Mark Reinfeld – Vegan Fusion
Q: Teaching is obviously a passion for you. In what ways have you been spreading the good news about plant-based cuisine?
I have been teaching vegan and raw food cuisine classes for close to twenty years. Currently I am offering 10-day Vegan Fusion culinary immersions around the world which are a life transforming experience for all who attend. Participants increase their skill level and confidence level dramatically and learn how to awaken new levels of culinary creativity. The course is for novice cooks as well as experienced chefs who want to learn more about vegan and raw food preparation. Topics include Vegan Soups; Salads & Dressings; the World of Grains and Beans; Tofu, Tempeh & Seitan Dishes; Casseroles and Sauces; Wraps, Spreads, Sandwiches and Rolls; Vegan Desserts; Raw Cuisine 1-Smoothies, Pâtés, Pasta and Pudding; Raw Cuisine 2-Elixirs, Soups, Plant Cheeses, Ravioli, Lasagna, Parfaits, and Ice Cream; Raw Cuisine 3-Nut and Seed Milks, Granola, Pizza, Tacos, and Live Pies.
Bo and I have also developed the Vegan Fusion Online Culinary Lessons which is an online version of the in-person course at a fraction of the cost. Subscribers receive a download of the chef training manual and are able to view videos that go over the main techniques. I also offer vegan culinary tours around the world. You can learn more at: www.veganfusion.com
Q: In addition to the classes, you have been offering vegan consulting services for many years now. Can you please comment on that?
One of the main focuses of our business Vegan Fusion is to offer consulting services to businesses interested in adding more incredible plant based cuisine into their menu. We specialize in chef training and menu and recipe development and can assist in creating any level of offering in the food service world. The main thing we emphasize is that by providing customers with vegan options they are expanding their potential customer base and are demonstrating their knowledge of a rising culinary trend. Recent clients include Google, Atkins Nutritionals, Aramark Food Services, and Whole Foods.
I was interested in the Ravioli recipe but there is no mention of how to make the sun-dried tomato sauce. Did I miss something? Thx for this recipe – it looks good enough to take to my raw food potluck!