American in Paris Rebecca reviews Vegan Fusion cooking workshop with Mark Reinfeld.

“It’s the veg of the world and we know it, and I feel fine. Of course I do. I just had a delectable gourmet meal that was not only flavorful, it was also healthy and eaten in wonderful company in a relaxed, stress-free setting. What more could I ask for? Well, possibly to be able to cook this meal effortlessly all by myself and in such a beautiful apartment and kitchen, and maybe in the company of George Clooney and Ryan Gosling, but hey, I’m not too far off. The meal was a cooking class and I left with the recipes, I met interesting people that I will definitely stay in touch with and… well, I’m seeing “The Ides of March” this week with both Clooney and Gosling, does that count? …

Reinfeld’s fusion fare is refined and elegant, yet surprisingly easy to make and doesn’t involve esoteric ingredients like most “healthy” recipes I have found. He also adapts his recipes based on individual tastes and based on what is available. Can’t find macadamia nuts anywhere? (I certainly can’t – they have 800 different types of ham at every corner here, but no macadamia nuts. Seriously, Frenchies?) Not a problem – try cashews or almonds. Hate onions? Leave them out.”

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Vegan chef and author Mark Reinfeld offers a variety of best selling vegan cookbooks. He specializes in vegan, vegetarian, raw food and gluten free plant-based diets. He offers a series of vegan cooking classes, including 2 day workshops, teacher trainings, 5 and 10 day immersions, as well as retreats, tours and vacations in both America and Europe. He further offers vegan fusion cuisine recipe development and consulting. To receive the latest news please sign up for his Newsletter and RSS Feeds, or contact Mark directly.