Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Collaboration, Life & Love! DRAFT-1

Collaboration!
Welcome our newest SCC member, Sugar Plum Vegan Bakery & Cafe!
Current Synergy items available are: Assorted Raw Chocolate Love Butter Cups Cashew & Almond both Agave & Xylitol varieties, Cashew Cheesecake - Seasonal Flavors; Strawberry, Mulberry, Cacao, Coconut Cream, Orange & more to come!

Feel FR*E*E to check out the Sugar Plum website HERE!



Life!
Hurray! Brooke & The Green Boheme team celebrated their "Grand Opening!" today! I look forward to hearing about how it went. You can check out the current menu and information HERE!

While at The Green Boheme be sure to take enjoy The Cultured Kitchen's delightful soups & delicious Kombu cha! Beca has a wonderful passion for helping people to find the foods that will help them on their healing journey. Check out the Cultured Kitchen Here! & HERE!




LOVE!
Since leaving the helm of TAO Food! (NOW The Green Boheme) I have returned my focus to passions of my heart. I am passionate about making a difference by being the difference.

Here is a brief outline of the projects which SCC is currently functioning in.

1. Raw Chocolate Love - Hand crafted Artisan Raw Vegan Chocolates

2. "Local Love" Deli & Juice bar See the CEC website for a general outline of the concept model we are building and the draft grant proposal below.
3. SCC Buyer's Club Featuring Ultimate Superfoods & other wholesalers of integrity based Foods! 20-60% off retail prices. Keep an eye on this blog for upcoming details or send and e-mail to info@synergychef.com to request being added to the buyer's club e-mail list .

Here is the first rough draft from our grant writer as we embark on this adventure to heal thy way into the world!

Grant Proposal Outline
I. Executive Summary
The rise of childhood obesity has caused an increase in health problems that vary from psychosocial risks, such as low self-esteem, to type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes in childhood can lead to cardiovascular disease and kidney failure when a child grows into an adult and ultimately end in a shorter life. With childhood obesity on the rise it becomes necessary for action to be taken. Longevity Nutrition works to eradicate childhood obesity, diabetes and other illnesses linked to poor nutrition. In fall, 2008 Longevity Nutrition started providing demonstration classes and healthy snacks to more than 300 Sacramento area school children. Longevity Nutrition, in collaboration with Organic Sacramento & California School Garden Network, Healthy Eating Active Living collaborative, Health Education Counsel hope to install healthy meal programs in Sacramento and, eventually, across the nation. These meals will increase the quality of children’s health exponentially and ultimately lead to a longer, happier life for each child.

II. Statement of need
Results from the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 17 percent of children and adolescents ages 2-19 years are obese. Among pre-school age children 2-5 years of age, obesity increased from 5 to 10.4% between 1976-1980 and 2007-2008 and from 6.5 to 19.6% among 6-11 year olds. Among adolescents aged 12-19, obesity increased from 5 to 18.1% during the same period.
Figure 1 depicts the rise of overweight children among the ages of 6-19 in the United States from 1963-2002 (Source: Center for Disease Control).
If this trend is allowed to continue the consequences will be devastating. Already, in a population-based sample of 5 to 17 year-olds, 70% of obese children had at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor while 39% of obese children had two or more CVD risk factors. Along with dangerous physical risks, obese children are social targets for bullying and discrimination. This negative experience can lead to low self-esteem, which hinders academic achievement, deters positive socialization and may persist into adulthood.

III. Project Description
Longevity Nutrition, in collaboration with Organic Sacramento, will create healthy meal programs in Sacramento and, eventually, across the nation. Longevity Nutrition will also provide healthy food demonstrations that show children how to prepare healthy snacks. Providing children with healthier food and teaching them how to make the snacks for themselves will work to lessen obesity and improve the physical and psychological well-being of children.
a. How will this be done exactly?
b. How will the project be evaluated?

