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    Nimita came to our house and provided enough ingredients to feed an army
    Megan S.

    I fell in love with Nimita and you will too! Having never heard of Ayurvedic cooking, let alone an Ayurvedic lifestyle, I savored all the lessons she imparted in us during our cooking class. Nimita came to our house, which was an Air BnB and lacked some cooking essentials, but she skillfully improvised when needed and we made a delicious, loving meal nonetheless. She was well prepared, on time, totally loaded down with all the amazing ingredients, empathically luminous, and basically a vault full of all facts. Since taking her class I've stocked my pantry with Ayurvedic spices and am trying to balance my heating and cooling foods on a daily basis, which I believe is actually giving me a new sense of clarity through all the hub-bub/ordinary busy-ness of life. Thanks again, Nimita, for such a wonderful experience and sharing a bit of yourself with me through cooking!

    Everything was fresh!
    Vicki H.

    Oh such joy in having our family get to learn to cook with amazing Namita! Truly an honor to experience a private evening class where we learned to cook 8 different dishes. We learned about the history of spices and simple, healthy strategies for living. Fabulously interesting, delicious and filled with love! We are so grateful

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    9 months ago

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    It was a true honor to celebrate your union

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    Very small portions and outrageous prices, at Summer Solstice. : (

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    3 years ago

    delicious vegan options. Got good and stuffed at Lucidity. Thanks Nimita!

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    Thank you Jason. It is always an honor to nurture our Lucidity Family.

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    Thank you so much. It was a true honor to spend time with your family.

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    3 years ago

    Nothing better than this beautiful, nourishing food! She is the best chef in Santa Barbara. I highly recommend her and her services.

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    Thank you so much for your kind words. We are honored to nurture you.

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    Thank you so much. Please visit us again!

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    10 years ago

    Nimita's dishes are tasty and reasonably priced. The environment is cozy and relaxing. Nimita is a genuine sweetheart.

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    Thank you for your excellent review Eileen!

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    Ask the Community - Nimita's Cuisine

    Are any cooking classes scheduled for 2023? Also, would you be willing to offer a private corporate cooking class for about 20 or less?

    Hi Shelly, Currently I am only offering private cooking classes so a corporate cooking class would totally work. We often assist corporations and have a kitchen set up which… Read more

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    I've taken two Ayurvedic cooking classes with Nimita over the years and she has beautiful energy.

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    Market Forays - Students enjoying the hands-on experience

    Market Forays

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    We attended Market Foray's cooking class in January, and it was one of the most enjoyable and…read moreeducational experiences I've had in the kitchen. We started with a trip to the farmer's market, where Laurence pointed out different items and talked through the differences in different types of food (green garlic was new to me!). We later met at her home, and the cooking began. She did a good job of rotating the tasks throughout the group, and explaining the techniques as she went. We got to taste as we went, and after all the chopping was done, wine was served. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the other participants were friendly and engaged, making it a fun, social experience as well. And, of course, the best part was sitting down at the end to enjoy the fruits of our labor. The dishes we prepared were full of flavor and creativity, and I walked away feeling incredibly satisfied and inspired to keep cooking. I highly recommend this class to anyone who loves food and wants to expand their culinary horizons. Whether you're looking to learn new techniques, discover fresh ingredients, or just have a fun day out, Market Forays is a fantastic choice.

    Amazing experience! It was great shopping and cooking with Laurence. She opened the group up to a…read morewhole new world of ingredients from the local farmers market and fish market. We made a whole array of dishes and they all were so simple to make yet so delicious. I would highly recommend taking one of her classes and I would happily do it again

    The Kitchen Door

    The Kitchen Door

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    I hired Betti to bartend for a small (20 people) wedding reception and she was excellent! She was…read moreable to bring glassware and bar tools which was one less thing for me to worry about. She also provided free lemonade and ice tea which the young folks loved. She came early, set up on her own and stayed after the guests left to clean up. Her communication was great and the price was fair. Would absolutely hire her again.

