Nourish Your Soul: Elevate Your Retreat with Fresh Organic Local Cuisine

Corinne Kinczel  

Chef, Healer, and Culinary Adventurer

From  a young age, I embraced the joy of playing with food, inspired by my  mother—a talented cook and preschool teacher—who encouraged culinary  experimentation in our home. What began with delightful mud pies evolved  into a passion for creating  dishes  such as fresh pestos and homemade pasta by the age of ten. Food has  always been at the heart of my life, with family gatherings revolving  around shared meals and explorations of various ethnic cuisines.

With  over 25 years of experience as a professional chef, I have journeyed  from being a private chef and caterer to owning a grocery store and a  prepared foods and catering business. My culinary creations reflect my  deep love for food, characterized by vibrant flavors and an unwavering  commitment to using organic, local, and sustainable ingredients. I  believe that nourishing the human body goes hand in hand with caring for  Mother Earth. 

Known  as the "Mistress of Spices," I thrive on discovering interesting  ingredients during my travels, often starting my adventures at local  markets. I love to experiment with new spices and flavors and bring a  global culinary experience to my customers.

In  addition to my culinary pursuits, I have a profound connection to  spirituality. After a spontaneous awakening two years ago, I delved into  various healing modalities, beginning with sound healing. I trained  with tuning forks and a gong master in Santiago, Chile, now offering  chakra balancing sessions and sound healing in the serene redwoods near  my home in Oakland, California. My fascination with Dolores Cannon's  hypnosis techniques led me to practice past life regression (QHHT), and  I've also embraced my skills in mediumship.

My  soul’s mission is to nourish both people and the Earth. I am expanding  my services to include retreat chef opportunities, traveling the world  to help nourish those attending retreats. My adaptability in various  kitchen settings allows me to bring my culinary magic wherever I go.

As  my husband humorously notes, “A medium and a chef? That’s medium rare!”  I invite you to join me on this flavorful journey of nourishment and  healing.