TESTIMONIALS

Thank you for all the wonderful comments.  It's an honor serving you.

 

Breakfast

"Raw food breakfast made for champions, prepared by Mariela.  I'm still remembering the 'porridge' made from buckweat -- such a treat for the palate." ~ (about the breakfast I prepared for the Conscious Living Retreat) Lita from Miami Beach

"We had a wonderful breakfast on every level.

Mariela brings to Casa del Toro a warm, attentive, and gracious energy that is welcoming and inviting. She prepares her foods with love, thoughtfulness, and a pratical wisdom of knowing tastes, textures, nutritional value, and what people will truly enjoy. We walked into the restaurant/main house, and it smelled absolutely fantastic. The environment is relaxing and soothing, allowing people to really enjoy being there and experiencing this delicious food.

Your decision to feature Mariela and her gifts and talents allows locals and visitors alike to experience very delicious food that is memorable, as well as fortifying. We happen to be vegetarians (not vegans, but certainly open to vegan fare) who appreciate food that is well prepared, very tasty, presented well, and served with professionalism and genuine care. Thank you for availing all of these qualities with Mariela!" ~ Mari and Scott from Harmony for Life

"As days passed and the colder weather settles around us the beautiful memories of your breakfasts are helping to accept the coming of the Chicago fall, followed by the winter. As we look through the pictures of Santa Fe and Taos with our friends, the conversation always, always turns to your magnificent breakfasts". ~ C. Mihailova from Illinois

   

"As you may know already I am the breakfast chef for Casa del Toro B&B. I make my breakfasts vegetarian with a lot of vegan and raw vegan options (and of course wheat free or gluten free options). Tofu Mom has her own blog and she stayed with us a couple of weeks ago. At the time I did not know that she had her own blog. I was pleasantly surprised that she had such a wonderful experience and shared it with the world in her blog. As you can see from her picture she had tofu scramble, herbed potatoes, biscuit, raw vegan super melon bowl, raw vegan cashew yogurt, granola, raw vegan salsa, etc...

It brings me great joy to be able to provide this service. As a vegan it is tricky sometimes to find a decent breakfast. I experienced that with my honey when it was raining during our last camping trip and I could not "cook" under the rain. Every where we tried was either closed or had nothing but egg and murder kind of dishes... Even the fruit bowls are served with yogurt! With the rain, I felt like sitting down at a warm cozy place and not gulp down a fruit salad from the supermarket in the parking lot sitting inside the car, cold and wet...

I am honored that Tofu Mom had such a wonderful experience at Casa del Toro and I am very honored to be featured in her blog.

Visit her blog by going to http://tofu-n-sproutz.blogspot.com" ~ M Hall from Washington

 

Lunch

Check out the review we got from The Santa Fe New Mexican and from The Santa Fe Reporter

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"Today was another lovely day eating lunch at your restaurant!" ~ S Geyer from Santa Fe, NM

"I travel so much. Eating your food is restorative. It was health to my travel-weary body and delicious." Mary Anne Radmacher, author of Live Boldly

"We enjoyed our lunch very much! I especially enjoyed feeling how much love goes into the food-- it makes it taste even better. It was a very uplifting experience. It was great meeting you and thank you for sharing your creations with us!" ~ Peace, E. Bowe from Albuquerque, NM

 

"My boyfriend and I visited from out-of-town, and looked up this restaurant on Google. We are SO GLAD we ate here. The cozy atmosphere and the personal service from Mariela was wonderful, topped only by the delicious food! We had the Gratitude Platter (cooked), with six choices and a salad and soup and two deserts. Needless to say we weighed significantly more than we did when we came in, but it was totally worth it! The cream of mushroom soup should not be missed, it is so savory and creamy (in a good, non-cow sort of way). The pumpkin cheezecake was so sensational, definitely worth getting to-go if you have no more room in the tummy, as we did! I only wish there was a restaurant like this in San Antonio! I would recommend this to any vegan, vegetarian, health-conscious person, or just anyone who wants to try something different. :)" ~ Andrea F from San Antonio, Texas

"Your food is the best!" ~ sent via Facebook by C Nall from Colorado

Pumpkin Cheezecake topped with cranberry relish and gingered pepitas

Delivery & Takeout

"Your food is like a gift from heaven both nutritious for the body and spirit."
Thanks, Olga from Albuquerque, NM

"Thank you for lunch today. I am only in town for a week, but wanted to try your food. What a great find and I look forward to being able to actually come in and eat with you next time. I was very pleased with the freshness of the food and the care/love you obviously put into your preparation. That is what makes food healing isn't it."
Best to you, Sandy F

"We loved our takeout. Very yummy and VERY convenient." ~ H Schimkat from Santa Fe, NM

"I just had my raw pizza for lunch and  it was phenomenal, just like the pumpkin chezecake and  marthas vineyard salad from yesterday. the soups i've  ordered are amazing too, but a bit rich so I tend to  use them as dip for veggies.  you're food is  phenomenal, and your service is so efficient,  friendly, and affordable, I just wanted to let you  know how appreciated you are.   I tried being raw before, but time constraints didn't allow, and now  that I am back in college I don't own a food processor or dehydrator yet, plus have  little time to cook, so I was sooo relieved to find  out about you.  If you ever need a testimonial, let me  know and I will be happy to write one.  Thank you so much and have a wonderful day" ~ Gracelyn Vice President Foundation- Delta Gamma  University of Miami

