Overcome the challenge of plant based cooking
Enjoy culinary experiences that goes beyond the plate!
It's time for Green@Heart
Sticking to our current way of eating isn't just bad for our health; it's bad for the planet and animals too. We're already seeing changes in the climate, and they'll only get worse if we don't make a shift. Shifting closer to a plant‒based diet is a positive change that benefits our health, the environment, and secures a brighter future for our grandchildren.
Let's cook up a better world & have fun together!
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Your Health
Eating more plants can lead to improved health outcomes, including increased energy levels, enhanced digestion, and a greater sense of well-being. Many people experience positive changes in their overall vitality and find sustainable, plant-centric eating habits that support long-term well-being.
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The Climate
Did you know? Transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle significantly reduces the carbon footprint, with studies suggesting it's approximately 50% lower than a meat-heavy diet. Whith each plant based choice you contribute to the fight against climate change.
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Animal Agriculture
The staggering reality is that billions of animals face harsh conditions and are slaughtered annually in the factory farming industry. By choosing plant-centric options, you help reduce the alleviate animal suffering, and contribute to a more sustainable and compassionate world.
Join us on this delicious journey of self‒discovery and positive change. Every single person and every single meal has an impact 💚
Andrea's mission is driven by a heartfelt dedication to empower individuals in making mindful choices that extend beyond themselves. Influencing the future of our children, animal welfare, and the well‒being of our planet, all rooted towards a more plant‒based lifestyle.
Andrea Alf
Founder Green@Heart, Plant based Intuitive Cook, Health Coach, Event Organiser & Host
Andrea's journey into plant‒based living started in 2016 when she decided to embrace a vegan lifestyle. Prior to that, she and her family had already been moving towards a more plant‒centric diet, occasionally incorporating fish, eggs, and a bit of cheese. Before this shift, they followed the standard German lifestyle.
At the age of 43, everything changed for Andrea after watching a TedX Talk questioning why we love our dogs but eat cows. This eye‒opening moment led her to adopt a fully plant‒based diet immediately. She even transformed her online magazine into a vegan publication, a move that wasn't the best for business, but she couldn't continue supporting a food system she no longer believed in.
For Andrea, it's not just a diet; it's a commitment to a more compassionate and sustainable way of living.
Why attend Andrea's events?
With over 8 years of experience cooking vegan, Andrea has immersed herself in the world of plant‒based cuisine. Her journey includes collaborating, learning, and interviewing numerous chefs and nutrition experts during her years as an online food magazine publisher and event host in Australia and Europe.
Thank you Andrea, I really enjoyed the Mysterbox Workshop. You are a great cook. Very confident and imaginative.
Loved the leftovers even for breakfast.
Franscois
Participant at the Mystery Box Workshop in Lisbon Jan/24
The summit was amazing can't thank you enough especially it being affordable to everyone. I have come away so inspired and motivated. I have taken away a lot but I think mostly a lot of planning and taking small steps to make it long lasting and sustainable process. My ultimate goal is to be clean eating family. So this week been working on my vision and in the process of making a vision board. And then making weekly plans to slowly make changes for everyone in the family.
Marie
Participant of Andrea's Online Gut-Summit, 2017
Dear Andrea
Michael and I would love to thank you for the delightful vegan journey you have taken us on over 3 cooking sessions.
Coming from a zero base knowledge of vegan cooking and having to host vegan family guests, it was a blessing to have discovered you. We are now far better equipped with what to cook in future.
To be honest it has broadened our taste buds and enjoyment of vegan cuisine.
Working with you was an absolute delight and thank you for making it just as exciting for our guests.
Hope to be spending many more occasions experiencing your expertise and food.
Juanita & Michael
March 2014
I loved the summit, thank you so much, you did a fabulous job and it was very informative and enjoyable. If anybody said I needed to set aside around 9 hours over 4 days for a summit I would have said there is no way I can fit it in. However, I found it so interesting I watched the whole lot.
Jenny
Thermie Living Lifestyle Summit Participant, 2016
It was amazing, Thank you for the great evening and delicious food.
.... very good food from Andrea ....
... adorei o menu vegan Andrea parabens! ...
.... good food, always ... Andrea you were fabulous.
OTC Guests
March 2024, OTC Dinners
"Hi Andrea, we enjoyed the dinner a lot and I didn't know vegan food could taste so good."
Gordon
Green@Heart guest, 2024
Thank you Andrea, I really enjoyed the Mysterbox Workshop. You are a great cook. Very confident and imaginative.
Loved the leftovers even for breakfast.
