The Art of Food ! Living Cafe and Tonic Bar...

Almond Chia Truffles

2011-02-09T00:48:00.000-08:00

Oh the Yum that is Life!!!

Check these out if you are looking for a quick sugar fix...

2 Cups Almonds Soaked 8 hours and rinsed

1/4 cup Chia seeds

3 Tbs Mesquite powder

1/4 tsp Salt

1 Tsp Mucuna Pruriens

1/4 cup Coconut Oil - warmed to liquid state

1 cup pitted dates

Equipment: Processor fitted with an "S" Blade, rubber spatula Fun Creative spirit and taste testers... Let the FUN Begin...

First, Pulse the Almonds until they are the size of coarse sand. Add in the Chia and all the powders and mix adding the coconut oil at the end. Then add the dates one or two at a time to prevent pre-mature balling and pulse until a dough forms.

Here is where the REAL Fun begins. This is a great children's activity- let children use spoons to scoop and form small balls. Roll each ball in cacao powder, Nibs, shredded coconut, Hemp seeds or any other creative substance you choose.

For best results scrape the dough onto a pie plate or a bowl and refrigerate to set 15 - 20 minutes before scooping and rolling.

Recipe of L.O.V.E. " Caramel Macchiato"

2011-02-06T23:19:00.000-08:00

Wow! Super powerful Love filled drink for any occasion.

My friend Dez named it, "Caramel Machiatto"

In a blender combine these few simple ingredients:

1 Young coconut meat scraped out and water

3-6 dates to desired sweetness

2 Tbs Maca Powder

3 Tbs Mesquite Powder

1/2 tsp Mucuna Pruriens

1 pinch sea salt (optional)

1-2 tsp MSM (optional)

Blend these ingredients until smooth, add ice and water to desired taste.

I added 1 cup water and a tray of ice to produce 4 pints of finished Yumminess!

Have Fun and feel free to share your experiences here!

(Pictures are great.)

Angel Chocolate!

2011-02-02T13:51:00.000-08:00

Hello Family! Thank You for all your Love and support in this fun transition stage. "Raw Chocolate Love " had a few too many negative perceptual conflicts thus a new name has been born. Please click on the new logo above and feel free to share your thoughts. We'd love to hear back from you and look forward to creating your Best Raw Chocolate Experiences.

Collaboration, Life & Love! DRAFT-1

2010-06-02T00:30:00.001-07:00

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!

Thank You for all your love and support.
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Updates!

2010-05-25T15:48:00.001-07:00

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.

The Heart of The Art is Alive!

2010-05-17T23:51:00.000-07:00

The Heart of the art is alive at Green Boheme!

Gadianton

Welcome!

2010-04-22T12:47:00.000-07:00

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!

CH ch ch changes.....

2010-04-19T23:57:00.000-07:00

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!!!

Changes at The Art Of Food!

2010-04-14T12:27:00.000-07:00

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!

Menu! April 6-11

2010-04-05T17:41:00.000-07:00

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.

This Week @ TAO Food!

2010-03-22T15:48:00.000-07:00

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!

This Week's Menu!

2010-02-25T14:37:00.000-08:00

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!

The Vision....

2010-01-24T23:57:00.000-08:00

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!

Wow! Overwhelming... Joy!!!

2009-12-14T15:42:00.000-08:00

Thank You everyone who participated in our 2nd Saturday Festivities in December!!! We Love the excited energy around the service to our Community! I am grateful to be of service as this project develops and flowers into it's visualized potential.
We are here to be the Difference!
We are here to serve our family!
We are here living life in the heart of our creator.
We are not perfect!
We are dedicated of taking care of those in our stewardship!

This last week's experiences totaled up to a calm and collected Joyful experience.

Life Happens!
Things Happen!

When thing unexpected happen find the Best way to look at it.

I am grateful to know there is always another spirit in this life I am capable of providing service to.

No matter how "Big" a deal an experience is, there will always be another in a situation whose life I could positively affect with my interaction and love.

All that is here on this Earth belongs to the creator. That which we perceive to own truly own us if we try to claim it.

This last week as responsibility for this for completing tasks became too much for the 2 chef's alone and not enough help was scheduled. All the food we had planned to give to You our family sat in our coolers prepared yet not finished. So we shared what we had ready, and sampled what we had available.

