I cooked 1800 PLANT BASED MEALS in 30 days

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Ай бұрын

I recently cooked and attended a month long Dzogchen silent retreat at ‪@PBCInternational‬ Tibetan Buddhist meditation center.
This is the recap. My priority was to cook for over 30 people, twice a day for 30 days completely plant based and vegan. Totally over 1900 meals by the end of it. It was an honor and a pleasure to dedicate my time and efforts to support the sangha. May I continue to do meaningful things that are of benefit to myself and others.
For more information on the retreat center: www.padmasambhava.org/
Work- study program: www.padmasambhava.org/psl-dha...
The Wicked Healthy Cookbook is available on all major online retailers.
dereksarno.com/
Special thanks to Laia and ‪@PemaDragpa‬
One of the recipes prepared can be found here: • Ultimate date dish
May beings have happiness and the cause of happiness
May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering

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@PemaDragpa Ай бұрын

Love you D! Your big heart always shines through so brightly in your amazing cooking. Every single meal during the One Month Dzogchen Retreat at Padma Samye Ling was an extraordinary surprise! Definitely the best month of food I've enjoyed my entire life, by far. Your friendship has been invaluable to me since we met in 2007. You're a treasure of kindness and badass creative spark I'm deeply honored to know. May all beings care for one another with tender, powerful, heartfelt kindness, respect, gratitude, and uplift. Thanks dear friend. dragpa

@DerekSarnoChef Ай бұрын

Love you D! I hope you get some rest soon. Thank you for all you do. See you soon.

@melissawhite9301 15 күн бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@josefinagarza241 12 күн бұрын

This is to awesome ❤

@josefinagarza241 12 күн бұрын

I need that book❤

@arualaaf Ай бұрын

dude, this is incredible. i showed up for the vegan food. i stuck around because of franky. but now i'm permanently loyal because of you as a human. thank you so much for sharing all of this

@pdblouin Ай бұрын

Highly recommend his interview on Simon Hill's podcast, in that case. I sure as hell wasn't expecting to cry on my walk to work

@arualaaf Ай бұрын

@@pdblouin I will check that out. Thank you 🙏

@kat4animals004 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing about the podcast. @@pdblouin

@mangledmango Ай бұрын

seriously incredible

@mangledmango Ай бұрын

@@pdblouin i cant find it can you help?

@TheTeaNT Ай бұрын

One of the best videos I’ve ever seen

@pagirl913. Ай бұрын

Agree 100%

@frompizzaaddicttovegan Ай бұрын

Derek this is absolutely beautiful. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m in tears watching your reunion with Frankie. That was all mesmerizing to watch. I’m looking forward to the recipes once you recreate them. Welcome back home. We are also grateful for you. Thank you for everything you do for the animals. ❤

@turquoisetreee Ай бұрын

I too started to tear up watching Frankie on the couch ~ such amazing love and energy you both have 🤗

@nenagluhak7374 18 күн бұрын

I love you❤❤❤❤❤❤

@Jim_L Ай бұрын

One person. Cooking for ALL those people. No assistants. No sous chef. No prep cook. No dishwasher. Just one guy, doing it all. The ability to batch cook like that I found really mesmerizing, not to mention the execution of top-notch restaurant-quality meals in the process. The reunion with Frankie was the icing on the cake in this wonderful video. I like to call myself a Buddhist-Atheist, so this clip really resonated with me. 😃

@lisetteem588 Ай бұрын

i thought i saw some in the kitchen one time? xxx

@aprilblossoms4 16 күн бұрын

Not taking away from this wonderful chef at all but there are a lot of places where people cook for thousands everyday at Hindu temples(the food is completely free most times).

@barkupmytrail Ай бұрын

This video brought tears to my eyes. And not because of all the onions being cut. Beautiful in so many ways. Peaceful ashram. Knowing your dharma. Being of service. And love radiating from the center. Thank you for sharing this. May all beings everywhere know peace. 🙏🏻📿🪷

@moonxcc Ай бұрын

that onion pun is golden

@erikslagter3231 Ай бұрын

silence, is very much under appreciated and feared by most people. Especially in these times, we need peace, we need quiet.

