Cardio Health E-book Now Available!

 

Pure Wellness Series: Cardiovascular Health takes what you think you know about heart health and turns it inside out. This e-book celebrates the achievements of the cardiovascular warriors in medicine who decided to buck the system and change how we think about cardiovascular wellness.

The e-book features 20 vegan heart healthy recipes by award winning Vegan Fusion chefs and contains exclusive coupons for featured products at Pure Prescriptions.

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All proceeds from the e-book go to the Healthy Ohana Foundation

The Healthy Ohana Foundation was formed to educate the public on the vital importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. The founding members have vast experience in the health and wellness industry and intend to share their knowledge to help people live healthier, more sustainable lives. This charity promotes health education in under served areas through plant based diets and CAM (complementary and alternative medicine).

Vegan Fusion Chef Services

Are you looking to incorporate more healthy foods into your life?

Blossoming Lotus Chefs and authors Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray

We have over 20 years of experience preparing delicious natural foods, specializing in living foods

♥ Custom-created meals for pick up or delivered to your home ♥ Private classes and healthy lifestyle training ♥ Specializing in live food cuisine ♥ One-on-one supervised cleanses and fasts ♥ Using fresh organic and locally grown ingredients

Ask about our mainland private chef services!

Contact us at info@veganfusion.com or
call 808-822-0820 for a free initial consultation

Mark Reinfeld
Coauthor, The 30-Minute Vegan, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Raw, and Vegan Fusion World Cuisine

Mark Reinfeld is the author of three books and the founding chef of the Blossoming Lotus Restaurant. He is the recipient of a Platinum Carrot award given to America’s top “innovative and trailblazing healthy chefs”. He has offered chef trainings across the country to clients that include Google, Credit Suisse First Boston, The Peninsula Spa, Aspen’s Explore Bistro, Malibu’s Pacific Coast Green’s, and more.  Mark has offered private chef services in Malibu, The Hamptons, Hawaii, and New York City. To learn more about the healing quality of foods, Mark received a Masters Degree in Holistic Nutrition from The Clayton School of Natural Healing.

Jennifer Murray
Coauthor, The 30-Minute Vegan, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Raw

Jennifer Murray co-developed the original menu for the award-winning Blossoming Lotus Restaurant as well as the Lotus Root Juice Bar & Bakery. She is currently working on her third cookbook due out next summer. Jennifer teaches classes nationally and internationally. Designing fun, mouthwatering food that looks as good as it tastes is her way of spreading vegetarianism.

Raw Food Class on Kaua’i

Fun with the dehydrator!

Learn from Blossoming Lotus founding chef Mark Reinfeld the basics of using the dehydrator to create crackers, pizza and granola. You will also learn how to create nut milks and cheeses.

When: Saturday, December 5th 3-6pm

Where: Wailua Homesteads

Cost: $65/person includes recipes and tasting

Recipes include:

Pesto Pizza

Herbed Flax Crackers

Cashew Cheese

Orange Cranberry Granola

Almond Milk

 

Spaces are limited. Contact Mark at mark@veganfusion.com or call 808-822-0820 by Wednesday November 25th to register.

 

The Traveling Vegans – return to Kaua’i

It’s been a while since the last Traveling Vegans update. Our time in Europe and on the mainland was incredible. We posted regularly while we were traveling. Visit here for an archive of our European Adventure.

Since we last wrote, our new book, The 30-Minute Vegan has been released. It’s off to a great start and is being promoted at Borders Books nationwide. Check it out at a store near you!

Mark also appeared on CBS 4 Denver to share a few recipes from the book. Visit here to see the video clip.

We have been back on Kaua’i for the last week – enjoying the beaches  and working on recipes for our next book on Asian vegan cuisine – details to follow!

In the cyber world, we have been using Twitter almost daily to post updates on the most up to date vegan news and events from around the World. Please visit here to follow us on TWITTER, so we can share this information in more real time.

