classes and events

Please sign up in advance as seating is limited and these classes are very popular. R.S.V.P. (425) 739-7386 Discounts available through dalene's Investor Cards and Raw Network member cards.   Non Violent Communication Practice Group starting July 7, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM (held on alternating Mondays; e.g. July 7th and 21st, August 4th and 18th, etc). Practice groups are places to hone active listening skills and enrich one's ability to see the positive intent or "need" that's underlying what the person wants - and to practice making those guesses verbally for respectful confirmation of understanding and deepening connection and self-knowledge. It is a place to get a kind of listening that is rare in our society, namely empathy. suggested donation, $10-15/evening RSVP's are requested - If you would like to learn more about Compassionate Communication (Non-Violent Communication) or to participate in this practice group please contact Erika Jennings at empathic_negotiation@hotmail.com   Eastside / Kirkland Raw Meet - Up Third Saturday of every month 1 PM - 3 PM June 21, July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20 Connect with old friends and meet new ones as we meet up at the "best raw vegan restaurant in Washington State," (according to the Raw Network of WA and our growing fans!) Get your questions asked and answered. For the raw curious and the raw experienced. Food available for purchase. Dine in or on our patio.   Certified Chef Training Program $ 1600 ***by appointment All the skills in the weekend intensive plus recipe development, lifestyle coaching, advanced time intensive recipes, and more hands on time in our kitchen.   Tuesday, July 15th 7 PM -9:30 PM Getting into the Raw Routine $ 55 The Raw Auzzie (receive $ 10 credit to use on any food and/or product purchases the evening of the class). Chef Diane, affectionately known as the “Raw Auzzie”, shares her own practical steps toward organizing and maintaining a raw routine. Diane will demonstrate several simple and delicious recipes. The menu includes soup, pate, entrée, dessert. Past classes have feasted on her Ocean Pate, nutCheesey sauce, Collard Green Roll ups and Spaghetti with nutballs, alfredo AND marinara sauces! Leave with happy tummy, recipes and practical ttips, other resources, and confidence to build and strengthen your raw lifestyle. You can read more about the Raw Aussie and her story at www.dalenes.com under ‘Meet the Chefs’   Wednesday, July 16th 7 PM -9 PM South of the Border Cuisine theme $ 65 (receive $ 10 credit to use on any food and/or product purchases the evening of the class) The Raw Auzzie (Chef Diane) Learn the tastes and texture combinations that are truly south of the border.   Friday, July 18th 7 PM -9 PM  'Forever Young, Forever Healthy' $15 (receive $ 10 credit to use on any food and/or product purchases the evening of the class) Drs. David and Shawn will be speaking $15 or 2 people for $25 www.perfecthealthnow.com *After the seminar/workshop they will be available Saturday and Sunday for private consultations.   Saturday, July 19th 10 AM -4 PM  'How To Create Perfect Health Now' $ 60 Drs. David and Shawn present a 6 hour seminar (audience participation) $60 or 2 people for $90. www.perfecthealthnow.com *After the seminar/workshop they will be available Saturday and Sunday for private consultations. They have several books out, the latest is entitled, You're Never Too Old... to Become Young. They also have a website www.perfecthealthnow.com for info on talk and workshop contact Mia @ dalene's 425.739.7386 what David Wolfe says about Drs. David and Shawn... "Whenever I need special training in yoga, treatment for an injury or just a good time, I turn to Dr. Miller and Dr. Carmos... gain wisdom and insights of these two living legends, and then breathe deeply, as you realize you are having the best day ever."   Wednesday, July 23rd 7 PM -9 PM “Momma Mia, Itsa Italian !” Cuisine theme $ 65 (receive $ 10 credit to use on any food and/or product purchases the evening of the class) Presented by Chef Mia and The Raw Auzzie (Chef Diane) Capture the flavors of Italian cuisine that even Momma Rosa would be proud of. Menu includes but not limited to: Spaghetti marinara with marinated mushrooms; Lasagna, spicy meatballs,   Wednesday, July 30th 7 PM -9 PM Summer Picnic Delights $ 55 Chef Mia & the Raw Auzzie (receive $ 10 credit to use on any food and/or product purchases the evening of the class). Tired of taking green salads and fruit to picnics? Walk on the raw gourmet side and try sun-burgers complete with mustard, ketchup and pickles. This class also shows you how to prepare jicama fries, potato-less salad, jalepeno poppers, flourless cake, and nut and other based ice creams. Go home with happy stomachs and recipes.   Thursday, July 31 7 PM -9 PM Superfoods! $ 55 * original recipe class Chef David & Chef Mia (receive $ 10 credit to use on any food and/or product purchases the evening of the class) Learn the many benefits and transformational qualities of consuming superfoods. During this class you will learn what superfoods are, why and which ones do what. Several recipes will be demonstrated and sampled. Many superfoods available for purchase.   August 8, 9, 10 - Food Prep Weekend Intensive $ 998 *includes ceramic Santoku Chef knife (about $ 80 value) & recipes (priceless!) (Fri 8: 7 PM – 10 PM; Sat 9: 10 AM- 3 PM; Sun 10: 10 AM- 6 PM) Maximum 10 students provides opportunities for lots of individualized attention. **Please sign up for this class by June 5 to guarantee your choice of ceramic chef knife. Learn by observing and doing (kitchen time) in this fun weekend intensive. We address all the areas of raw food preparation. By the end of this weekend you will be armed with knowledge, recipes, and confidence to create spectacular raw dishes in your own kitchen. Chef Mia and The Raw Auzzie (Chef Diane) teach you how to create incredible food, secrets of mixing flavors and textures; knife skills (ceramic chef knife included in price of class); common and unique raw kitchen equipment. You will walk away from this course with confidence, recipes and invaluable skills. The word “Raw” conjures up images of salads & dressing with a fruit cup for dessert. Be mesmerized by dalene’s Raw recipes, sure to delight your palate all weekend long. Prepare to learn what raw can really be as you eat your way through nori / collard roll ups, soups, nut yogurts & spreads, cakes, cookies, crackers, Italian, Mexican, and Asian food …. and so much more. Sure, we’ll toss in a big green feast of a salad and secrets to deliciously easy dressings. “This is all surprisingly easy once you are shown how and gain experience doing it yourself.” Certified Chef Training Program graduate. Certified Chef Training Program $ 1600 *** by appointment All the skills in the weekend intensive plus recipe development, lifestyle coaching, advanced time intensive recipes, and more hands on time in our kitchen. Friday, August 22  7PM- 8:30 PM Tasty Probiotics - Chef Ali $55 - *Original Recipe Class (receive $ 10 coupon to use toward products, food, the night of the class. Probiotics and Fermented Foods: What they are and Why do we need them? Probiotics are live microbial food ingredients that are beneficial to health through metabolic effects, normalization of intestinal composition, and immunomodulation (increased immunity). Come learn more about the benefits of probiotics and fermented foods as well as various forms of preparation of food items that will greatly contribute to your bioavailability of nutrients and digestional health. You will learn how to make Kim chi, Rejuvelac, and Kombucha with the option of purchasing a starter kit to make Kombucha for life! We will discuss various ways of working probiotics into your daily life as well as touching on prebiotic foods to feed the gut friendly bacteria. The class will conclude with a "wine and cheese" tasting of kombucha and rejuvelac cheeses.

All events are held at our restaurant location at 340 Parkplace Ctr. in Kirkland (Next to the Cinema; in between Kits Camera and The Tuxedo Club).