Chef Ra
Chef Ra stands for food as medicine with the importance of using organic foods that support the regeneration of lands and nourishment of bodies. Using whole food ingredients to make beautiful and grounding meals. Currently serving as a private chef for transformational retreats, medicine ceremonies, business retreats, intentional gatherings, workshops, festivals and men & women’s circles.
My why for creating comes from nourishment and the passion to be nourished and nourish others. Food has become my art form in recent years.
Being able to serve myself allows me to serve from a full cup.
Getting to know farmers and where my food comes from is hugely important.
Food is medicine. Eating can create beautiful moments of connection.
Nourishment is using whole ingredients. Nourishment is the prayer infused into the food. Nourishment is the care of selecting high-quality ethically sourced animal ingredients.
I support regenerative, organic pastor, raised animal agriculture.
Local when possible. Seasonally prioritized foods.
Eating with the rhythms of the earth
The bison gives us strength to walk into the storm,
knowing that we will endure it and become strong stronger for it.
May we thrive in health, wealth, and abundance.
Chef Ra offers an embodied presence to the retreats he cooks for. What makes him different is that he has done the work (and still continues to), has attended many retreats, works with embodiment practices daily and leads his own retreats.
This gives a felt sense of belonging in the space and a welcoming to the nuances of the retreats. An understanding to what transformation is and can look like in these spaces.
Morning Nourishment
Eggs with caramelized onions, mushrooms, spinach or greens · roasted sweet potato & Yukon gold hash · tofu scramble option · mixed greens salad · Ra's hot sauce
Creamy coconut milk overnight oats · chia pudding (vanilla) · PB honey · berry compote · hemp seeds · maple syrup · granola · Greek yogurt · fresh cut fruit · sausage
Eggs in spiced tomato sauce · quinoa chickpea salad with red onion, cucumber & olives · sautéed seasonal vegetables · spring greens · vegan shakshuka available
Fluffy egg frittata in corn or flour tortillas · roasted sweet potatoes · shredded lettuce · salsa · green onions · hot sauce. Simple, protein-packed, satisfying
Scrambled eggs with Dubliner cheese · ground bison or sausage · roasted sweet potatoes · mixed greens · balsamic vinaigrette · miso soup with mushrooms & seaweed
Grilled chicken in pita or flour tortillas · truffle mayo · shaved carrots & cucumber · sautéed onions & peppers · roasted cauliflower or green beans · tomatoes · greens summer salad
Poached eggs on sourdough or English muffin · house hollandaise · smoked salmon · dill, red onion & capers · rosemary potatoes · avocado
Plain, everything & GF bagels · cream cheese & vegan cream cheese · smoked salmon · red onion, capers, dill · scrambled eggs · mixed greens with red wine vinaigrette
Crispy chicken wings · gluten-free waffles · fresh berries · maple syrup · whipped cream. The ultimate sweet-and-savory brunch experience
Fried eggs with NY strip or bison steak · roasted sweet potatoes · blackberry reduction sauce · spicy mayo · greens · miso soup · avocado
Sushi rice in seaweed sheets · canned tuna or tempeh · carrot & cucumber strips · steamed broccoli · sautéed kale · miso mayo · tamari · avocado
Pita bread · hummus · falafel · olives · sardines · tzatziki sauce · roasted potatoes · quinoa salad · herb oil. A feast of the ancient world
Quinoa base · ground beef or tempeh · boiled beets · avocado · green beans · sautéed mushrooms & onions. Colorful, nutrient-dense, beautiful
House-made granola · chia pudding · PB honey · berry compote · cut fruit · Greek & vegan yogurt · tea & coffee · overnight oats. Leisurely and abundant
Classic egg frittata with onion & greens · pork or chicken sausage · roasted potatoes · watermelon · Ra's hot sauce · simple green salad. The reliable workhorse.
Cold soba noodles with sesame-tamari dressing · marinated tofu steak · crisp green salad · scallions · sesame seeds. Light, cooling, and energizing.
Artisan charcuterie board with sliced meats, cheese, olives, pomegranate & goat cheese · overnight oats & chia pudding for those keeping it light
Leftover proteins repurposed into loaded burritos · tortillas · roasted potatoes · egg frittata · salsa & hot sauce. Creative, waste-free, deeply satisfying final meal.