100% Organic!
Cost: $65. Reservations required!
Includes printed recipes and a five course gourmet meal!
Reservation is required and space is limited.
To Register call 212-925-4789

The class takes place at:
Centerpoint Studios
324 Lafayette 7th Floor
Between Bleecker and Houston
http://www.atmananda.com/
Subways: N/R/W at Prince Street, B/D/F/V at Broadway-Lafayette, 6 at Bleecker Street

LIVING ON THANKSGIVING!
A LET THE TURKEY LIVE AND GIVE THANKS TO LIVING FOODS THAT
ENLIVEN OUR BODIES AND SPIRIT
Raw and Living Foods Preparation Class with Chef Devi Michal

Wednesday, November 16th, 2005
6:45pm-9:45pm

Raw Recipes for the Holiday Season or How to prevent post holiday meal comatose
AND woo your families with tasty, warming raw recipes!

:::THE MENU::::
~Warm Spiced Apple Cider
~Arugula Salad with Candied Pecans
~Raspberry Pomegranate Vinaigrette
~Coconut Un-turkey Roulade
~Savory Herb and Vegetable Stuffing
~Garlic Mashed Un-Potatoes
~Wild Mushroom Gravy
~Lime Cranberry Sauce
~Caramel Crusted Pumpkin Pie
~Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream

All RAW, ALL VEGAN, 100% Organic!
Cost: $65. Reservations required!
Includes recipes to take home, dinner and more surprises.
Reservation is required and space is limited.
To Register call 212-334-4593
or email denise@organicavenue.com

The class takes place at:
"Organic Avenue"
23 Ludlow St., Loft #2, NYC
Between Hester Street & Canal St.
(F train to East Broadway)

Fun Fall Foods For Kids of All Ages!

A Raw and Living Foods Preparation Class with Chef Devi Michal

Saturday, November 5th, 2005
4 :00pm-7:00pm

Learn how to Create Vital Raw Substitutes for Your Favorite "Junk Foods"!

In this class we will explore the art of preparing colorful, irresistible, raw food snacks, treats and simple meals. We will prepare dishes that are charged with goodness, are brilliantly colorful, outrageously delicious and are simply great FUN to eat, so that even the pickiest kid, of any age, will not be able resist!

Learning to Nurture the Kid in ALL of us, we will work with colors, textures and flavors to prepare excellent raw substitutes for the most common Junk foods our children and the kid in us often gravitate towards.

This is a great class for beginners, Moms, Dads, loving wives and husbands and anyone wanting to kick the sugar, pizza, pasta, potato chip, cheese, and other refined and processed food habit!

:::THE MENU::::

~Raw Pizza: Marinara and Mockzorella, Pesto and Ricotta
~Pasta with Rawgu Sauce and Un-Meat Balls
~Un Fries with Ketchup and Mayo
~Raw Snickers Bar
~Raw Peanut Butter Cups
~Chocolate Chip Cookies
~Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

All RAW, ALL VEGAN, 100% Organic!

Cost: $65. Reservations required!
Includes recipes to take home, dinner and more surprises.

No previous cooking experience is necessary.

Children under 12 are invited free of charge!
Reservation is required and space is limited.
To Register call 212-334-4593 or email denise@organicavenue.com

The class takes place at:
"Organic Avenue"
23 Ludlow St., Loft #2
Between Hester Street & Canal St.
New York, NY
(F train to East Broadway)

Working with Superfoods: High Vibration Liquids, Meals and Desserts

A Raw and Living Foods Preparation Class with Chef Devi Michal

Wednesday, September 28th, 2005
6:30pm-9:30pm

* UNDERSTAND THE MAGICAL PROPERTIES OF SUPERFOODS:
cacao, maca, spirulina, bee pollen, coconut oil, hemp, greens and many more.

