Food Bliss Workshops

Attitude of Gratitude

2012-02-13T12:51:00.000-08:00

Food Bliss was born as a collaboration of two people with a common dream ~~ to create an experience around food and wellbeing that leaves people full of joy, hope and information to fuel the fire of positive change.

We completed our third series on January 31st and ended feeling so full of love and most of all, gratitude. We are grateful for every single person who helped make this series possible, and that includes all of the beautiful shining souls in the audience :)

During this series, we were blessed to receive feedback from our audience members who have made positive changes in their diets and lives since they started attending our classes. Wow, this was powerful. Here are just a few changes that were voiced (summarized):

- Started an organic garden
- Lost weight (many testimonies of this one)
- Skin and hair more healthy and glowing
- Switched out toxic skin products and now using natural
- Blood glucose levels lowered drastically
- Family motivated to start changing eating habits after seeing the changes in me
- More energy - actually caught myself skipping down the sidewalk :)
- Sleeping better
- New like minded friends
- Feeling happier than I have in a long time

These are just a few changes our Food Bliss audience members have made in their lives. We're so happy for each and every one!

We are also so grateful for the amazing local vendors who supplied us with prizes for our raffels and giveaways for our audience...and of course to Good Earth, our sponsor for being such amazing supporters for this project and to our home, Mother Nature's Sun, for giving us a beautiful space to hold Food Bliss. If you want to check out our supporters for his series - please check out the vendor list below and check out what they have to offer!

And now for a few last pics of Food Bliss III

That wraps it up folks. Stay tuned for our next 2012 Food Bliss Series coming this summer!

Peace, love and gratitude,
Chef Wendell & Chef Audrey

Kids Health Class review - Beauty from within coming up!

2012-01-23T07:39:00.000-08:00

We had the most amazing time the evening of our "Raising Healthy Kids" class last week. So much information was shared and people were leaving inspired and ready to make changes for themselves and their families - yea!

We love to watch our Food Bliss audience make new friends along the way. We have the pleasure of watching new relationships form and lives change before our eyes. Can you tell we love what we do?

Here are a few shots from last week's class.

This week's "Beauty from Within" class will be full of information on natural beauty remedies and tips, information on what foods help us beautify from within and what foods to stay away from. This is sure to be a fun class!

It's not too late to sign up! 317-501-7606.

Food Bliss Blessings,
Chef Wendell & Chef Audrey

Are you on Acid? Class recap!

2012-01-10T20:37:00.000-08:00

Whew! We packed the house for our first class of the Food Bliss III series and what a night! Four delicious recipes were shared, but even more importantly, life changing information was shared.

We were so blessed to have some of our regular attendees share their testimonies of chronic health issues going away through eating more fruits veggies and whole foods and cutting out the Acid(packaged, processed, "convenience" foods). Here's to vibrant health - yay!

Now for some pics from the class:

Can't wait for next week!! Join us for our next three classes - next up is "Raising Healthy Kids" with recipes that can be enjoyed by kids and adults that are young at heart :) Call 317-501-7606 to sign up :)

Happy Holidays from Food Bliss!

2011-12-14T18:01:00.000-08:00

We want to wish you all a healthy happy holiday.

We are both keeping very busy this season :)

Chef Wendell has finished his long awaited book, The Earth Suite Maintenance Manual, and will have it for sale very soon. Those of you coming to Food Bliss this January will have the chance to purchase a signed copy!

Chef Audrey is working on a top secret project that is about to be unveiled! Well, okay, it's a detox center opening in Indy!! Plans to open in January and details coming very soon :)

We are so grateful for the ability to make a living sharing our passion of health and vitality....and we are so grateful to you.

Sooooo grateful that we are loading up this series with so many amazing vendors that will be donating items for our prize raffel. Scroll down and check out the list below!

The list keeps growing each day, so just in case you haven't decided yet, this is just one more reason why this January Food Bliss series is going to RAWK!

Love always and happy holidays,

Chef Audrey & Chef Wendell

See you in January!

2011-11-04T08:12:00.000-07:00

Hello Beautiful Beings!

We have learned that for many of you, committing to a series during the holiday season is not so easy! We had an overwhelming response from so many telling us you wanted to come to the series but just couldn't make it with the business of the holiday season.

So! We made the decision to move "Diet for our Species" Workshop III to January - the month of new beginnings :) This series will be 4 classes instead of 6, a shorter format this time to mix it up a bit.

