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Chef Ryan featured on the cover of Chicago Athlete Magazine

Tweet As part of Chicago Athlete Magazine’s ”Nutrition Issue“, Chef Ryan is proud to be featured for his work embracing foods for optimal fueling.   In this issue he offers some timely advice and seasonal recipes for athletes looking to increase performance as they look towards warmer weather.

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Join Us for a Night of Tango!

Tweet Grab a partner and join us for a Mardi Gras celebration with a Night of Tango!  Presented by Chiesa Nuova, this event features a one hour tango lesson by the world famous Marco Mambelli followed by plenty of open … Continue reading

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Artizone.com Chicago Poised For Launch

Tweet With our love for local artisans, Centered Chef recently hosted Artizone.com and their many purveyors for a night of delicious food! Friends and family gathered to sample the many local vendors being featured on this new website that brings the best, local, craft … Continue reading

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First Lady Michelle Obama Announces New School Lunch Standards

Tweet For the first time in 15 years, big changes are being made in our school cafeterias. Earlier today, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new guidelines to improve nutritional standards for school lunches. With local … Continue reading

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Chef Ryan recently featured in a FOX News segment about Gluten Free lifestyles

Tweet As the awareness of gluten sensitivities is becoming more prevelent, determining whether or not you need to steer clear starts with education, rather than self diagnosis.  Check out this Fox News feature that highlights the gluten free movement. Celebrities Try … Continue reading

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Centered Chef hosts Teen Exodus mentorship program

Tweet   In collaboration with Junior League of Chicago’s Teen Exodus program, Centered Chef hosted the ABC’s of Healthy Cooking workshop, for a group of inner-city girls from various Chicago neighborhoods.  JLC’s program focuses on empowering these young women in the areas of self-confidence and leadership … Continue reading

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Chef Ryan’s story of creating Centered Chef

Tweet In a recent interview with Entrepreneurs Unplugged, Tim Jahn interviews Chef Ryan about his journey as an entreprenuer and the lessons he’s learned along his humbling journey to create Centered Chef.

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Who we are

Tweet Centered Chef is a team of culinary and nutrition experts dedicated to showing people that eating healthy can be exciting and inspiring. Our hands-on cooking classes are fun, informative and just an overall good time! Check out the ”Our Cooking School” … Continue reading

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Chef Ryan’s December WGN Lunchbreak Appearance

Tweet Chef Ryan puts together a simple dish that’s perfect for the busy professional who struggles to cook at home because of time, effort and wasted ingredients.  As he cracks the code on a quick and healthy solution, he prepares a meal … Continue reading

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New Year, New You Healthy Cooking Series

Tweet Stepping on the scales after the indulgences of the holidays is never fun. As 2012 looms around the corner, Chicagoans will begin to trade their eggnog for exercise in an effort to lose those pesky pounds. The team at Centered … Continue reading

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