    "I couldn't resist sampling everything before going to bed. All I can say is WOW! This is by far the best tasting raw foods I've ever eaten! Only problem is that it tasted so good that we have already finished up all deserts, crackers and chips we ordered... yum. You have to make a book- I am so jealous because my raw foods taste nothing like yours, I was known for being an excellent cook, but you have truly mastered the art. I bow to you. I took a bite of all the dinner items and it ALL tasted good. My husband had to fight for getting a bite of your apple tart and he can forget getting anything of the chocolate cheesecake... it's MINE... he he... I sound like our 2 year old son now... anyway, just wanted to say that the food is amazing, I wish I had ordered more!" ~ Kika, Miami Beach
   

    "I'm so thankful to God because I have been trying to eat healthy raw vegan food since last year, but I was having so much trouble trying to figure out what to eat, until God put Mariela in my way.   I ordered my first week menu, and when I tried this food, Oh My God !!!!,  I was so extremely impress with her food, that I could not believe that somebody could prepare such amazing delicious raw dishes.  The best of all  is that every week I feel exactly the same way.  The quality is excellent, all the ingredients are organics, and the taste is WOW !!!!   Thank you Mariela."  ~ Margarita from Sunset (Miami)

    "I just had the Rawvioli and the Butternut Squash soup. The Rawvioli was INCREDIBLE.  I also enjoyed the soup! And the Fruit pudding – I could have eaten a 5 gallon bucket of that! Thanks!" ~ Tim from Homestead

  "When I first saw Mariela's food creations, tears filled my eyes; I was so moved by the beauty of this wide  array of dishes before me, how it was all supplied directly from Mother Earth and then prepared with such consciousness and care by Mariela.  I felt like a queen being able to go to my refrigerator and take out a delicious meal already prepared for me-- so healthy, so tasty, so easy, so economical!  I'd have to say that my favorite entree so far was the oriental veggie wrap, and the desserts were heavenly (as my 6-year-old son would attest).  I am hoping that Mariela will cater my birthday party this year!  Thank you, Mariela for what you do in this world!" ~ Michele Rothkopf  from Country Walk area (Miami)

    "Last night I had the sushi, and for breakfast this morning I had the fruit soup and an oatmeal cookie.  For lunch I had the purple soup (yum!), salad and raspberry truffles -- everything has been delicious.  I kept trying to leave one for my husband to try, but every time I passed the refrigerator this afternoon I would eat another one and now they're gone!"  ~ Cristina from Coral Gables

"WOW! I am speechless!  I am so amazed at the creations of live food dishes you have created to eat! Each decadent delight on the menu tantalized my taste buds and fed my high energy level. I thank you with all my heart for your willingness to take the time and share your passion for food. Eating Raw is the supreme way to eat, allowing your body to strive in its perfection." ~ Nicki from Doral

    "Just a quick note to tell you how delighted I was with my food order.  Each dish had its own special flavor and was lovely to look at.  I am so excited to have affordable, vegan food delivered right to my door!  I know this will help me be healthier and lose weight.  I am a standing order, please!  Thanks for starting this wonderful business!"
~ Sincerely, Ellen from Bird Rd Art District

    "My daughter and I have never taste healthy food like yours, your meals taste great. I would like you to know that my daughter is 11 yrs old that along that says a lot. It is hard to get young children to eat healthy, and I know your meals will be the key to help parents with there children to eat healthier. So my daughter and I want to thank you and your family for your great meals. Keep the meals coming!" ~ Bernease & Ebony from Homestead

"I had been contemplating on going raw for awhile but couldn't find the time to do so, but thankfully I found VeggieMunn and now I'm on my way to a healthier lifestyle.  I've already lost 4 lbs that would have been impossible to lose otherwise.  It is truly a privilege to have all these exquisite meals delivered to your home every week.  If everyone had their own Mariela, unhealthy lives would be nonexistent!!" ~ Alex from Dolphin Mall Area

    "My personal experience has been that I am loosing weight that was difficult to loose before. My complexion has improved. My hair and my nails feel and look healthier than before. I noticed an improvement in my eyesight. Going vegan helped me get rid of my asthmatic condition (along with the help of Dr Rogg AP OMD). My running abilities and endurance have improved. I feel healthier and more energetic. I have fallen in love with raw vegan cuisine and all the wonderful colors and flavors. I am not stuck with the same boring meals like when I used to eat cooked meat." ~ Mariela

Classes

"Thanks so much for yesterday and the six new recipes! I've just made my first Almond Nut Milk this morning and a bowl of groats with a bit of nut milk (I set the almonds and groats to soak last night) . . . awesome . . . thank you, thank you. This is really what I needed and didn't really know I did!" ~ S Witbeck from Taos, NM