These four classes are all about choosing foods that are for the highest good for our physical, spiritual and emotional health. When we are vibrating with health and vitality, we can do anything! We want to share this with you, so we hope you can join us for the adventure :)

Here's the lineup:

January 10 - Are you on acid? The Acid / Alkaline Connection
After the overconsumption of sugars, fats and flour, many of us are in an overly acidic state. An acidic inner ecology (low pH levels) creates toxic and acidic waste (acidosis) to build up in our Earth Suit. Because acidosis is so overlooked by main stream medicine many suffer needlessly. Cancer, heart disease, auto-immune problems, osteoporosis, low energy, unwanted weight gain, yeast infections, arthritis, poor athletic performance and premature aging, inflammation and auto-immune disorders are caused when your Holy Temple is on Acid, so to speak. Sugar is the worst culprit.
In this class discover vibrant, living foods and beverages that neutralize an acidic environment. It’s been scientifically proven that cancer cells cannot grow in an alkaline environment. Learn what foods like sugar, create an imbalance in your pH and how to replace them with other living foods.

January 17 - Raising Healthy kids. You are what you eat – are you raising a ding dong?
America’s children are eating poorly, exercising less, and getting bigger; 18.3% of young Americans are obese. The good news? Independent market research firm Harris Interactive research showed that 3% of Americans ages 8 to 18 are vegetarians — meaning they do not eat meat, poultry or fish but may consume eggs and dairy.
Some kids are becoming vegan and haven’t a clue what to do and their health suffers. Others are just eating the SAD (Standard American Diet) and their health is suffering. Join us as we create 4 delicious kid-friendly dishes that are so easy your children can get involved and so yummy they will ask for more!

January 24 - Scrape off the spackle, true Beauty Comes from Within
You can use all the spackle on earth, but the most honest beauty is a result of what you place into your Holy Temple. Everything you place into your often indiscriminate mouth leaves either a good or bad mark. Garbage in-garbage out. Not to mention the patina of toxic chemicals we slather on through our cosmetics and skin care that are contributing to the waste dump we are creating inside our bodies.

Learn the basics of eating for natural beauty and how to get the healthy glow with our delicious plant based recipes!

January 31 - Building Immunity – its not too soon to get immune
Just as you would your home, do you winterize your body?
Immunity, our internal mercenary, is eager to take on any task. It’s our earth suit’s Department of Defense. The physician within provides us protection from internal hazards such as cancerous cells, arteriosclerotic plaque, cholesterol deposits and free radicals. Food is its fuel, so quality is vital. That’s what we’ll focus upon.
The flu generally peaks just before, during and after the stress of the holidays, after a self-inflicted drubbing from copious glassfuls of alcohol, gravy, buttery/sugary treats, gluttony, second-hand smoke and lack of sleep. We get swept up in the sweet, addictive emotion of the holidays, turning a blind eye to the healer within, not to mention future consequences.

Learn how to build your immunity with a plant based diet, herbs and simple activities like meditation and yoga.

We hope you can join us in January for this fun, informative and transformative series. Stay tuned for a list of vendors that will be contributing prizes for our series.

As always, we want to give a shout out to Good Earth Natural Foods who will again be our sponsor for the series. If you haven't been there lately, please go visit and say hello. They have such an amazing collection of herbs, organic produce, seaweeds and so very much more. We love you Good Earth!

Happy Holidays from the Food Bliss Crew!!

xoxoxo

Food Bliss III Coming November 1st!

2011-09-21T19:11:00.000-07:00

Summer is officially gone and oh what a summer it has been. We've been learning, relaxing, working and prepping for our upcoming series!

Audrey went away for a while to study with herbalist Susan Weed in Woodstock New York and is excited to share some of what she learned in the upcoming series. She is soon headed to give a retreat in Barbados during the month of October and will be returning nice and tan to kick off the series!

Wendell had a very successful knee surgery. The doctors and nurses are AMAZED at his speedy recovery. Wendell attributes this success to eating nutrient dense foods and keeping his diet pure and clean along with daily exercise.

Wendell will soon be revealing his newest book as well, Earth Suit Maintenance Guide:
Dietary Literacy and Vegan Recipes for the Nutritionally Challenged. Stay tuned for details on the book and where you can find it!

Now for the line up of classes. We are so excited about this, friends. We'll be squeezing as much as we possibly can into this series - chock full of new recipes, new local vendors and of course, lots of awesome prize giveaways for each class!

November 1 - Are you on acid? The Acid / Alkaline Connection
An acidic inner ecology (low pH levels) creates toxic and acidic waste (acidosis) to build up in our Earth Suit. Because acidosis is so overlooked by main stream medicine many suffer needlessly. Cancer, heart disease, auto-immune problems, osteoporosis, low energy, unwanted weight gain, yeast infections, arthritis, poor athletic performance and premature aging, inflammation and auto-immune disorders are caused when your Holy Temple is on Acid, so to speak. Sugar is the worst culprit.
In this class discover vibrant, plant based foods and beverages that neutralize an acidic environment. It’s been scientifically proven that cancer cells cannot grow in an alkaline environment. Learn what foods like sugar, create an imbalance in your pH and how to replace them with other nutrient dense foods.