@monicaramirez51015 17 күн бұрын

😊exactly!!!!! All a person needs to share is a SMILE 😊 and STAY QUIET 🤐 get work done much SMOOTHER

@josefinagarza241 12 күн бұрын

I miss the quiet, love God,love my family❤@@monicaramirez51015

@mariejustmarie4095 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with us. This is so beautiful. I have volunteered to serve at Vipassana 10 day silent retreats, but you, you are doing all of the cooking prepping, buying , planning by yourself for 30days… this is phenomenal and a great act of loving kindness

@Erin_Wilson_Studios Ай бұрын

Just came across your channel. I'm a Quaker who practices silent worship and happens to be vegetarian. I found much encouragement here. Holding you in the Light.

@lisetteem588 Ай бұрын

are not all quakers veg? i only met one wonderful girl one day, and she was, as was i and am, but im not religious. xxx

@georgmohr3924 Ай бұрын

I hardly ever comment on videos. But I would like to tell you that this one really might change my life.

@ArtHeart88 Ай бұрын

We are so grateful you are here! I lost my husband around the same time and I believe we are about the same age. It stays with you. I know your fiancé would be so proud and inspired by your dedication to animals and doing good in this world.

@dianastoevelaar9548 Ай бұрын

❤WOW!!! You are such an inspiration for so much more than your amazing vegan cooking skills, endless creativity, and speed in the kitchen, Derek! I’m so sad to hear about your loss of the love of your life, Derek. May love ❤️ find you again for you have much to offer a partner. I’m so glad to see you and Frankie have each other to shower with unconditional love and affection. 💞 Your video just popped up in my feed, and I watched the whole way through mesmerized by your skill and dedication to service and your spiritual practice. Needless to say, as a vegan of 37 years, I subscribed. Your recipes will be a wonderful inspiration in a few weeks when I take on the meal prep for my daughter, her husband, and two-year-old daughter. I’m out of practice cooking as I consume a 100 % raw vegan diet myself, but very happy for cook healthy whole vegan food for others to keep them healthy and on the vegan path. 😊 I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos.😊

@karensimon876 Ай бұрын

I hear you, Derek! I lost my partner in a rollover 11 years ago. I also chose to look to the light, instead of the darkness.

@sommaiya Ай бұрын

hi derek! i am a 20-year old artist, and have been following your channel for some time. i consider myself a good cook and love your recipes. but it's the little things you do just being a great human that mean so much more to me. like making some extra food for the neighbors, cleaning the counters and dishes on the way, playing with frankie, making everthing plant-based. i love your attitude towards life and i have always imagined myself becoming like you when i grow up. empathetic, charming, talented, and a free soul! i look up to you as a human being. cheers, sommaiya

@philiptaylor7902 Ай бұрын

Derek, that was one of the most beautiful things I ever watched. Thank you and bless you.

@teddic6214 Ай бұрын

Claire de Lune, saying goodbye to precious Frankie, dealing with the grief of your beloved, taking your gifts & sharing them, your spiritual journey & finally reuniting with your girl - thank you for this gift. You are a gem ❤️🙏🏻

@WhiteLotusOm 29 күн бұрын

Beautifully said as I felt the same made me tear up from beginning to the end!

@lynnritchie231 9 күн бұрын

I used to play it to my husband to try to relax him in his final days. It's a very special piece of music.