* HOW TO USE THEM IN YOUR DAY TO KEEP YOUR ENERGY HIGH, YOUR MIND CLEAR AND SHARP AND YOUR APPETITE AND TASTE BUDS TOTALLY SATISFIED!

Learn How To Prepare Simple and Energizing:

* Nutmilks and Smoothies
* Alchemical Elixirs
* Superfoods Dips and Dressings
* Energy Packed RAW CHOCOLATE Desserts
* Superfood Desserts including Raw Vegan Ice Cream !

Cost: $65. Reservations required!
Includes recipes to take home, dinner and more surprises.

No previous cooking experience is necessary.

Reservation is required and space is limited.

The class takes place at:
"Organic Avenue"
23 Ludlow St., Loft #2
Between Hester Street & Canal St.
New York, NY
(F train to East Broadway)

"Organic Avenue" is located inside a residential building.
When you enter the building, press buzzer #2.

NEW DATE!! Thursday, August 25th, 2005
6:45pm-9:30pm

Mexican Fiesta! A Colorful Feast of Mexican Flavors and Textures in the RAW!
Learn how to prepare delicious, Organic and 100% raw Mexican Food. In this class we will explore the art of converting cooked dishes into healthy raw delights. We will discover how to create desired textures from raw ingredients, which spices to use and how to balance the 5 flavors!

Don't miss out on this AY!AY!AY! Menu:

Virgin Citrus Sangria
Corn Tamales with a Raw Cacao Mole Sauce
Nachos with Golden Corn Chips, Guacamole, Sour Cream and a
Pineapple Salsa Fresca
Un-Beans and Cauliflower Rice
Heavenly Habenero Hot Sauce
Cha-Cha-Chili Aztec Cacao Truffles

Date: Thursday, 25 August, 2005
Time: 6:45pm-9:30pm
Cost: $65
Reservations required! To Register now call 212-334-4593
Location: Organic Avenue 23 Ludlow Street, #2 NYC 10002
East Broadway stop on the F train

Thursday, July 14, 2005
6:30 PM to 9 PM

What to Eat in the Summer Heat with Chef Devi Michal

Join us for an en-lite-ening exploration of preparing easy to digest, properly combined, low calorie, simple to make and outrageously delicious raw and living foods!

In this class we will re-discover the art and elegance of light fare: Juices, Blends and Salads. Using a wide variety of available fruits and vegetables we will delight in simple and creative meal preparation without the use of dense, high calorie, difficult to digest, warming foods (like nuts and seeds), and dive into cooling fresh cuisine.

The recipes we will learn are ideal for a longterm healing regimen effective in alleviating most chronic modern day conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, cancer, and many more. They also can be used as a daily regimen for a cleansing fast and will accelerate the elimination of toxins and the burning of fat resulting in cellular rejuvenation and weight loss in a relatively short period of time.

We will prepare a variety of:

*Juices
*Blended Soups
*Smoothies
*Salads
*Sorbets

Cost: $65. Reservations required!
Includes a printed menu packet.

No previous cooking experience is necessary.

To register call 212-334-4593
Reservation is required and space is limited.

The class takes place at:
"Organic Avenue"
23 Ludlow St., Loft #2
Between Hester Street & Canal St.
New York, NY
(F train to East Broadway)

"Organic Avenue" is located inside a residential building.
When you enter the building, press buzzer #2.

Testimonials:

"I wanted to extend a sincere thank you for the wonderful class you shared with us last night. The food was delicious beyond words. My taste buds are craving for another bite of the cacao truffles. I acknowledge the time, effort, and skill involved along with love, gentleness,and compassion, when preparing each meal. Watching you prepare the meal was very relaxing and sort of meditative at times. I hope to continue to learn new ways to prepare my meals and share it with my friends and family. I am greatful to know you and how beautiful you are to share your wisdom and knowlege on nurturing the body. I hope to attend another of your workshops in the near future. Thanks once again for making me feel so good." ------------------------------------------------------------------ Yvette Carter