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!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Wow! Overwhelming... Joy!!!

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

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Grand Day of Opening!!!

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