@Labyrinth22 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful display of your acts of kindness to humans (in addition to how you display your love of animals). I’ve always been in awe of your skills and after seeing this I truly am in awe of your heart. I’ve seen over the years on your IG how every year on your beloved’s passing and birthdays you honor her and I’m deeply sorry for your loss. How you govern your life continues to be a touching tribute to your dear Amanda. Thank you, Derek. 💜

@pagirl913. Ай бұрын

I didn’t think I could love Derek more than I already did. I was wrong! 🙏🏼❤️

@roseanne1234 Ай бұрын

As a fellow chef and meditator (hindu) I appreciated all your beautiful meals (that looked delish!). As a recent widow I appreciated the spirit in which they were made. Namaste 🙏📿☮

@AcademicEndeavor Ай бұрын

Cooking is a form of meditation

@Fruitmandje20 Ай бұрын

I don't know quite well how to say this, but you're a huge inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing your story, this video is incredible.

@catalhuyuk7 Ай бұрын

Edit: What do vegans eat? This was an incredible experience. Thank you for taking us along. That kitchen!! Wow! Preparing food is a form of meditation and healing. I cook when I’m happy, sad, or feel lost.

@vlct666 Ай бұрын

What a sweet girl Frankie is. And you are a beautiful human beeing, Derek. Take care!

@Trajectionable Ай бұрын

The finest film on here. Frankie in- and outro; Clair de Lune, a month of silence with a month of exhaustion. And your loss. Staggering. Has me in tears. I also came for the food, will stay for the man making it. Bravo.

@redcurlvegan Ай бұрын

I love ALL of your videos Derek, and find you very therapeutic to watch, but oh gosh was this one emotional and beautful in a way I cannot describe. I am so sorry for your loss, I know too well how grief can affect us all - thank you for sharing such a special meaningful video with us 🙏😢💚

@patrickmueller2605 Ай бұрын

I had tears watching this with my cat, asleep on my lap. You're an inspiration! Watching you I could feel the everyday joy come through in your cooking. I know it's therapeutic. Thank you. Please, keep on keeping on.

@estefaniacalvados2776 Ай бұрын

WE are so very grateful that YOU are here.

@sheilafrederick8852 Ай бұрын

I'm so grateful for you, thank you for inviting me into your spiritual retreat, and sharing your amazing recipes

@sandrahughes9050 Ай бұрын

To love as you have loved is a wonderful thing and to honour that love as you honour that love is incredible. ❤

@Entropy_Wins_4476 Ай бұрын

Good grief Derek, where do I start. First ... she's still here, in every beam of sunlight, in every drop of rain, in every gust of wind and every grain of earth. You will be together again my friend. Matter and energy are neither created or destroyed, they merely change forms. Second .. your food looks AMAZING. My mouth was watering with every dish you made. Absolutely incredible, you "still have it" indeed! Third ... your devotion and sacrifice to those you cooked for is selfless and beautiful. Part of me also thinks this is as much for you as it it for them. Fourth .... Your reunion with Frankie made me cry. Dogs are proof of a "higher power" hence Dog is God spelled backwards. Much love to you my friend.

@kimmiemamatomany6226 Ай бұрын

Hi Derek, Thank you for sharing your heart. Spiritually, I can feel the weight you are carrying. I am sorry for you tragic loss. Thank you for being kind and sharing your gift with so many with your vegan food. Our belief system is very different, but know there is someone who is praying for you to find peace and joy that is lasting. Frankie missed you, as much as you missed her. So sweet. ❤

@wademellor5304 Ай бұрын

I'm not buddhist, and I don't meditate, but I could happily spend 30 silent days eating this delicious food! 🤔👌🤣

@janefrancesanderson9092 Ай бұрын

😅🤔👋

@mantisjdg Ай бұрын

You’re a true role model, Derek. Peace & love.

@JenSterling_5_Elements Ай бұрын

Beautiful, Derek. This level of vulnerability-acknowledgment-healing is what the world needs now. Thanks for sharing your gifts.💕

@dawnvalarie8104 Ай бұрын

Just amazing!! We are so honored you shared this with us - breathtaking in so many ways! Just can't wait to try some of these recipes. Frankie was just so insane with the happy when she saw you, then hugged you with her whole soul after she calmed down...that is one sweet furbaby you got there! Cookie for Frankie!

@lisablake4237 Ай бұрын

Derek, I am grateful that you shared your journey with us.

