Information about my personal chef services: AustinHealthyChef.com
My name is Mike Lyons and I’m a guy who loves good, healthy food. I have a preference for local, sustainable, and minimally processed food. I believe in the healing power of food and I believe in the power of your human mind and body. This blog is an exploration of my transformation into a person who uses these interests and my talents for them to share them with others. I am a student at The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts in Austin, TX. My goal is to bring healthy food to others and to bring information about healing diets to them, as well.
About 10 years ago, I began to question the rationality of our food system. I became fascinated by organic, minimally processed foods. I also began to see a trend in the media and in my personal interactions that clearly indicated that food was a powerful healer or source of harm, depending on how it was applied. Finally, I have had a series of experiences in my life which have suggested that the Western philosophy of medicine and Western system of healthcare are limited in their ability to effectively treat illness or foster wellness, and often may be in direct conflict with those goals.
To sum up, my food philosophy can be distilled to the following saying:
“When diet is wrong medicine is of no use. When diet is correct medicine is of no need.” ~Ayurvedic Proverb
My goal is to bring nourishing food and information to others. This blog chronicles my lifelong journey.
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Ok I think I’ve read all of your blog posts now. Can’t wait for more about culinary school!
Enjoy your postings about your new adventure with Natural Epicurean. I will be joining the ranks in July and look forward to future perspectives you may have during your time in school.
Russell,
Thanks for checking me out! I think you made a great choice. I hope we get to meet!
Regards
Mike
Hi Mike
I really enjoy your blog. Marjorie at NE included it in an email when I was inquiring about the school. I am looking into NE as well as School of Natural Cookery in Boulder. Both are great plant-based programs and I am really torn between the two. It looks like you are really learning so much at NE!
Cool. If you want to email me your number I’d be happy to answer any questions. 🙂
Yes, I’d love to chat!! My email is jsgoing21@yahoo.com. Send me a note so I can send you my number privately. Thanks!
Hey Mike – it was great to meet you in Austin! Love what you are doing, both at the school and on the blog. Best of luck with all of your future ventures – I’m expecting to hear great things.
Mike – your blog is AMAZING! Just as you are! I loved reading through it today, and look forward to following your foodie career! I miss you!
Thanks, Cindy! Good to hear from you. 🙂
Mike, I have enjoyed your blog, and I am so happy to see you doing what you are doing. Keep up the great work…yeah! Thinking of you.
Thanks, Dick! I hope we can cook together soon.
Mike,
I’ve enjoyed reading your blog and have found it very useful in helping me make my ultimate decision. I’ve been debating on making a career change and attending NE academy in Portland in January 2013. Doing this would mean relocating from central Ohio and moving across the country, not to mention leaving my current job. I have a few questions i’d like to ask you would it be alright if I got your email of phone number so we could talk about the NE academy.
Thanks in advance
Dustin
Me cook?? You must be kidding, but I guess I can help. You’re the boss now. Smile!
Congrats on your graduation!! Are you coming North soon?
Love ya,
Dicky Dick Dick
Howdy Dick. Probably not traveling up North due to funds, but perhaps I will get a windfall soon. 🙂
I’ll alert the cash gods…sweet dreams.
“The Pain of Not Knowing”
Gee, this is really cool. Keep on truckin”
Today is the 5th so….have a great competition!!
Dicky Dick Dick
Congratulations on the Papi Tino’s Cooking Competition. I knew you were a natural.
Dicky Dick Dick