Watch my message to my beloved California family, SLO community, Tallahassee friends, and everyone who has shared a plate or a memory with me over the years:
To everyone who knew me from San Luis Obispo and Tallahassee: leaving without saying a proper goodbye years ago broke my heart. Back then, I chose to face my battles with cancer quietly, leaning on traditional care and holistic healing to recover.
Recently, while living and cooking in Brazil, life tested me once again. I hired contractors to finish my home and kitchen, paid upfront, and they abandoned the job halfway through, leaving roofs exposed. Relentless rains followed, causing severe water damage across walls and ceilings. While scrambling to manage the disaster, I suffered a bad fall and broke my arm. Days later, follow-up medical exams delivered another blow: severe Stage 3 hepatic steatosis (severe fatty liver) and liver nodules.
I have spent decades turning food into medicine. Now, I have to be my own chef to reverse this liver condition. Rather than hiding behind closed doors, I want to invite you into my healing kitchen.
You don't need a medical diagnosis to want a healthier body. Environmental toxins, pesticides, and stress affect all of us today. By supporting this campaign, you help me rebuild a livable space, repair the water damage, and fund basic medical recovery. In exchange, you get full access to my private kitchen journey.
The exact recipes, therapeutic teas, herbal tonics, and strict gluten-free meal preps I'm using to reverse my liver condition.
Direct video logs from my kitchen in Brazil to yours—showing ingredient choices, preparation techniques, and mindful cooking.
A private space for us to cook together across the world, share progress, and support sustainable health as a family.
You can choose any custom amount in the form below. As a thank-you, higher tiers automatically include all previous rewards!
All product and community deliveries will begin on November 10th due to my recovery process.
Send a personal message of encouragement to Vraja, receive ongoing project updates, and our endless gratitude.
Includes all above + The Liver Healing Guide: strict anti-inflammatory recipes, therapeutic herbal infusions, and teas.
Includes all above + Private Behind-the-Scenes vlogs from Vraja's kitchen + Live virtual group cooking sessions & Q&A.
Includes all above + A 1-on-1 virtual culinary & health session (1 hr) with Vraja to align your own kitchen and pantry.
“When I opened Vraja’s Kitchen in 2009, it was our community that made it happen. That connection didn't disappear with distance. Whether you support financially or share this link with someone who loves conscious food, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Namaste, Hare Krishna, and with endless love,
Chef Vraja