Here is a sampling of  the latest greatest twitter posts

• V is for vegan http://bit.ly/WHldu
• Twitter vegan advocacy http://bit.ly/vjfC4
• Please share your reviews of The 30-Minute Vegan on our Amazon page http://tinyurl.com/n7no3j
• Twenty-one day vegan kickstart http://bit.ly/FYI4p
• Vegan wedding series: working with caterers http://tinyurl.com/rdj5×3
• VERY IMPORTANT ARTICLE!! The Meat of the Problem – http://bit.ly/579OP

We are in the beginning stages of our next Vegan Fusion Newsletter.  Please visit here to be placed on our mailing list.

To a wonderful Summer!

Hanalei, Kaua'i

Twitterrama

 

Twitter is a service for friends, family and co-workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick and brief messages. We have been posting regularly on all things vegan. Please check out our twitter page and follow us for updates on Vegan Fusion and the latest on vegan current events in the world. 

Below is a sample of our latest tweets. Enjoy!

 

 

The Goode family from ABC is a new cartoon sitcom about a recycling vegan family. What do you think? http://tinyurl.com/cd6dmv

 

How a Geek Family Goes Meatless http://tinyurl.com/lhlovn

 

Cookbook Giveaway! Win a free copy of The 30-Minute Vegan from vegansoapbox.com at http://tinyurl.com/nnrlhq

 

Groceries 101: The best vegan dairy-free alternatives http://tinyurl.com/lsuqgg

 

The Skinny on Soy: Soyfoods are hot – or not – depending on whom you believe ~http://short.to/jn2i (Yahoo! Green)

 

Tips for going vegan - http://tinyurl.com/luxht8

 

Enter to win a free copy of The 30-Minute Vegan! http://tinyurl.com/ktt8ul

 

Art For Life Auction Offers Vegan Dinner With Bill Clinton And Russell Simmons http://tinyurl.com/mtg9n6

 

HSUS Can Now Grant Bachelor’s Degrees In Animal Studies // ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green g… http://tinyurl.com/nwd7sn

 

Comedian/Author Carol Leifer Is Vegan And Proud In New Veggie Testimonial http://tinyurl.com/leusnl

 

How to Eat to Survive – Japan’s First Vegan Film Festival http://vegan.jp/

 

A brilliant blog posting on reasons for going vegan by Prof, Gary Francione – “A revolution of the heart” http://bit.ly/BdPcn

 

Exclusive interview w/Mark Reinfeld + chance 2 win FREE raw food book! http://www.rawfoodnation.org

 

Win a free copy of the Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Raw! http://www.rawfoodnation.org/ 

The 30-Minute Vegan is here!!!

Busy vegans, rejoice! A fun and user-friendly guide, The 30-Minute Vegan is for people who want to cook fresh and healthy vegan cuisine, but don’t have a lot of time. With over 175 simple and delectable whole foods recipes, The 30-Minute Vegan demystifies the art of vegan food preparation for both experienced cooks and novices alike, with chapters devoted to smoothies and satiating beverages, snacks, wraps, rolls, wholesome suppers, guilt-free comfort food, and of course divine desserts.

Limeade, Watermelon Cooler, Almond Milk and Tropical Smoothie

Zucchini Roll Ups

 

Macadamia Crusted Tofu with Roasted Southwest Asparagus and Corn

With a foreword by renowned cookbook author, Deborah Madison, this revolutionary book contains Mark and Jennifer’s favorite recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. With at-a-glance cooking charts, delicious raw foods recipes, kid-friendly dishes, and exciting menu suggestions for every occasion, The 30-Minute Vegan is an essential everyday cookbook for vegan cooks everywhere.

Some of our favorite recipes include:

Fig Hazelnut Milk ~ Raw Cinnamon Roll ~ Maple Almond French Toast ~ Grilled BBQ Tempeh Sandwich ~ Mexican Salad with Carob Mole Dressing ~ Live Mango Gazpacho ~ Batter Baked Tempura Vegetables ~ Jalapeno Poppers ~ Macadamia Nut Crusted Tofu with Pan-Seared Oyster Mushrooms ~ Chocolate Ganache Pie ~ Superfoods Elixir and many more!