We experienced mechanical failures as well as time management. I double booked my time! I did NOT factor in that my daughters would be present for the time to finish all the food. Brooke was booked by her now previous employer, We all need some sleep even if only 2-4. Making the BEST Food on the planet takes a LOT of Time and dedication!!!

The Love that goes into making the almond cheese alone is recorded for over 10 hours of CHEF time. Wait til YOU taste this...

So, The Long and Short...

We have a long exciting road ahead of as we plan for the development and production of multiple communities centers in multiple cities. We have a national and global mission to spread the Love of Light and Truth! We love to hear your Truths. This the building of our community and I am blessed and grateful for this charge to share my love for life.

These past 6 months I have run this facility as a place for friends and family to gather. I am grateful for the organized management skills which Brooke has and brings to the team. This means that my Big Crazy dream I see everyday is getting organized and You are invited to play on our team.

If you have always dreamed of making a difference in the world sharing your passionate strengths please send your resume and an email telling us about your vision of a beautiful world to dreamteam@synergychef.com

Grand Day of Opening!!!

2009-12-09T22:15:00.000-08:00

Join us Saturday, December 12th for the Grand Opening of
The Art Of Food
living community cafe and tonic bar &
celebration to welcome
The Green Boheme to the team!
Where:
The Art of Food
Living Cafe & Tonic Bar
1825 Del Paso Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815
When:
December 12, 2009
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Friends -
We are SUPER EXCITED to have YOU join us! Chef Brooke from The Green Boheme will be
launching her new handcrafted Living Loved Ice Cream line (come on by and grab a pint) and stocking the
shelves with some delectable goodies to enjoy at the cafe, or bring home to stock your fridge with...
This party's gonna RAWK!
• Gourmet Living Food & Beverage Samples
• Live Music
• Art Projects for the Kids all day
• Local Artisan Show
Questions or Comments? Give us a buzz or shoot us an email -
Chef Richard 916.920.4278 richard@theartoffood.org
Chef Brooke 916.606.2436 brooke@theartoffood.org
Blessings!
Richard, Brooke &
The Art of Food Team

Open Arms with Love

2009-11-28T03:07:00.000-08:00

Happy Holydays to everyone everyday!

I am blessed with my Daughters company for this week end. I will be open on Tuesday.
Sorry for all those "out of towners" here! Were this the week end I could hit into the black I would Not give up this time we had today! Not even for a million...

See You all soon!

Brooke is stepping in this next few days to play so keep your eyes peeled for new menu items!

See You at TAO Food!

Holy Daze in Holy days for the Holidays!

2009-11-11T01:22:00.000-08:00

Holy Days Menu

Available November 24 & 25th for take out or dine in!
Preorder yours today!
All orders over $100 before November 18 will receive a free 6 piece of Raw Chocolate Love Holyday assortment.

E-mail preorders to Holydays@TheArtofFood.org

Thank You for choosing to support our community!

~Menu~
Parsnip mashed potatoes!
Sweet garlic, creamy with a smoky mild bite, sesame cream, olive oil, and real salt
$8.95 pint

Sweet mushroom gravy with herbs!
Sesame cream with seasoned dragon mushrooms –
$6.25 pint

Cranberry Apple Chutney
Fuji apples and Fresh Cranberries
“Simmered” together with holiday spices
$8.75 pint

Classic Stuffing
- Buckwheat and classic mire poix (Onion, celery, carrots)
- in a tender and tasty experience.
Comfort food!
$6.75 pint

Save the Turkey sliced “neat” loaf
Soaked Walnuts blended with onions, celery, golden flax, Psyllium,
traditional seasonings and Sea Salt
$5.75 2 slices

Pies/Cakes
Walnut, Buckwheaties & Date crust

Pumpkin
$35

Apple Crumble
$40

Chocolate Cream
$45

Cashew Cheese Cake
Walnut date crust

10” $45
*** Special Holiday Price ***
Regular
$80

Pomegranate

Chocolate Mousse

Holiday Thrival Class! "Beyond Surviving"

2009-10-22T03:54:00.000-07:00

Holiday Thrival

Are you concerned about being tempted by less than optimal choices for "Food"?