@krisharrison9219 Ай бұрын

I could watch this video every single day. It was the most beautiful, caring video I've ever seen. Then your reunion with Frankie. I sat silently and cried. Thank you for allowing us to be part of something so special.

@jackwinter1385 Ай бұрын

Whenever you leave this world to see Amanda again, a lot of people will miss you. Even if we don't know each other, I will be one of them. Your work is so important. The message you spread will hopefully help to change the future to be a better one for all living beings on earth. I hope you can feel the love of all the people whatching your videos. You are a precious soul. Thank you.

@jimd4504 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing something so personal. You give me pause to think about my impact in the world and what have I done or not done to make a difference. I look forward to the recipes you share from this since they will be full of love and healing energy. Much love to you

@asharma636 Ай бұрын

This video was so serene and full of peace. I didn't miss any voice over or commentary. And Derek you may not have noticed but you looked younger on Day 30 than when you started. Like you took the baggage off of you and relaxed. Thank you for sharing your incredible experience.

@psychologicallydissolved Ай бұрын

If Mr Sarno was in the chef team at my next meditation retreat, the wholesome food would either finally help me enter the initial jhānas, or arouse wicked sense-desire about it through Māra. Whatever the consequence, now a craving aroused in me to propose him as the chef for my future Buddhist retreat in the UK. Thinking about the benefit percolated through sharing such a personal story, engaging in non-harm cooking, and promoting Buddhist spiritual values is very heart-warming. It is very uplifting and very appreciated. May Mr Sarno, Franky and all the community here be content, at ease, and in peace.

@MsGrailSeeker Ай бұрын

Wow love your idea.!! “Serving one menu while finishing the next one that’s on deck while prepping the next and thinking about one after.” ❤

@mundungous Ай бұрын

I was wrestling with my dog earlier this evening. She loves to wrestle on the bed. I'll grab her and flip her on her back and tickle her belly while she wriggles about biting on her favourite toy. Tonight she let out a scream I've never hear her make before. I must have caught her wrong or twisted something. She looked so betrayed. I hugged her and kissed her and apologised over and over. She was fine, no lasting damage and within a minute or two was leaping around like a loon again. She puts all of her trust in me and to think for even a second that I'd harm her purposefully nearly broke my heart. I don't know why I mention this, it just came up again in my mind. This is such a beautiful video and I adore the love you and Frankie share.

@tammienorton3755 Ай бұрын

OMG! PLEASE share these ASAP. My husband will be recovering from surgery next week and this is the food he needs. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤️

@baronvontrundellaxe2513 Ай бұрын

Tears in my eyes when you came home to Frankie

@pandhari108 Ай бұрын

Derek, that moved me to tears, I was so touched by everything. I will soon be moving to an ashram in Switzerland where I'll be living from now on. I will be the garden and kitchen coordinator there and I was wondering how for God's sake I am going to manage that. I have seen many of your videos, but seeing you cooking in an ashram was just the inspiration I needed! You have no idea how much I appreciate this. Be sure that your recipes will be cooked in our Swiss ashram 👨‍🍳 Much love 💖

@laurar9748 Ай бұрын

Beautiful piece. Gorgeous food. Stunning landscapes. Such a perfectly fitting way to celebrate your love for Amanda, Frankie, and all living beings. Very nicely done, Chef. ☮️💟🥦

@rebelvgan4579 Ай бұрын

Just wow. To turn our tragedies and trials into something positive for ourselves and others is one of the greatest triumphs in this life 🙏 I had to put this video on full screen, it made me feel peaceful just watching! The food looked fabulous. The place was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing journey with us. Love it when you play with Miss Frankie's legs 😅

@lionesslove1111 Ай бұрын

Derek you are such a beautiful person 💚 I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love ❤️ The retreat is wonderful. I cook at home most of the time in silence. It is so peaceful. Your reunion with Frankie brought me to tears 😭 She is such a beautiful soul mate 😻 Thank you for sharing such an intimate and vulnerable part of you with us 🙏🏼

@markyamamoto Ай бұрын

ALL OF THE LOVE

@BT-kt7gb Ай бұрын

There are no words to express the sadness you have gone through. You are an amazing man. You give birth the food. I have cooked several of your dishes for my family and they absolutely loved them. You have taught me so much. I can't thank you enough. You're like the Bob Ross of vegan cooking. Thanks again, Brian K Taylor 😊

@lstevie7 Ай бұрын

I love all of your videos. This was above anything I could ever have expected. I will watch this again and again. What a gift.