IV. Budget
A. What is each step of the project?
-What is the estimated cost of each step?

V. Organizational Information
Formed by Synergy Chef, Richard Hemsley, Longevity Nutrition is a collaborative of living foods chefs that use their talent to create a better, healthier world through food. Longevity Nutrition and Synergy Chef Collaborative both work together with Organic Sacramento Et al to better the Sacramento community.
a. Any detailed history of past projects?

VI. Conclusion
Using the talents of living foods chefs, Longevity Nutrition will be able benefit the children of Sacramento with its meals and work towards considerably decreasing the obesity rate among children and adolescents.


Time is of the essence as always, must fly for now will continue this post tonight!

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Updates!

Hello Friends and Family!
This is a brief note to update you in the adventures of Synergy Chef & The Art of Food!

First and foremost, I pray you have the time to visit The Green Boheme after they re-open on June 1st.

Second, as of today May 25th 2010, The Green Boheme is in violation of our verbal agreements and written contracts. I pray for a speedy resolution to the conflicts.

Third, Synergy Chef Richard Hemsley is available for a few more dates this summer for education purposes in groups of 10 or more. IF you ahve a specific topic you are interested in please call 916.572.6010 or write to classes@theartoffood.org

Synergy Chef is Specifically focused on the education of Children and Parents of Children all ages, Teachers and administrative persons in schools.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Welcome!

Hello Friends, Family, Living Food Lovers or those of you "Raw Curious" that have happened upon this blog :)!

We are so excited to be projecting our re-opening this coming Tuesday, April 27th at 10:30am! The Art Of Food Living Community Cafe will keep the schedule you are familiar with: Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am to 9:30pm.

If you are one of our regular customers, believe in this vision and all the goodness that comes from Organic Living Foods and would like to take this opportunity, you can purchase a voucher though our Paypal account (you don't need a Paypal account to do this) and receive more value. For example, if you spend $500. you receive a voucher for $575. to spend on our prepared food! How cool is that? You will receive email confirmation of your purchase and we will send you a voucher in the amount that you chose. It's really THAT easy...just look to the left for the Voucher purchase button!

The Menu here at the Art of Food is broadening...and we are thrilled! Just a quick preview for you...We are working diligently to bring you MORE as an "evolutionary" process. So, expect more to be added piece by piece as we progress and settle into new ownership, management and culture.

What to expect...
More "Tonics" including drinkable Kombuchas by the glass or bottle, coconut water, medicinal teas, energy teas, cleanse brews, chillin' teas, our own Hot & Ice Tea blends, more fresh squeezed Juice combos and Smoothies!

New Delicious Soups!
New Appetizers (Just you wait! We are working on some delish stuff over here!)
Now always on the menu: Pizza 3 ways, our "Burgs" 3 ways, our NEW sandwiches 3 ways, Nachos, Enchiladas, Lasagna, New Salads....AND...Chef Tony's "Walk About" Menu. What is that, you ask? Chef Tony will be releasing a new Appetizer or Soup, Entree and Dessert for a different region every month. I can hardly wait to see what he's coming out with...he's made mention of French Cuisine as his first release. :)
The Little People Menu! What better way to nourish your child than with the freshest organic whole foods possible? We think your children should be honored with good nutrition that is tailored to THEIR palette!
Desserts! Yup, well loads of good stuff including our Ice Cream. You won't be disappointed.

Need to pop in and "Grab N Go"? Of course we will be offering what you are familiar with...Prepared Menu Items, Ala Carte...PLUS crackers, breads, dips, our house granola, desserts,unbaked pastry items, truly Raw nut butters, hummus, pate's, Nutmilks, sauces, dressings and ready to eat crunchies. Our commitment to you? Our food is carefully prepared fresh to ensure its vibrancy for 3-4 days from day of purchase. Period!

More Good News...We are making a commitment to our guests...you CAN dine here, and walk out the door in 40 minutes during lunch. If we can't provide that to you, your meal is on the house. Of course, you are welcome for as long as you wish! Please let your server know if you have time limitations and you plan to enjoy appetizer, entree and dessert so we can keep things flowing for you!

Additionally, we will now be accepting major Credit Cards! Yippee!

It's ALL LOVE AND ALL GOOD! We Can't Wait To See You!