We have one answer that will tantalize your taste buds.

Prepare to impress your friends & family this year.

"RAW FOOD"

DOES taste good!

Experience & Learn the tricks that make a treat pop!

Learn how to prepare and share your favorite Raw-Living Foods: Snacks, Desserts, Dressings and Drinks.

See how Easy You can make The Best Foods Ever!!!

A few great tips:

Making the most of what you have,

Substitutions and creative solutions,

Professional tricks to

save time & $$$

Sample Recipes:

Coconut Cream Pie

Hemp nog

Creamy Brazil Nut Chai

Cheese logs

Crackers & chips!

Where:

TAO Food!

1825 Del Paso Blvd #2 95815

When:

Monday November 23rd 6-9pm

Cost:

Take home a treat to your family!

Only $30!

Make this The Best Holiday Season of the Rest of Your Best Living!

RSVP Today!

Limited Space available.

Bonus FREE gift (Chocolate...) with Prepay by November 3rd

Call 916.920.4278

email: Thrival@synergychef.com

Free Food Fridays!

2009-10-04T22:11:00.000-07:00

Come in this Friday,October 9th
and every Friday following
for a FREE cup of warm Soup

8oz of delectable Carrot Coconut Curry or Pasole'
10:30am -1:30pm

See You soon at TAO Food!
The Community place...

Interested in learning more about Raw Living Food preparations?
Sign up for a 4 hour block Mo - Sat 8am -4pm

Interns welcome for a Joyful collaboration.

Master desserts, dressings, Pate's and More...

Call 916.920.4278 for available times.

Raw Chocolate Love and Warms Soups Call for daily availability

Dolmas on Thursday!

Lunch Hours!!!

2009-09-13T21:48:00.000-07:00

New Hours to serve YOU!

Open
Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

See You soon at TAO Food!

Call in your order for quick pick up!

916.920.4ART(278)

Specials This Week:

Classic Casear Salad
Crispy Garlic Almond Croutons, creamy garlic dressing and Hemp Parmesan
$7.95

Dolmas
Cured grape leaves stuffed with a savory parsnip rice and accompanied with creamy dill "sour cream"
(3) $6.95

Back by popular demand...

Lasgna, Nori Maki, Vietnamese Springroll

2009-09-09T22:03:00.000-07:00

Check it out! The Art of Life Retreat at Angel's Health Food Institute!
The most incredible experience for personal growth and development!

New Hours!

2009-09-08T12:35:00.000-07:00

-- Open for lunch --

September 15th and beyond...

Tuesday through Saturday
10:30 am - 9:30 pm

Come in to meet our newest team member at TAO Food!
Please give a warm welcome for the enthusiastic and fun loving Heather.

New menu items and specials each week as we are warming up for the fall season.

***Come in for a fresh juice or a smoothie.***

Fresh Home-made Dressings are back!

This week: Creamy Hemp Ranch 12oz bottle only $6.95
bring your bottle back for $1 off your next bottle.

Specials this week!
Sept. 8-12 2009

Vietnamese Spring Rolls "Minh style"
sliced zucchini stuffed with julienne garden veggies, mint and seasoned sun-dried tomatoes accompanied with a creamy Ginger Tahini sauce.
(3) $6.95

Nori Maki (Sushi Hand rolls)
Fresh field greens, julienne garden fresh veggies and a creamy, mild horseradish, summer squash pate. The sauce is in the pate'!!!
(2) $4.95

Vivo della Vita Lasagna
a fresh mountain of Love.
sliced tender zucchini layered with delectable seasoned spinach and mushrooms with garden fresh marinara and creamy sesame "ricotta"
$8.50

Selected Hours...

2009-08-26T22:45:00.000-07:00

Hello Family!

I am pleased to share that I have been called to play (work) in Mollala Oregon at the Raw and Living Spirit. This is slightly bitter sweet truth, as I am here TAO Food will only be open on Friday and Saturday regular hours. Your hostess with the mostess, Ingar will be there to greet you with a warm smile.

Ciao...

Meet the Authors

2009-08-07T15:03:00.000-07:00

Free*!! Yummy FUN!!

Meet the Authors...

Join raw food experts Lou Corona and Angelina Elliott
at The Art of Food!
Living Community Center, Library, Tonic Bar, Cafe & Chocolate shoppe!!!