    Unfortunately, I did not have a great experience and would not recommend The Kitchen Door for a…read morelarge wedding or event. Betty has many positive reviews, which is one of the reasons I hired her, so my assumption is that smaller events may be a better fit for her business. However, based on my experience with a wedding of over 100 guests, I would not hire her again. The overall customer experience, communication, staffing, and execution did not meet expectations. Positives: * Betty was very helpful during the initial planning process. I originally reached out looking for bartending services, and she was able to provide catering, dinnerware, linens, and other items that reduced the amount of rentals I needed. * She created a beautiful custom menu and was accommodating when guest counts needed to be updated. * The appetizer presentation looked great and was well received by guests. * The enchilada soup was good. * She provided a cake knife for our cake cutting. * Food service itself was not excessively slow despite the size of the event. Negatives: * The staffing and service provided did not match what was outlined in our contract, and there was never any acknowledgment, explanation, or follow-up regarding those issues. * Our contract included two bartenders, but only one actually showed up. While the bartender who was present had a good attitude, I was told by guests that he arrived approximately an hour and a half late. I did not even realize until afterward that my friends were pouring me drinks, and guests were serving themselves drinks while waiting for bar service. * We ran out of food, despite six guests from my final headcount not attending, 14 of the guests being children, and three people that I know of not eating due to there being no food available. * There were no plates available when appetizers were first being served * We also did not have enough utensils for guests, and plastic utensils had to be used. I would have rented plates and utensils if that's what was needed. But I was told that she had them, which she did but not enough. * Communication became increasingly stressful after booking and I often felt uncomfortable asking questions or making updates. * I was contacted for final payment before the payment date outlined in our contract, which created unnecessary stress as I had intentionally planned my RSVP deadline around the contract timeline. * a little bit before the wedding, concerns regarding the venue change were raised (not kindly). I had previously asked what would be needed at the venue and was told that power was the primary requirement, so that was my understanding going into the event. There appeared to be a miscommunication regarding additional needs, including concerns about water access that had already been discussed prior to the wedding. While a solution was ultimately worked out and water was available on the wedding day, the way these concerns were communicated created unnecessary stress during an already busy and emotional time.

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    (29 reviews)

    Mattias was integral in making our evening exceptional. From initial email through payment,…read moreMattias was communicative and thoughtful. We had six people for a small birthday get together and everything from the food, decor, timing of courses,etc was spot on. He accommodated our requests including making special items for my youngest daughter. He brings everything - decor, place setting, glassware. We needed nothing as he covered it all. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

    10/10, amazing, fantastic!…read more We had gotten an Airbnb at a secluded beach house and booked Mattias to cook our parent's 30th anniversary dinner. Communication went smoothly from start to finish. When he arrived, he took safety precautions and kept his distance and mask on (something that I really appreciated). He brought the dinnerware, table decor, and even printed out a nice menu at our request. Food was amazing and I loved that we were able to mix and match from his Farm Table menus. We had the butter lettuce salad (could eat this everyday!), the sweet corn soup (amazing flavors- sweetness of the corn was complemented with a kick of chili oil), the petit filet, and raspberry torte (with a sparkler to make it celebratory!). Every thing was amazing and perfectly portioned. At the end of dinner, he cleaned up which is such an added plus! Mattias is very personable and made the occasion so special. Will definitely look forward to working with him again :)

    Market Forager - Fresh Local Seafood

    Market Forager

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    Routinely order chicken, steak, beef, and fish for our family's freezer. Justin replies quickly and…read morealways has excellent suggestions for the best use of meats and fresh seafood. Excellent service and the highest quality offerings.

    Chef Justin West continues toChef Justin West continues to wow with another great concept inspired…read moreby the need to feed the community in a time of COVID19. Market Forager delivers Chef curated groceries to your door step. Farmers' Market fresh produce, Premier Meat, and Proprietary Flavors created by Chef are accessed at the touch of a key. Delivery is prompt and efficient. I LOVE the Premier Meat Box packed with delicious cuts of steak, pork and chicken; all individually packaged and ready to store in your freezer. I am so grateful for this business. It affords me the convenience of forgoing trips to the grocery store without compromising nutrition. The quality of food at Market Forager is evident in the taste. I hope this CSA is here to stay even beyond the pandemic. I highly recommend giving it a go! wow with another great concept inspired by the need to feed the community in a time of COVID19. Market Forager delivers Chef curated groceries to your door step. Farmers' Market fresh produce, Premier Meat, and Proprietary Flavors created by Chef are accessed at the touch of a key. Delivery is prompt and efficient. I LOVE the Premier Meat Box packed with delicious cuts of steak, pork and chicken; all individually packaged and ready to store in your freezer. I am so grateful for this business. It affords me the convenience of forgoing trips to the grocery store without compromising nutrition. The quality of food at Market Forager is evident in the taste. I hope this CSA is here to stay even beyond the pandemic. I highly recommend giving it a go!

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