Franscois
Participant at the Mystery Box Workshop in Lisbon Jan/24
The summit was amazing can't thank you enough especially it being affordable to everyone. I have come away so inspired and motivated. I have taken away a lot but I think mostly a lot of planning and taking small steps to make it long lasting and sustainable process. My ultimate goal is to be clean eating family. So this week been working on my vision and in the process of making a vision board. And then making weekly plans to slowly make changes for everyone in the family.
Marie
Participant of Andrea's Online Gut-Summit, 2017
Dear Andrea
Michael and I would love to thank you for the delightful vegan journey you have taken us on over 3 cooking sessions.
Coming from a zero base knowledge of vegan cooking and having to host vegan family guests, it was a blessing to have discovered you. We are now far better equipped with what to cook in future.
To be honest it has broadened our taste buds and enjoyment of vegan cuisine.
Working with you was an absolute delight and thank you for making it just as exciting for our guests.
Hope to be spending many more occasions experiencing your expertise and food.
Juanita & Michael
March 2014
I loved the summit, thank you so much, you did a fabulous job and it was very informative and enjoyable. If anybody said I needed to set aside around 9 hours over 4 days for a summit I would have said there is no way I can fit it in. However, I found it so interesting I watched the whole lot.
Jenny
Thermie Living Lifestyle Summit Participant, 2016
It was amazing, Thank you for the great evening and delicious food.
.... very good food from Andrea ....
... adorei o menu vegan Andrea parabens! ...
.... good food, always ... Andrea you were fabulous.
OTC Guests
March 2024, OTC Dinners
"Hi Andrea, we enjoyed the dinner a lot and I didn't know vegan food could taste so good."
Gordon
Green@Heart guest, 2024
Who are 💚 Workshops for?
We welcome open-minded and forward-thinking individuals and businesses eager to make a positive impact. Let's come together in the kitchen for a delightful blend of fun and inspiration!"
Flexitarian Kitchen Novice
Eating fewer animal products sounds appealing, but the challenge lies in not knowing how to cook. The perception is that cooking is time-consuming and less enjoyable
Curious Kitchen Adventurer
At home in any kitchen around the world, a true believer that food is important, and cooking should be enjoyable and entertaining. Discovering new skills and the idea of plant centric workshops sounds super exciting!
Vegetarian / Vegan Newbie
Whether new to veg cooking or with a bit of experience, Green@Heart is here when seeking extra inspiration and ideas to whip up delicious and healthy meals.
When cooking with heart and plant-based ingredients, your love and care for all living beings shine through in every taste. And the flavor is absolutely delightful!"
- Andrea Alf
Private Workshops & Coaching
How can you make this culinary shift not only healthy but also truly delicious? And is it even possible to transform our beloved dishes into plant-based alternatives? Andrea is here to answer all these questions with her expertise. Together she cooks with you (+family) and provides tailored tips to steer your meal plan in a tasty and more plant-centric direction.
Unique Private
Mystery Box or Themed Home Events
"Experience the joy of plant-centric culinary exploration with Andrea's Mystery Box Concept.
Gather friends and family for an unforgettable adventure in the kitchen, where everyone will uncover their playful and artful cooking skills. What will be in your Mystery Box?
A unique homeparty full of fun and tasty food.
Themed Classes in Lisbon
For groups from 8-12 people, you can join or book your own events in the middle of Lisbon.
Andrea organises the workshop location and hosts themed or her unique mystery box classes.
Themes can be: Plantbased Fishalternatives - homemade, bread or pizza class, vegan breakfast ideas ....
Some of my previous events in 2024
Mysterybox Event
Lisbon city
We had a very lovley night. Full of learning, cooking and mostly fun.
For starter we had hearts topped with vegan cream cheese, vegan smoked salmon, bavarian spread with cucumbers on rice waffles and a glass of wine.
Togehter we cooked a tasty and healthy soup topped with vegan bacon flakes, Mushroom scallops on an Asian stirfry with tempeh, vegetables and rice lentil mix.
....and we decided to have an Asian red cabbage salad instead of dessert.
Thanks to all the participants from this class.
Cooking with friends & views
Colares (Sintra)
In this beautiful location close to Colares I cooked with a family who celebrated a special holiday togehter.
Thanks for the amazing feedback:
Dear Andrea
Michael and I would love to thank you for the delightful vegan journey you have taken us on over 3 cooking sessions.
Coming from a zero base knowledge of vegan cooking and having to host vegan family guests, it was a blessing to have discovered you. We are now far better equipped with what to cook in future.