Raw Chocolate Sesame Bon Bons

Some recent reviews…

“A must-have for every kitchen, The 30 Minute Vegan is everything
a cookbook should be—these recipes are fast, easy, and
ridiculously good.”
- Rory Freedman, coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Skinny Bitch

“This book is filled with delicious, exciting, healthful recipes that are accessible for everyone. You’ll love it whether you’re a vegan, or you just want to eat like one once in a while.”
- Ellie Krieger, author of “The Food You Crave” and host of Food Network’s Healthy Appetite

“One of the very best vegan cookbooks of all time. Fabulous recipes, healthy food, clear directions, and delicious results!”
- John Robbins, author of Healthy at 100, The Food Revolution and
Diet for a New America

“Don’t let a lack of time keep you from making a healthy choice! These quick, delicious recipes will see you through even the busiest mealtimes with good taste and style.”
- Jennifer McCann, author of Vegan Lunch Box and Vegan Lunch Box Around the World

 

The 30-Minute Vegan available for pre-order

We are excited to announce that our next book, The 30-Minute Vegan, is now available for pre-order. The book, with a foreword by renowned cookbook author, Deborah Madison, contains over 175 of our favorite recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.

Sections include The Lighter Side of Life: Smoothies & Satiating Beverages; Snacks, Pick Me Ups & Kids’ Favorites; Lunches: Wraps, Rolls, Bowls, and More; Extraordinary Salads; Sumptuous Soups; Small Plates: Appetizers, Side Dishes, Light Dinners; Wholesome Suppers; Guilt-Free Comfort Food: Healthy Translations of Old Stand-bys; and Divine Desserts.

The 30-Minute Vegan also provides at-a-glance cooking charts, kids’ favorite dishes, and exciting menu suggestions for every occasion—making this an essential cookbook for busy vegans who want to enjoy delicious, healthful, whole-foods vegan fare every day.

Here are some of the reviews…

Rory Freedman, coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Skinny Bitch
“A must-have for every kitchen, The 30 Minute Vegan is everything a cookbook should be—these recipes are fast, easy, and ridiculously good.”

Ellie Krieger, author of “The Food You Crave” and host of Food Network’s Healthy Appetite
“This book is filled with delicious, exciting, healthful recipes that are accessible for everyone. You’ll love it whether you’re a vegan, or you just want to eat like one once in a while.”

John Robbins, author of The Food Revolution and Diet for a New America
“One of the very best vegan cookbooks of all time. Fabulous recipes, healthy food, clear directions, and delicious results!”

Visit here to discover locations where the book is available.

Visit here to check out more reviews.

The 30-Minute Vegan

The Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Raw is a semifinalist in the Living Now Book Awards

The Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Raw is a semifinalist for the Living Now Book Awards

Recognizing the Year’s Best Books for Better Living

The Living Now Book Awards are intended to promote newly-published lifestyle books and their creators. Natural, healthy living doesn’t come easy – it’s much harder work to grow your own beans than to buy them at the supermarket, and much simpler to buy a designer sweater than to knit it – using the wool you spun from the sheep you raised yourself! The Living Now Book Awards recognize books that help readers help themselves, to learn about enriching their lives in wholesome, Earth-friendly ways.

The Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Raw

Aloha Amsterdam

Aloha Amsterdam!

Join Mark and Jennifer in Amsterdam
for 2 workshops on the art of
Vegan and Raw Food Cuisine

Mark Reinfeld & Jennifer Murray
Chefs and founders of the world renowned Blossoming Lotus Restaurant on Kauai, Hawaii,
and coauthors of the award-winning Vegan Fusion World Cuisine,
The Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Raw and the upcoming The 30-Minute Vegan.

