Recent RAW Food Classes...

Hi Everyone!!!

Well, life got REALLY busy lately!!!  I haven't had time to post anything here, so here is a photos of a recent class at the library with over a dozen kids!!! :

The especially LOVED the Green Smoothie!  The parents were suprised how much the kids loved the raw food!  It is my hope that more and more parents will chose to feed their kids the best food on the planet!

I've been so busy with my RAW DETOX BOX!!!  I have a 4 week rotating menu now, and I'm having SOOO much fun with it!!!  Here are a few new dishes from it....

"CRAB" CAKES

BUCKWHEATIES CEREAL

SESAME "CHICKEN"...Oh, this is a FAVORITE!!!

CHIA PUDDING

NACHOS!!!!  WITH ***REAL*** RAW CHIPS!!!! 

HERE'S HOW IT COMES:

HERE'S WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE PUT TOGETHER...

YUMMMMM!!!!!  I took this for my lunch to a recent Assembly and it was a HUGE hit!!!! 

To order the Raw Detox Box, please visit:  www.TruMeals.com/detoxbox.html.

.....and, how was YOUR week?  :-D

A Fresh Start For A Young One!

Hi everyone!!!

Here is a Level 1 Class I had recently with an 18 year old!  It's so nice to see even younger ones embrace the raw and living lifestyle!!!   She is a vegetarian, so the transition to eating raw seems natural for her.  She lives in Tennessee, so she's anxious to take what she's learned and share it with her family. 

Stuffed Portobello Mushroom

Making Collard Rolls...Isn't it so much FUN to play

with your food!!!!!  :-D

Using the Vitamix to make Broccoli Soup

Yum! 

Zucchini Pasta w/Marinara Sauce and Salmon Pate

TO GO!!!!  We experimented with

different kinds of noodles!  :-D

Making the Date Nut Torte....

O.K, yea I was in a hurry to take

a bite!!!!  LOL!!!!

Banana Mango Icecream!  YUMMMM!!!! 

And, isn't she just GORGEOUS!!!!

You GO Gurl!!!!!!  :-D  I'm so proud of you!!!!!

I was in the Houston Metropolitian Cooking and Entertainment Show on Saturday!!!

Hey everyone!!!!!

This weekend I had the priviledge of being a part of the Houston Metropolitian Cooking and Entertainment featuring Paula Deen!!!!! IT WAS AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!!!! Sorry some of the photos came out a little blurry!  They were taken with my phone!!! 

I actually wasn't nervous at all. I just remembered everything Alissa taught me about just being me and sharing my passion for Raw with everyone.
The entrance to the show:

Chef Renee:

 

This was So Much fun!!!! They gave me 4 Sous Chefs to help me! The REALLY took the pressure off of me having to do everything from start to finish...which is what I'm used to doing. They prepared all of my veggies for me, so I could focus on presenting to my audience!

Right behind the black curtain was a working kitchen. Actually, I brought everything I needed for my show because all of the Chefs there had to share all of the equipment and I wanted to make sure that I had my Vitamix and Food Processor available when I needed it for my show. I brought samples of the food that I make for Tru Meals and displayed it on the table in front of me. The poster is advertising my Detox Box. (see http://www.trumeals.com/detoxbox.html). People were so amazed to see Raw Burgers, Stir Not Fry, Raw Tacos, and Mock Tuna Salad displayed right in front of them! During the show, I chose to make a Green Smoothie and Almost Salmon Pate on a bed of Romaine with Flax Crackers. I only had 30 minutes, so I had to make something quick and easy. I also took my "baby" Excalibur dehydrator because most people have never seen one, and I explained how to use it.

The Director of the Culinary Program was Chef Daniel Traster! He was SO nice...definitely knew his way around the kitchen!!!!  It was such an incredible priviledge working with him and seeing him in action!!!!

Daniel introducing Paula Deen:

My Presenters badge gave me access to all of the backstage "magic"!!! And, the kitchen was INCREDIBLE!!!!
I had 2 shows, one at 11:00-11:30 and one at 3:30-4pm. There were more than 7,000 people at the event!!!! My show was held in the main show floor and I had enough seating for 50 people! The first show, only 15 were sitting with me because Paula's show was starting at the exact time mine was and the line extended behind my seating!!! By the time my second show started, Paula's show was over and so I had every seat filled and people standing watching me!!!! I was cool as a cucumber, yau'll!!!!! :-D
 
Between shows I got to hang out with the other Chefs in the VIP Chill Lounge where Paula Deen was having her Celebrity Luncheon...(which I was not invited to, but didn't care to go to anyway...).

