https://charlieannmax.com Charlie Ann Max Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:21:48 +0000 https://charlieannmax.com en https://charlieannmax.com/private-chef Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:21:48 +0000 Charlie Ann Max https://charlieannmax.com/private-chef “Max, it turns out, is an exceptional Chef”&nbsp; -LOS ANGELES TIMES &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img width="1270" height="1910" width_o="1270" height_o="1910" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/55fc1ec72951aa1c6d42099fdfd0365115dfc3d746e30aecab8387b9f3efe574/Screenshot-2026-06-18-at-3.28.28PM.png" data-mid="249612467" border="0" data-scale="64" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/55fc1ec72951aa1c6d42099fdfd0365115dfc3d746e30aecab8387b9f3efe574/Screenshot-2026-06-18-at-3.28.28PM.png" /> I am a passionate artist and plant-based chef with a Health Supportive Plant-Based Culinary degree from the Institute of Culinary Education. My culinary creations are inspired by the freshest herbs and vibrant produce from local farmers' markets. I am deeply committed to conscious consumption and mindfulness, believing that the energy and presence we bring to our cooking profoundly impact the food we consume. As the founder of the Füde Experience, I have been honored to be featured in the New York Times, LA Times, Vogue and more. My specialty lies in crafting immersive &amp; interconnective dining parties that celebrate the essence of plant-based cuisine. I am passionate about exploring world cuisines and adapting them to be nutritionally dense and plant-based. I also embrace the philosophy in my cooking- that mindful cooking fosters a deeper connection with our purest selves, creating an alchemic celebration that is infused into every dish. I look forward to bringing my passion ano wholistic approach to your table, creating meals that nourish the mind, body and soul. <img width="1290" height="1279" width_o="1290" height_o="1279" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/86c295dedae3d25dea760079966d0462022b04c89a07a034f5ec5b8d1fdfdc9c/IMG_5942.jpg" data-mid="212954488" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/86c295dedae3d25dea760079966d0462022b04c89a07a034f5ec5b8d1fdfdc9c/IMG_5942.jpg" /> <img width="1290" height="1284" width_o="1290" height_o="1284" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cd67dc9d1897a8d61db0ad4db73c6461ec37207c33eeb758d6e3fe61fe861705/IMG_5948.jpg" data-mid="212954506" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cd67dc9d1897a8d61db0ad4db73c6461ec37207c33eeb758d6e3fe61fe861705/IMG_5948.jpg" /> <img width="1290" height="1264" width_o="1290" height_o="1264" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/54a696a8cbdbde05b375ffb4a700015d0508ce1e54d5a1e76ffeaa229f92de7e/IMG_5954.jpg" data-mid="212954629" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/54a696a8cbdbde05b375ffb4a700015d0508ce1e54d5a1e76ffeaa229f92de7e/IMG_5954.jpg" /> <img width="1290" height="1271" width_o="1290" height_o="1271" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7e8f76e581bbdfe89d7eaad430fec21691caf0b537f5148ac858b472beffefe0/IMG_5940.jpg" data-mid="212953782" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7e8f76e581bbdfe89d7eaad430fec21691caf0b537f5148ac858b472beffefe0/IMG_5940.jpg" /> <img width="1290" height="1272" width_o="1290" height_o="1272" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6b2220e353a1dd3f23b57d049c65a1aad36881d7ba5f36b344213e15fbc4916b/IMG_5949.jpg" data-mid="212954583" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6b2220e353a1dd3f23b57d049c65a1aad36881d7ba5f36b344213e15fbc4916b/IMG_5949.jpg" /> <img width="1290" height="1282" width_o="1290" height_o="1282" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/41e0f3156128951d3fd548a23a1c3e2d318243ead6bb8ce034c70dca9077cbd5/IMG_5946.jpg" data-mid="212954500" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/41e0f3156128951d3fd548a23a1c3e2d318243ead6bb8ce034c70dca9077cbd5/IMG_5946.jpg" /> <img width="1290" height="1264" width_o="1290" height_o="1264" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2cb7a5099b3baeb7b406ae9d1b546971dc278dcaee809e2fa06b7bfa4bbae4b0/IMG_5944.jpg" data-mid="212954493" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2cb7a5099b3baeb7b406ae9d1b546971dc278dcaee809e2fa06b7bfa4bbae4b0/IMG_5944.jpg" /> <img