@Ann-bl1do Ай бұрын

Beautiful food, beautiful retreat center, beautiful silence and a beautiful tribute to your fiance! Thanks for bringing us along with you this time.

@WeeClanTorrance Ай бұрын

Beautiful and moving ❤ Much love always.

@t.s.ohnegrenzen9918 Ай бұрын

Derek, thank you so much! I was in tears hearing from your terrible loss…. and watching your touching reunion with Frankie. Thank you!!!!! I’m the head of an animal charity organisation and I simply love your channel!!!

@shantimcc644 Ай бұрын

This is absolutely beautiful. The energy is palatable. Thank you for sharing an experience that is very vulnerable and meaningful to you. I'm excited to see the recipes that are birthed from that space of silence and receptivity.

@VeganViki Ай бұрын

Derek, I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved Amanda. This sacred tribute to her is very beautiful. I found it to be meditative watching it. And your reunion with sweet Frankie was so emotional to watch, tears of joy. Thank you for sharing your love of cooking with your love for all sentient beings. From a fellow lefty Namaste🕉🙏🌍💖

@pencil6965 Ай бұрын

frankie is so sweet 😭i'm so sorry to hear about your loss. some of the best most memorable food ive eaten in my life was the vegan meals at a buddhist retreat in thailand! it truly opened my mind and tastebuds

@di_nwflgulf3547 Ай бұрын

Amazing chef, beautiful compassionate, loving soul you are 🫶

@kimberlycollison2375 Ай бұрын

this one did hit different, grateful for the peek into the 30 days. silence, stillness and service. can easily see the light in people eyes when they took their first bite of each dish xxx

@lisadixon2494 Ай бұрын

From a gentleman that makes beautiful food, I am not surprised at the beautiful peace and unwavering kindness. displayed. Thank you for sharing such a personal journey and such wonderful food. I wish you and Miss Frankie a peaceful summer.xx

@mostlysane9376 Ай бұрын

This is such a powerful video. Thank you for sharing it Derek. I am so looking forwards to seeing the recipes over the next few weeks.

@djmikelikewhoa Ай бұрын

Still got it! Thanks for such an honest, genuine and inspiring video. All the best to you from Sweden!

@ltorromcc Ай бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss of your wife. However she is always with you. These journeys are truly magnificent. You learn so much about oneself in these process. Thank you for sharing part of your journey. 🌟🙏🏼🌟

@JGmeow Ай бұрын

This is so generous and genuine. Thank you for sharing this with us. Much love.

@rosecallahan Ай бұрын

Wow the attendees look like they got the best, healthiest food ever! What a gift. I found myself wanting to know the menus...to inspire daily cooking...so if you ever compile a list it would be valuable to me and others I'm sure!

@lynda4661 17 күн бұрын

Please .. a cookbook? Loved watching this video your food awesome ,, I lost my son 9 yrs ago love never ends our loved ones are always with us helping us .. until we join them .. bless n love to you please would love your recipies ❤️🙏

@dpclerks09 Ай бұрын

This stirred something deep in my heart, and brought a couple of tears to my eyes. I am grateful that you shared this experience with us. Thank you, Chef Derek, sincerely. This spoke directly to my Soul 🙏❤🌎 Chop Food. Carry Veggies. 😉

@supermroz Ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss and thank you very much for sharing, this was a beautiful video.

