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CHICKEN NACHOS 😋

Today’s special: nachos…
for the actual chickens 🐔

Out here at Kintsugi Ranch with @adriangrenier & @creasolpermaculture , nothing goes to waste.

We took stale scraps and greens past their prime, plated them up like a gourmet dish, and fed them to the new flock working the gardens, turning leftovers into soil, eggs, and life. 🌱

They didn’t eat it right away (divas 😏), but once the cameras stopped rolling… they crushed it.

Because cooking isn’t just for people, it’s for the planet.
From scraps → to soil → to soul. ♥️

If this kind of work speaks to you then come get your hands in the dirt. 🧑‍🌾
Check out the next Permaculture Course at @kintsugiranch, led by @creasolpermaculture and supported by @adriangrenier
Learn how to grow, cook, and live regeneratively.

#SustainableLiving
#FarmLife
#ChefLife
#FarmToTable
#FoodIsMedicine
#ZeroWasteCooking
#OrganicLife
#Sustainability by @chriswasha

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9 months ago

Six weeks of travel…

Alaskan wilderness. Fire. Brotherhood. Business mastermind. Deep laughter and connection. Hosted by @kevin.passage @passage.exp & @caryjack Much gratitude ❤️🙏

I rolled into another gig right after, exhausted but ready to give what I had left. A mini Burning Man in the countryside near my family; art, music, laughter, love, community, and a wild kitchen full of medicine.

I was running on fumes, and yet… somewhere between depletion and service, I found my joy again.

Gratitude to Chef @divinabalazo for her spirit, heart, leadership, and love for play and being goofy.

Coming home stirred a lot too; family, roots, reflection. The same land that first connected me to local food in 2005, the soil that inspired my mission that continues to teach me.

Food. Fire. Family. Nature. All of it medicine.

Grateful to serve 👨‍🍳 Grateful to rise 🦅 Grateful to play ❤️

I’m also reconnecting to storytelling through video, sound, and presence. It’s what I went to college for, and what lights me up.

This reel is a recap of the party. The track was mixed by one of the DJs, @madhazzard, who created an earthquake of bass that shook the field.

Deep gratitude to @karldettmann for creating and holding such a strong container, and that community for bringing so much magic.

I love this work, this life, all the lessons, and the dance between contraction and expansion. by @chriswasha

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9 months ago

📩 Growth-minded couples! DM “alchemy” to reserve your spot.

Great relationships don’t just happen—they’re intentionally built.

At Meet at the Mirror, we’ve created transformative spaces for singles to connect with themselves and others through intentional dating and personal growth. Now, we’re expanding that vision—not just helping people find love, but teaching them how to stay in it and nourish it for the long term.

Introducing our first-ever offering for couples: Alchemy of Us — an intimate, immersive evening designed for partners who value growth, intimacy, and being surrounded by others who are building love with intention.

This isn’t just a romantic night out. It’s a rare chance to step out of routine and into a shared experience that nourishes your relationship on every level.

In this high-touch gathering (limited to just 15 couples), you’ll experience:
• A blindfolded sensory dinner by award-winning chef @chriswasha, crafted to deepen presence and connection
• A powerful Relationship Mastermind with Annie Lalla @lallabird, renowned for helping couples turn conflict into intimacy
• Guided partner Thai massage and dancing to reconnect playfully and physically
• Meaningful time with a like-hearted community of couples growing in love together

Hosted at The Haven, a stunning, design-forward luxury space just 10 minutes south of downtown Austin.

Whether you’re early in your journey or decades deep, this evening offers a reset, a deepening, and a celebration of the love you’re building.

If your relationship deserves intention, nourishment, and space to evolve—this is your invitation.

📩 DM “alchemy” to reserve your spot.

#AustinCouples #AustinDateNight #ConsciousCouples #IntentionalRelationships #CouplesWhoGrowTogether #AlchemyOfUs #RelationshipGoals #TransformYourRelationship #ATXEvents #DeepenYourConnection #CouplesRetreat by @chriswasha

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a year ago

Food is Art! 🤤🤌🏾👌🏾

Uffff is all I can say 🤌🏾

Hire this man to craft art you get to eat!!!

Way more than just good cooking, he cares about every ingredient and the energy he puts into it as he cooks it all.

10 out 10! I do recommend!

Chef @chriswasha
📷 @albert.elevates by @chriswasha

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a year ago

A glimpse into our last sold-out Conscious Cooking Singles Event at the stunning @MoonFlowerHill…

These nights are more than just singles events—they’re a space to create, connect, and experience partnership in action.

The best way to get to know someone?

Build something together.

What happens when you bring 16 men and 16 women into the kitchen with a shared purpose?

You create trust. You create presence. You create something meaningful.

