Chef Maria has over 15 years of hands-on experience working in professional kitchens. With a strong enthusiasm for fresh, seasonal foods, she savors teaching alternative cooking techniques to the seasoned chef, as well as those new to the kitchen. Maria is currently the Healthy Eating Specialist at Whole Foods Market Coddingtown in Santa Rosa, works as a lead catering chef at Insalata’s in Marin, and assists the director of programs at the Dr. John McDougall Medical Program. To keep up with Maria, check out her website Plant Strong Endurance. You’ll find fantastic recipes (like her Mia Famiglia Sammich) as well as resources for chefs and athletes interesting in a plant based food lifestyle.