Sacramento’s newest raw food restaurant
in the heart of the North Sacramento art district.

Meet the authors, get your book signed, and then
add to your raw food repertoire with an awesome food
preparation demo!

Yummy Samples Galore!!!

The free book signing will be held from 11:30am to 12:30pm
Food prep demos and lecture will start at 1:00pm and
should last until approximately 3:00pm
Live music with the Alegria Quartet begins at 5pm
Be sure to try the evening’s special menu items!

AUGUST 8, 2009

*$20 suggested donation covers everything.

What a deal!

See You at TAO Food!

Mystic Garden Party...TAO will not be open :(~~:-)

2009-07-20T01:57:00.000-07:00

Hello Family!

"The Freshest, Best tasting
Food on the planet!"
"Holy ____ that's GOOD!"
"OMG(oodness)!"

Come experience what everyone is talking about.

Raw Chocolate Love!
The bark available this week! $35/# Special Regularly $3.15/oz Available; Goji, Almond, Macadamia, Durian Coconut, "too dark" & Island Fire!

Fresh in house ground, Brazil Nut Buttercups are back!!! The BEST!

1oz Special $2 ea and 2 oz size Special $3 ea

Due to the fact that I am only one man, the restaurant will be closed during a few previously committed events. Mystic Garden Party site

This Thursday thru Monday we will be closed. Feel free to call in pre-orders and stock up for a few days. we can pack your lunch dinner or Breakfast.

Call for availability & specials.

***Last order in at 8pm***
Wednesday July 22.
Call 916.920.4278

See You at TAO!!!

Look for our coupon at midtown grid!
Check out the links...<<<< (on the left of this page.) See event coming up we will have additional specials on pre-ordered meals!!! Remember to Drop a business card in the shell to win a $350, $250 or $150 gift basket during our Grand opening special events in August/September.

Great Line up of Guest speakers.

Kevin & Anne Marie - August 1st
Dr. Craig Sommers August 4th
Angelina Elliot and Lou Corona August 8th
Come in for a flier and invite a friend!

Just Confirmed today Peggy and Ken of the Angels Health Food institute in Central Point Oregon, will be speaking on September 26th at 10am til 1pm. $15 entrance includes a small Green Machine in our cup or bring your own 16 oz container for an added bonus 4 oz FR3E!

+~~***MORE Grand opening announcements unfolding daily!***~~+

Musical Fun at TAO....

2009-07-09T21:22:00.000-07:00

We are celebrating life every day.

2nd Saturday!
Check out Alegra Quartet...http://www.myspace.com/alegriaquartet
Doors open at 3pm Music starts at 5pm

3rd Saurday is Auhdio Joy! ... auhdiojoy.tumblr.com
$5 at the door
6:30 - 10:30

See You at The Art of Food!

Pure Joy is Alive at TAO FOOD!

Media coverage...

2009-07-05T23:34:00.000-07:00

Wow! Can You feel the LOVE???

I am grateful to each and everyone of You.

Thank You for sharing the Love. Funny how others see each of us. We are usually our worst critics.

As many of you may know from reading my writing and meeting me I am recovering from chronic depression. The love I have received and expressed has greatly participated in modifying my behavior patters. This Summer is Jam packed with fun filled events. Raw Spirit in Santa Barbara, Raw Union in Central Point Oregon Mystic Garden Party in Ashland and a few smaller events along with my favorite Raw event of the year, Raw and Living Spirit retreat.

Here are a few links to see what we have been up to...

http://www.rawspiritfest.com/

http://rawunion.wordpress.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8aIB81a3lg

http://icaneatraw.com/gurus.aspx

http://angelshealthfoodinstitute.com/pages/raw_union.html

Coming soon...

Channel 3 July 14th time TBA

Mystic Garden Party
http://mysticgardenparty.com/

Raw and Living Spirit Retreat
http://www.rawandlivingspirit.org/

Star camp Shasta
http://www.starcampshasta.com/

Northern exposure
http://www.acidtotem.net/northernexposure.html

Summer Time in the city...

2009-07-01T14:55:00.000-07:00

Season's changes bring the best available flavors from the best foods available.

