“Chef Jose Baca brings a deep connection to Peruvian cuisine to his work at Westdrift Manhattan Beach and the Jute Costal Bar & Kitchen, where he serves as Executive Chef. His culinary roots trace back to his Peruvian heritage, with a career focused on refining and modernizing traditional Peruvian flavors.”
For Saturday night Chef Jose is presenting Grouper Ceviche and Mushroom Ceviche (the vegan option.) Both are served with sweet potato puree and crispy onions and micro cilantro.
We discovered Malama Mushrooms from The Big Island of Hawaii exhibiting at the recent Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim and met Founder and “Funguy” Benjamin Lillibridge. Their goal is to unearth the enormous potential of edible mushrooms in our society.
“Whether its medicinal mushrooms for targeting specific ailments, or nutritionally rich gourmet mushrooms for a healthy diet, our goal is to create healthy fungi-based produce and value-added products you can get behind as a loyal fan, customer and family member.”
““Malama” is the Hawaiian word for preserve, protect and nurture. This serves as the standard for all the work we do.”
When considering the use of mushrooms for medicinal purposes always consult with your healthcare professional first.
We’ll find out about the hidden power of mushrooms with Ben.
The absolute deliciousness of pizza.