November 8 - Raising Healthy kids. You are what you eat – are you raising a ding dong?
America’s children are eating poorly, exercising less, and getting bigger; 18.3% of young Americans are obese. The good news? Independent market research firm Harris Interactive research showed that 3% of Americans ages 8 to 18 are vegetarians — meaning they do not eat meat, poultry or fish but may consume eggs and dairy.
Some kids are becoming vegan and haven’t a clue what to do and their health suffers. Could you identify nutritional deficiencies in your children’s food choices?

November 15 - Scrape off the spackle, true Beauty Comes from Within
You can use all the spackle on earth, but the most honest beauty is a result of what you place into your Holy Temple. Everything you place into your often indiscriminate mouth leaves either a good or bad mark. Garbage in-garbage out.
Learn to use the Mother Nature’s cosmetic section to chip away the patina of toxic chemicals and rendered animal parts used in the cosmetic. Unleash your natural beauty.

November 22 - Healthy Holidays – Put down the gravy boat and step away
Ugh. The holidays are just around the corner and the “I won’t take ‘no’ for an answer,’ gorging season begins. Seems during holidays we lose all resolve and cave to six of Aunt Mary Ruth’s creamy Buckeyes and 2 slices of Grandmas’ Pecan Pie drowning in corn syrup and Cool Whip.
We’re human and tend to cheat on special occasions. However, there are ways to lighten up your holiday favorites and =no one will be able to tell the difference. We will take Holiday standards, use alternate ingredients, so your family can still enjoy their traditions.

November 29 - Season Fall Food Fare – Pumpkins, gourds and apples, Oh My!
Are you a locavore? Sooner than later, Hoosiers need to eat with the seasons and support the local community resources for bread, honey, cheese, wine, fermented foods, mushrooms, and canned foods or whatever goods are coming in from the family farmers and artisans.
The carbon footprint and exorbitant costs of fresh foods shipped from 2000 miles away will raise the cost of food so high we’ll be forced to return to a Pre-industrial revolution mentality and eat and store what’s available each season. So, let’s return to the olden times and visit the future of food.
What you eat becomes a physical part of you; who you are. Your body will reward you with glowing health, wealth, and joy.

December 6 - Building Immunity – its not too soon to get immune
Just as you would your home, do you winterize your clan?
Immunity, our internal mercenary, is eager to take on any task. It’s our earth suit’s Department of Defense. The physician within provides us protection from internal hazards such as cancerous cells, arteriosclerotic plaque, cholesterol deposits and free radicals. Food is its fuel, so quality is vital. That’s what we’ll focus upon.

So, there it is folks, our upcoming schedule. We would love to have you join us and as always, space is limited!

Blissful Blessings to you!

Chef Audrey & Chef Wendell

Diabesity Recap - Stress Busters on deck!

2011-06-05T16:20:00.000-07:00

We're predicting that DIABESITY will become a word in Webster soon. The link between heart disease, obesity and diabetes is is amazing. Our country is the fattest in the world and one of, if not THE sickest. We think this is nothing short of a travesty and we packed as much information we could about the life threatening trifecta into our class. And as usual, we made some delish dishes for our Food Bliss peeps. Check it out:

Our next and final class of the series will be all about the biggie - the one that leads them all - STRESS. Stress must manifest physically in the body if we don't take measures to relieve it. These manifestations come in as many forms as there are people. It could be skin irritations, digestive issues or more serious manifestations like cancer. We're showcasing foods that ease stress, anxiety and depression. The lovely peeps who attend the class will be lead in a meditation with the lovely Wendy Morrison of Mother Nature's Sun and be given a long list of tips on how to live a blissful, stress-free life.

Stress Busters Menu:

Living Pear Cinnamon Tort
Living Calabrese Salad
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Creamy Pacific Garden Pasta Salad

Join us!

Gluten Free Living recap - Diabesity on Deck!

2011-05-30T17:09:00.000-07:00

We can't believe how fast this series is going - we only have 2 classes left already! We have had amazing people coming to our classes and are getting awesome feedback (which we will share in days to come :))

So! Gluten Free Living was great fun. Here's a peek into what you missed:

Again, we gave away some amazing prizes. The fave of the night was probably the goodies from Bee Free Bakery :)

So, our last two classes are going to be JAM PACKED with off-the-charts delicious and nutritious recipes and information. We're going out with a bang!

On Deck: Diabesity (Diabetes, Obesity and Heart Disease) All three are huge epidemics in our country and we're going to do our best to provide as much information as we can about these three diseases and how each recipe helps combat these ailments and health the body. What's the menu you ask?

- Living Tacos with Savory Pecan Pate and Spicy Mango Pineapple Salsa
- Stuffed Avocados with Lemon Cilantro Mac-Shew Cheeze and Mango Lime Sauce
(yes, Audrey is a lover of all things mango)
- Summer Soba Pho
- Vegetable Tempeh Stir Fry

Only a few seats left (we just singed 2 more people up today!)