TAO Food has a core menu to follow, in addition to the core menu we will offer You daily chef's specials.

Appetizers
$8 Mushroom Ceviche' served in cabbage cup with crisp flax crackers.
$7 “Boof” (Seasoned Eggplant and Sunflower seeds) with Mole dipping sauce

Soups
$7 Pasole – rich tomato broth with shredded cabbage, scallions, corn and zucchini
$8 Curried coconut - creamy broth with zucchini, peppers and cilantro

Salads
$7 Choice Crisp Romaine or Baby Field Greens tossed with fresh garden veggies choice dressing Tangy Tomato Herb dressing or Herb 'n Hemp ranch

Entree's
$9 Tasty Tostada or $8 Bursting Burrito slathered in Sans Frito Mexican pate, salsa, sesame crema, shredded lettuce, tomatoes. $1 add avocado

Desserts

$5 Banana Ice Cream with chocolate sauce and cinnamon crumbles
$7.50 Cheese cake of the day (as available)

Summer Hours

Tuesday – Friday 4:30-8:30
Saturday 3:30 – 9:30

Monday and Lunch hours coming soon!
Check www.TheArtOfFood.org for details

Raw Spirit Fest

2009-06-01T01:07:00.000-07:00

TAO Food will be closed in preparation of feeding 3,000 people at Raw Spirit in Santa Barbara this weekend. We will reopen in June 9th with week 5 Thai Food!!

Get Ready to Rawk your favorite foods!

Bulk Specials coming for the Month of June...
What do you use the most?

Cacao powder, nibs, beans, Maca powder, Hemp seeds, Carob powder, Truly RAW Cashews and much more... join our mailing list for a complete list of available products.

Visit Synergychef.com and sign up for our frequent e-mail

All products 10% off retail for everyone!!
$ave an additional 30 - 50% off retail by joining our buyer's club today!

Membership can pay for itself in the first month.

Memorial Week Americana Menu!

2009-05-22T12:10:00.000-07:00

What a great way to celebrate life in America!

Come in for a Sweet or a Savory treat!

Sliders!

Fudge Brownie Sundaes!

You can experience Your favorite Foods again for the first time!

Healthfully!

Week 3! Pan Pacific!

2009-05-21T00:31:00.000-07:00

Check out the Lumpia, Spring Rolls, Sushi, Miso Soup...

Yummy! Great reviews on everything we have served!

Thank You for your inspirations.

Gear up for the Americana Week! Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend!
Burgers, Onion Rings, Potato Chips and More!

Drop a note of your most used grocery items. We will stock what You need the most of. Best Prices Guaranteed on the Freshest foods!

In Stock right Now fresh cracked and packed Macadamia Nuts!
Taste the Flavor!

See You Soon at TAO Food!

Week Two too!!!

2009-05-12T20:05:00.000-07:00

What a Joy to share Live food with our community!!!
I am grateful for all these wonderful opportunities to connect and serve You our community. I have almost 6 years on this Raw Adventure now. Everyday is a joyful opportunity for personal growth and continued detox. People ask me, "Aren't you done with the detox?" I am still and will forever be in detox mode as long as there are toxins in our environment. Saving the $ to get the mercury out of my head!

What is going on at TAO Food!??

This week is Italian themed food, come in to pick up a menu and a delicious soup or have a RAWKin' smoothie/shake to boot! Next week, #3 is Pan Pacific foods!

WE have a wide variety of grocery items in stock from Transition Nutrition/ Royal Himalayan. All items are always 10% off retail all ways!

Coming soon selected items from Sunfood and Ultimate Superfoods. What ingredients do you use the most?

You can assure favorite items in stock by sending and e-mail to TAOFood@synergychef.com with prepay we can special order anything from any of these 3 companies.

Thank You for your support! We have a community calendar coming soon with free and low cost classes! If you have a class idea or are ready to teach an enlightening study for our community, call Ba'tin (ba teen) at 916.670.8955

First Class FREE!!!
This Saturday!!!

Free Class? Donations gladly accepted for your instructor.
Breakfast available following class!

The Art of Deep breathing,
Calm & Focus the mind while improving your posture.
Enjoy the benefits of increased oxygen to your system.
We will practice the complete breath.