@OnyaMalloy Ай бұрын

What an amazing insight, the residents certainly looked grateful for such lovingly delicious treats. Thank you for sharing. Much love x

@DebPierce-zp7uo Ай бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. I lost my husband, my best friend at the age of 52 and became vegan immediately after that. I'm so glad I found your channel and love everything you post, especially your interaction with Frankie. How can you be vegan and not an animal lover?? Keep the faith and keep doing what you do. Thank you!!!

@lisetteem588 Ай бұрын

so cool the loss triggered for you.. i find it so weird at funerals my family are heartbroken for the sick body we said goodbe to, but say hello to the burnt offering of what was well being maybe days before..then eat well.. i cant understand ow they dont see it! EVERything is connected. Birds outsdide are cooing becuase they want me to feed them something now.. Will give them seeds.

@vivien5961 Ай бұрын

Derek of all your videos here on the channel, for me, this one has had the most profound impact. The healing, restoration, and transformative process of your journey shines through. Although it for us is only minutes of your month experience the resilience you have is beyond compare. Your value is not measure in recipes or likes a video has, it is in the love you share with all of us. I too shared tears of joy in your reunion with Frankie. Thank you for your courage in being so vulnerable and authentic in sharing this deeply personal experience. It has brought depth to my own practice and journey. Much love from Vegas. ❤

@nicolesatch Ай бұрын

Love LOVE your Frankie content. I lost my black Labby in Jan this year. He was 14.5. Miss him madly 🖤 Seeing Frankie makes me heart happy

@vincentpeck5829 Ай бұрын

Derek. Words do nothing. I am crying. I am so touched….i have only admiration for what you do & have done & who you are… I am truly blessed by what you share in your life & always try to learn from it to work to improve myself & of coarse my culinary skill. Again, thank you for sharing your experiences.

@flavialangoni7861 Ай бұрын

aww I also cook for retreats :) and also miss my Mika 😻

@anonamouse9198 Ай бұрын

You are winning at being human Derek. Sir. An example to all of us 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@blackcoffee2002 Ай бұрын

Derek, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure she watches over you and Frankie and is extremely proud of all you do, and share. This was a beautiful video. Thank u❤

@YiSLGaming Ай бұрын

You just made a grown man cry.. such a beautiful video. Been following you for a while now, as I Try to improve my cooking. Thank you Derek

@dg8828 Ай бұрын

So very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your marvelous gift with us through your videos.

@brandothecatmeow Ай бұрын

I didn't think I would get emotional watching you cook food. There is a lot of power in silence and reflection. Thank you for giving us this unique gift of kindness.

@cibelegoncalves Ай бұрын

What a wonderful video. So meaningful, so full of peace, love, talent, dedication. You are a really special soul. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being you. Much love ❤

@mickellampkin72 Ай бұрын

The love you have for your dog is how I love my dogs..

@carolhenry1170 Ай бұрын

I am speechless which is a good thing. I have not seen anything like this on social media before but I practice this way of life for 20 years now. When I found my teacher who was waiting for this student because I was ready my life changed. I have spent many a retreat in silence and I practice mindfulness meditation daily. A huge follower of Thich Nhat Hahn. Your passion for food/life is understood by not all but your way of carrying yourself mesmerizes many. I hope you have found another love because we all deserve love as many times as it’s given. Cheers ❤️

@sandyweaver6686 Ай бұрын

I knew there was something about you that I loved.I thought it was the amazing culinary skills, or Frankie, or your humor but this!!!❤❤❤ You are an amazing human being.

@karenhicks7816 Ай бұрын

Thank you! For allowing us on this journey with you. I feel honored ✌️ Not sure I could leave my fur baby that long. Bless you🙏

@sarahporter7769 Ай бұрын

Thank you Derek, beautiful!❤

@pgoksu4315 Ай бұрын

This was so beautyful to watch. Thank you for sharing, I am so inspired by your kindness Derek. What a human you are🧿

@tinyjungle_ Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking me on the ride Unk. Beautiful.

