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History

Inspired by the untimely death of her mother from cancer in 1996, Vita’s Eatery was conceptualized by its owner and personal chef, Levita.  Her name is Latin for “life,” and the purpose of her services is to show others that vegan cuisine can both promote an improved quality of life and taste delicious.  Levita turned a traumatic event along with her passion—cooking—into a means of sharing with others the benefits of eating to live rather than living to eat.  Some of these benefits include weight loss, reduced cholesterol, and decreased risk of ailments such as high blood-pressure, obesity, heart disease, diabetes and certain forms of cancer.  To this end, all foods are prepared with fresh, wholesome, organic ingredients (when readily available), without meat, table salt, processed flour, refined sugar, eggs or dairy.

 

 

 
Valentine's Day & Ghanaian Cuisine
This Valentine's Day give the love of your life the gift of healthier living AND learn about West African culture by taking a group cooking class on the cuisine of Ghana, West Africa. You'll learn to cook vegan versions of dishes Vita learned to make while visiting this beautiful country. Lesson will culminate with dinner, flowers, and wine.
 
Date: Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14
 
Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
 
Cost: $65/person or $120/ couple
 
For More, friend Levita Mondie on Facebook!
 
Last Lesson: Vegan Soul Food!
We made Mac & Cheese, Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Barbecue Tofu, Garlicky Kale & more.
 
Read about the lesson and see photos at Vita's Vegan Ventures Blog.
  
Indian Cooking Lesson!
On Sunday, December 13, despite the cold and rain, seven students joined me in preparing delicious samosas, dal, naan, chutney, Bengali Style vegetables and mango lassi!

 

 
 
ITALIAN Cooking Lesson!
On Friday, November 27, I lead a lesson on vegan Italian cuisine where we made a vegan vegetable lasagna, eggplant parmesean, "cream" of broccoli soup, and a orange, red onion salad.
 
         The Latest about Vita and Cooking
Vita's Soups Du Jour was Vita's own soup party featuring four ethnic soups and sides. Learn more, along with veganizing tips, personal experiences and reflections on food via her blog Vita's Vegan Ventures Blog
 
Vita had an amazing time doing Vegan Soul Food demos for the Vegetarian Society of DC's Eat Smart Program. She bonded with over 50 beautiful people from all over 
D.C. Learn more at .By Any Greens Necessary  
 
Vita recently conducted a Pizzeria Birthday Party for the celebration of her daughter's 10th birthday.  Fifteen of her daughters friends showed up, and Vita led them in making pizzas from scratch, including the crust and sauce.  Let Vita do the same for you.  Learn more about the Cooking Birthday Party
 
"Vegan Soul Grows in Anacostia," an article that appeared on the front page of the  "Food Section," features Vita and recipes for some of her vegan soul cuisine! Washington Post