2023 Socal Vegfest
COOKING DEMO Schedule
September 23-24, 2023

OC Fair & Events Center

88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

SATURDAY

12:00-12:45pm

 

COOKING DEMO

 

KAREN LA CAVA

Learn how to make food perfect for entertaining a
group of people.  She will be sharing an original bruschetta recipe and a quick easy vegan
charcuterie.

 

1:00-1:45pm

COOKING DEMO

CHRIS TUCKER

CHEF BABETTE 

DR SHABNAM

 

Discussing the nutrition and scientific background of Whole Foods Plant-Based Eating

2:00-2:45pm

COOKING DEMO

 

KACI CHRISTIAN

She’s back! That silent vegan lady will be whipping up easy-cheezy “zoodles” with a magically delicious sauce. Come experience the
zoodleliciousness yourself— plus learn how to make your own fresh healthy organic plant-based mylk at home in just a few minutes.
Kaci is an award-winning former TV & radio news anchor and investigative reporter, and the founder of The WE Conference for women’s empowerment. An ethical vegan since 2002, she’s on a spiritual journey to spread love, kindness, compassion and peace around the world… without saying a word.
3:00-3:45pm

RAW FOOD DEMO BY 

DOREET DIJKE

Learn to make a Living Cauliflower Rice that will delight all your senses featured on the UNcooking show available to watch on UnchainedTV!

Celebrating our raw nature, Doreet, a certified Living Foods Chef and Author will teach you   step by step how to raise your vibrational levels to the highest levels possible. 

4:00-4:45pm

COOKING DEMO

Dr. Colin Zhu (The Chef Doc)

How Eating More Plant-Based Can Optimize Your Health & Save You Money with Pineapple Teriyaki Tofu Lettuce Boats

5:00-5:30pm

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SUNDAY

12:00-12:45pm

COOKING DEMO

JONI MARIE NEWMAN

Learn to make Late Summer Veggie Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema with Joni, author and the Plant-Based Chef at Tanaka

Farms, where she teaches cooking classes and develops recipes. She  will use locally grown produce from Tanaka Farms to prepare the dish. It will be vegetable forward with no mock-meats or substitutes. 

1:00-1:45pm

COOKING DEMO

JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL

Learn to make a Beautiful, Bountiful Burrito packed with kale, chickpeas, onions, garlic, carrots and grilled tofu with her secret sauce! AND a Creamy Iced Turmeric Frappuccino!!

Jane is an award-winning TV journalist and New York Times best-selling author. She is the founder of UnchainedTV, the world only vegan streaming TV network.

2:00-2:45pm

COOKING DEMO

PAIGE PARSONS ROACHE

SHERRI JOHNSON

Learn to make Walnut Meat tacos featured on their show, Plant-Based in the Burbs available to watch on UnchainedTV and Youtube Channel

3:00-3:45pm

COOKING DEMO BY 

RONALD RUSSELL

Learn to make Lemon Tempeh Risotto filled with nutritious and delicious

Ron was an owner/chef of SunCafe Organic Cuisine in Studio City.   He is a Plant-Based Chef/Culinary Health Teacher and Anti-Aging Expert.

4:00 - 4:45PM

COOKING DEMO

ANNIE ALIZA ABRAM

Learn to make easy vegan food recipe on a Budget!  FEATURING a delicious, zesty, ligh, satisfying nutty & delightful Potato Salad with love.