Our Sold-Out Valentine’s Day Singles Cooking Class with @chriswasha was a night full of leadership, teamwork, and real connections—all while making an amazing meal.

For the men, it was an opportunity to practice leading with confidence and presence.

For the women, a chance to embrace being led and supported.

Every moment—learning new skills, moving through the chaos of the kitchen, holding space for one another—was a reflection of what true partnership looks like.

This is how we redefine dating. This is how we connect.

A massive shoutout to:
@moonflowerhill for hosting another class at their gorgeous venue 😍
@livepacha for their incredible regenerative bread used in the appetizers 🍞
@boggycreekfarm_atx for their super fresh organic local produce 🥔
@justoneorganics for their game-changing food crystals that elevated our dishes 🍓
@becomethemedicine + @heykalibre for an amazing @kamaflight demonstration 🔥

We’re just getting started… If you want to be part of the next one, drop a 🔥 in the comments and fill out an application @meet.at.the.mirror

🎥 @albert.elevates

Couples cooking class coming soon FYI!!

#ConsciousDating #MeetAtTheMirror #CookingWithConnection #LeadershipThroughFood #FoodIsLove #SinglesEvent #AustinEvents taken in Moon Flower Hill by @chriswasha

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a year ago

Attn Men! We have a few spots left for single men to join our Valentine’s Cooking Class this Friday at the stunning Moon Flower Hill!

Chef Chris Washa has a special message for you.

📧 Not a member yet? Apply via the link in our bio to join our intentional singles community. If you’re already a member, check your email for your invite. by @chriswasha

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a year ago

Back by popular demand! 🍽️💘

Our Conscious Cooking Evening for Singles is here again! This time, with a special Valentine’s Day twist!

The last cooking event sold out in record time, and due to overwhelming demand, we worked quickly to get another one on the calendar.

This isn’t just another singles event—it’s an immersive experience designed to spark genuine connections. Cooking together is a powerful way to build chemistry, practice communication, and see how well you collaborate—all essential ingredients for a meaningful relationship. 👨‍🍳🧑‍🍳

What to Expect:
 🏞️ A private luxury cliffside retreat, 30 minutes from downtown Austin 📧 Curated mixer with intentional, commitment-focused singles 🍲 Private cooking class with local professional Chef Chris 🍽️ A family-style meal featuring organic, sustainable, and inclusive options (gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly) 🤝 1-on-1 & group connection activities 🍹 Free mocktails & a sober, intentional atmosphere 🎶 Free time for mingling including some fun surprises! And if the night is clear, you’ll have a great view for stargazing!
📱 Automated matching software to easily connect with mutual matches after the event

🪞Community members!: Invites went out today, so check your email or the WhatsApp group.

If you’re not a 🪞member and are interested in attending, apply at link in bio to join our intentional singles community.

🔥 Women’s tickets have already sold out! But DM us to get added to the waitlist.

Tag a friend who needs to be here! 🥂✨

#austinevents #do512 #whenwherewhataustin #singlesevents #cookingclass #atxlife #atxeats #atxlifestyle #valentinesday taken in Moon Flower Hill by @chriswasha

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a year ago

Last night was a Top 3 event I've led in the kitchen.

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In collaboration with @meet.at.the.mirror and @jenn.findingflow we co-created a Conscious Cooking class for the singles community in #austin

But this was different than just learning how to roast a chicken or make some risotto. This was a community effort of 18 men and 18 women shoulder to shoulder in a beautiful kitchen at @moonflowerhill

The men were assigned a station/recipe and formed teams of 3 to accomplish each dish. As men we gathered first to breathe, let go of any energy that didn't serve, create the container & structure, set the energy, and invite the women in where each one would have 8 minutes ala "speed dating." From there the man had to introduce the task and goal, and in his authenticity, create meaningful connection while slicing, dicing, sautéing, and rolling out gnocchi dough.

Talk about pressure cooker situation, and monk activation, to be able to stay fully present to your partner, tuning out the drowning sea of noise, and pour love into each ingredient and dish.

It was absolute chaos. 😵‍💫 And the most beautiful symphony of conversations, clinking, spattering, laughter, joy, spirit, and love. I could taste all of it in the final meal, and more.

It challenged me in all directions, answering several questions at once, not enough measuring cups, watching each station to guide in technique, or swoop in to save the risotto, and voice being stretched to capacity.

The best parts: really having to let go of outcomes and expectations and allowing the men to experience that as well.

And the ROCKSTAR cleanup crew (participants that jumped in with full excitement and booty shaking ) melted my heart and got the energy moving when I was at that final wall.

Gratitude to the moon for everyone involved in this collective creation.
I giggled the whole drive home.
Inner child lit.
All my passions and purpose conjoined.