-Brooke and The Art Of Food Team!

Monday, April 19, 2010

CH ch ch changes.....


Still ironing out details of transition will keep you posted!!!
Pardon our Dust as we get ready to WOW you again soon...
Love You all!!!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Changes at The Art Of Food!

Friends & Family -

The Art of Food is closing for a very brief time to facilitate a change in ownership.

Our Chef Richard Hemsley is moving on from The Art of Food to new adventures (we will keep you posted on his...and his gorgeous chocolates...whereabouts & happenings). We are very excited for him, and know that his next adventure will be a blessing to all! We love you and miss you already, Richard!

Chef Brooke, Chef Tony and the rest of our beautiful team here at The Art of Food will be busy facilitating the change and ready to re-open as soon as possible!

Our Monday night Classes are still happening...and we hope to be back online with the full cafe offerings in a week or so!


We love you and look forward to seeing you soon!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Menu! April 6-11

This Weeks’ Offerings:



Appetizers

Mushroom Ceviche' 8.
Citrus marinated oyster, beech & shitake mushrooms tucked into romaine hearts, topped with electric onions and served with crunchy crackers

Spring Rolls 7.
Fresh veggies, sprouts & barbecued mushrooms wrapped in collard greens served with Mango Chili dipping sauce

Veggin' Out Sushi Rolls 8.
Nori rolls stuffed with teriyaki pate, jicama rice, fresh veggies, sprouts and avocado served with sesame ginger sauce


Soups (warmed)

Pasole' 7.
Shredded cabbage and corn in a Tomato-California Chili base topped w/ cilantro

Miso Mushroom 9.
Chickpea miso, sea veggies, softened mushrooms, fresh veggies & sesame seeds

Salads

Choice Greens 7.
Mixed Greens or Romaine Lettuce topped w/fresh seasonal veggies & Tomato Herb Dressing or Creamy Hemp Seed Ranch

Tuna Salad 10.
Mixed Greens topped with our mock "tuna", electric onions, beets, cucumber, sprouts & ranch dressing



Entrees

Tasty Tostada 9.
Crunchy corn flax seed Tostada Shell topped w/Mexican flavored sprouted Sunflower Seed Pate piled high with Shredded Romaine, Taco Sauce, Cashew/Sesame Sour Cream & Hemp Seeds

Bursting Burrito 8.
Mexican flavored sprouted sunflower seed Pate piled high with Shredded Romaine, Taco Sauce, Cashew/
Sesame Sour Cream & Hemp Seeds in a Crisp Romaine Wrap

The Cuban 13.50
Portobello "Steak" topped w/ cilantro pesto sauce served with butternut "mash", plantain chips & softened Kale Salad (nut, seed, onion & garlic free)

Mediterranean Pizza & Caesar 11.50
Our crunchy pizza crust topped with marinated spinach, mushrooms, pepperoni, onion, soft almond cheese & Parmesan. Served w/our Classic Caesar Salad


Desserts

Cashew "Cheese"cake of the Day 7.50

Cinnamon Rolls topped w/ sweet cream "frosting" 3.

Chocolate Brownie Sundae 6.75
Rich chocolate brownie topped w/ banana ice cream, chocolate sauce & walnuts

Key Lime Pie 6.75
Tangy sweet classic key lime mousse on a macadamia crust

This Weeks Raw Chocolate Love!
Delicious Chocolate Almond Butter Cups, Kisses, Assorted Barks available; banana walnut crunch, Golden Berry coconut, Cherry, Mac nut.

Monday, March 22, 2010

This Week @ TAO Food!

Appetizers
Mushroom Ceviche' 8.
Spring Rolls 7.
Veggin' Out Sushi Rolls 8.
"No-fish" Tacos 8.

Soups (warmed)
Pasole' 7.
Miso Mushroom w/ garden & sea veggies 9.

Salads
A generous salad of your choice: Mixed Greens or Romaine Lettuce topped w/fresh seasonal veggies & Tomato Herb Dressing or Creamy Hemp Seed Ranch 7.

