Mission/ Method:
- The Natural Gourmet Institute was founded on the principal that what we eat significantly affects our physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Each individual reacts differently to food and so will thrive on a unique diet. Consequently, there is no one perfect food or dietary regimen that works for everyone. With these principles in mind, The Natural Gourmet has created a framework for healthy food selection based on specific criteria for high quality ingredients, concepts of eastern/western nutrition and a variety of dietary paradigms. To accomplish this goal, we look to the whole food traditions of our healthy ancestors as well as to modern scientific studies. Our approach empowers people to tailor their eating style to support their individual health needs
- Our focus is health-supportive, whole foods cuisine, encompassing a variety of nutritional and philosophical paradigms with an emphasis on both plant-based and traditional unrefined ingredients.
Where:
- 48 W. 21st St., 2nd floor
New York, NY 10010
(between 5th & 6th ave.)
How to get in contact with them:
- Telephone: 212-645-5170
Fax: 212-989-1493
E-mail: info@naturalgourmetschool.com
Target populations:
Students, adults, children, parents.
Current resources:
- NY (New York City)
- www.tograndmothershousewego.com To Grandmother’s House We Go Cooking Tours–led by Natural Gourmet instructor, Susan Baldassano. Authentic cooking classes with grandmothers around the world.
- www.andrearios.com Chef Andrea Rios specializes in personalized events and private cooking classes.
- www.tallorderonline.com Chefs Dina Cutrone and Carina Kuhl host new and improved private dinner parties and speciality cooking classes.
- www.violetsong.com Violet’s website. Meredith Minogue and Jim Barry play post- modern folk rock. Check out the site to get free downloads and to buy their newest CD.
- www.amandacooks.com Amanda Cushman is a culinary educator, private chef, caterer, and food writer.
- www.unfussyfood.com Holly Mendenhall prepares “healthy, home-delivered meals for busy people” in Brooklyn and Manhattan. She is committed to sustainability and uses local, seasonal, organic ingredients. Meals are simply prepared, beautifully presented and purely delicious. Call 917-873-2938.
- www.laurenpilgrim.com Chef Lauren Pilgrim provides catering and personal chef services in Brooklyn and Manhattan. A strong supporter of family farms and sustainable agriculture, she uses organic products and locally grown produce whenever possible.
- www.twopeasinapodchef.com Chef Georgia Melnyk offers customized American & Ethnic Cuisine based on healthfully grown foods and health-supportive cooking methods.
What CHEFs can provide:
- More interaction with younger kids (elementary students) as well as college students.
- More publicity by lending out facilities/equipment for CHEFs events.
- Fulfill community service requirement for culinary students
