Chef Al Chase & Donna Benjamin

Vegan Lifestyle Educators

Chef Al Chase is a 1979 alumnus of the Culinary Institute of America,
and LLCAI who combines decades of classical culinary artistry with 17 years of experience in the Organic, Plant-based Cuisine realm! As the founder of Culinary Awakenings, he provides trainings, custom programs and consultations for traditional food pros, emerging chefs, eco-businesses and the general public who desire to expand their vegan options. Chef Al's upbeat teaching style emphasizes organic, whole foods and a farm-to-the-table approach to preparing food. Along with his wife Donna, their goal is to "build community one delicious plate at a time!"

Donna Benjamin is a graduate of Syracuse University; and a 2002
graduate of the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute. As a Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator, she combines her passion for a healthy living lifestyle with her knowledge of the many sustainable practices that one can focus on day-to-day. Donna enjoys her role as taste tester for Chef Al's culinary creations and Marketing and Logistics Director for Culinary Awakenings.

Better Living Through Food Choices

Sunday, March 30 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Join Chef Al Chase and Donna Benjamin, Vegan Lifestyle Educators, as they present a powerful and informative lecture on the benefits of Organic, Plant-based Cuisine.

What you put on your plate affects so many areas:  the animals, environment and your health. Learn the benefits of eating organically; how to "green" your kitchen; Food Shopping 101 and how to maximize your nutrition potential
at each meal.

Both Chef Al and Donna are dedicated to being active participants in the world of Organic, Vegan Culinary Arts and present at trade shows, conferences and events in the organic, vegan and sustainable arenas; stay in contact with professional resources and do extensive research to further their knowledge of this exciting business and lifestyle.

503.752.2588; chefal@chefal.org; www.chefal.org