We were blessed to enjoy a fabulous Raw Vegan FEAST with our dear friend Chef Alexandre Derene, Private Chef and his lovely wife Sissi. Though many aspects of the meal had to be prepared before hand, we LOVED getting to watch the chef make the salad, gazpacho and RAW VEGAN Chocolate Mousse!
The Menu!
Hors d’oeuvres of bread slices (RAW vegan breads) topped with decadent flavors of creams & mushrooms
The Salad!
Served in cucumber bowls a la Alexandre, with delicious creamy tarragon dressing garnished with spiced pistacios and pepitas the Chef seasoned and prepared. Normally for me, this is the highlight of the meal… I LOVE salad!!! and though it was indeed amazing, there was more in store for us
… and SOUP!
Creamy gazpacho topped with avocado… AMAZING! Please don’t ask me for the recipes – but the gazpacho had heirloom tomatoes and hot house cucumbers among other organic ingredients, made simply in the Vita Mix!
It’s hard to see in most of the pictures, but everything the chef did, he did so smiling! They 
say never eat the food of an angry chef… and never make the chef angry, but with Chef Alexandre, the joy was amazing! He loves making everyone happy and STUFFED!
DRUM ROLL PLEASE… the Main Dish!
The main dish was a raw vegan Polenta with Mushroom Gravy. This was the most tantalizing meal I’ve ever had the privilege to enjoy! All the flavors 
danced in my mouth! I ate until I was afraid I couldn’t eat another bite, and then…
the DESSERT!!!
Dark and decadent chocolate mousse – Raw Vegan Style topped with crushed cacao nibs, the most raw form of chocolate!
I may have been a little off the charts as I “encouraged” the chef to put together a recipe book. I would love for all to enjoy his energy and his food! In my home we have experienced the benefits of eating mostly fresh, raw vegetables and fruit – eliminating dairy or animal flesh – with nuts, seeds, and non-GMO grains. This is a Vegan diet. This does not mean simply eliminating the burger patty from your hamburger, leaving the iceberg lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo and bun – yuck! That is not nutrition, nor is it good eating. It means creating delicious and desirable food that leaves you feeling full, satisfied and un-polluted. Chef Alexandre specializes in Raw Vegan Cuisine. His creations are amazing!
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The meal was amazing! The conversation was delightful! The love filled our home!
Thank you dear Chef Alexandre and the lovely and talented Sissi for blessing us with love and delight!
About us…
We were introduced to the raw vegan food cuisine after my husband had 
quintuple by-pass surgery. That’s how energy works… When you need something, and there are no energetic blocks, what you need will flow to you. As you accept this concept, your life will flow in a positive direction! As an energy practitioner, certified in the SimplyHealedTM method, I have seen this time after time with both my family and my clients. We were meant to create our lives, to choose the creation we desire. We begin with a clean slate of a clean, clear energy system.
Beautiful pictures that evoke delicious delights! I will try your Creamy Gaspacho with avocado in my Vitamix!
Yeah! Enjoy!
I have been a vegetarian for years and eat vegan at home. This meal looks amazing and mushroom gravy is one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Linda, yes, it truly was amazing! Rich and wonderful!
Wow. I feel stuffed just looking at the pictures!!
LOL! Yes we were stuffed!
I love the construction on that salad! So unique! 🙂
Thank you, Gigi! It was fun! Especially for my little grandsons!
Loving the look of the cucumber bowls and that Creamy gazpacho would have even divine
It was! Wish you could have been with us 🙂
What a wonderful and encouraging post. How did you get him into your home to do all this? I am so impressed.
Kristi met Alexandre and Sissi when we were first going raw. Then they became friends of ours. They are some of the most loving, kind, generous people! We have enjoyed the Chef’s creations many times! He is so inspirational! Plus, when we watch him prepare these delicious entrées, we realize eating raw can be incorporated into our life as well! We have truly been blessed through our association!
Oustanding site, Loretta! My girlfriend quit smoking a while back and is terribly distressed about her weight gain. Now that she’s kicked the cigarette habit, she needs to focus on other healthy choices, and this site is a great start!
Thank you Mike! Welcome! and tell your girlfriend congratulations for me!
Wow! I would have loved to try some of those dishes. It all looks so delicious!
I wish you could have been there with us Veronica!!!
That is a lot of work, but looks like it was worth it for you all!
Yep, he fed 7!
chocolate mousse without eggs? Wow
absolutely!
I’ll have the soup please !! Nothing like having a chef ” cook ” for you !
Great pixs
That soup was SO easy to make! Of course, he made it look easy 🙂
yummy! I like most the salad in this portion.
It was a perfect portion in those cucumber bowls!
It’s a good thing I already had my dinner!
ha ha ha!
What a delicious and fun evening! Think I’m inspired now…
Awesome! In my recommendations, I have a recipe book from Matthew Kenney… click on the link to the right to check it out
Sounds delicious, I’m going to have to get a napkin!!
Last night I found an extra dessert in my frig!
That sounds like a fabulous menu:) How very cool that the chef cooked up that delectable menu for you! The desert looks amazing:)
It was a gift from my daughter 🙂 Plus he is a dear friend – that helps <3
wow that looks super delish!
i never ate like this… not sure if i would like it..
delicious food would be difficult to pass up!
Yes, it is best if you don’t tick off the cook. You never know what they might put in your food. The dessert looks yummy.