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Chef Ryan featured on the cover of Chicago Athlete Magazine

Ryan — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:54:15 +0000

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.

Join Us for a Night of Tango!

Ryan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:04:16 +0000

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 dancing.

Marco studied Argentine tango in Italy with Alajandro Aquino and Mariachiara Michieli. He is a founder of the University of Chicago Argentine Tango Club and teaches weekly classes. Marco’s tango style has elements of contemporary tango along with traditional and romantictango milonguero.

Reservations are strongly encouraged. Visit Chiesa Nuova for additional details.

Artizone.com Chicago Poised For Launch

Ryan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:50:55 +0000

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 ingredients, to you!

Centered Chef teamed up with Artizone to develop a menu that exemplified these artisan’s signature goods. An amazing time was had by all, as the energy and momentum are being directed toward the launch of the site on 2/15!

Take a look at the tasting recipes we created:

Beef Balsamico Bites featuring short ribs: Gepperth’s Meat Market
Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions & Apples: featuring filone loaves from Italian Superior Bakery and True Blue Cheddar from Great American Cheese
Pajottenland featuring Belgium Country Bread: Hendrickx Belgian Breadcrafter
Tagliatelle with Wild Mushroom Ragout: Pasta Puttana
Ocean White Fish Provencal: Hagen’s Fish Market
Chicken Potstickers with an Orange Gastrique: Green Grocer
Roasted Butternut Squash Tartlets: Green Grocer

First Lady Michelle Obama Announces New School Lunch Standards

Ryan — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:53:46 +0000

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 movements, like our partners at the Healthy Schools Campaign, our collective efforts are creating measurable results!

To learn more about the new standards, visit http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDAOC-27ea5a.

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

Ryan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:01:57 +0000

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 Gluten-Free Diets – Will It Work For You?: MyFoxCHICAGO.com

Centered Chef hosts Teen Exodus mentorship program

Ryan — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:39:53 +0000

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 through educational program initiatives. Chef Ryan prepared Flank Steak Tacos with Fresh Salsa and Guacomole with the girls, which was a big hit!

Chef Ryan’s story of creating Centered Chef

Ryan — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:20:27 +0000

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.

Who we are

Ryan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:04:27 +0000

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” tab for more information – or click here to go directly to our class calendar.

In addition to our cooking school, we are also an ultra-modern venue space totally unqiue to Chicago. With our open catering policy, you can let the experts at Centered Chef create a unique culinary experience for your event, or bring your own caterers if you choose! Check out the tab “Our Venue Space” for more information.

Chef Ryan’s December WGN Lunchbreak Appearance

Ryan — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:30:00 +0000

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 for both vegetarians and carnivores alike that features whole wheat pasta, tomatoes and basil. Click here to see this video.

New Year, New You Healthy Cooking Series

Ryan — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:14:19 +0000

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 Chef understands that diets don’t work
and fads fade. That is why we have developed a series of workshops designed
to provide the tools and support to help you keep resolutions well past January. By
showing students that cooking healthfully doesn’t have to be difficult or
boring, these classes are designed to de-mystify nutrition and show people that
eating well can be inspiring and delicious.

Click here to get a great deal on our intro workshop - We can’t wait to see you here!

Click here to learn more about our series of classes