Welcome to Nourishing Spirits!

Chef Lindsay Rice is the creator of Nourishing Spirits.

We are are an evolving and cooperating species, striving to live in harmony with the Earth, and we have so many choices available to us. Nourishing Spirits chooses to cook foods that are healthful, energizing and more sustainable for the Earth; therefore, limiting the amount of dairy products and excluding the use of red meat and poultry. Foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals are used, including soy products, fish and medicinal ingredients that promote health and help you learn to appreciate subtle flavor and good nutrition.

"Lindsay is a treasure and anyone who has the honor of having her cook for them is blessed. Lindsay is an excellent chef and she paid careful attention to our particular needs and preferences." - J. Wager, Berkeley, CA

"Nourishing Spirit has opened my mind and palate to an alternative, healthier cuisine and taken the pressure off preparing good meals every day for my family. The menu choices are creative and surprisingly delicious." - K. McClung, Berkeley, CA

"I find Nourishing Spirit's socially and environmentally conscious vision refreshing. It's a spiritual practice of nourishing life and appreciating abundance. Each mouthful has been a intimate reminder that my life is interconnected with all others." - J. Wittrup, Santa Fe, NM

"Lindsay's personable attitude with those involved at East West has been refreshing, and extremely appreciated."
- M. Narrol, Director, East West Center, Toronto, ON

Chef Rice's Education:
*East West Center for Macrobiotic Cooking, Toronto, ON
*Private Swedish Massage training
*Reiki I and II initiations
*Lomi Lomi Bodywork training

Chef Rice's Experience:
*Private Clients
weekly in-home cooked meals
Kansas City, MO; Toronto, ON; Berkeley, CA; Santa Fe, NM
*Retreat Center Head Cook for workshops
Santa Fe, NM; Ocate, NM
*Vitamin and Health and Beauty Dept. Employee
Wild Oats Kansas City, MO; Alfalfa Santa Fe,NM
Personal Interests:
yoga, nutrition, creative writing, jewelry making, music, dance

Other Health Related Experience
* Assistant Cook
Organic Café, Oakland, CA
* Weekly Catered Dishes
The Big Carrot Deli, Toronto, Ontario
* Delivery and Baking Assistant
It's Only Natural Foods, Chris Sartor, Toronto, Ontario
* Vitamin and Health and Beauty Department Employee
Wild Oats Community Market Kansas City, MO
Alfalfa's Market Santa Fe, NM
* Homeopathic Medicine Manufacturing Employee
Natural Health Supply Santa Fe, NM
* On Call Body worker
Bijin Salon and Day Spa Kansas City, MO

Media and Publication
Featured Article, Taste Page, Santa Fe New Mexican- Nov. 13, 2002
Guest on Foodology Network Television Show-2003
Interview, Santa Fe Radio Show-September 4, 2001
Business Section Article, Santa Fe New Mexican-2001
Interviewed on Mason City Local Television News- May 11, 2007
for North Iowa Farmers' Marketplace Education Project

Detailed References Available upon Serious Interest Request
(to respect previous clients' privacy)