Your breathing guide for the is journey is Ba’10 (pr. Ba’ teen)
Ba’10 is a student of life and currently advancing his studies in integral yoga. Now in his 7th year he is bringing you the Art of Pranyama or Complete Breath. Once you learn this exercise you can put it into action in your daily life cooperatively assisting you on your mission to enjoy life to the fullest!

Saturday May 17th starting promptly 9am until 10 at The Art of Food! Live Café and Tonic bar.
NO charge for admission to the first class all remaining classes in a series of 6 classes. All classes on a sliding scale. Pay what You feel you have received.

Bring a pillow, blanket and or yoga mat for your best comfort.

See YOU at TAO Food!

A Hoy!

2009-05-07T23:43:00.000-07:00

This Boat has set Sail!

Thank You to all of our Joyful Family who attended our opening night. This work of Art in progress is a Joyful collaboration of all who come make this their place away from home. The Purest intention in this Sacred space is to have pure community.

You are invited to be a part of the five dollar club. Join our wall of Bowls. Members receive 2 for 1 on their bowl of soup always. Your name will be hand carved into Your bowl. First soup is $5 with a bowl.

We are looking for a few more items to make this space feel like Home. Do You have a low laying couch with tight line waiting for a new home? Will barter food for cash value of quality used or new couches that will perfectly fit into one of two locations at The Cafe.

We have Free WiFi! Compliments of Del Paso Partnership.

Next weeks menu available at the cafe Friday of every following week Tuesday to Saturday.

This weeks menu is currently Latin Based! Come experience Pasole' a Live!

Personal blog coming to catch you up on the Joyful growth and learning in this Joyful Life!

Thank You for being a ray of sunshine in my life.
See You at The Art of Food!
"(TAO) Food!"
920.4ART

Remember to sign up for our frequent email opportunities for first hand news of special collaborative purchases. Visit SynergyChef.com

Up coming agave purchase. Retail price $90 Gallon plus shipping. Members price $60 Bargain buy in 55 gallon drum buy in. Goal date May 20th. send your email to raworders (At)synergychef.com $30 per gallon You provide the gallon sized jars. $1 extra for quart jars filled. $25 per gallon if you take 5 one gallon containers.

Soft Open in April!

2009-04-03T10:06:00.000-07:00

Well, April is here already, Lot's of wind where are the showers?

Great news, The first stage of the mural is nearly complete. 16 plants are down in the garden space, the herbs section has been tilled and we have a huge pile beginning to mulch for our compost.

I am joyful to announce our open schedule for April.

Day 1 - 6:30-9 pot luck and games starting at 7:30 all are invited to come get a taste of our dessert menu and help us select our dessert menu items. The cost of the Dessert tasting is $10.

Day 2 onward we will host 2 seating's at 5:30 and 7:30 pm each Thursday and Monday is a menu tasting. Cost is $20 per person. Special guest chef appearances and 1 night will be Chocolate extravaganza and 1 night is a Truffle tasting. We are keeping the agenda for each night a secret until you arrive for the FUN!

Love You all Ways!!!

See YOU at The Art of Food!

916.920.4ART

Getting Started!

2009-03-22T20:17:00.000-07:00

Hello Family!
Hoot RAW!!!!

I am so excited to share with you that we are weeks away from opening the FIRST ever in Sacramento Live Organic Vegan Full scale Cafe and Tonic Bar!

WE have an exciting schedule filling up our calendar with exciting local guest speakers and nationally renowned authors to boot! This is YOUR home away from home so we are excited to receive your feedback as to what you are looking for, groceries menu items and speakers etc. We have a beautiful community library and an exciting seasonal menu too!

We plan to open beginning of April!

If you would like to come to our first official private event send an email to RSVP at synergychef.com WE will be gathering at 6:30 pm Monday April 6th. A historically exciting day and we are thrilled to have you join us. Menu will be posted soon! The evening will cost $30 for a 5 course meal and entertainment.

This will be your last chance to get 20% return on your $$$ by investing as little as $100 you will get $120 of prepared love grocery items smoothies or tonics!

Come see the evolutionary progress of the artist Christo's mural before the public sees it on 2nd Saturday.

The phone # to The Art of Food is 916.920.4ART
The address is 1825 Del Paso Blvd #2 95815

See You there!!!