Welcome to The Pure Joy Planet Level 1 Raw Vegan Culinary Arts Certification Course. This course gives the student with little or no raw food culinary experience a foundational training. It will help you to prepare and serve exquisite meals from the comfort of your own home. Whether you want to advance in your professional culinary career or learn how to create healthy, healing gourmet dishes for your family and friends, this program will open your mind to a new and exciting way to prepare food. You will learn beginner techniques to create truly entertaining dishes, along with the science of flavor balancing and recipe development. We also offer a couple of advanced recipes to challenge and keep you engaged as you go along.

By the end of the Level 1 Certification Course, you will understand the ways in which the raw vegan food approach can support radiant wellness, and you will feel comfortable and excited about making your own simple to gourmet dishes.

Get ready to mix up new recipes in the kitchen, use spices and herbs you never knew had wellness-promoting properties, and walk away inspired to pursue your Level 2 Advanced Raw Chef and Instructor Certification.

You can complete the training on your own time in as little as a month, or at a pace, that's right for you (we recommend completing the course in 6 months but you can have as much time as you need). Once you have completed the course and certification criteria, you will obtain your Professional Certificate and be eligible to move onto our Level 2 Advanced Chef Certification Course. (See details below).

Become immersed in a fun and interactive culinary arts experience that is based on Elaina Love’s 20+ years of experience in developing allergy-free, low glycemic recipes! This 100% online course is designed to help you build a new career, while simultaneously helping you achieve the healthy body you have always dreamed of.

In this course, you will walk away with the skills:

• How to succeed as a chef or teacher in the whole food wellness industry
• How to navigate your kitchen like a pro - from set-up to everyday efficiency
• How to nourish and heal your body with high energy superfoods
• Recipes which fit into all styles of eating: raw, vegan, paleo, and low-glycemic/low-carb
• All recipes have low glycemic sweetener options for the healing home/professional chef
• Make delicious, nourishing, gluten-free, low-glycemic recipes
• Be a Holistic Raw Food Chef. This Whole Body, Mind, and Spirit Nutrition is perfect for individuals, families, cafes, and catering businesses. Teach your clients the best and most integrative diet
• Optimized Nutrition for Gut & Brain Health
• Tools for Optimal Living
• Recipes you can eat on a daily basis (foundational foods)
• We do not use or promote the use of agave, soy, sugar, cashews, or grains (absolutely no gluten)

Level 1 Raw Chef Certification Course Synopsis

ESSENTIAL CULINARY LESSONS

These fundamental lessons are crucial for obtaining knowledge needed to become the best plant-based chef on the planet.

DIPS AND SPREADS

• Mock Salmon Mousse
• No Bean Hummus
• Sunflower Onion Dip
• Spicy Miso Paste for your rolls
• Sushi Rolling

STUDENT REVIEW - Mock Salmon Mousse -"I would have NEVER believed it until now!! It even TASTES like salmon. Still can't get over how fluffy and mousse-like the Salmon Pate turned out. Thoroughly impressed!! Can't wait to put the left overs on seaweed wraps and dehydrate them for Scooby Snacks!!"

SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIES + JUICES + ELIXIRS

• Juicing Recipes and Demos and the Best Juicers
• Nut and Seed Milks and Creamers
• Super Food Smoothies
• Satisfying Creamy Soups

STUDENT REVIEW - Creamy Cilantro Soup -"It was incredible! I loved it, I loved the flavour and texture (I added very little water) and I was wishing I had some raw crackers to have with it, next time. I would definitely serve this soup at a dinner party, 5 stars from me!"

SALADS + DRESSINGS

• Salad Dressings
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Tomato Vinaigrette
  • Green Goddess
  • Vegan Caesar
• Marinated Kale Salad and best marinating techniques
• Curried Carrot Salad and Waldorf Salad with Almond Mayo
• Asian Flavored Seaweed Salad

STUDENT REVIEW - Asian Seaweed Salad -"YUM YUM YUM! I absolutely LOVE the flavour in this salad! I made it with wakame and it was so delicious! I used black sesame seeds and I really like the colour it brought to it, it allowed all the other colours to pop. I used sesame oil and cayenne powder. I really did not enjoy preparing the wakame though, the texture through me off. I like seaweed chopped up, but not in long strips of yuckiness! Next time I will probably just add flaked seaweed to the salad, and kelp noodles instead, I love kelp noodles. I love how all of your recipes give options, it is great for picky people like myself!"

BREAKFASTS

• Fresh Apple Granola
• Buckwheat Crunch Cereal or topping
• Breakfast or Dessert Parfaits

STUDENT REVIEW - Fresh Apple Granola - "I am one of those people that loves granola! I was stuck in the old thinking about oats and other food and that I had to make it my oven. So you could imagine my satisfaction when I saw that we could still eat granola! I had never used nutmeg in my granola before so this was a new taste for me. I love goji berries too and, like you, I am not a fan of raisins so it was good that that wasn´t in the recipe. I made it with dates and it tasted like heaven fresh! Now I have put it in my dehydrator and it will be even more exciting to see the result of that."

