Raw Chef Dan

Dinners with Chef Dan

So I have been hosting dinner at my place under the name Omakae wich is a Japanese term meaning "Chef's Choice". My gust "Donate" twords the cost of groceries, Electric... and I mske food till eveyone is full.
If you want to come to one of these uiniquly amazing dinners visit http://www.rawchefdan.com/Omakase-Booking.html

They have been really fun and you have to come soon!

The Food You Want For Thanks Giving

Whether you had plansfor holiday food or not you will want to get a dose of Quintessences outrageous Thanks Giving Rawgazm Experience.
Featuring some of the most satisfying food you could ever eat covering Thanks Giving Staples such as Candied Yams, "Mash Potato" & Gravy, Cranberry Relish, testy soft Breads and an incredible Entry Stand-in Pineapple Ginger Glazed Veggie a la Cream Stuffed Brazil Nut Roll complete with your choice of Pumpkin or Apple Cherry Pie..

If you want to order for pickup be sure to place your order at least12 hr before you plan to pick it up.

Menu

$55 pp or $100 for two

Celery Asparagus Garlic Creamy Bisque (raw)

or Creamy Butternut Squash Soup (cooked)

(ala carte $7)

 

Arugula Pear Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

(ala carte $12)

 

Pineapple Ginger Glazed Veggies a la Cream Stuffed

Brazil Nut Loaf

Served with a side of

“Sautéed” Spinach & Shallots Topped with Sliced Almonds

(ala carte $20)

 

Light Buttery Coconut Yam Bread

(ala carte $5)

 

Walnut Cherry Stuffing (raw)

or Sprouted Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf (cooked)

(ala carte $8)

 

Whipped Cauliflower Mashed (raw or cooked)

(ala carte $6)

 

Creamy Black Pepper Gravy

(ala carte $6)

 

Apple Cherry Pie or Pumpkin Pie

(ala carte $10)
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Add-On Side Dishes

(the followings are not included in the set menu)

Cranberry Relish  $3

Candied Yam  $4

 

 

New Salad At The Q

Quintessence is testing a new Sprouted Lentil Salad featuring Arugula and the Greens of Red Radish along with their own Kosher version of a Balsamic Vinaigrette made with Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, Lemon Juice, Turkish Apricots, Sea Salt and a hint of Stevia.

In this delightful Salad you will encounter

Sprouted Brown Lentils
Red Radish Slices
Celery, Capers and Parsley
Tossed with a wonderfly cleaver and remarkebly saticfying
Vinigar Lemon Aprocot "Balsamic Vinaigrette" ala Kosher
Served on a bed of
Arugula and Red Radish Greens
Topped with Fresh Black Pepper

Quintessence is at
263 E 10th Street
Between
Ave A & 1st Ave
646 654-1823
www.raw-q.com

Quintessence Launches it's new "Menu Of The Day"

Quintessence Launches it's new "Menu Of The Day" A new Set Menu option. A Three course fiesta for $35! Choose from the daily specials or a selected option from the menu. Each week the menu then repeats the cleaver Mon - Friday 5 day cycle. And save room for Brunch Sat & Sun - Definitely a not to be missed Dinning Experience!
Discount Coupons available at Restaurants.com

Do Pine Nuts Really Come From Pine Trees

Pine nuts are the edible seeds of pines (family Pinaceae, genus Pinus). About 20 species of pine produce seeds large enough to be worth harvesting; in other pines the seeds are also edible, but are too small to be of great value as a human food. In Europe, pine nuts come from the Stone Pine (Pinus pinea), which has been cultivated for its nuts for over 6,000 years, and harvested from wild trees for far longer. The Swiss Pine (Pinus cembra) is also used to a very small extent.

In Asia, two species are widely harvested, Korean Pine (Pinus koraiensis) in northeast Asia (the most important species in international trade), and Chilgoza Pine (Pinus gerardiana) in the western Himalaya. Four other species, Siberian Pine (Pinus sibirica), Siberian Dwarf Pine (Pinus pumila), Chinese White Pine(Pinus armandii) and Lacebark Pine (Pinus bungeana), are also used to a lesser extent. Afghanistan is an important source of pine nuts. In some cultures, it is believed consumption of copious amounts of pine nut may yield aphrodisiac effects.

