A chef is nobody without a qualified staff and reliable purveyors. Below is a list of all the contributors, inspirations, friends, farms, past clients, and culinary family. The list is growing daily. If you would like to join this list, email Patrick at QiChef@gmail.com. Mahalo Nui Loa for your Kokua.
:::Joanna:::
is not only a certified yoga instuctor, she is also a extraordinary chef and a huge source of inspiration. Thank you, beauty. Email joannafaso@hotmail.com for private yoga instruction today.
:::Roland and Lisa:::
at Lokelani.org/lokelaniranch. Qichef.com was designed in part by Roland (mostly the integral parts). See xnau.com for Rolands Web design service and 7thveil.com for eco-friendly Balinese imports hand selected by the two of them. Also Greensong Botanicals for healing bath and body products made on island by Lisa. Lokelani Ranch is also a great source of amazing fruits, vegetables, and herbs used during service. Vanilla and Cacao are two new crops to look for coming from the abundance at Lokelani Ranch. Thank you, in gratitude, you two.
:::Marta and Ned Whitlock:::
of Moloa'a Organica'a Farm. The Whitlocks provide a phenomenal resource of garden abundance. They not only supply me, they supply Kauai and Oahu restaurants and stores.
:::Marie Auger:::
of Uhane o Ka Aina Farm bringing Kauai the best Kale on the Planet! among a growing list of biodynamic goodness.
:::Blossoming Lotus, Kauai:::
Not only are they all great loving people, they also have created an award winning Vegan reataurant that has been serving the best food on the island for the past 7 or so years. For a stint of time, I was the Chef de Cuisine for the Blossoming Lotus.
:::The Wine Garden:::
Kauai's most comprehensive little beverage station
:::Aloha We Deliver:::
bringing Kauai compostable table wares made of sugar cane and corn.
:::Paulo Kautz and Sylvia Medina:::
for their inspiration early in my career at Taste Cafe & Bistro.
:::Alaya DeNoyles LAc.:::
The healing strength of 5 Elements Accupuncture here on Kauai.
:::Slow Food International.:::
Helping to reinspire the culinarian and humanitarian in all of us world wide. Say NO! to fast food!
:::G.M.O. Free Kauai:::
Educating the masses on the harmful effects of GMO food.
:::Birdsong Cottage:::
A little slice of paradise by Lee Joseph and Carole Madsen
:::Valerie Ostenak:::
Her jewelry and wearable art has been published internationally and is galleried across the States. Thanks for the inspiration and all the love, Mom.
:::Tom and Debbie:::
Thank you for the culinary inspirations and the unconditional love and support. My siblings, Michael, Colleen, and Joe, are phenomenally talented individuals as well. Thank you, with unending gratitude.
More Coming Soon!