Chef Veronica Rains is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Being a vegetarian for most of her life, she specializes in Vegetarian, Vegan, and Raw foods.
Along with the belief that the body is a temple and should be considered sacred, she has a love for creating foods that heal the mind and body using whole, organic, unprocessed ingredients with methods preserving their innate healing abilities. She believes it is important to be aware of the dangers of genetically and chemically altered foods and shares information about the joy of preparing delicious pure, whole foods that nurture and sustain the body.
Chef Veronica offers private chef services, healthy cooking classes and advice on purchasing healthy, whole organic foods.
Almond Milk
2 cups Almond, soaked 4 hours and rinsed
5 cups Water, filtered
1 tbsp Lecithin, non-GMO
½ cup Raw Honey
1 ½ tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Cinnamon
Pinch Clove
Pinch Celtic Sea Salt
Blend soaked almonds with water to cover. Blend until creamy consistency, then add remaining water. Blend until very well incorporated. Strain through two fine mesh baggies into a bowl. Return milk to rinsed blender and add
remaining ingredients. Blend well. Store in refrigerator for 4-5 days. Enjoy!
*To make chocolate milk, add:
1 tbsp Coco Powder
¾ cup Raw Cacao Nibs
*To make strawberry milk, add:
1 cup Strawberries, fresh
My greatest influence is from all of my teachers and I give thanks to the generous sharing of their information and experiences.
Thai Yoga Therapy, Saul David Raye Nov 2001; Yoga Teacher’s Training, Erich Schiffmann April 2002; Nada Sounds Bhakti Yoga, Bhagavan Das Nov 2002; Advanced Thai Yoga Therapy, Saul David Raye Dec 2003; Kirtan Intensive Bhakti Yoga, Jai Uttal July 2004; Ayurvedic Treatments Dec 2004, Melanie and Robert Sachs. Teachings also influenced by Shandor Remete, Shiva Rea, John Friend, Andre Lappa, Scot Hendricks, Deon de Wet, David Swensen, Delilah, Eva Cernic, and Rachel Brice. Currently a correspondent student with American Institute of Vedic Studies founded and directed by Dr David Frawley.