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Testimonials

"Biting into Life encompasses nearly 25 years of experiential learning and deep-rooted understanding of how to re-create a connection with the foods we eat.

 Melanie has created a vehicle, which shares her evolved relationship with food and passes it on in a delightfully digestible manner.

Pursuing a conscious relationship with the food we eat is but one step towards pursuing a conscious relationship with self and all that we come into contact with. Our culture has too easily allowed food to become a labor rather than a joyous celebration of life, relationship and sustenance. Biting into Life provides an invitation to awaken the sacred relationship to all that sustains us. As always, now is a good time."

Bill Stewart, President of Real Foodservices, Inc.

"While there are many books on nutrition and whole foods cooking there are few that deal with what it truly means to nourish oneself not only on a physical level, but emotionally and spiritually as well. Melanie takes us on an exploration of what we can do on a daily basis to bring radiant health to our lives."

 Lisa Shapiro, Project Director of Wild Oats Wellness Centers

"I came from a long line of bakers and chefs who took "feasting" very seriously. I thought I knew everything about the joys at the table, until I found myself one evening sitting in a relaxed cross-legged position on the floor. In front of me sat a candle with a pleasingly simple array of dried chilies and beans; a Southwestern motif. I was not alone as Melanie knelt down in front of me, handing me this bowl of rice and beans.

The simple bowl of food that was presented to me through Melanie's hands has made an imprint in my being for life. I was exposed to a new relationship towards food and nourishment, which is still present as I embrace the many challenges to perform the continuous amount of cooking on the tall ships today. It's amazing how simple ingredients cooked in a simple way can be so very, very good.

"Melanie's simple guidelines presented in Biting into Life can help you experience the same ease and joy to help produce healthy and nourishing meals for you and your family."

Leonardo Laudisio, part-owner of Laudisio's Italian Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado

"The way she prepares food is very healthy. She knows what kinds of food will give me more energy for my training and it has worked."

Boulder's Olympian Silvio Guerra, an elite Ecuadorian Runner, 2^nd in the 1999 and 2001 Boston Marathon, 4^th at 2001 NYC Marathon

"The Biting into Life cooking class series is an experience that will delight your senses and leave a lasting imprint on the way you approach nourishment on a physical and spiritual level in your life. I have found the impact of Melanie's teaching to be of great benefit in my life, as an athlete and in my life in general. I highly recommend her classes. They will add meaning and richness to life that is like discovering a hidden treasure that you've had all your life, but didn't know was there. Taking Melanie's classes is like giving yourself a great big hug."

Boulder's Melody Fairchild, world-class U.S. track runner and marathoner

"I just know of her work and I've sent patients to her. I knew a lot about working with diets before I met Melanie, because I've studied food a lot in my work, including macro/nutrition (whole foods) and micro/nutrition (supplements) Melanie has a really good awareness about food and how to use it in a medicinal sense to help (promote) health."

Dr. John Day, Vascular Surgeon for 19 years at Boulder Community Hospital