CONDIMENTS

• Spicy Fresh Mustard
• Macadamia Mayo
• Ketchup and BBQ Sauce

BREAD, BURGERS AND CRACKER

• Veggie Burgers
• Sprouted Buckwheat Bagels
• Gluten-Free Almond Flat Bread
• Super Seed Crackers (Sprouted)

STUDENT REVIEW - Veggie Burgers - "I served them on romaine salad blades with the mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, fresh mustard, some parsley and a little chili. They were so good! I am going to try them with macadamia nuts next time and see if they get like a little bit “cheezier” taste. I served the Veggie Burgers in romaine salad. I also made the BBQ dressing and put it on top. Then I took some fresh mustard (I did myself) and of course the mayonnaise that you recommended. It was so good!"

PASTAS AND TOPPINGS

• Zucchini Pasta Noodles
• Pesto Sauce
• Alfredo Sauce
• Mac N Cheeze Sauce
• Neat Balls with Savory Herbs and Spices
• Assembly Plate of Pastas with Neatballs and Sauces

STUDENT REVIEW - Neat Balls - "Simply the best!!! My family loved the burgers, but these “neat balls” were truly amazing. My son just popped them into his mouth, nothing added and savored the taste. We also served them over pesto pasta. Very delicious. I made more of them later on and we added them to the soups, salads. No need for sauces or condiments (they were very tasty on their own), but we tried it with barbecue sauce and wow, loved it. Served them over lettuce leaves with sides: sauerkraut, pickles and spring onion quarters." Mekto, Sweden

DESSERTS

• Basic Cheesecake
• Bavarian Crème Custard
• Decadent Chocolate Pudding
• Parfaits
• Chocolate Clusters
• Spirulina Fudge

STUDENT REVIEW - Decadent Chocolate Pudding - "The texture! I have made chocolate avocado pudding a few times before and it is always creamy and delicious. Having said that, this recipe was the absolute most beautiful texture! It was extra creamy and silky smooth. I used this as dessert for company and topped it with sliced almonds and banana spears, they LOVED it! I wish I took a picture of how I presented it. I assume the irish moss paste and coconut oil worked wonders on the texture of this deliciousness. To sweeten it I used some dates and maple butter. It worked out perfect. Next time I will definitely try this in the parfait!"

Level 1 Raw Chef Certification Course Includes

• A complete recipe manual. Downloadable and printable PDF’s to read and practice over and over again
• Comprehensive instructional videos. Thorough demonstrations to help you understand each step in the preparation and presentation.
• Your Guide to Kitchen Tools and Equipment
• Professional Recipes for Cafes and Restaurants
• Low-Glycemic Gluten/Grain-Free, Decadent Gourmet Desserts
• Nutritional information and guidance on how to live a healthier low sugar life
• Gluten-Free Bread, Crackers & Granolas
• Tips and techniques for plating and catering like a pro
• Precise and Polished Recipe Demonstrations
• Useful Recipes and Ideas for a Commercial Food Business
• Ask questions. Your personalized online student learning portal is a place where you can comment and get your questions answered.

• Choose to get your Pure Joy Professional Certification and receive these bonuses:
  • Our experienced faculty. Online support via email, Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm MST, USA.
  • Access 24/7 to Pure Joy Planet's Online Community. Be invited to our private student Facebook group to connect, get advice, and network with instructors, alumni and current students.
  • Receive Your Beautiful Certificate saying that (your name) is Certified as a Level 1 Raw Food Chef by Pure Joy Culinary Academy (signed by Elaina Love)
  • Exclusive invitation to Pure Joy Academy's Alumni Retreats and Business Mastermind Events.

How You Will Learn

We've made it simple for you to earn your certification at Pure Joy Academy. Our step by step recipe course has been successful with over 10,000 graduates and you can refine your raw cheffing skills too!

Q: Is online learning effective?

A: Yes! In fact, a 2015 study by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that students in the health professions acquire knowledge and skills through online learning as well as or better than they do through traditional learning. Q

What You Can Do With Your Certification

This chef certification will prepare you to do the work you love with confidence. Once you have completed your Level 1 Certification, you can advance on to Pure Joy Academy's Level 2 Advanced Raw Chef Certification and obtain your Advanced Professional Certification.

You will have the skills and practice to create the career of your dreams in the plant-based holistic wellness industry with the guidance from Elaina Love and the Pure Joy Academy Team and Alumni through our Pure Joy Graduates Community and private networking/support group.

• Teach clients one-on-one

• Write a cook book

• Teach cooking classes

• Cater retreats

• Host cooking shows

• Create meal plans

• Teach in corporate wellness programs

• Become a private chef

• Become a food blogger/influencer

• Create your own food products

Extras

Work at Your Own Pace or With a Pure Joy Academy Instructor

As part of the certification process the Pure Joy Team provides guidance and feedback as you learn. The Professional Certification Program allows you to work on your own or have access to live chat anytime Monday to Friday 9-5pm MST.

Learning How to Shop

What are the best ingredients and where to shop for them? Learn how to outfit your kitchen like a pro with the top-rated culinary tools and ingredients. You will gain access to our favorite brands and ingredients so you can feel confident you will get the best out of your recipes.

Join our Pure Joy Family!

Once you complete your Professional Certification, Pure Joy Academy offers job opportunities working with our alumni, in our production facility or as an independent instructor teaching classes in your own home town. Let’s spread the health and pure joy message together!

As a Certified Pure Joy Chef, you will be part of our Pure Joy Alumni database. This exclusive group provides an amazing opportunity to network and connect with others in this exciting culinary field. We have graduates from around the world who actively ask questions and post job opportunities. Elaina Love and the Pure Joy Academy Team are available daily to answer questions at anytime.

As a graduate, you will also be invited to our exclusive Pure Joy Alumni Summer Retreats.