In North America, the main species are three of the pinyon pines, Colorado Pinyon (Pinus edulis), Single-leaf Pinyon (Pinus monophylla), and Mexican Pinyon (Pinus cembroides). The other eight pinyon species are used to a small extent, as are Gray Pine (Pinus sabineana), Torrey Pine (Pinus torreyana), Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) and Parry Pinyon (Pinus quadrifolia).

In the United States, pine nuts are mainly harvested by American Indians, particularly the Uto-Aztecan: Shoshone, Paiute and Hopi, and Washoe tribes. Certain treaties negotiated by tribes and laws in Nevada guarantee Native Americans' right to harvest pine nuts

Pine nuts are indeed the seeds of pine trees, and you could plant them, if they haven’t been toasted, which is often the case with those you buy in stores.

They’re tucked inside the pine cones and fall out when the cones open. Not all pines make pine nuts that are nice to eat, and most pine nuts are so small that you could easily not notice them. To make matters worse, when they come out of a pine cone, they’re covered with a hard shell that has to be removed before you see anything recognizable as pine nuts.

Although about 20 species of pine make nuts large enough to be interesting as food, almost all pine nuts used for food come from four varieties: Mexican pine, Colorado pine, Italian stone pine, and Chinese nut pine.

It takes a long time, usually 15 to 25 years, for a pine to start producing nuts, and three times as long before production reaches its maximum. This means pine nuts are often harvested wild, which is part of the reason their cost is so high.

There are some similar edible seeds from other plants that make cones. The juniper seed is well known as the main source of flavoring for gin.

Pine nuts are nutritious, having a high protein content and all sorts of other nutrients. There is an interesting phenomenon, however: After eating pine nuts, some people for days or weeks taste something bitter and metallic. If this should happen to you, don’t worry; it goes away with time.

Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_nut
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/01/04/where_do_pine_nuts_come_from/

Japan in the Raw

Hey everyone, sorry I have been MIA for so long but life has me busy beyond belief.

I am in Japan now as you may know.
Last week I did a three day set menu event in Hiroshima to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Country Grain bakery and vegetarian restaurant in Hiroshima.

That went great, the reponse was very exciting and the food was off the hook.

 

 

 

 

This was my Spicy Fofu Parfait served with Avo, Cucmber, Scallin and Nira.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now I am in Osaka where I did a three sitting set menue dinner.

It was crazy, soo much work and such a tight schedule. Today I am off somewhat, shopping and preparing for tomorrows event I will do two sittings for brunch. Then I am off to Kamakura for a 2 day worshop.

More to come as soon as I have a minute to post more!

 

 

Another Great Bunch Of Raw Chef Student Prepare Thier Gratuation Brunch

Final Project is to plan and prepare Brunch for their 8 guest the final exam raw food meal.

Lemongrass Chia Parfait with Tropical Fruit

* To view in High Rez CLICK HERE

Thailand update

OK OK so these cashews are not raw BUT I just had to try this salad.
Yes we will make it in my Thai Class June 27th and maybe for the dinner
Jun 26th http://www.rawchefdan.com/raw_chef_dan/eventspage.html#RTD

15 Fat Burning Foods Puts Weight Loss On AutoPilot

Saw this today and thought I would share it with you today!

source 15 Fat Burning Foods Puts Weight Loss On AutoPilot

As strange as it might sound there but there are actually more than foods 15 Fat Burning Foods out there that when eaten will technically help you burn fat. When I first learnt about this concept - some years back now - I scoffed at the idea; but after further investigation I realized that there was a lot of truth to the suggestion that certain foods really can help you burn fat.

The real truth of the matter is that certain foods will use up more of your calories during the digestion process than what is actually contained within them. For example if food 'A' contains 100 calories and it uses up 110 calories to digest it you'll burn-off 10 calories. Good 'eh?

There are certain foods that are natural 15 fat burning foods. The regulation and stimulation of certain parts of the body are what make these foods burn fat. The stimulation of metabolism is one example. When your metabolism is more active, the more fat and calories you burn. A complete list of 15 fat burning foods and how they do it is available free.