@davidzavesky2827 Ай бұрын

You are one of my biggest inspirations for going vegan recently. I feel very connected to your content and this one was particularly special to me because, I also have a fiance who I love very much and my life would absolutely shatter if I ever lost her. I feel your loss on a personal level, and the bond you have with Frankie feels like the bond I have with my own animals. I actually broke down when you reunited with Frankie. This one was such an unbelievable journey and I find it so incredible how much care, detail, and creativity goes into each meal you create. You are very serious and thoughtful about your process and this one reminds me of how much I have yet to learn. I look forward to many many more. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us.

@SweeTart77kkibble Ай бұрын

Derek, I feel honored to have received such a personal story from you and I thank you for sharing it with us. I am blown away inspired to see how you were able to harness your grief in this amazing way. We all have to deal with it at one time or another- none of us gets out alive. After watching your retreat experience (beautifully shot and edited BTW) i had to sit in my head for a bit. It wasn’t moving…it was next level, so need a new word for that dude. Thank you, peace, and I am right here for you. Headed to Schnucks grocery to buy ALL their wicked stock. 7 items I’m told! Love Love Love. And lighting a little candle on my Altar today, for Amanda.

@JenniferKBrown Ай бұрын

I'd just very recently come across your instagram account and was so happy to learn today that you also follow the teachings and practices of buddhism. My deepest condolences to you and your fiancé, Amanda, I appreciate the shock of your parting and am touched by how you keep her here, close and safely inside of you. Lots of love to you precious Frankie, I look forward to sharing your recipes with my family and friends in the forever gift of sharing the joys of compassionate and delicious cooking and meals.

@AlexandraVicunaPerry Ай бұрын

This video is unbelievably amazing, peaceful, gorgeous. For 30 minutes you feel in a different place. Thank you for sharing this video, this is a gift❤. Frankie was sad and then so happy.

@INDIANREDLOPEZ Ай бұрын

Always grateful for you Derek. You’re a remarkable man. Love from Scotland ❤

@AmandaJYoungs Ай бұрын

I found that whole video very moving for a whole host of different reasons. Respect. And coming back to Frankie at the end was the icing on the cake.

@JamesBond-ym7kd Ай бұрын

being a vegan for over 40 years and I have learned a few things watching you and I love the mushrooms and tofu recipes thank you I feel connected to you

@yvonneinottawa Ай бұрын

And now I’m 30 minutes in and watching Frankie come running and I’m crying 😢 again. ❤️

@angelaehr4963 Ай бұрын

I’m speechless…and that’s a beautiful thing. May you continue to find yourself and your peace. Your dialogue is such a blessing; something I needed so much at this time.

@kwakcupcake8256 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing Derek. What a truly special place to return to.

@carolynorr1658 16 күн бұрын

Grateful that you were able to film your time on this 30-day "quest" for quietness & meditation. So you filmed your time on top of everything else you did at your "retreat". Chopped all the veggies, cooked the food, & planned & cooked some of the next day's food at the same time, then washed all the pots & pans, then cleaned all the kitchen surfaces. Incredible. I would say not one person has the talent, physical strength, & mental fortitude to do that. But YOU DID IT ! I pray that time will serve you well & will be therapy & bring you clarity & even comfort you physically, mentally, emotionally, & spiritually. Blessings on your life & the life of your beautiful girl Frankie.

@carmene.correarivera8597 Ай бұрын

Un menú diferente cada día y todos se ven deliciosos en ese ambiente tan tranquilo tremenda experiencia gracias por compartir

@cheznardi Ай бұрын

Watching now…the ‘silence’ of the video with the occasional sounds of chopping, cooking, life activity, and talking was as calming and reflective for me as a viewer as it was for you as a participant. You are a human on a whole other dimension….your heart, soul, and capacity to give have blown me away. The scenery was totally mesmerizing and the close ups of the food were magnificent and bursting through the screen. Color, texture….I could bite into every dish❤️ Miss America could not contain herself when you were reunited❤️🐾beautiful dog❤️🐾