COOKING WITH PLANTS 🌱 chatting with plant-based chef Matthew Kenney!

Episode 5: Today on the show I'm joined by Matthew Kenney, one of the world’s first leading chefs at the forefront of plant-based cuisine! We're talking all things cooking with PLANTS!

Matthew is an author of 12 cookbooks and a best-selling memoir, a culinary educator and the CEO of Matthew Kenney Cuisine, a multifaceted lifestyle company specializing in plant-based cuisine throughout several unique markets.

Matthew Kenney graduated from the French Culinary Institute and, after working in upscale New York City kitchens, opened a number of his own highly regarded restaurants in New York and along the East Coast. His yoga and meditation practice inspired him to go plant-based and with that personal choice he shifted his entire career as a chef as well! From working with animal products to now working solely plants, he has truly paved the way when it comes to fine dining and food. His dedication to what he believes in, especially during a time when his choice was out of the norm, offers a powerful takeaway: trust your intuition, do what feels right to YOU and don't be afraid to go against the grain!

Matthew has earned several awards, including being named one of America’s Best New Chefs by Food and Wine Magazine and was twice nominated as a Rising Star Chef in America by the James Beard Foundation. Kenney has appeared on numerous food and talk shows, and regularly lectures on the subject of food and health, including two highly-watched TEDx talks. His kind hearted and humble energy is beyond refreshing, and his journey is truly inspiring!

✨Connect with Matthew: https://www.matthewkenneycuisine.com | @matthewkenneycuisine

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PS: check out these information packed videos of Matthew Kenney on TEDx Talks!: https://youtu.be/9kc6sinnR1Y & https://youtu.be/_MT5zE5plno