Paula was totally in her "element" though! What you see is what you get...absolute down-home southern bell!!!! And yes, totally queen of butter!

During my show, I didn't want to offend my gracious host, so since "It's all about the food" I focused on that.
My darling Hubby taped it for me, so as soon as he uploads it, I'll put the link on here if you'd like to see!
What a RAWsome experience!!! :-D
 
Chef Renee'

Cool feedback on the Raw Detox Box!!!!

Hey yau'll!!!!

I got the sweetest feedback today on my Detox Box!!! Www.truMeals.com/DetoxBox.HTML. She downloaded photos and everything (click the link to see the photos)!!! I tried to reply, but her blog is not set up to receive messages, so whoever you are...THANK YOU!!!!!

Take a peek:

http://www.live-love-be-more.tumblr.com/post/8776183392

Here's what she posted:

Today we started the Tru Meals Detox Box. For breakfast I had Brazil Nut Pancakes with blueberries followed by a Spinach, Banana, and Mango smoothie as a between meal snack. I know what you are thinking…”Spinach, in a smoothie?” It was really good and aside from the green color you would not have known there was spinach in it. For lunch, I had the Almost Salmon Pate Salad and Watermelon Gazpacho. The last time I had Watermelon Gazpacho was on a cruise and this one tasted just as good.
Dinner was Enchiladas which consisted of some sort of nut mashed into a tortilla filled with spinach, red pepper, mushroom, squash and cucumbers. We could not figure out the sauce that went on top of the Enchilada but, it was good. We got to finish day 1 of the detox with Chocolate Macaroons for dessert.
All and all the food was really good. Normally when you hear “detox” you think liquids and nasty food. I’m truly impressed and can’t wait to eat tomorrow’s food.


DAY TWO OF THE DETOX COMPLETE!

When I went to bed last night I figured I would wake up today starving. On the contrary, I was fine and I looked a little less bloated than usual. For breakfast this morning I had granola. The granola had raisins and mango. Both Davey and I really liked the granola. Around 10:00 a.m. I drank the spinach, mango, and banana smoothie. The smoothie, and the whole menu in general, helps keep the blood sugar from dropping too low or rising too high so you won’t be starving all day.
For lunch we had zucchini pasta with marinara sauce and tomato basil soup. The “pasta” was zucchini cut like curly fries. I loved it and thought it was the best meal. Dinner tonight was Pasta Primavera which was thinly sliced cucumber, carrots, and mushrooms and an apple cookie for dessert.
I haven’t felt nauseous, hungry, or tired during the last two days. Davey felt that Tru Meals designed a good menu that helped keep you fueled enough during the detox and it also tasted very good. I was impressed. I would like to try and do the 3-day menu another time. However, I was weak and the menu does not give you enough fuel to do a Crossfit workout.
Now that the detox is over we are ready to get back to eating meat. Davey already grilled up our breakfast and lunch for tomorrow.

Get my Detox Box for $37.00 through Living Social!

 
TruMeals
Two-Day Detox Box, Including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, and Two Smoothies
$37
buy now!
send as a gift
50% SAVINGS 12 PURCHASED 2 days REMAINING
Even if you're from good stock, a bad diet can clean your clock. Don't knock today's rocking deal for half off a Detox Box from TruMeals. For only $37, you'll get two days' worth of raw, enzyme-rich, cleansing food prepared especially for you (a $74 value). Each Detox Box... (show more)
Share now:Share0email
orWant it for free? Buy first, then share a special link. If three friends buy, yours is free!
location
3821 Farnham
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 579-9777 | get directions
90 FM 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 377-0807 | get directions
Show 1 more locations
the fine print
Limit one per person per visit • Merchant cancellation/re-scheduling policy of 24 hours applies; voucher subject to forfeiture • Delivery available for $18 • Other conditions apply • Promotional value expires on February 1, 2012

Raw Detox Box!!!

Hey Everyone!!!!

Have you checked out my Raw Detox Box yet?  Here's what my page looks like:

To place an order, please visit:  www.TruMeals.Com (click on Detox), or www.DietGourmet.Com.

Starting this week, there will be 2 DIFFERENT menus for the Friday and Monday orders. 