And ready for the next one on Valentine's Day. If you're single in Austin, visit @meet.at.the.mirror and apply. This was our first of what I feel many to come.

👨🏼‍🍳 ♥️ by @chriswasha

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a year ago

It’s finally here! The highly anticipated Conscious Cooking Evening for Singles. 👨‍🍳💑

This is more than an event to meet other singles - it’s a dating & connection dojo. Cooking with someone offers a beautiful metaphor for relationships—communication, teamwork, and intentionality all come into play.

You’ll leave not just with potential matches but also with a deeper understanding of yourself, clarity on what you’re looking for in a partner, and practical tools to foster authentic connections in the real world.

What to expect:

🏞️ A private luxury cliffside retreat, 30 minutes from downtown Austin
📧 Curated mixer with intentional, commitment-focused singles
🍲 Private cooking class with local professional Chef chris
🍽️ A family-style meal featuring organic, sustainable, and inclusive options (gluten-free, vegetarian, and keto-friendly)
🤝 1-on-1 & group connection activities
🍹 Free mocktails & sober, intentional atmosphere
🎶 Live music, dancing, and time to connect under the stars
📱 Automated matching software that makes it easy to connect with mutual matches after the event

This is an invite-only event to ensure a gathering of like-minded, commitment-oriented singles. Apply in bio (takes 5-10 mins).

No need to apply if you already did and were accepted to the community. Check your email for the invite. 📧

#austinevent #do512 #whenwherewhataustin #singlesevents #cookingclass #atxlife #atxeats #atxlifestyle taken in Moon Flower Hill by @chriswasha

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2 years ago

First event cooking up in Austin.
9 Chefs from ATX will co-compete after spending time together in a container of healing, connection, igniting purpose, passion, and Love.

Perspective Time...

Chefs in the 1200s were held at the same highest regard as priests because they were masters of nature, medicine, alchemy, energy, frequency, and vibration.

Then in the 1400s they were dragged into wars to feed the masses. After which the aristocrats and royalty brought them into the basements to cook. This is where chefs have been ever since.

Our food system has disconnected us from Nature. Eating is transactional.
80% of the industry is suffering from mental illness, anxiety, depression, anger, substance abuse.

This is the 4th year in a row that 1,000 chefs have taken their life every year.
140,000 a year go through divorce.
The industry can't find good help anymore and are getting crushed.

Now Imagine...

Nikola Tesla said, "If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration"

Everything is energy, including what you put into your food and how you make it. There's a reason Grandma's chicken soup is healing, and Tony's Toxic Tacos make you sick.

There are millions of chefs and cooks around the world making food every day. 1.2 Billion (w/ a B) meals are served Daily. Thats just from census-documented professional chefs. You can easily double if not triple that number with all of the culinary artists, aspiring chefs, home cooks, you name it.

Someone today cooked your food or touched it.

How do you think they felt and what type of energy did you put into your body?

We're firing up a mission, and we have some incredible chefs leading the charge who have done the Work to heal themselves and are ready to go back into the kitchens around the world to re-culture the industry so that Love and Joy is in your jam.

Stay tuned for event details, links, and more. We're just getting started.

If you're a chef, cook, aspiring culinary artist, home cook -> follow, share, comment, tell us your story, share your food with us.

It's time we all come together to Rise and Remember who we are and why we're here.

- Chef Christopher taken in Austin, Texas by @chriswasha

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2 years ago

Life from the views of a salad green.

I've been working with another chef to guide them away from a toxic environment that is keeping small, when I KNOW she is a fricken Wizard Chef of many talents and depth. She's getting ready to leave her international "home" for the last 1.5 years and had some grief and fear stirring in the pot. This was my response... I figured this could be an ingredient for others who feel the same with change, and lack a sense of direction or purpose.

More of this coming... feel free to stay tuned.

👨🏼‍🍳 Christopher

#cooking #change #life #transformation #chef #cheftalk by @chriswasha

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2 years ago

I'm 44 today.
57 days on the road.
This picture was taken at the Culinary Institute of America just a few days ago where I gave a presentation to staff and students on the Future of Food and Technology. I also judged a chili cook off and ate 12 different and amazing dishes made by new students.

I'm living my best life right now.
Full of purpose.
The road is teaching me so much, and challenging me to embody love and joy, even when cities like NYC really test you. 🗽 goodbye NY. It's been an experience. 👋

So grateful for all of the family, friends, and new connections I've made so far on this adventure. Each and everyone of you light me up evermore. And it brings tears to my eyes as I think about you.

Thank you for being in my life. Thank you for the warm beds, delicious meals, and engaging conversations, tours of your town, laughs, hugs, and gifts. Cherished. ❤️

On to Boston 🚐 👨🏼‍🍳 taken in New Haven, Connecticut by @chriswasha

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4 years ago