Veggie Bliss Blessings!
Chef Audrey & Chef Wendell

Economics of Well-being - Gluten Free on deck

2011-05-23T18:49:00.000-07:00

We had a blast last Tuesday! Two special guests even graced our class:

Michael from Sophia Organic talked to us about his amazing worm poo that is the perfect natural fertilizer for your garden this year:

The lovely Cara Dafforn of U-Relish shared her delicious slow cooker bean dish and gave everyone a gift to take home.

We would also like to thank Chai Baby Tea for gifting everyone in the class with your amazing chai tea - it was a hit!

So, here are some fun pics from Tuesday's class

So, what's on deck for tomorrow? Check out the menu:

- Lemon Garlic Zucchini Pasta with Tomato Basil garnish and mac nut cheeze
- Chewy Chocolate Walnut Cookies
- Spinach Salad with Beets and Oranges
- Chickpea Patties with Basil Mint Parsley Pesto

Gonna be a good night! We still have some seats available for the last minute peeps out there!

Blessings,
Chef Wendell & Chef Audrey

Cancer, The C Word Recap & The Economics of Wellbeing on deck

2011-05-15T09:49:00.000-07:00

Once again, we packed the house at our "C" Word class on Tuesday. We went deep into the depths of the packaged food industry and why processed food is void of any value to the body and our health. We are amazed at the numerous packaged food companies that are slithering cancer-causing GMO, MSG, food colorings and lab created flavors into products they label as "healthy and natural".

Well, our audience on Tuesday night is no longer in the dark - we shined a bright light on these so called "foods" and the havoc they cause in our bodies.

Of course, we ended with the good news - we can heal our bodies with fresh, organic, nutrient rich foods!

Audrey's Mango Avo Wraps with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce was served with her Amazing Cheezy Curry Kale Chips...yummmm....

Wendell rocked the house with his Veggies and Buenos No Cheese Sauce and delish Avocado Ruben with Raw Kraut...wow....

And we ended the night as always with tons of awesome prizes from our amazing local artisans:

Natural Born Juicers gift certificate for organic raw juice and smoothies
Raw Gourmet Delights flax almond crackers
Fields of Agape organic ground corn
Sophia Organic worm castings
Hoosier Momma Bloody Mary Mix
Peace Leaf Tea
Fermenti Artisan fermented foods

On Deck: The Economics of Wellbeing

Eating for your health does not have to cause you to mortgage your home. A healthy body saves you time and money!

You can fuel your temple with amazing vibrant foods for a few dollars a day. We'll be giving you some tricks and tips and send you on your way to a budget-friendly and healthy eating lifestyle.

We will have special guests from Sophia Organic (worm poo for your garden), Hobbit Gardens (organic potted and fresh herbs) and U-Relish (gluten free slow cooker meals) to talk about and sell their amazing local products after class as well.

Menu:
White Bean Marsala Slow Cooker Soup with fresh veggies and herbs
Walnut Cherry Quinoa Pilaf
Seaweed Sunflower Basil Pate
Dairy-free Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

With each recipe, you will get at least three other uses for the dish, so you're really getting 12+ meal ideas in just 2 hours :)

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Food Bliss Blessings,
Chef Audrey & Chef Wendell

Allergen Awareness Recap - On Deck: The "C" Word

2011-05-06T19:43:00.000-07:00

What a magical evening. Our Allergen Awareness class on Tuesday was so full of energy, the room was practically vibrating! So many enthusiastic people attended, all ready to soak up the information and implement it into their lives.

Check out these two short video testimonials on Chef Audrey's Norilicious Crackers!

Amanda's Testimony

Nicole's Testimony

And her's a peek into the evening:

On Deck: The "C" Word - Cancer Prevention and Healing the Body

This Tuesday's class will again be BRIMMING with tips and information on how to boost your immune system and bring your quality of health up to the level where disease cannot thrive. In our world today, we are inundated with toxins and pollutants, but all is not hopeless! There are so many things we can do to keep our body strong and even strengthen it in the midst of it's disease state.

All in attendance will experience these delicious recipes:

- Audrey's Amazing Kale Chips
- Mango Avocado Wraps with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
- Broccoli and Cauliflower with dairy-free Buenos Noches Sauce
- Avocado Ruben with Raw Kraut

We're so blessed to be offering this series and hope to see you at a class soon!

Food Bliss Blessings,
Chef Wendell & Chef Audrey

On Deck - Allergen Awareness

2011-04-26T09:16:00.000-07:00

When you here the word allergies, what comes to mind? Sneezing, runny nose and red itchy eyes?

