High Noon Brunch March 30th, 2018

I have been a chef for close to 20 years, I stopped cooking professionally after closing my last restaurant in New York.
In the last year I have started planning these cannabis dining adventures.

For my latest High Nonn Brunch, I brought table-to-farm and threw an elegant party in a greenhouse. As a chef, being able to go to the soil, pick an ingredient, then cook and serve it to guests, was so incredible.
I organize these events and make every element and every bite special, it is a labor of love. It is expensive and a lot of people dont get it...but for those people who take a risk and sign up for my events I will always deliver something unique and special. Cooking like this has brought passion back to my life and to my food. I just had to share with you other food folks...sometimes our relationship with cooking can be a rocky one, and after this weekend, it feels like I renewed my vows.

I have been a chef for close to 20 years, I stopped cooking professionally after closing my last restaurant in New York.

In the last year I have started planning these cannabis dining adventures. This weekend, I brought table-to-farm and threw an elegant party in a greenhouse. As a chef, being able to go to the soil, pick an ingredient, then cook and serve it to guests, was so incredible. 

I organize these events and make every element and every bite special, it is a labor of love. It is expensive and a lot of people dont get it...but for those people who take a risk and sign up for my events I will always deliver something unique and special. Cooking like this has brought passion back to my life and to my food. I just had to share with you other food folks...sometimes our relationship with cooking can be a rocky one, and after this weekend, it feels like I renewed my vows.

You're doing great!

Since this weekend is Mother's day I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the people who have had to cut ties with a toxic parent.

Some have had to do this over Cannabis, some over politics, some just because they were not healthy relationships.

If this is you, I encourage you to take some time this weekend to honor yourself. Drawing boundaries, finding your support system, and taking care of yourself can be very hard work, so maybe treat yourself.

My suggestions? Get yourself some fresh flowers, postmates breakfast in bed or take a Cannabis bath salt soak!

Thank the people in your life who were there to help you through the tough stuff and the family that you have created for yourself.

You're doing a great job!

💚💚💚💚💚

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Photo from #highnoonbrunch taken by @alilimonphotography

Floral arrangements by @metalxmoss

Vegan Big Mac

Knowing how to make vegan big macs is a blessing and a curse.
I serve this with a side of fries seasoned with Rosemary flowers which were super aromatic.
If you wanna curse yourself too...make some mac sauce!

Vegan Mac sauce-

Stir together
3 tblsp Follow Your Heart Mayo

2 tbsp chopped pickles

1 tbsp chopped onions
2 dashes hot sauce 1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

And top with
1 dash smoked paprika