Praise

This raw food class was fascinating. It's what I've been looking for - tasty and healthy.
Linda P.
What a delightful experience! I am amazed at all the flavors and nuances found in what I would have considered pedestrian ingredients. I will never look at nuts in the same way again.
Ashley
“An exceptional chef with the patience, skill, humor and compassion necessary to help students feel the confidence and support they need to blossom. She’s a beautiful person, and is a delight to work with.”
Kristin Suratt, Public Relations – Living Light Culinary Institute
Kari Bernardi is not only THE super natural chef, but is also a light worker. This beautiful soul has been working for a while on the collective dream for a better world sharing her wisdom on the use of nature to nurture us. She gives to others as if it was herself. As a master in the food industry, she genuinely cares about the satisfaction of the people she feeds.
Melissa Ramos
An eye-opening new way to do life.
Caroline
My husband and I have been talking about transitioning to a raw diet. Now we know how - we would love to continue the series in my home.
Heidi S.
Taking your raw foods classes have opened my eyes to so much more of cooking & food that I knew existed. I am grateful for having you as a teacher. You inspire me.
Jill B.
The almond ginger sauce was absolutely to die for. The foods you serve up... are so like you ... Raw & Alive!
Gabriella
You have made the seemingly daunting idea of making raw meals seem like a breeze!
Laura
Kari guided me to trust my palate and cultivate more taste awareness.
Shauna L.
Radiance is the first word that comes to mind as I think of Kari, both her food and her sense of being. Experiencing her as a chef and teacher, she brings an ease and grace to everything she does. She draws you into her creations in ways that are both welcoming and engaging. You can literally feel her energy in her food... always creative, delicious and nurturing. Truly supernatural!
Shelby Lambert
The flavors and texture were amazing!
Paula L.
Delightful-simple and a new way to look at your vegetables. Thanks for opening this whole new world to me!
Victoria A.
I wasn't sold on raw food before today.
Megan

Who I Create With

I spent years teaching sustainable culinary arts to 1000’s of kids in schools and after-school programs, as well as inspiring and training school food service directors in healthy eating. I have written recipes for Produce companies such as Mann Packing, Enza Zaden USA and Divine Flavor of Mexico and helped them put healthy spins on classic recipes. I have been the Ambassador Chef for Enza Zaden’s Tribelli sweet mini bell peppers and Divine Flavor Magnifico cherry tomato.

I have worked as a demonstration chef and made recipe videos for those companies as well as worked using my palate to help them develop flavor forward varieties of fruits and veggies.

I feel fully alive and that I am living my life’s purpose. I love to to share yesterday’s Sunshine filtered through beautiful fresh plant foods. I feel I am helping others in a tremendous way-sometimes inspiring someone to gain a new lease on life. I feel and know I am making a positive difference in the world.

How my clients feel

My clients and students have expressed that they feel held, nurtured, loved, seen, met, safe, able, inspired, activated and content. Some people have said they are delightfully transformed and feel they are “youthing” from the teachings or preparations I have shared with them.

Who can benefit

I gently guide people that no longer can or want to eat animals or animal products due to a doctor’s mandate, personal spiritual views, religious or culture beliefs as well as people who want to live more simply and have radiant health. The people, the planet, the plants, the animals, the water and the air benefit from humans consuming more plant foods and less animal foods.

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