What you might not know is that allergens can cause a plethora of other nasty issues in our body. If you have any of these issues, there is a good chance you could have a food or environment allergy:

- Chronic fatigue
- Chronic headaches
- Nausea
- Brain fog
- Irritability
- Skin irritability
- Blemishes and breakouts on the skin

These are actually the more mild affects of the allergens that are in much of our packaged and processed, GMO foods.

To name just a few, diseases such as Alzheimer's, brain cancer, seizers, MS and various diseases of the nervous system can creep up over time when we consume the chemical laden foods.

Join us May 3rd to learn more about the affects of GMO's, MSG, mainstream cleaning products and dairy and learn how to combat these affects and heal the body with whole/raw/plant based meals and dishes.

So, what's on the menu?

- Spicy Sweet Potato Soup with Cilantro Pesto
- Norilicious Living Crackers
- Dairy-free Cheezy Popcorn
- Dairy-free Banana Rice Pudding

We would love to share the evening with you! Call 317-501-7606 to reserve your spot before they are all gone. Only a few seats remain!

Spring Blessings,
Chef Wendell & Chef Audrey

FREEEEE Stuff!

2011-04-18T11:19:00.000-07:00

We're working away on Food Bliss II and are excited to announce that will be offering EVEN MORE free giveaways and prizes during this series!

So many local businesses are jumping on the Food Bliss train and generously providing us with amazing gifts products, gift certificates and coupons. Last series we gave away AT LEAST 3 gifts each night - some nights 10+ gifts! This time we will have even more!

Here are just a few of our lovely supporters and what they are offering:

Good Earth - discount coupons
Bee Free Gluten Free Bakery - fresh baked gluten free goodies
Hidden Pond Farm - fresh, local, fermented foods
Wildflower Ridge Honey - fresh local honey products
Be Bliss Healing Therapies - therapeutic aromatherapy products
Raw Gourmet Delights - fresh raw food items
Sofia Organic - worm castings for nutrient-rich gardening

And this is just the tip of the iceberg! We'll be posting the full list on the site below soon.

We are getting calls every day and filling up already! Seating is limited at Mother Nature's Sun, so if you're on the fence, climb on over and give us a call before we're filled up! We would love to see your shining face and share this amazing series with you - were food is medicine and healing the body is happening every week.

Stay tuned for details on our first class, Allergen Awareness on May 3. We will be talking about the affects of GMO's on our allergies, the affects of dairy products (especially factory farmed, heavily processed dairy). You might be surprised at what you learn about what is lurking in our food and environment. But never fear - we'll tell you how to heal and treat the body with food and gifts from the earth!

Many Blessings to you!!

Chef Audrey & Chef Wendell

Love to our Sponsor

2011-04-05T05:54:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

We're gearing up for Food Bliss II! If you haven't yet checked out our 6 new classes coming up, take a look at the previous post for details. We're taking RSVP's now and seats are already filling up!

We just wanted to share this awesome video that showcases our sponsor, Good Earth. We couldn't agree more with the statement in the video that "Good Earth is the heart of Broad Ripple". If you haven't yet been, we urge you to take a trip to see what you've been missin. Good Earth is filled to the brim with natural, organic and high quality health foods, supplements, essential oils, herbs, clothing and body care just to name a few.

We talk a lot about choosing quality food in our classes. Good Earth is the epitome of quality across the board. The support local businesses and farmers, carry ONLY organic produce and have the best customer service you'll ever find.

This is us at Good Earth picking up ingredients for our class!

We love Good Earth and are looking forward to another awesome Food Bliss series with them.

Watch video Here

Good Earth Blessings everyone!

Chef Audrey & Chef Wendell

2011-03-29T18:43:00.000-07:00

Excitement and pure glee bubbles inside as we anticipate our second series. Coming May 3, Food Bliss II begins with our first of six classes - Wooo Hooo! This series is focusing on food as medicine. We believe that everything we need to allow our bodies to heal and thrive are all around us in the form of food, whether it be veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, grains or sea veggies.

This series we will have even more free prizes and fun give aways - yay!

So, check out our line up and sign up soon, as seats are limited!

May 3 - Allergen Awareness Join us for AA. Allergens are more than just ragweed or cat hair. It could be lurking in your favorite foods. Allergens are known to cause skin irritations, acne, bowel disorders, chronic fatigue and worse. Join us as we shed a light on common environmental, food and household allergens.

May 10 - The "C" Word No one wants to talk about it, but it’s a topic that needs to be addressed. 247/365 we’re bombarded by carcinogens. Prevention is the best strategy. By eating from the universal “farm”acy, you can provide your body the ability to heal itself and make it an un-hospitable host to cancer and other chronic diseases. It’s our birthright to be healthy!

May 17 - Economics of Well-being We’re busting this common myth. “It’s too expensive to eat healthy”. Grab your slow cooker, get ready to learn the basics of bulk cooking, prep tips, smart shopping and how to stretch your grocery dollar. We’re not talking Ramen Noodles, folks, you can eat healthy on budget and still enjoy full flavored satisfying food.

