Cooking Class by Chef Brian Igarta: May 21, 2013

Healthy & Delicious Cooking by Chef Brian Igarta
Healthy Dishes with Good Flavor

Tuesday May 21, 2013
6:30-8:30 pm

The Maui Vegetarian chef and owner of TruVeg International Vegan Kitchen, Chef Brian Igarta will be demonstrating a variety of tasty delights. Along with tidbits of information about how food can heal us and help us to be the healthiest we can be, cooking tips, natural healing remedies from the kitchen and more, he will be demonstrating several recipes that are time-tested, kid and parent approved dishes.

o Power-Packed Nutrition: Sesame Kale Salad
o Family Pleaser: Artichoke Dip & Easy Pan Bread
o Nutrient-Dense Desserts Using Nuts and Dates


Join us for an evening of expanding your culinary repertoire and health I.Q., and then enjoy samples of the dishes that are prepared; no admission charge.

The Eugene Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 1275 Polk Street in Eugene (at the corner of Polk and 13th) welcomes you to this series of health and cooking classes to be held on the third Tuesday of each month upstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Each class will feature practical advice and instruction in the areas of nutrition, health, healthful food preparation, natural healing remedies from the kitchen, and more. For more information, please call or text Crystal at 541-863-9706 or email veggiechefCD@gmail.com.

TruVeg Location and Hours of Operation

TruVeg International Vegan Cuisine is now open. Monday thru Thursday from 11am to 7pm and Fridays from 11am to 5pm. We are located in the parking lot of Oregon Auto next to East and West Coast Auto at 760 Chambers Street in Eugene, Oregon. Look for us in the white mobile food trailer. Outside seating is available. 541-863-9706.

Friday April 26: Today's LIVE Special- Mock Salmon with Flax Crackers

Mock Salmon with Italian Flax Crackers enjoyed with an organic mixed green salad and herb dressing. $8.

Our pate is made with carrots as the base. Dill, kelp and dulse capture the flavor of the sea while made into a delicious catch with a rich nut cream. Spread it on the sprouted flax and sesame crackers infused with sundried tomatoes and herbs for a delectable delight. This dish makes eating right, downright fun.

Thursday, April 25: Today's LIVE Special

Onion Bread Wrap with Organic Fresh Sprouts and Veggies with Almond Feta. Served with Organic Mixed Greens and Herb Dressing. Only $8

Beloved above all things I wish that thou mayest prosper and be in good health, even as thy soul prospereth. III John 2

Wednesday April 24: Today's Special

Rice Noodle Cake with Asian Veggies and Sweet Sour Tamarind sauce. $7.25



LIVE Thai Coconut Curry made with authentic seasonings and young coconut cream. Veggies include carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, etc. Refreshing and delicious. Comes with a side of organic mixed greens and Sunflower dressing. $8

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Plate Lunch Specials...

Please see next post below for information about us. Below that, you can find our location, hours, and menu for TruVeg mobile food trailer.

Coming up, folks can look forward to weekly specials that we'll be having once we get a little more established here in Eugene. Plate lunches are a staple in Hawaii, usually consisting of a meat protein, starch, and more starch. Let's get healthy, because we all know the best protein is a powerhouse protein that comes from plants. Besides this, another awesome thing is that we can get ALL our nutrients on a balanced plant-based diet that has variety. All plate lunches comes with an organic mixed green salad. Here's just a sampling of what we'll be serving up for plate lunch specials... vote for your favorites by posting a comment below.

Roasted Ancho Chiles smothered with Red Mole and Daiya Cheese served with Spanish Rice.

Layered Enchilada Casserole with Spanish Rice.

Roasted Vegetable and Daiya Cheese Hand-Rolled Tamales with Spanish Rice.

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna.

Healthy Hawaiian Plate: Roasted Sweet Potato with Coconut Cream, Luau Long Rice, Brown Rice, Tofu Poke, Macaroni Potato Salad, Haupia.

Herb-marinated Portabello Steak with Red Teriyaki sauce served atop Polenta Cakes with a side of Seasonal Vegetables.

Balsamic Agave-glazed Roasted Vegetables on a bed of steamed Quinoa.

Indian Plate: Chana Masala, Onion Pakoras with Mango Chutney and Brown Basmati Rice.

Baked Ziti in Marinara and Daiya Cheese served with a side of Seasonal Vegetables.

Penne Pasta Puttanesca with a side of Seasonal Vegetables.

Asian Potstickers drenched in a Citrus Soy Sauce served with Pancit Noodles and Stir Fry Vegetables.

Krabby Kakes with Lemon Aioli and Sweet Potato Puffs served with a side of Cabbage Cole Slaw.

Welcome to TruVeg

About our Food...

We prepare natural and wholesome food without chemicals, additives, preservatives or other junk. Food the way it's supposed to be. Why? Because we care about our health and yours.

All of the foods on our menu are 100% vegan and cruelty-free, free from many of the 8 most common allergens including gluten. We also serve live, raw plant meals & desserts that you will enjoy and benefit from for your health.

All ingredients & products used in our food preparation are carefully selected for high quality and purity. We use pure olive, grapeseed, sesame, and coconut oils, and unrefined sweeteners such as agave and raw cane sugar, as an example.

It is our moral imperative to use Organic, locally grown or made, and eco-farmed produce and products as much as is available and affordable. Most times, if not available or affordable then you won't see it on the menu.

We take our stand against GMO's (genetically modified so-called "foods") by voting with our dollars and purchasing from reputable sources.

Even our take-out food containers reflect our philosphy. Compostable, biodegradable packaging results in a more sustainable way to do business.

Although we do all this (because we are people who care about you and your health, the animals, and our environment), we still try to keep prices as low as possible so that you can enjoy satisfying, creatively tasty plant-based meals that reflect our island roots of diversity.

See post below for menu and location. We look forward to seeing you.