Clean Made LA 2018 Speaker Sessions
Regenerative Agriculture and Our Planet | Clean Made LA 2018 Speaker Sessions.
Soil matters! It’s quite literally the foundation of our planet and changes the content of the air we breath, the food we eat and the water we drink. We were honored to have two leaders in Regenerative Agriculture– Chris Kerston (Savory Institute) and Don Smith (Kiss the Ground) join us to discuss the important of soil health,how regenerative agriculture is changing the face of our planet, what to look out for, and how you can help.
ABOUT REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE:
The loss of the world’s fertile soil and biodiversity, along with the loss of indigenous seeds and knowledge, pose a mortal threat to our future survival. According to soil scientists, at current rates of soil destruction (i.e. decarbonization, erosion, desertification, chemical pollution), within 50 years we will not only suffer serious damage to public health due to a qualitatively degraded food supply characterized by diminished nutrition and loss of important trace minerals, but we will literally no longer have enough arable topsoil to feed ourselves. Without protecting and regenerating the soil on our 4 billion acres of cultivated farmland, 8 billion acres of pastureland, and 10 billion acres of forest land, it will be impossible to feed the world, keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius, or halt the loss of biodiversity. (Source: http://www.regenerationinternational.org/why-regenerative-agriculture/)
OUR SPEAKERS:
Chris Kerston of The Savory Institute | dedicated regenerative agricultural and food distribution system advocate
Don Smith of Kiss the Ground | working to educate and explore the world about the importance of soil
The Secret Life Of Bees And Their Role In Longevity | Clean Made LA 2018 Speaker Sessions
Last year marked a decade since Colony Collapse Disorder was first reported in this country. We were honored to have Maryam Henein join us to discuss how bees and other pollinators are doing today and what these ancient creatures can teach us about our health, autoimmunity, and our food supply.
ABOUT MARYAM:
Maryam Henein has been dubbed the ‘Erin Brockovich of the Bee World.’ She is an investigative journalist, functional medical coach, best known for directed and producing the award-winning documentary Vanishing of the Bees, narrated by Ellen Page. She is also the founder of HoneyColony.com, a magazine, and marketplace dedicated to empowering people to be their own best health advocate.
WATCH THE TRAILER FOR VANISHING OF THE BEES:
Women in Food Panel Hosted by The Chalkboard Mag | Clean Made LA 2018 Speaker Sessions
The incredible Women in Food Panel hosted by The Chalkboard Mag featured fabulous discussion on the ever-changing food landscape of food, the booming interest in wellness and clean food, and how each of these women’s definitions of “clean” have shifted and developed over the years.
We loved watching as leaders in the space discussed everything from food trends to consumer behavior and personal wellness practices. Thank you again to Suzanne Hall and The Chalkboard Mag for hosting this incredible conversation at our Clean Made: Los Angeles event in May, and creating the opportunity to dialogue about the ever-changing wellness and clean food landscape.
– THE PANEL –
ELIZABETH STEIN OF PURELY ELIZABETH | Maker of one of the most popular brands of beautiful gluten-free packaged ancient grains and other wholesome, natural foods like superfood mushroom granola, Elizabeth shared valuable insights into the superfood industry then, and now.
CANDACE NELSON OF PIZZANA + SPRINKLES CUPCAKES | The innovative foodie-founder talked with us about disrupting the cupcake scene and her latest restaurant project, Pizzana.
KELLY LEVEQUE OF BEWELLBYKELLY | Celeb nutritionist, author of Body Love + long-time Chalkboard Mag contributor Kelly Leveque weighed in on food trends and healthy habits from the client-facing side of our current wellness culture.
KACIE CARTER + CAITLYN SULLIVAN OF HONEY HI | The young restaurateurs behind Echo Park’s flexitarian cafe, Honey Hi talked to us about their cutting edge menu and what it’s like to serve wellness foodies in LA now.
Moderated by Chalkboard Mag editor-in-chief and co-founder, Suzanne Hall
Visit The Chalkboard Mag at thechalkboardmag.com or @thechalkboardmag on Instagram.
Healing Through Food with Sweet Laurel | Clean Made LA 2018 Speaker Sessions
We’ve been big fans of Sweet Laurel since the very beginning, so it was only natural to include Laurel and Claire in our Clean Made LA Speaker Sessions. We hope you enjoy hearing from Laurel and Claire about their journey though food and healing both their bodies and minds through the beautiful food that inspired them to create Sweet Laurel.
We’re also excited to announce their debut cookbook, Sweet Laurel: Recipes for Whole Food, Grain-Free Desserts, our new favorite grain-free baking book geared toward those struggling with a food allergy or looking for a simpler way to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Since the beginning, Sweet Laurel has been about making sweet things simple and we love that each recipe in Sweet Laurel focuses on using just a few quality whole ingredients. The mountains of ingredients so often called for in grain-free baking aren’t needed for these recipes. Instead, you can stock your kitchen with almond flour, coconut oil, organic eggs, 100% maple syrup, and Himalayan pink sea salt and make practically any recipe in the book. The recipes are indulgent yet healthy and nutrient-dense, and as they talk about in the video, there’s no need for a “two-cake situation” at a party or celebration. Everyone will be happy with these incredible treats.
ABOUT SWEET LAUREL & THE AUTHORS:
Sweet Laurel is a story of friendship and passion, told not through words but through cake, since 2015. From the beginning, Sweet Laurel has been about making sweet things simple. They aim to take the drama and judgment out of the healthy living experience by providing their customers with beautiful, delicious, and satisfying desserts; their followers with easy recipes and tips; and their community with workshops and classes. They joke that they started a bakery backwards—social media and blog first with a store coming second (their first shop opens in LA, summer 2018!). Their unique approach of influencer entrepreneurship has created a loyal fan base.
LAUREL GALLUCCI has baked delicious treats since she could turn on the oven. After she was diagnosed with an aggressive autoimmune disorder and her doctor put her on a strict diet, she started creating recipes of her own. Excited by the encouragement of friends and family, she turned her test kitchen into Sweet Laurel bakery.
CLAIRE THOMAS is the co-founder, creative director, and photographer of Sweet Laurel. She is also the cook, writer, and photographer behind The Kitchy Kitchen.
Visit them at sweetlaurel.com or @sweetlaurelbakery on Instagram.