May 24 - Gluten Free Living – One out of 100 people in America have Celiac Disease and 97% don’t even know they have it. Free yourself from the affects of gluten. You may not even know that what you are consuming every day can cause depression, early osteoporosis, belly pooch syndrome and a host of bowel issues. Join us as we talk about the myriad of benefits of going gluten free. You never know how good you can feel until you try.

May 31 - Diabesity (Diabetes, Obesity and Heart Disease) – It’s not your fault. The standard American diet has failed us. Heart disease is the # 1 killer of women. We are now in unprecedented diabetes rates among our children. 66% of Americans are obese. The buck stops here! You can eat your way to better health and we can show you the way. It’s easy!

June 7 - Who you gonna call? – Stress Busters! - Stress is quite possibly the biggest epidemic of them all. In our fast paced crazy world, it’s almost impossible not to be anxious and stressed about money, job, family, career or how to work your new IPad. We are now more connected technically than ever before but disconnected from our wellbeing, earth and each other than ever before. Learn what foods can calm you down, help you sleep better and bring down inflammation.

Food Bliss Workshop Series May 2011

2011-03-12T08:35:00.000-08:00

Our first workshop series was so much fun! We have had an overwhelming amount of positive feedback and requests for another series, so we are delivering!

Food Bliss Workshop Series #2 is coming in May! Here's what we know so far:

Dates will be every Tuesday in May and the first Tuesday in June:

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 30 and June 7.

Location will again be at Mother Nature's Sun.

We are working on class themes and other details and will be announcing the full kit & caboodle very soon. Stay tuned friends!

Green Blessings,

Your humble Chefs, Audrey & Wendell

Desserts, Great Digestions and Gratitude

2011-03-04T15:33:00.000-08:00

Ahhhh, we are feeling very satisfied and grateful. Our first Food Bliss Workshop Series has ended with a bang. Our last two classes were full of amazing moments, delicious food and the collaboration of people in search of a vibrant health life. Let's review:

Heavenly Desserts - the wonders of enjoying dessert without the use of disease causing white sugar, gluten or the use of extreme heat.

We enjoyed Audrey's Mocchiato Cacao Ice Cream with Cookie Dough and Creamy Cacao Sauce, Audrey's Strawberry Almond Mylk Shake with Cashew Creme and Wendell's show stopping Pumpkin Crepe Pancakes with Raw Blueberry Compote and Tofu Creme Anglaise Sauce.

Whew! Ya. Sounds good, doesn't it?

Raw Ice Cream with the "works"

Audrey serving her dairy-free Strawberry Shake

Pumpkin Crepe goodness

There's always a party when Wendell is in the room

Raw Macchiato Cacao Ice Cream in the making

Food Bliss before the show

And last but certainly not least, was our Great Digestions class, which closed out the series. We fermented up a storm with Chef Audrey's Spicy Korean Kimchi, Herbed Almond Cheeze and Wendell's Quinoa Burgers accompanied by delicious raw Tomato Sauce.

Audrey' s Herbed Almond Cheeze with fresh Kimchi and fermented veggies from Hidden Pond Farm

Wendell talking up the magic of quinoa with the assistance of the lovely Amanda

Wendell's quinoa burgers with fresh tomato sauce- yuuuuummmmm...

We are so grateful for the opportunity to offer this series to our community and spread the word on the importance of eating fresh, vibrant foods.

We couldn't have done it without our many lovely assistants who volunteered their time and to our sponsors, Good Earth Natural Foods and Mother Nature's Sun.

We would also like to thank our numerous contributors as well who made it possible to offer free prizes for each class! That's right folks, cool prizes in every class!

Thank you to: City Yoga, All People Yoga, Cleansing Waters, Hidden Pond Farms, Bee Free Bakery, Hurst Beans, Indiana Living Green, Endangered Species Chocolate, Wildflower Ridge Honey Farm and Larry the water guy

If you missed this series, don't fret! We are offering our second Food Bliss series in May. Stay tuned for details.

We will also soon be offering the electronic version of Food Bliss Workshop Series 1, which will include the recipes and information from all six classes. As soon as we have this electronic version ready, we will post details on this site.

Blissful Blessings to all!
Chef Audrey and Chef Wendell

Adventures in Protein

2011-02-21T09:19:00.000-08:00

What an amazing class! We had such a great time last week talking about the many protein myths out there. You certainly don't have to be vegetarian or a raw foodist to get the benefits of whole foods like fresh veggies, fruits, nuts seeds and grains...and if you DO decide not to eat animal products for a day, a week or longer, there are plenty of protein choices for you!

For example, our menu last week took us through some of what we feel are the best plant based protein sources out there:

Kale Salad - full of calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals - and because our salad is totally raw, all the living enzymes are available too!

