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Melissa Shaffer,

Natural Chef


& Culinary Instructor

Melissa teaches plant-based cooking classes in the San Francisco Bay Area & online, and cooks beautiful, seasonal, and health supportive meals to nourish the body and soul. 

About Melissa
 
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PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES

Nourishing vegetarian meals customized to your unique needs. Offerings include seasonal dinner parties, small retreat events, and one-time Healing Meal drop offs that make a heart-felt gift to support recovery.

COOKING CLASSES

Book an in-home private cooking class in the San Francisco Bay Area as a unique date night activity, a way to celebrate a special occasion, or a gift for the foodie in your life. Perfect for anyone who wants to feel more confident in the kitchen, learn how to cook and eat more plant-based, or just have a good time!

Virtual cooking experiences also available over Zoom for groups of all sizes. Learn more about unique corporate team building opportunities!

 
 
 
 
 
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View fullsize Had zero problem eating this beauty for dinner 4 nights in a row 😍 (swipe for that side view action!) The key to eating many servings of veggies without even thinking about it is to use lots of herbs and spices! This is another @baumancollege reci
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View fullsize Check out this raw turnip “ravioli” we make during one of our live Holistic Cooking classes @baumancollege - always such a joy to make! This recipe is taught as a delicious option for those on a raw foods or plant-based diet. Turnip is
View fullsize This weeks culinary discoveries included making buckwheat risotto and roasting large rounds of celery root for the first time! Risotto is a technique, which can actually be done with a variety of grains. Buckwheat risotto is earthy and flavorful wit
View fullsize Introducing the newest singing vegetable friend, Jeffrey! Kale tips of the day for the people in your life who say “YUCK” about greens: 1. Some people are more sensitive to bitter flavors in greens. It’s not their fault. It&rsquo
View fullsize My plant-based contribution to this year’s winter holiday gathering: Roasted carrot dip with tahini and cinnamon + Cashew cheese log covered in honey fermented cranberries Loved the vibrant color of the carrot dip and was super excited to fi
View fullsize Throwback to this beauty I made to test a celebration cake recipe for class and practice frosting and decorating. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain-free chocolate cake. Ganache frosting is one of the easiest to make, with just hot coconut milk po
View fullsize More waffles! gluten-free & plant-based Sourdough Waffles Swipe for the 3 stages: - finished waffle - waffle batter after fermenting overnight in a blender - sourdough starter happily bubbling Recipe @vanillaandbean Making sourdough starter a
View fullsize It had been way too long since I’d made these falafel waffles from @myberkeleybowl They always make me happy, as everything seems more joyful in waffle form! Can’t beat the varying flavors and textures when topped with hummus and fresh
View fullsize King trumpet mushroom “scallops” seared in a cast iron with butter, Meyer lemon, capers, white wine, and parsley. Juicy and tender with the right amount of chew. Lemon slices sweet and thin enough to enjoyably eat. A side dish that feel
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