width="1290" height="1274" width_o="1290" height_o="1274" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5f3dfa6f0ecb8e8b2773ea18dd1ffa470b26e4760cb6288c7b47e6ae446ebaea/IMG_5950.jpg" data-mid="212954589" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5f3dfa6f0ecb8e8b2773ea18dd1ffa470b26e4760cb6288c7b47e6ae446ebaea/IMG_5950.jpg" /> <img width="1290" height="1274" width_o="1290" height_o="1274" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d730745f81730c874377b42364ff658a1720f9af0e73e411e3d0868ed829c9fd/IMG_5951.jpg" data-mid="212954604" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d730745f81730c874377b42364ff658a1720f9af0e73e411e3d0868ed829c9fd/IMG_5951.jpg" /> <img width="1290" height="1271" width_o="1290" height_o="1271" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6ae6281e5181427373b3a4ba44be941eebfd8f95b902d0e6026313d3c4e918a3/IMG_5953.jpg" data-mid="212954627" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6ae6281e5181427373b3a4ba44be941eebfd8f95b902d0e6026313d3c4e918a3/IMG_5953.jpg" /> <img width="1290" height="1279" width_o="1290" height_o="1279" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/87e6a5325d7addc83857ece6c09697488ee402aedf94bd45ac89b6c532934c15/IMG_5952.jpg" data-mid="212954625" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/87e6a5325d7addc83857ece6c09697488ee402aedf94bd45ac89b6c532934c15/IMG_5952.jpg" /> “At the essence of everything I do, I am passionateabout connecting humanity to their most pure selves.” <img width="1290" height="1590" width_o="1290" height_o="1590" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ec28cf401cb0301a4504d6a9679b6f496dea2a913107bca07d46d774ddf6fffd/IMG_5955.jpg" data-mid="212955492" border="0" data-scale="59" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ec28cf401cb0301a4504d6a9679b6f496dea2a913107bca07d46d774ddf6fffd/IMG_5955.jpg" />“When you’re consciously consuming, the benefits reach beyond your physical body. Your mindset is strong, your body is strong, the environment is being preserved &amp; it’s a wonderful cycle that continues to reap benefits on every level.” https://charlieannmax.com/Recipes Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:56:10 +0000 Charlie Ann Max https://charlieannmax.com/Recipes <img width="1290" height="1612" width_o="1290" height_o="1612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/92e2ec35c71bd6d63a82d364a436ecbd19ffd656679099922ea2548952faa8af/IMG_5860-2.jpg" data-mid="213010593" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/92e2ec35c71bd6d63a82d364a436ecbd19ffd656679099922ea2548952faa8af/IMG_5860-2.jpg" /> Apple Pie Avocado Toast Banana Chai Cookie Beet Roses Butternut Squash Chickpea Burger Carrot Turmeric Soup Cashew Noodle Salad CBD Creamy Plum Dressing Chickpea Salad Coleslaw Creamy Corn Creamy Mushroom Pasta Creamy Tomato Pesto Penne Creamy Watermelon Salad Cucumber Melon Mint Juice Cucumber Radish Salsa Gluten-free Pesto Flatbread “When you’re consciously consuming, the benefits reach beyond your physical body. Your mindset is strong, your body is strong, the environment is being preserved and it's a wonderful cycle that continues to reap benefits on every level.” Greek Salad Kidney Bean Salad Mango Salsa Mung Bean Soup Orange Walnut SaladPeanut Avocado Roll Pear Thyme Couscous Purple Sweet Potato CurryRatatouilleSage &amp; EggSesame Black Bean Curry NoodleSpanakopita Spicy Peanut NoodleSpinach Artichoke Dip Spinach Bites Turmeric Veggie Penne Zucchini Salad Wellness Rosemary Ritual Bath <img width="1230" height="1538" width_o="1230" height_o="1538" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/51448455f6eafbebf6ac965cffc4eb8ea358ddb1626f4ce16649b229b64f1eff/IMG_6444.jpg" data-mid="122367206" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/51448455f6eafbebf6ac965cffc4eb8ea358ddb1626f4ce16649b229b64f1eff/IMG_6444.jpg" /> https://charlieannmax.com/Apple-Pie Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:44:43 +0000 Charlie Ann Max https://charlieannmax.com/Apple-Pie <img width="1242" height="828" width_o="1242" height_o="828" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b3b01c9599419e5753d379a2d0d309b7a6895c45abd445252f301b3714264ec9/IMG_5890.jpg" data-mid="120909153" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b3b01c9599419e5753d379a2d0d309b7a6895c45abd445252f301b3714264ec9/IMG_5890.jpg" /> APPLE PIE 3 apples thinly sliced 1 cup coconut brown sugar 2 tbsp. agave 2 tbsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmegMix in large