To be honest it has broadened our taste buds and enjoyment of vegan cuisine.
Working with you was an absolute delight and thank you for making it just as exciting for our guests.
Hope to be spending many more occasions experiencing your expertise and food.
Much love
Juanita and Michael
Home Workshops
Cascais area
With my wonderful customers we cooked togehter many different pflantbased dishes as a preperation for their vegan familiy visitors.
From vegan Bolognese, "chicken" drumsticks, soups, salads to vegan gluten free cakes.
One Thousand Club Dinners
Lisbon private homes
One Thousand Club is a social club of curious minds where the locals and foreigners meet together. They also organise private dinner parties.
I am one of the chefs who cooks for the plant based private small events.
You love to join a workshop, host a home party or get coaching?
Please leave your name, e-mail or WhatApp and Andrea will connect with you.
FAQs
Please connect with Andrea for further questions.
💚 How long is a Mysterbox Event and what is the agenda? (+Home Event & Pop up Location)
Typically, Mysterybox Events last for 2,5-3 hours. Upon guests' arrival, they'll receive a welcome drink and place the ingredients they brought into our Mysterybox. Once everyone has gathered, we'll come together, discuss our intentions for the night, and enjoy some snacks (provided by Andrea). The Mysterybox will then be opened, and we'll collaboratively decide on the dishes to cook. Throughout the event, we'll cook, engage in conversation, share knowledge, eat and, most importantly, have a great time.
💚 How does the booking process for a Home Event work, and what is the associated cost?
Reach out to Andrea through email, WhatsApp, or a phone call to express your interest in hosting a home party, and she will promptly get in touch with you. The home party comes with a fixed price of 250 Euro for a group of 2-4 people (for each additional person 40 Euro). Upon booking, Andrea will provide you with payment details for a non-refundable down payment of 50 Euro. On the day of the event, kindly settle the remaining amount.
The travelling expences for Estoril, Cascais, Sao Pedro de Estoril are 12 Euro. All other areas are 0,79Cent / Kilometer. For example: You have the party in Mafra, Andrea has to drive 38 kilometers one way (38x2) = 60 Euro Travel cost.
💚 How long in advance do I have to book an event?
Please book as early as possible. As soon as you have a date in mind, let Andrea know. Limited spots are available for private parties, so securing your reservation well in advance is recommended
💚 What do we cook at the party? (Home Event & Pop up Location)
What we'll cook is a surprise for everyone, even for Andrea. If you'd like, you can theme the party, providing a direction for the Mysterybox ingredients, such as Festive Season, Super Healthy, Italian Night, Ayurveda, etc. Andrea will also bring some pre-made items to taste, ensuring guests won't go hungry during the cooking process.
If you do not like surprises, we can also book a regular class like a vegan fish class, Italian class, hearty class etc.
💚 What does Andrea provide?
Andrea will bring some tasty snacks to get started. She'll also provide the Mysterybox and bring along some typical plant-based ingredients that the host might not have on hand (more details will be discussed with the event host). For the main dishes we will use the ingredients the guests will bring. The host can choose from delicious dessert recipes and I will provide the ingredients for it.
💚 What does the event host provide?
To simplify things for the host, Andrea will send a short list of items that would be great to have on hand (such as Olive Oil, Tomato Paste, Mustard, Plant-based milk, Flour, etc.). If something is missing, no worries, as we'll tap into our creative minds to find alternatives. The host is also responsible for the dessert ingredients and proviedes the drinks.
💚 What do the guests have to bring?
As soon as we have a headcount and know about any food preferences or allergies, Andrea will provide all the necessary information to the host. Guests are encouraged to bring something they haven't used before (such as tempeh or unique vegetables) or an ingredient they love and would like to share knowledge about. The focus is on learning something new and enjoying the mystery box collection. Contributions should not exceed 5 Euro, and Andrea will share detailed information through email.
💚 Can I book Andrea for a birthday party including the Mystery Box concept?
Yes, this is a very special way celebrating with family and friends. Please send Andrea an email to discuss the options. Andrea will send you an offer tailored to your needs.
💚 Can we also book a Teambuilding Mystery Box event for our company?
Yes, it's available. Kindly reach out to Andrea for more information. Additionally, for corporate events, alternative venues in Lisbon accommodating up to 50 people are available for booking. In the case of events exceeding 18 attendees, Andrea collaborates with other plant-based chefs, ensuring you and your teams can savor a diverse range of culinary tastes and insights.
💚 In which language are the classes?
The classes are usually in English, but can be also booked in German.