Join these inspiring instructors in their first European classes
as they share their favorite recipes

Discover from the professionals how easy it is to create beautiful and delicious vegan cuisine

Learn the skills that will provide you with a lifetime of health!

11 April 2009
19 April 2009
09.30hrs. – 19.30hrs.

235,00 € (Workshop1 or Workshop2) / Combination 425,00 €

VENUE: Restaurant ELEMENTS – Roelof Hartstraat 6-8 – Amsterdam / The Netherlands

REGISTER Workshop 1 and/or 2: wouterek@zonnet.nl
INFO: +31 681496322

MENUS
Workshop 1:
Vegan and Raw Food Cuisine (cooked and raw foods)
Breakfast: Live Cinnamon Rolls, Tempeh Bacon
Lunch: Tempeh Salad Wrap, Kale Salad, Flax Crackers with Hemp
Cashew Cheese, Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dinner: Live Pasta Puttanesca, Macadamia Nut Crusted Tofu with Pesto Cream Sauce,
Saffron Basmati Rice, Roasted Asparagus and
Corn, Chocolate Ganache Pie

Workshop 2
Raw Food Cuisine (all raw)
Breakfast: Granola with assorted nut milks and fruit
Lunch: Wasabi Ginger Pate Nori Rolls with Mango Chile Sauce, Raw
Ravioli with Cheese, Salad with Tahini Dressing, Chocolate
Sesame Bon Bons
Dinner: Un Stirfry with Cauliflower Rice, Creamy Kale Soup, Pesto
Stuffed Mushrooms, Fig Arugula Salad, Key Lime Ice Cream

Please visit here for a printable version of our flyer

Mark Reinfeld has been preparing inspired vegan and live food cuisine for over 15 years. He is the founding chef of the Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, winner of Honolulu Advertiser’s ‘Ilima Award for ‘Best Kaua’i Restaurant’. He is the recipient of a Platinum Carrot Award for Raw Foods given to Americas top “trailblazing and innovative chefs”. Mark’s first book, Vegan Fusion World Cuisine has won 9 international awards including ‘Cookbook of the Year’, ‘Best New Cookbook’ and a Gourmand Award for ‘Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the USA’. Jennifer Murray is the co-author, along with Mark, of the Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Raw, in which she was chiefly responsible for recipe development, and the upcoming The 30-Minute Vegan. She teaches classes across the country demonstrating the ease and delectability of vegan cooking, baking and raw food preparation. Designing fun, mouthwatering food that looks as good as it tastes is her way of spreading vegetarianism.

Please visit www.veganfusion.com for more information.

We have over 20 years experience preparing
delicious plant-based cuisine, specializing in living foods

Vegan Fusion Chef Services
www.veganfusion.com

Vegan and Live Food Cuisine Classes

Enjoy the flavors of The Blossoming Lotus Restaurant
in your own home with our

VEGAN AND LIVE FOOD CUISINE CLASSES

Join Blossoming Lotus Chefs and coauthors Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray as they share recipes and techniques from their upcoming book The 30-Minute Vegan

2 Part Intensive – $150/person includes meals and recipes
($85 for single class)

WHERE: KAPAA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
4491 Kou Street, Kapaa
WHEN:  SUNDAY MARCH 8th and 22nd NOON – 3PM

Pre-registration required by March 1st. Spaces are limited.

Please call 822-0820 or email Mark@veganfusion.com
for information and reservations

Sunday, March 8th Menu: Intro to Raw-
50/50 Cooked and Raw Foods

Appetizer – Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms
Soup – Pleasing Greens
Salad – Raw Slaw with Shaved Fennel
Entrée – Mexican Fajitas
Dessert – Chocolate Ganache Pie
Drink – Limeade

Sunday, March 15th Menu: All Raw

Appetizer – Live Spring Rolls
Soup – Hot and Sour
Salad – Cucumber Sesame
Entrée – Unstirfy with Cauliflower Rice
Dessert – Chocolate Covered Macaroons
Drink – Fig Hazelnut Milk