Mediterranean Kale Salad on it's way to be enjoyed

Then there's Audrey's Sunflower Apple Almond Bread - full of protein and totally gluten-free!

Fresh Sunflower Apple Almond Bread

Chef Wendell wowed the class with his Borracho Beans and Tempeh Sloppy Joes - delicious twists on the original versions that are usually full of animal fat, refined sugars and cooked until all the life is totally gone. These recipes are so simple and so tasty, our lovely kitchen helpers were nibbling on the left overs at the end of the night!

Borracho Beans and fresh raw bread...mmmmmm

Chef Wendell's Saturday Sloppy Joes on gluten-free bread from Good Earth

Our lovely assistant, Amanda - she eventually came out of her sloppy joe trance...

If you're just getting started on your journey of eating foods that provide health instead of deplete it, we suggest taking a field trip to your nearest health food store and take at the plethora of health items and information just waiting to be discovered. If you live in Indiana, check out Good Earth in Broad Ripple - one of our favorites!

Next up - Heavenly Desserts this Wednesday! We're very excited about this SWEET class. Join us to learn the basics of making delectable desserts that are free of animal products, refined sugars and gluten. If you have a sweet tooth, you won't want to miss this class! Call 317-501-7606 to sign up!

Peace, love and raw chocolate,

Chef Audrey & Chef Wendell

Feeling the Bliss

2011-02-14T19:54:00.000-08:00

We are feeling the bliss, my friends. Our first three classes have been a blast. We have made new friends each night and have created a little "kitchen family" that works behind the scenes to make sure our classes go a smooth as coconut butter. We couldn't provide the high quality Food Bliss Workshops without the help of our amazingly talented assistants. We are so blessed.

Check out our lovely assistants in action last Wednesday:

Karen's sushi rolling skills up close

Karen, Amanda and Rebecca making Rawlicious Nori Rolls

And we were so flattered and grateful for this special gift from Cindy, one of our class attendees. She made a scrap book page of her food creations from the recipes we've done in class so far. What a wonderful gift - thank you so much Cindy!

We're moving right along and very excited for our upcoming class, Adventures in Protein this Wednesday. We'll be shattering protein myths, awakening taste buds and nourishing souls. Join us!

Bliss Blessings,

Audrey & Wendell

New Date for Great Digestions Class

2011-02-13T09:34:00.000-08:00

The sun is shining and the skating rink that has been our roads, parking lots and driveways is finally melting back into the earth. Yay!

Our Great Digestions class, originally scheduled for February 2 now has a new date - Thursday March 3rd from 6-8 pm

If you missed out on signing up for this amazing class, you have been granted a second chance! We will be talking about the benefits of fermented foods, proper food combining, food preparations and combinations that keep the body's digestive system moving and regular and why a healthy functioning digestive system is so very important to our well being.

Not to mention, you will be tasting delicious recipes while you learn! It's kind of a no brainer.

Have a great week and we hope to see you at our other two classes coming up, Adventures in Protein and Heavenly Desserts.

xoxo

Your Health Motivators, Audrey & Wendell

Great Digestions Rescheduled

2011-02-01T11:27:00.000-08:00

We find it a bit funny that our Great Digestions class, which is all about keeping things moving.....has to be held up :) In order to keep us all safe and free from driving on inches of ice in the dark, we are rescheduling the Feb 2nd class. While we are a bit bummed, we're happy to announce that it's not being cancelled, just rescheduled.

Please stay tuned for the reschedule date - we are hoping for Wednesday March 2nd.

Safe travels out there and and stay warm!

xoxoxo

Audrey & Wendell

Detox Mania!

2011-01-28T15:58:00.000-08:00

We had a blissful time at our Simple Detox class this past Wednesday. Our second class of the series was brimming with folks eager to learn about cleansing the body!

We made four delicious recipes:

Audrey's Green Goddess Juice

Thai Veggie Wraps with Special Sauce

Mushroom Pizza

Ayurveda Kichery

We think the mushroom pizza was so much fun to eat and to feast your eyes on as well! So very simple and soooo yummy!

Here are a few items our lovely class learned:

We hear this buzz word all the time, but what are toxins REALLY?
What are the top toxin culprits for us today?
How can we cleanse our bodies of these toxins?
How important is organic when cleansing the body and why?
Everybody Poops! (we just like saying that) - how important it is to cleanse your colon and resources to help us get started
How important the liver is to cleansing the body and how to support this most important organ
Tips on how to lose weight

Pretty cool stuff, eh? We still have 4 more information-packed classes to go, so if you haven't signed up yet, you still have time to get in on this amazing opportunity to learn all that we can possibly cram in to these 6 classes. And you can still cash in on the 3-class discount!