Entrees
Tasty Tostada 9.
Crunchy corn flax seed Tostada Shell topped w/Mexican flavored sprouted Sunflower Seed Pate piled high with Shredded Romaine, Taco Sauce, Cashew/Sesame Sour Cream & Hemp Seeds.

Bursting Burrito 8.
Mexican flavored sprouted sunflower seed Pate piled high with Shredded Romaine, Taco Sauce, Cashew/
Sesame Sour Cream & Hemp Seeds in a Crisp Romaine Wrap.

This Week's Entree Specials ~
Nachos 10.
Butternut Chips topped with sprouted sunflower seed Pate, "Not-cho" cheeze, Tomatillo salsa, guacamole, Cali Chili Taco Sauce & "Sour Creme" Ole'!

Classic Lasagna 12.50
Layers of softened squash noodles, fresh marinara, almond ricotta, marinated mushrooms & spinach served w/ Caesar Salad.

Portobello Steak with Mashed "Potatoes" 12.50
Marinated Portobello layered with fresh Marinara and mock mashed "potatoes" and a luscious Spinach Salad tossed with Dijon Vinaigrette.

Garden Veggie Pizza 11.25
Softened mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, olives, onions and almond Parmesan over our pizza crust layered in almond ricotta and fresh pizza sauce. Served w/Mixed Greens Salad.

Hawaiian Wellness Burgers 9.95
Our tasty burgs topped with BBQ sauce, pinapple, shaved red onion and pickled cucumbers on Romaine "Bun" & Mixed Green Salad.

Desserts
Cashew "Cheese"cake of the Day 7.50
Banana Ice Cream Sundae 5.75
Cinnamon Rolls topped w/ sweet cream "frosting" 3.
This Week's Dessert Specials~
Ice Cream Sandwich! Choco Choco Chip or Honey Loves Vanilla between 2 delicious "oatmeal" cookies 6.

New Batch of Chocolates coming this week!
Until they arrive though...have you tasted the Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups? Ohhhhhhhhh.....how bout the 3 new Chocolate Barks that are out? Its ALL Bomb Yummific!

Smoothies 5.95 - 6.95
Berrylicious!
Green Machine
Tropical Delight

Shakes 6.25 - 7.25
Vanilla Dream
Malted Raw Chocolate Love

Hot Organic Teas 2.
Chai, Mate, Green, Tulsi, Pukka & our own special blends

Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea 3.
Intense 4oz Kombucha Shots 2.

This Week's Drink Specials ~
Hot Chocolate 3.95
Chocolate' Choca Maca Matte' Latte' 5.75


In the Grab-N-Go Case This Week:

Classic Lasagna 10.50
Layers of softened squash noodles, fresh marinara, almond ricotta, marinated mushrooms

Portobello Steak with Mashed "Potatoes" 10.50
Marinated Portobello layered with fresh Marinara and mock mashed "potatoes"

Pesto Pizza 9.25
Basil Pesto, black olives & almond parmesan on our pizza crust layered in almond ricotta and fresh pizza sauce

Wellness Burgers 6.95
Our tasty burgs topped with ketchup, hot mustard, cashew mayo and onion rings on crisp Romaine "Bun"

Tasties...
Veggie Crackers
Kale Chips
Naan Bread, Cucumber Raita and Cilantro Chutney
Herby Hummus
Ice Cream by the Pint!
Chocolate Cacao Nib, Mint Chip, Mocha & Honey Loves Vanilla 7.95/pint

...and anything else we are inspired to create!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

This Week's Menu!

Appetizers
Mushroom Ceviche' 8.
Spring Rolls 7.
Bruschetta w/ Tomato Olive Tapenade 6.

Soups (warmed)
Pasole' 7.
Coconut Curry 8.
This Week's Soup Special ~
Cream of Mushroom Soup 9.

Salads
A generous salad of your choice of Mixed Greens or Romaine Lettuce topped w/
Fresh Seasonal Veggies
& Tomato Herb Dressing or Creamy Hemp Seed Ranch 7.