bowlAdd to vegan graham cracker crustBake 20 min. at 350° <img width="1242" height="828" width_o="1242" height_o="828" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/550e707064b4b4c6e0c9e3c0cc6882d634d790cd01a9c6309f4c4b6f85266a8c/IMG_5892.jpg" data-mid="120909155" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/550e707064b4b4c6e0c9e3c0cc6882d634d790cd01a9c6309f4c4b6f85266a8c/IMG_5892.jpg" /> <img width="1242" height="828" width_o="1242" height_o="828" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/273c6263b433c27c45baa5c3e428d59b29c772a933db8ab0bc7e33eccc718adc/IMG_5891.jpg" data-mid="120909154" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/273c6263b433c27c45baa5c3e428d59b29c772a933db8ab0bc7e33eccc718adc/IMG_5891.jpg" /> https://charlieannmax.com/Avocado-Toast Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:09:46 +0000 Charlie Ann Max https://charlieannmax.com/Avocado-Toast <img width="1224" height="1224" width_o="1224" height_o="1224" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a9a30abe03dcf7ddc36e69ec188ac6c5881b1ce4ad76b7b4f1dbc4876f569bd2/IMG_5907.jpg" data-mid="120934256" border="0" data-scale="60" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a9a30abe03dcf7ddc36e69ec188ac6c5881b1ce4ad76b7b4f1dbc4876f569bd2/IMG_5907.jpg" /> AVOCADO TOAST Add freshly squeezed lemon juiceHemp seedsFresh dill Chilly flakesSalt and pepper to tasteServe on vegan, gluten-free bagel https://charlieannmax.com/Banana-Chai-Cookie Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:32:00 +0000 Charlie Ann Max https://charlieannmax.com/Banana-Chai-Cookie <img width="1242" height="1242" width_o="1242" height_o="1242" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/693933812bb11176902e47b275cb18ab5bb1ee7a8e927cfb5934cc15dc793a53/IMG_6451.jpg" data-mid="122380062" border="0" data-scale="60" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/693933812bb11176902e47b275cb18ab5bb1ee7a8e927cfb5934cc15dc793a53/IMG_6451.jpg" /> BANANA CHAI COOKIE 3/4 cup vegan butter, softened to room temperature2 bananas1 cup brown coconut sugar3 tablespoons Just Egg™2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract2 1/2 cups all purpose gluten-free flower2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill™ Chai Protein Mix butter, sugar, egg, banana and vanilla togetherAdd remaining ingredients and mixPlace in freezer for at least 1 hourRoll into ballsBake 8-10 min. at 350°Cool for 5 min https://charlieannmax.com/Beet-Roses Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:59:53 +0000 Charlie Ann Max https://charlieannmax.com/Beet-Roses <img width="1242" height="828" width_o="1242" height_o="828" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/763eedc6df18b5c0571ea9eabbae179e0047db8d38dddd42c57edb2f13079148/IMG_5943.jpg" data-mid="122169073" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/763eedc6df18b5c0571ea9eabbae179e0047db8d38dddd42c57edb2f13079148/IMG_5943.jpg" /> BEET ROSES Peel and slice 6 beets Boil for 15 minutes Soak 1 cup cashews in hot water for 15-30 min. Drain water and add to food processor Add 4 tbsp. Spero Foods™ Herb Cream Cheese Add 1/4 cup cashew milk Add 2 slices red beetsBlend and add 1-2 tsp. Wild Foods Co™ Black Truffle Salt to taste Layer cooked beets largest to smallest and add cream in between Blend 1/4 cup basil, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 lemon squeezed, salt and pepper and add to plate <img width="1242" height="931" width_o="1242" height_o="931" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/13f40b7b767d4e5f6010bc1dd8489580fdddd5d9df9f5e1da6732fc3368127ea/IMG_5941.jpg" data-mid="120991260" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/13f40b7b767d4e5f6010bc1dd8489580fdddd5d9df9f5e1da6732fc3368127ea/IMG_5941.jpg" /> https://charlieannmax.com/Butternut-Squash-Chickpea-Burger Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:05:55 +0000 Charlie Ann Max https://charlieannmax.com/Butternut-Squash-Chickpea-Burger <img width="1229" height="1536" width_o="1229" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/af171aaff3d68257ddcec14a5c58534af13eb0361d204f70f60ff1fd2231d2d6/IMG_5942.jpg" data-mid="120991638" border="0" data-scale="50" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/af171aaff3d68257ddcec14a5c58534af13eb0361d204f70f60ff1fd2231d2d6/IMG_5942.jpg" /> BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHICKPEA BURGER Boil 2 cups butternut squash until tender (about 15-20 min.)1 ½ cups of soaked cashews in hot water for 15 min.Drain and add to food processorAdd butternut squash to food processorAdd ½ cup fresh dill to food processor1 1/2 tbsps. of salt to food processorSauté 1 diced sweet yellow onion and 1 cup chickpeaAdd 1 tbsps. coriander seed, 2 tbsps. turmeric, 2 tbsps. cumin seed Add 1 ½ cup gluten-free flour to large mixing bowl with all the ingredients Make mix into round burger shapes 1 inch thickAdd 1 tbsps. avocado oil, pan on medium high heatAdd burger, flip when crispyServe on bed of red lettuce1 tomato and red onion slicedSalt to taste https://charlieannmax.com/Carrot-Turmeric-Soup Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:51:14 +0000 Charlie Ann Max https://charlieannmax.com/Carrot-Turmeric-Soup <img width="1218" height="812" width_o="1218" height_o="812" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/029a2e3a38ea829e309ed24f5dbf1ffbab02e7775f1f7cba4b642d9d04608b7f/IMG_5915.jpg" data-mid="120932306" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/029a2e3a38ea829e309ed24f5dbf1ffbab02e7775f1f7cba4b642d9d04608b7f/IMG_5915.jpg" /> CARROT TURMERIC SOUP Sauté 2 cups carrots diced 1 yellow onion diced For 15 min. Add 1 can unsweetened coconut milk 1 can unsweetened coconut cream 2 tbsp. turmericBlend in food processor Add fresh thyme Salt and pepper to taste A dash of cayenne pepper for some heat <img width="1229" height="819" width_o="1229" height_o="819" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d0efc1cc898a7dd708f4742f1e32c378b25f73ca350a2789e512a65036104c37/IMG_5917.jpg" data-mid="120932308" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d0efc1cc898a7dd708f4742f1e32c378b25f73ca350a2789e512a65036104c37/IMG_5917.jpg" /> <img width="1229" height="819" width_o="1229" height_o="819" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/72e5ee78cdb2b8e9a0210f1fef24037488eca0d10a6c47b8530432df304c2b4b/IMG_5916.jpg" data-mid="120932307" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/72e5ee78cdb2b8e9a0210f1fef24037488eca0d10a6c47b8530432df304c2b4b/IMG_5916.jpg" /> https://charlieannmax.com/Cashew-Noodle-Salad Tue, 05 Oct 2021 21:31:41 +0000 Charlie Ann Max https://charlieannmax.com/Cashew-Noodle-Salad <img width="1242" height="1552" width_o="1242" height_o="1552" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c8e884e71ed0c56501875f63c13f516b95ac392bd15b16e91db928a1c0a0c6f8/IMG_5832.jpg" data-mid="120804899" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c8e884e71ed0c56501875f63c13f516b95ac392bd15b16e91db928a1c0a0c6f8/IMG_5832.jpg" /> <img width="1242" height="1552" width_o="1242" height_o="1552" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d229a690a13d0b8104974088fb39e00a506b1c337ee96d5609a57247c0929714/IMG_5833.jpg" data-mid="120805016" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d229a690a13d0b8104974088fb39e00a506b1c337ee96d5609a57247c0929714/IMG_5833.jpg" /> CASHEW NOODLE SALAD 1 cucumber 2 carrots 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1/2 cup green onion 1/2 cup purple cabbage slice 2 cups rice noodles Red chili flakes and salt to taste For the dressing 3/4 cup cashews soaked in hot water for 15-30 min. Drained and added to food processor 3 tablespoons sesame oil 3 tablespoons coconut cream 1 garlic clove 1/3 cup cilantro 1 jalapeño Blend to perfection https://charlieannmax.com/CBD-Creamy-Plum-Dressing Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:34:48 +0000 Charlie Ann Max https://charlieannmax.com/CBD-Creamy-Plum-Dressing <img width="1226" height="1533" width_o="1226" height_o="1533" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8333e95ee098ea5adfbc435790aaadab6ac037c8eb538bbad3bd57e01a413321/IMG_5897.jpg" data-mid="120925180" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8333e95ee098ea5adfbc435790aaadab6ac037c8eb538bbad3bd57e01a413321/IMG_5897.jpg" /> <img width="1234" height="1542" width_o="1234" height_o="1542" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e57681860d5cc74f673dc5c49c746e2de1d2f3ae7117503454df085066cbc151/IMG_5878.jpg" data-mid="120897680" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e57681860d5cc74f673dc5c49c746e2de1d2f3ae7117503454df085066cbc151/IMG_5878.jpg" /> CBD CREAMY PLUM DRESSING Soak 1 cup cashews in hot water 30 min. Drain and add to food processor Add 1 plum Add 1/2 lemon squeezed Add 1/4 cup olive oil Add 2 tbsp. agave Add 2-4 tinctures of Humboldt Apothecary™ CDB Blend