The Menu for Friday's orders will be:

Day 1:  Breakfast Crepes, Mint Smoothie, Spinach Pizza, Vegetable Lasagna, Brownies

Day 2:  Raw French Toast with Sausage, Mint Smoothie, Almost Tuna Salad, Taco Platter, Almond Cookes

Day 3:  Cerael Bars, Mint Smoothie, Veggie Stir Not Fry, Bun-less Burger with Jicama Salad, Vanilla Macaroons

The Menu for Monday's orders will remain as:

Day 1:  Brazil Nut Pancakes with Fruit, Mango Smoothie, Almost Salmon Pate w/Watermelon Gazpacho Soup, Pasta Primavera, Chocolate Macaroons

Day 2:  Granola Cerael, Mango Smoothie, Zucchini Pasta w/Marinara Sauce w/Tomato Basil Soup, Enchiladas, Apple Cookie

Day 3:  Sprouted Rye Bagel with Onion Dip, Mango Smoothie, Egg-less Salad with Onion Bread w/Broccoli Soup, Raw Chili, Date Nut Torte

All three days of meals are included in the Detox Box that you order.  You can pick it up at Tru Meals or Diet Gourmet's convenient locations or have the Box shipped to your door!!!  Yes, we do deliver out of state too!!!  Please let me know how you enjoy your Box!!!

Thx!  Have a RAWsome Day!!!

Chef Renee

Houston Metropolitian Show...get your tickets now!!!

Hey Everyone!!!

Here is the information to see me at the Houston Metropolitian Show with PAULA DEEN:








Who: ME!!!!

What:  It's Easy Being Green:  Vegan & Raw Living


When:  Saturday September 17, 2011  (TWO SHOWS:  11-11:30am and 3:30-4pm)




Where:  Reliant Center - Houston

How Much:  Advance Prices: Adult $22.00, Child $12.00 + fee


Beginning September 17, 2011: Adult $25.00, Child $15 + fee

Why:  To demonstrate how easy it is to make Raw and living food! 


Here's the link to see my page:  http://www.metrocooking.com/index.php/houston2011/houston_speaker/renee_herndon
 
Please come if you can!!!  Space is limited, they only allow 48 people in the room with me and there will be thousands of people there.  So, come EARLY!!!!  I really do appreciate your support!
 
Take care and hope to see you there!!!
 
Chef Renee

You GUYS!!!!

This is INCREDIBLE!!!  I'm gonna be in the Houston Metropolitian Show featuring Paula Deen!!!!!  Here's the page with my info:

http://www.metrocooking.com/index.php/houston2011/houston_speaker/renee_herndon

THAT'S MEEEEEEE!!!!!!

Hey everyone!

Oops! I gave the wrong location to get the free samples!!!! I meant to give this Tru Meals location:

3821 Farnham
Houston, TX. 77098

I'm so sorry!!!! Thank you Tanya for catching that error for me!

I will be there Wednesday, May 4th from noon till 1 and again next Monday May 9th from 6:30 to 8:30.

I'd love to see you there!!! Please come if you can!

Hugs,
Chef Nee

INTRODUCING THE NEW RAW CHEF FOR ***DIET GOURMET/TRU MEALS***.....MEEEEEEE!!!!!

Hello Everyone!!!!

O.K.....you're probably wondering:  What in the WORLD happened to RENEE!!!!  Where IS SHE!!!!  What has she been up to!!!!

Well, I am SOOOO THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE TO YOU THAT:

I am the new RAW and LIVING FOOD CHEF FOR DIET GOURMET/TRU MEALS!!!!!

This is SO EXCITING!!!!  That's right!  You can actually order my food online and have it delivered, or pick it up at Diet Gourmet or Tru Meals!!!!!!! 

Here's my Label:

Isn't it just GORGEOUS!!!!!!  This is HUGE you guys!!!!  In my Detox Box, you get 3 days worth of food!  The cost for the Box is $112.00.  Here's a little bit about it:

The Raw Detox Box is Vegan raw and living food that is uncooked and unprocessed. Some items are dehydrated below 115 degrees to maintain the living enzymes in the food. This Raw Detox Box is "detox" food, especially for those coming off of a SAD (Standard American Diet) Diet. Detox Raw and Living food is cleansing and helps illuminate toxins in the body. Vegan raw and living food is not only good for you physically, but emotionally, spiritually, and mentally too. When you choose to feed your body the very best, it will respond in a way that improves your health and mental disposition like nothing else.

In the Detox Box you will find 3 days of single portion meals. This is only a "suggested" Menu. Feel free to eat any meal you would like, when you are hungry. Listen to your body...it's a healthy thing!