Entrees
Tasty Tostada 9.
Crunchy Corn Flaxseed Tostada Shell topped w/Mexican Flavored Sprouted Sunflower
Seed Pate piled high with Shredded Romaine, Taco Sauce, Cashew/Sesame Sour Cream &
Hemp Seeds.

Bursting Burrito 8.
Mexican Flavored Sprouted Sunflower Seed Pate piled high with Shredded Romaine, Taco
Sauce, Cashew/
Sesame Sour Cream & Hemp Seeds in a Crisp Romaine Wrap.


This Week's Entree Specials ~
Enchiladas!
Soft Butternut-flax tortilla shells filled with chipotle cheese, marinated cabbage,
red onion and tomatillo sauce. Served with mexican "rice" 12.50


Coconut Dal
Dal in a creamy coconut curry over softened veggies and mock "rice". Served with
marinated Kale Salad 12.50

Hawaiian Pizza
Pineapple, black olives & onions on our pizza crust layered in almond ricotta and
fresh pizza sauce. Served w/Mixed Greens Salad 11.25

BBQ Wellness Burgers
Our tasty burgs topped with BBQ sauce, hot mustard, cashew mayo and onion rings on
crisp Romaine "Bun" & Mixed Green Salad. 9.95

Desserts
Cashew "Cheese"cake of the Day 7.50
Banana Ice Cream Sundae 5.75
Cinnamon Rolls topped w/ sweet cream "frosting" 3./1 or 5./2
This Week's Dessert Specials~
Ice Cream by the Scoop or Sundae!
Chocochoco Chip, Mint Chip, Mocha or Honey Loves Vanilla. See our specials board
for scoop or sundae options.... :)
Carrot-Apple Cake with Sweet Cream "Cheese" Frosting....6.75

Tea Cookies! Ginger 3./2
Assorted Chocolates

Smoothies 5.95 - 6.95
Berrylicious!
Green Machine
Tropical Delight

Shakes 6.25 - 7.25
Vanilla Dream
Malted Raw Chocolate Love

Hot Organic Teas 2.
Chai, Mate, Green, Tulsi, Pukka & our own special blends

Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea 3.

Intense 2 oz Kombucha Shots 2.

This Week's Drink Specials ~
Hot Chocolate 3.95
Chocolate' Choca Maca Matte' Latte' 5.75

In the Grab-N-Go Case This Week:

Entrees
Enchiladas!
Soft Butternut-flax tortilla shells filled with chipotle cheese, marinated cabbage,
red onion and tomatillo sauce. Served with mexican "rice" 12.50


Coconut Dal
Dal in a creamy coconut curry over softened veggies and mock "rice" 10.50

Hawaiian Pizza Pineapple, black olives & onions on our pizza crust layered in
almond ricotta and fresh pizza sauce. 9.25

Wellness Burgers Our tasty burgs topped with BBQ sauce, hot mustard, cashew mayo
and onion rings on crisp Romaine "Bun" 6.95

Tasties...
Crackers of the World! Mexican & Indian now available
7-Layer Bean Dip & Mexican Crackers
Bruschetta with Tomato Olive Tapenade
Kale Salad
Broccoli Salad
Hummus

Chocolate Pudding 2./2oz, or take advantage of our special this week! 5.75 for 8oz!
(reg 8.25)
Ice Cream by the Pint!Chocolate Cacao Nib, Mint Chip, Mocha & Honey Loves Vanilla
7.95/pint

Cinnamon Rolls topped w/sweet cream "frosting" 3./1, 5./2, or 14./6
...and anything else we are inspired to create!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

The Vision....

Coming soon!

Well, Life is GOOD! We are experiencing major growing pains. Look forward being in full flow serving our community at capacity. Thank You for all your Love and support! We will see You Soon!

New Menu Items weekly!
Requests and comments welcomed always!

Raw and Living Food is Just That! Living!!!
It literally has a mind if it's own and one in a while an energy or a thought can transform a perfect ten into a 2. If you ever have anything less than a TEN please tell us so we can learn too!

Thank YOU!