Vegan Kitchen Adventures

Since the start of The Seedling Vegan Restaurant on 1 February 2016, we have had close to sixty workshop guests in our kitchen…

…learning about, playing and experimenting with vegan food in groups not larger than ten participants. Throughout these workshops the emphasis has been to prepare simple yet delicious and healthy vegan food within the scope of the average home cook, yet the few professional chefs that have attended have also benefited hugely.

The style and format of the workshops is informal, hands-on and full of both scheduled and incidental learning. Basics such as ingredient replacements for milk, eggs and meat are covered through practical examples and experiments. Then there are the many individual topics that surface as cooks get curious and want to know more about specifics that interest them. No two workshops are ever the same despite the fact that the basic structure is adhered to. The aspect of fun and unpredicted outcomes become the platform for ad hoc discussions and exchange.

Don’t miss our next VEGAN KITCHEN ADVENTURE: 9-11 June 2017

CLICK HERE to book your space!!!

Here is what some participants had to say after completing a Vegan Kitchen Adventure:

“Vegan Kitchen Adventure… what an amazing experience!!
I came away with the skills & knowledge to take my vegan cooking to a whole other level! To be able to cook food I thought I would only ever be able to eat at a select few vegan restaurants!! I also now have the confidence to branch out, experiment & ‘go wild’ … It’s opened up my thinking & creativity.
The quality & variety of this workshop is excellent. As is the value – from a monetary point of view as well as skills learned & knowledge gained. Marian is so incredibly generous with her knowledge & recipes & a wonderful teacher. Her love for food, prepared well and with love & care is infectious.
I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop & would highly recommend it! I can’t wait to get into the kitchen & do Marian proud!” (Natalie van der Westhuizen)

“Being vegan is so much more than just not eating meat. In the weekend I had the honour to spend at Old Joe’s Kaia, I could learn about my responsibility as human being towards nature, myself, and my family. I came home cooking healthy and tasty food and could show my loved ones how much I love them, by my simple food. Thank you Marian for sharing your knowledge gathered over years of reading and testing. May many more be blessed by this information in this beautiful venue!” (Elize Swart)

“Old Joe’s Kaia is a spiritual retreat of peace and tranquility. Marian has a homely kitchen where she imparts amazing knowledge of plant-based, healthy, delicious, animal-friendly cooking….just the kinda stuff everyone should be eating, and the lifestyle we should all aspire to! I learn so much from you and your ‘happy kitchen’, Marian. Thank you for being in this world at just the right time.” (Brian Graham – owner and chef in the Vegan kitchen of The Secret Garden restaurant).

“An experience I’ll not soon forget.
The way Marian describes her love affair with food and her passion for veganism and harmony, really struck a chord with me and I was excited to get into the kitchen.
The hands on experience and excellent guidance really went a long way in helping my confidence, always ready to help and answer any questions as well as getting my creativity flowing it was a wonderful experience.
Needless to say, the food was absolutely delicious, I loved everything, and the fact that we had a hand in preparing the meals made it that much more special.
I will definitely be making these meals at home, and am excited to see where this leads me.
I came away from this weekend feeling empowered, and nourished both in spirit and mind, this is real soul food, made with thought and love, and you taste it in every bite.
Thank you for your hard work, and openness to accepting anyone on your courses, without judgement.
I will definitely be coming back again, and again, and again. And am excited to start branching out into more vegan cooking, both for me and my kids.” (Janine Latheron)

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Don’t miss our next VEGAN KITCHEN ADVENTURE: 9-11 June 2017

CLICK HERE to book your space!!!