Sol Natural Cafe

"sol natural, sol good"

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Chef Cecilia de Castro is a kitchen sage who has been a key member of Wolfgang Puck's team for 30 years.

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Lunch this morning - Lemon Risotto, Greens and a Black Beans, Potatoes, Squash, Corn and Carrots thang

More flicks here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/solnaturalcooking/sets/72157627499387337/show/

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All the things I cook and eat here. Track my growth and progress/process here. Just rocked some lemon risotto with shitake mushrooms.

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The world's leading raw, vegan Chef revealed the real Fountain of Youth and provided a wakeup call that if you are sick, or not feeling well, it's probably of your own doing. Starting as a traditionally trained chef, Chef Kenney had his first restaurant in New York by the time he was 28 years old, focusing on regional Mediterranean cooking. After a journey through Foie Gras and Strip Steak, and being named one of the Ten Best New Chefs in America by Food and Wine magazine, he realized that the greatest use of his talent was to develop and prepare whole foods that were alive and healthful. Now, in addition to serving life-giving, gourmet food, Matthew has become the world's leading raw, vegan Chef and also educates both people who are looking for a better life through health and wellness as well as new chefs from around the world at his academy. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxOKC, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxOKC event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

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SEPT Sol Natural Session X Chifa Oakland

Peace,

I'm unveiling the menu for this Friday, September 2nd, 2011 for the Ecuador Report Back X Sol Natural Session.

Menu:

Veggie Chili + Vegan Cornbread

Patacones

Fried Rice + Stir-fried veggies

+ possibly more

Trust there's a reason for everything on the menu...stay tuned.

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Go the Fuck to Sleep (Read by Samuel L. Jackson)

A Bedtime story for adults

Follow it via here: http://www.stott.nl/wp-content/uploads/Go_To_Sleep.pdf

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Mama Tong, aka Jane Lin breaks it down simply: goji berries, wood ear, ginger, snow fungus, dragon eye, and red dates.

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FOOD AS MEDICINE:

CUISINE, CURATIVES & CULTURE

Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 6:30 – 9:00 pm 

San Francisco Ferry Building, 2nd Floor

  1 Ferry Building, San Francisco

  From humble garlic and ginger to shimmering reishi mushrooms, vivid wolfberries, and knobby bitter melon, many Asian ingredients carry powerful healing properties. As scientific studies reaffirm Chinese Traditional Medicine and India’s Ayurveda system, food and beverage companies unveil esoterically flavored waters, confections, smoothies, and other trend-setting products. (Turmeric-holy basil-winter cherry chocolate, anyone?) For generations, though, Chinese and Indian cooks have valued seasonal ingredients, mind-body balance, and individualized health needs as much as flavor and texture when preparing meals.  The Asian Culinary Forum will gather chefs and entrepreneurs, scholars and clinical specialists for a lively discussion about the power of healing foods. Tastings of special foods and beverages will also be offered. 

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(Above: Zakiya says, "Behold, a Sloppy Joe.")

Peace to everyone who came out - Click on Title above for Slideshow

Menu:

Creamy Tomato Soup with Shreds of Basil

Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

Sloppy Joes with Kale on Wheat Bread

Curried Lentils with Brown Rice

...and yes...all of this is plant based...no dairy...either...

PLUS some after sol natural session specials:

Sloppy Joe with Daiya Cheese/Mustard on Wheat Bread

Curried Rice with Sauteed Potatoes Purps x Kale x Soyrizo

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SOL NATURAL FOODS:: Frozen Black Bean Burgers

SOL NATURAL FOODS:: I'm selling packs of 10 frozen black bean burgers made with walnuts, sun dried tomatoes and rice for $15. First 5 orders here will give 5 free. If you're not happy with the quality of the burgers, I'll give you your money back. Message me or text me at 626.384.8987

All orders are hand-made and come with heating directions. Satisfaction guaranteed.

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JULY SOL NATURAL SESSION 2011

Info here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=235988563097770#!/event.php?eid=235988563097770

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diggingforroots:

I suspect that this would fall under “unpopular opinions” but, yes, I think you can be culturally appropriative of food. I’ve never heard/seen anyone talk about food specifically as being culturally appropriated, but I highly doubt that my thoughts on this subject are unique. I suspect I just...

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::JUNE SOL NATURAL SESSION 2011 x COOKIE BATTLE::

People and Food - Congrats to Lajuanda the Cookie Champion. (Black Cherry Chocolate Chip)

JUNE MENU:

SOL BOWL - the famous sol bowl consists of curried brown rice with black beans, massaged kale with lemon, salt, black pepper and liquid aminos and a blanket of kobucha with peanuty, spicy, flavorful coconut milk sauce

BLACK BEAN HUMMUS BURGERS on Wheat Bread with Lettuce and Tomatoes and a dash of Mustard

RED PEPPER MISO SOUP with Bok Choy, Mushrooms, Carrots, Garlic, and Onions

COOKIES - Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip (Sincere Justice), Black Cherry Chocolate Chip (Lajuanda), Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip with Granola (I-Divine)

GINGER BREW KOMBUCHA with lemon, honey, cayenne pepper

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::JUNE SOL NATURAL SESSION 2011 x COOKIE BATTLE::

here we have two earthlings, adolfo and elda gettin' their sol glow on, shinnin' in each bite - they're enjoying a SOL BOWL. 

the famous sol bowl consists of curried brown rice with black beans, massaged kale with lemon, salt, black pepper and liquid aminos and a blanket of kobucha with coconut milk x peanut butter x hummus sauce

simply put, the sol bowl will make your soul glow.

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::JUNE SOL NATURAL SESSION 2011 X COOKIE BATTLE::

black bean burger x tomatoes x curried hummus x lettuce on wheat bread

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R&D: purps x shittake + nutritional yeast/sriracha veggie pizza

Get ready for JULY SOL NATURAL SESSION x PIZZA BATTLE 2011 - July 8th.