Salubrious tidbits from the chef
June 19th, 2009 by Cristina
FIGS are the food that contain the most potassium.
This summer solstice weekend, go lay in the sun! Remember, the sun purifies us. The skin converts the UV rays of sunlight into Vitamin D, which is the vitamin for the immune system.
HAPPY SOLSTICE!
Salubrious tidbits from the chef
June 18th, 2009 by CristinaTHYME repairs damage to the pancreas.
Thyme tea with agave nectar is delicious!
Potassium is the mineral that our bodies need for our bones. Do you know which FOOD contains the highest amount of potassium?
I will post the answer tomorrow. *Choose organic today!*
Salubrious tidbits from the Chef
June 17th, 2009 by Cristina
LEMONS boost the function of the pituitary gland. Drink lemon water for clarity!
As a general rule: Foods boost organ function and herbs repair organ damage.
The PANCREAS is the alkalizing organ that balances the digestive system by manufacturing insulin and all B-Complex vitamins for your body. Diabetes is a result of a malfunctioning pancreas. Do you know which HERB repairs damage to this supremely important organ?
I will post the answer tomorrow. Have a delicious day!
Salubrious Tidbits from the Chef
June 16th, 2009 by CristinaThe *pituitary gland* is the master gland that governs the large and small brains, which receives and processes all information from the five senses.
Do you know which FRUIT boosts the function of this extremely important gland?
I’ll post the answer tomorrow..stay tuned, and remember.. You are what you eat!
Introducing Kitchen Wisdom Class Series, beginning July 9
June 10th, 2009 by Cristina
FIVE WEEK CLASS SERIES ON THURSDAYS 6pm- 7:30pm IN VENICE:
HANDS-ON FOOD PREPARATION. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Take any combination or all five classes- *it is not necessary to take them all*
JULY 9: Bridging the Ancient with the Modern: Overview of Ayurveda & Raphaology, and creating balance for optimum health. We will be preparing medicinal ghee.
JULY 16: Grains & Beans. Learn the origins and preparation methods of grains and beans. We will prepare a Kichari, considered the most healing meal in Ayurveda.
JULY 23: Vegetables: Learn the individual healing qualities of organic vegetables. We will prepare a summer stir fry. Bring your favorite knife!
NO CLASS JULY 30
AUGUST 6: Herbs, spices & Masalas: Learn to prepare seasonal spice blends to incorporate in your home cooking.
AUGUST 13: Fruits: Learn the health giving qualities of organic fruits. We will prepare a summer chutney. Bring your favorite knife!
Food will be sampled at the end of class.
$160 FOR THE FULL 5 CLASS SERIES or
$40 for each individual class
CLASS LOCATION:
URBAN REMEDY
1509B ABBOT KINNEY BLVD.
VENICE, CA 90291
For any questions or more information please contact me: cristina@rasafoods.com
Cristina & Rasa Foods in C Magazine- August 2008
August 16th, 2008 by CristinaWith much delight, I am happy to share the news that *yours truly* & Rasa Foods is featured in a glossy magazine! Please check out August’s C Magazine (California Style Magazine) on newstands now! I’m included in the ‘beauty’ section, page 40, with a write-up among 7 of California’s “Urban Healers”. A big thank you to Steffie Nelson, the writer, and my photographer friend, Jessica Boone, for contributing with the sweet photo.
Read the article here:
Here is a link to the magazine’s website, in case you aren’t familiar with it- this month, the ‘delicious’ Kate Beckinsale is on the cover:
Welcome to Rasa Foods!
July 5th, 2008 by CristinaPersonal and Event Chef Services
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