So, what's on deck for next week? Great Digestions, my friend. That's right, we're talkin more about our digestive system and how to keep it movin and groovin so that you have the energy and vibrant health you want and need to live your best life!

What is the menu you ask?

Herbed Almond "Cheeze"
Spicy Korean Kimchi
Sauteed Greens in Curried Coconut Cream
Tomatos Stuffed with Veggie Hash

We will also be sampling some of Hidden Pond Farm's awesome fermented kombucha! Join us!

Blessings and radiant health,

Audrey & Wendell

Off to a Blissful Start!

2011-01-20T18:11:00.000-08:00

Our first class of the series - Vegetarian 101, was so much fun!

We received glowing feedback from the lovely people who attended, which made us blissfully happy. And thanks to our sponsor, Good Earth Natural Foods, we had awesome organic produce, herbs and spices for our class - rock on!

Here are just a few of the things our attendees told us they learned:

Why pre-cut and pre-packaged baby carrots aren't great for us
Why eating industrial farmed meat is unhealthy for us
The benefits of eating foods that haven't been heated above 118 degrees
The array of health benefits and nutrients we can get from whole foods
How we can save money by eating whole foods
The importance of eating organic and how to navigate the produce department
The importance of buying local
The dangers of GMO foods and how to stay away from eating them
An easy trick to keep your guacamole from turning brown
How to make quick and easy milk from nuts and seeds

Our attendees enjoyed a goodie bag from our sponsor, Good Earth and great discounts from All People Yoga, Cleansing Waters, Mother Nature's Sun, BeFree Bakery and Wildflower Ridge Honey Farm.

So, what's on deck? Our Simple Detox class this Wednesday, January 26th! We'll be sharing a wealth of information on how to cleanse and detox your body, mind and spirit.

Simple Detox Menu:

Audrey's Green Goddess Juice

Thai Veggie Wraps with Special Sauce
Pad Thai Pasta - gluten-free!
Ayurvedic Kitchary

Sign up now by calling 317-501-7606!

Food Bliss Blessings,
Audrey & Wendell

Veggie 101 menu is here!

2011-01-12T13:50:00.000-08:00

We have been slaving in the kitchen and have created some delicious recipes for all of our groovy people attending Vegetarian 101. Check it out!

Chai Almond Hemp "Mylk"
Raw Sunshine Beet Salad
Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce
Roasted Sweet Potato Taco with Black Beans and Chili Dressing and three ingredient guacamole

What can you expect to learn in Vegetarian 101?

How to make your own milk - dairy free!
How to use the food processor for easy and quick salads in a flash
Raw tricks of the trade on how to make gluten-free pasta in minutes
How to make healthy tacos that leave you feeling vibrant and filled with energy

Can ya dig it? If you haven't signed up, you'll want to do it soon, seats are going fast!!

Peace, love & veggies,

Chef Audrey and Chef Wendell

Creativity Flows!

2010-12-30T15:18:00.000-08:00

Today we took a trip to Good Earth - wooo hooo! The bulk isle alone had us excited and having way too much fun - with all of the whole grains, raw nuts and seeds we were in foodie heaven!

Photo by Geoffrey Kroll

We're so excited to have access to all of the fabulous organic produce, fresh spices, honeys, dried fruits, fermented foods, well, we could write a small novel about the items Good Earth carries, but you get the idea.

Photo by Geoffrey Kroll

The point is, we'll be using all of these fabulous ingredients to prepare our meals for the Food Bliss workshops.

Stay tuned for class menus coming soon and possibly some fun video too!

Have a healthy, safe and Happy New Year!!

xoxo
Audrey & Wendell

We have a sponsor!

2010-12-28T18:48:00.000-08:00

We are elated to announce our sponsor!

Good Earth is a staple in Broad Ripple and in Indianapolis as a health food store, organic grocery and long time supporter of the community.

So! This means if you attend our workshop series, you will be experiencing the wide array of organic and local products Good Earth has to offer. Calls are coming in and the classes are filling up. We have a limited number of seats, so call now if you want a spot for these illuminating, ground-breaking and FUN classes!

Thank you for your support Good Earth - we love you!!

We have a location!

2010-12-11T19:11:00.000-08:00

We are so excited to share our Food Bliss Workshop series with Indianapolis! Kick start 2011 with our groundbreaking workshop series, offering healthy eating and vibrant living teachings along with a full meal with each class and as much knowledge and fun as you can fit into two hours!

Chef Audrey and Chef Wendell are joining forces to bring this high energy, informational and sometimes controversial series of classes. They have traveled the U.S. and our great Earth to bring to you the best health information available today.

Great news! We are being hosted by Mother Nature's Sun in Broad Ripple!

Dates for our six series class are:

January 19th
January 26th
February 2nd
February 9th
February 16th
February 23rd

Each class is from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Pricing and information on how to sign up coming soon!