SUGGESTED MENU:

DAY 1:

Breakfast: Pancakes with Blueberries
Snack: Spinach, Banana, and Mango Smoothie
Lunch: Almost Salmon Pate Salad
Soup: Watermelon Gazpacho
Dinner: Papaya Steak with Parsnips
Dessert: Chocolate Macaroons

DAY 2:

Breakfast: Granola
Snack: Spinach, Banana, and Mango Smoothie
Lunch: Zucchini Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Soup: Tomato Basil
Dinner: Enchiladas
Dessert: Apple Cookie

DAY 3:

Breakfast: Bagel with Onion Dip
Snack: Spinach, Banana, and Mango Smoothie
Lunch: Egg-less Salad with Onion Bread
Soup: Broccoli Soup
Dinner: Chili
Dessert: Date Nut Torte Balls

Here's the link to order from Diet Gourmet:  http://dietgourmet.com/
 
We are in the process of putting the link on the main page, but you can see the Raw Detox Box at the top of the order page once you Register.
 
This is my 3rd week and I am having SOOOO much FUN!!!!  I will be doing Demos on Monday nights 6:30-8:30 at Tru Meals, 5785 San Felipe, Houston TX 77054.  Stop by and try a sample of a meal from the Box for FREE!!!!!
Please spread the word and let everyone know!!!!

Take care and STAY RAW!!!!!!

Hugs,
Chef RENEE'

Rejuvelac and CHEESE!!!

Hey everyone! 

 I'm putting a little "spin" on Banana Leather!!! I put whole berries in it: Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, and Blackberries!!! When it's solid (hopefully the electricity will stay on long enough for that!!!), I'll cut them into fruit squares!!! ...totally my kids' idea!!! Cool, huh!

I'm also making Eggplant Bacon for my Gnocchi Carbonara!  It's Raw Dumplings!  I had it at Grezzo and it's REALLY good!!!  Stay tuned for that!

Hey, have you guys ever heard of Rejuvelac?  It's basically a fermented liquid that is made from wheat and rye berries and filtered water.  It contains 8 of the B vitamins, lots of proteins, carbs, phosphates, saccharine, and amylases!  It is rich in enzymes that assist in digestion and the growth of friendly bacteria!!!  You can use it in Smoothies, or make RAW CHEESE with it!!!!  The Cheese is FABULOUS!!!!  Here are the steps I took to make it:

First, you have to soak the Wheat Berries an Rye Berries in water and sprout them which takes a couple of days.  Then you have to add them to about a gallon of Fresh Water and let it sit for a couple of days...

After the 2nd day, it will start to "bubble" and have a pretty pungent smell to it...  Then, it's ready!!!

I made enough to fill 4 large jars!!!

You can put it in the frig for up to a month!!!  My family LOVED the smoothies I made with it!!!

You can also drink it straight or add lemon to it and enjoy:

Here's making the Cheese:  You put 2 Cups Rejuvelac, 1 Cup Mac Nuts, 1 Cup Cashews in Vitamix and combine till smooth:

Folding it into my Nut Bag...I did not have any Cheese Cloth, but the Nut Bag worked out just fine!

 

So, here's what I did: I turned my Nut Bag inside out, laid the Cheese on it, then flipped it closed:

Have to sit jars of water on it to drain:

Finally, I wrapped all of it up in Saran Wrap to help apply pressure to the cheese for draining:

TAAAAA DAAAA!!!!     When I tasted the Rejuvelac, it's actually not bad tasting... got a sweetness to it. It does kinda smell like old socks, though!!! My body kinda "tingles" all over from drinking it!!!! (that's a GOOD thang, yau'll!!!) I feel energized!!! I like it!!! I look forward to making a Smoothie later with it!!!

Believe it or not, it was actually an easy process!!!!

Here's the Cheese:

I added some spices to it and it's WONDERFUL!!!!!  :-D

And, how was YOUR week?  :-D

A Super Fun Level 1 Class!!!

Here are some photos from a recent Level 1 Class!!! 

Thanks Ladies!  It was SOOO MUCH FUN!!!

YUMMY Stuffed Portabella!!!

My wonderful Sous Chef!!!!  Thank you so much for helping me!!!

Making Pate X2!!!!

You can use the Pate for so many things!!!

Making Corn Chowder...my FAVORITE!

Collard Rolls to Go!!!

The Girls!!!

Time to munch!!!

Me and the Girls!

This was just a few things that we made last week during the Level 1 Class.

This Class is a hands on Raw and Living Food Class that is

LOTS of FUN!!!  You can learn right in your OWN kitchen!

If you are interested in taking any Class or having a Raw Demonstration

in your home, just email me at:  Veggies4Ever@yahoo.com or visit my site to see

a Photo presentation slide show:  RawVeggies4Ever.Com.