Use this list to put your weight loss on auto-pilot:
1) Tilapia- Lean fish. Great protein source.
2) Asparagus- Has alot of health benefits and curbs appetite.
3) Salad- When combined with olive oil and apple cider vinegar, it will help you burn fat fast. Salad helps curb appetite, olive oil has healthy fats that help burn fat, and 4) apple cider vinegar helps burn carbs.
5) Green Beans- Helps with curbing appetite. Also, has many other health benefits.
6) Broccoli- Dark green veggie. Helps with curbing your appetite.
7) Turkey- Lean meat. Good source of protein.
8) Tuna- Lean fish. Excellent protein source. Helps with burning fat. Also, has omega-6 in it.
9) Salmon- Has healthy fats in it called omega-6 fatty acids. Great for weight loss and other health benefits.
10) Celery- helps with weight loss. Great late night snack.
11) Almonds- Has healthy fats. Great as a snack.
13) Grapefruit- Helps burn fat. Also, has many other health benefits.
14) Apples- Complex carbohydrate source. Great for helping your body burn fat for energy.
15) Cottage Cheese- slow-digesting protein source. Great for a late night snack. Helps keep you feeling full.
16) Yogurt- Has been shown to help burn fat. Also, has alot of other health benefits.
17) Chicken- great protein source. Very lean meat. Great for eating anytime of the day.

The body has a unique response and reaction to any meal, snack, and food item. Dietary experts have been able to examine the body's positive reactions to an array of healthy foods that actually boost dieters' abilities to burn off stored fat to lose weight! With no crazy rules, guidelines, or diet regulations, dieters can indulge in an array of fat burning food options in order to experience faster, more efficient, and more effective weight loss results.

What Qualifies as Fat Burning Foods

As dietary experts continually strive to identify the main foods that help dieters lose weight, current reports assert that some of the most powerful fat burning food items can be found in groups such as:

* High protein, low carbohydrate foods, especially lean meats, fish, beans, and nuts.
* High fiber foods, especially whole grain foods, such as brown rice, fiber cereal with no additives and sugars, fruits, and vegetables.
* Foods rich in water, especially fruits and vegetables.

A very common mistake of a person who wants to lose weight is to exercise but not alter their eating habits. A healthy way to lose weight or even just maintain your weight is to combine exercise with eating the right foods.

Do you know that there are foods out there that are natural fat burners? Most of the fat burning foods are high in fiber and have low or no cholesterol. Many have special properties like antioxidants and chemicals that aid in the body's ability to burn fat.

A recent report from Michael Zemel, Professor of Nutrition and Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville reports, "If you compare a dairy-rich versus a dairy-poor diet you can nearly double the rate of weight and fat loss with the same level of calorie restriction." It states that the calcium in dairy products can boost weight loss by increasing fat breakdown in fat cells.

Therefore, dairy products could be termed as fat burning foods. These include milk, cheese and yogurt and might be considered a fat burning secret.
A meat directly after a workout could be the real most important meal of the day.


The problem arises out of the body having depleted your muscle's glycogen, and boosting the cortisol levels in the body resulting in an excessive break-down of muscle fiber. This occurs generally after an instense workout.


This situation is called a catabolic state. To counter this catabolic state; the trick is to consume a after-workout easily digestible supplement drink directly after your workout. This will act as a trigger to reverse the catabolic state, promoting the body toward a anabolic state.


We are trying to kick-start the process of rebuilding our muscles with a highly rich in easily digestible carbohydrates and amino acids that will help restore the depleted glycogen.




The rush of the carbs and protiens that are speedily absorbed causes an rise in insulin from the pancreas; this in turn passes nutrients directly to the muscles.



The max calories for the post-workout drink should be between 300 to 500 calories only. A person weighing 125 pounds should stay toward the lower limits of the
300 to 500 calories...

The best way to approach the 15 fat burning food is to start by implementing a sensible eating plan with the help of this free list of fat burning foods and begin an exercise workout program that you enjoy and will stick with.