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    Welcome To The Light Kitchen!

    Retreat & Personal Chef

    Retreat & Personal Chef

    Retreat & Personal Chef

    I can make a menu to fit your dietary requirements and desires.  I use high-quality, whole foods and local ingredients. Most items are made from scratch.

    A dietary consult can be arranged. Contact me for a sample menu. 

    Private Classes

    Retreat & Personal Chef

    Retreat & Personal Chef

    Would you like to take a cooking class followed by a meal? I can guide you through an array of dishes including desserts, keto/paleo foods, gluten-free,  raw, vegan foods, cooked vegan foods, Ethnic cuisines and so much more. Recipes are provided.  Contact me for a sample menu.

    Retreat and Class Menu Items

    Always gluten-free and made from scratch

    Soups

    Vegan soups include Gazpacho, Butternut-Cauliflower, Pumpkin Rosemary Bisque,  Cream of Mushroom,  Creamy Broccoli with Cashew Cheddar Swirl,  Vegetable-Herb Chowder 

    Ethnic Entrees

     Thai, Italian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian Plates

    Plant-Based Cheeses

    Sliceable, meltable, spreadable! Gouda, Pepper Jack, Cheddar and Herb

    Treats

    Love cookies and snacks but avoiding sugar and gluten? I've got your covered! I use coconut sugar to sweeten my treats and either almond flour, oat flour or a gluten-free flour mix.  

    Grain-Free Keto Breads and tortillas

    Mediterranean Meals

    Choose a variety of healthy Mediterranean options, including fish, olives, gluten-free pasta, lasagna, Caesar salad, cheeses (homemade vegan upon request), gluten-free almond rolls, roasted or steamed vegetable, bean-free zucchini hummus, cashew cheesy dip, pickled red onions, and more.

    Creamy Lemon GF Pasta

    Zoodles are such a fun, light and refreshing option for those pasta nights. This dish brings together the zestiness of lemon, the earthiness of mushrooms, and the lightness of zucchini noodles. Our Lemon Mushroom Zoodle Pasta is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure joy. Embracing low-carb meals during the summer brings many benefits, making you feel light and energized. Add Fish or Chicken for a heartier option. 

    Cold Refreshing Beverages

    Choose from a variety of refreshing cold beverages, including Hydrating Hibiscus, Lemon-Nettle, Blue Butterfly Elixir, and Violet Flame. I use honey, coconut sugar, and stevia for sweeteners/

    Hot Coffee, Tea and Elixirs

    Choose from a variety of hot beverages, including Adaptogenic Mushroom Elixir, Golden Mylk, Maca-Rose Elixir,  Yerba Mate, Ginger-Coconut Latte and more. 

    Green Salad with beets and candied pecans

    Salads

    Choose from a variety of salads and house-made vegan dressings. Vegan Caesar, Cashew Ranch, Red Bell Pepper Remoulade, Tomato Vinaigrette,  Green Goddess, Balsamic Basi Vinaigrette, Lemon-Tahini-Ginger 

    Sauces over Bowls, Rice or Pasta

    Choose from a variety of sauces- always vegan: Alfredo, Macadamia Cheese, Spicy Thai, Sweet Honey Miso, or Lemon Tahini

    Bowls

    Choose from a variety of Ethinic cuisine: Mexican, Asian, Italian, Middle Easterns, and your base (quinoa, rice, forbidden rice, rice noodles, cauliflower rice), and sauces. I'll add all the extras. 

    GF Chocolate Cake with Rose Buttercream Frosting (using coconut sugar and coconut, no white sugar)

    Desserts- Vegan, GF and grain free

    I use coconut sugar, honey, and stevia or allulose as sweeteners. Vegan Cheesecake (Mango, Berry, Lemon, Lavendar-Lemon, Chocolate, Pumpkin, Vanilla-Rose). Chocolate Torte, Puddings (Vanilla Coconut Custard, Chocolate Mousse), Cakes and Cupcakes (chocolate, lemon, chcolate-rose, carrot cake).

    Frostings on cakes and cupcakes are made with coconut cream, vanilla, honey and appropriate flavors) I use essential oils and powdered beet and turmeric for food coloring)

    Menu subject to change based on ingredient availability

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      About Me

      Meet Chef Elaina

      Hire me for your retreat or party

      Hire me for your retreat or party

      Hi, I'm Elaina Love and I live in Mt.Shasta. I'm passionate about lighting up your palate and helping you heal with healthy food. I have been a plant-based chef for 26 years and ran a culinary school for 10 years. Currently,  I focus on running retreats for women worldwide and catering for local retreats in Mt. Shasta California.

      Hire me for your retreat or party

      Hire me for your retreat or party

      Hire me for your retreat or party

      If you are looking for delicious, consciously prepared meals to serve your guests, I'm your gal. I make locally-sourced, meals, and make a wide variety  of dishes including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free and Farm to Table Omnivore. Contact me for a sample menu. I specialize in ethnic cuisine from Asian, Mexican, Italian, Middle Eastern and more. 

      Nutrition Consulting

      Hire me for your retreat or party

      Nutrition Consulting

      If you are looking to "clean up" your diet and aren't sure where to start, I can help you start adding fresh foods in and crowd out the bad stuff.  A lot of times it's just a matter of introducing a new food group and just naturally letting the bad stuff fall away. I can teach you how to make healthy treats and wholesome meals. I am also 

      If you are looking to "clean up" your diet and aren't sure where to start, I can help you start adding fresh foods in and crowd out the bad stuff.  A lot of times it's just a matter of introducing a new food group and just naturally letting the bad stuff fall away. I can teach you how to make healthy treats and wholesome meals. I am also an expert on weight loss through intermittent fasting and balancing blood sugar. Contact me to set up a session.

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      Elaina Love, The Light Kitchen

      Mount Shasta, California, United States

      +1 520-440-4928 | ElainaLove333@gmail.com

      Hours

      I am available any day of the week, schedule permitting. 

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