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Chef-K Testimonials

Happy customers.

“Laurie [Chef-K Founder] started a culinary venture scout crew (young men and women aged 14-21). I was very impressed with Ms. Zerga’s professionalism and approach to culinary education and her positive, upbeat attitude.”

Bob Johnson

Sr. Executive Director, Boy Scouts of America

“The Chef-K Culinary Camp 4 Kids program delivered beyond our expectations!

Laurie’s easy-to-understand and fun curriculum focuses on nutrition, hygiene, safety, and basic food preparation and has increased participation at our club.

Additionally, this program has stimulated interest from current and potential donors, while engaging our staff and enriching our members.”

George Phillips

Executive Director, Alameda Boys & Girls Club

“When I met Ms. Zerga [Chef-K Founder], I knew she was the right candidate to help pilot our Chef in the Classroom program. The students, the staff at the site, and I were very happy to work with her; she’s very professional and an obvious veteran in the field.”

Kim Levine

Program Manager of School Health Department, San Francisco Unified School District

“I just want to tell you thank you for coming to B2. I had an amazing time. Thank you for bringing food to B2. I liked when u made the food it taste very very good. I didn’t like the plain yogurt. It taste a little good. The strawberries taste juicy and very yummy. I really liked the blueberries, they taste wonderful. I really liket the oranges too they taste very good. I had a wonderful and yummy time! Good bye Chef Laurie!”

Jenny

Chef-K Kids Cooking Class Attendee

“Hi! How are you. I just want to tell you thank you for giving us some very delicious fruit it tated great! I really liked the strawberries they tasted sweet and remember the darkest are the juiciest okay. When I took a bite from the blueberry it tasted like kiwi. Inside it was green so I knew it was kiwi. The raspberries were good to they were a little soft but they were still delicious! The orange was stuffed with juice inside, it was bright and smooth I ate it all. The hats looked pretty but I made it even more pretty I decorated it up with stickers. Your’e cooking was so good I think your going to have your restaurant that will be very famus! When I grow up I just think I am going to be a great chef just like you!”

Reina

Chef-K Kids Cooking Class Attendee

“Thank you so much for coming to our class room. We had the amazing time ever. Our favorite parts were making the food and eating the food. We had so much fun. Also thank you for the hats they were nice.”

Richard

Chef-K Kids Cooking Class Attendee

Chef-K and Start at the Table

By: Laurie Zerga

 

I’m super excited to share this book Start at the Table and information with you. I’ve discovered that when you change the food, you change everything. I can’t promise you miracles, yet I’ve seen them with my own eyes. I have a friend who was diagnosed with heart disease. He was scheduled for a major coronary surgery. During a delay with surgery, he uncovered the possibility of changing his diet to completely plant-based. All his symptoms went away. He never did have surgery. I have another acquaintance who was diagnosed with stage-4 cancer, and subsequently changed her diet and lifestyle. Her cancer went completely into remission. If changing diet can help serious health issues, what can it do for you and your family’s health?

When I say food can change everything, I mean everything. Here’s an example: I once met a woman at a conference, and we were talking over a few days. I said to her, “Wow, Anya, you have everything! You’re married, and you have children and a business you love. She replied, “It wasn’t always like this. I had a job I hated, I wanted to divorce my husband, and my children had eczema and asthma, as did I. We were unhealthy. I was stressed, and I just wanted to run away, but I couldn’t do it. I realized all I could do was look at myself. I ended up quitting my job, starting a business that I love, following my passion, and focusing on the family and how we eat. Now, the children and I are allergy symptom-free, and the relationship with my husband is better than the honeymoon phase. Life is good.”

I’m not guaranteeing this will happen to you. I’m not saying you can improve everything with food. You should seek medical help if you suspect a health issue. In many traditions, food is medicine. Why not complement science and medical advice by learning the possible health benefits of eating healthy food, around a table with your family? I believe you can be proactive about your food choices for your family, and launch them into a fit and strong physical foundation.

I’m about to take you on a journey; there’s space for you to journal, take notes, and really think about the role food and diet take in your family’s life. Food is a basic need; it’s the fuel our bodies use for life. It can impact how you feel, as well as your health and your relationships. So, let’s explore together.

Thanks for joining me.

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