I have never seen a natural ingredient that can alter the way you taste.

Early on Chef Ian played with Miracle Fruit purely for entertainment. The reactions he got from clients, guests and students was just that exciting and fun. But, after experimenting with the miracle fruit for the past 4.5 years the full potential has us really excited. The following are just a few of the applications where we see the Miracle frurits potential.

• Weight loss
• Kids that don’t eat their vegetables
• Improved nutrition for children and adults
• Helping with diabetes
• Easing the “tin” flavor that some chemotherapy patients have

If you haven’t experienced the Miracle Berry the following is a description of what our guests experience during our Miracle Berry tastings:

Take the frozen berry, place it on your tongue and suck on the berry until the skin comes of. Continue to suck on the berry to remove as much of the white pulp as you can. Basically your trying to remove everything and leave just the seed.  All of this should take a minute or two. In that minute the Miracle Berry is attaching itself to your taste receptors and will adjust the way your perceive sour flavors.

Once the skin and pulp of the berry have been removed, tasting things such as lemons, limes, & vinegar become an entirely new experience. The effects of the Miracle Berry last between 15-30 minutes.

This, as we mentioned previously is the entertainment factor. There are plenty of applications within this realm, such as mixed drinks and cocktails, or interesting desserts with strange foods. But, applying the effects of this amazing berry to things other than entertainment is what we are really excited about.

The Miracle Fruit affects sour and bitter foods, but what about foods like broccoli and cauliflower? Not much luck there. But just like putting cheese on top of foods to get kids to eat their vegetables, Chef Ian developed a carrot dip that was barely palatable on its own. With the miracle fruit however, it tasted like candy. Not surprisingly when elementary school kids were introduced to the some vegetable with the carrot dip, the couldn’t get enough.

This is a pretty simple application of the interesting effects of the Miracle Berry, but something that illustrates its usefulness beyond the cool-ness factor at parties and food events.

Experience Your Own Miracle Fruit Tasting Learn More About Our Miracle Fruit Tastings.

Well, the Grocery Manufacturers Association Science Forum picked Ian.

Chef Ian Kleinman and The Inventing Room will be featured at the 2012 Grocery Manufacturers Association Science Forum in Washington D.C.

For centuries, culinary skills and fine dining were considered an art. Chef Ian Kleinman of The Inventing Room Denver-based catering business brings science into the kitchen. Foodies around the nation are captivated by his spritz of liquid nitrogen that transforms conventional tastes into revolutionary culinary delights. Join Chef Ian’s wacky world of food science as he explores molecular gastronomy and prepares two special treats.

What is The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMAS) Science Forum in Washington DC?

They are the voice of more than 300 leading food, beverage and consumer product companies that sustain and enhance the quality of life for hundreds of millions of people in the United States and around the globe. Founded in 1908, GMA is an active, vocal advocate for its member companies and a trusted source of information about the industry and the products consumers rely on and enjoy every day.

Last years Science Forum speaker was Andrew Zimmern and we’re pretty sure we beat out Anthony Bourdain  for this years speaker and demonstration spot (sorry Tony).

Break a leg and have fun in D.C. team.

Schedule Ian to Speak to Your Group

This Valentines day we wil be in San Francisco. Are you going to be there? Do you have a wedding or bridesmaid dress? Yes? We’ll then, join us at the Eternity Ball.

Chef Ian showing off his playful side, not to mention some nice views of Denver.

Thanks to Chris “Green Guy” Crosby (email) for filming, editing and producing the video.

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The Inventing Room gives back to our wonderful teachers and educational professionals in Colorado.

We will be on the Cooking Channel tonight at 8pm. The Eat Street episode that we were part of is going to be on tonight at 8pm.

Hit us up on Facebook or Twitter and let us know what you thought – who knows, maybe we’ll send something crazy nice your way.

Don’t forget to throw some love to the other carts that are in the show with us:

• The Burnt Truck: http://theburnttruck.com
• Taco de Paco: http://www.tacodepaco.com
• The Evil Weiner: http://www.theevilwiener.com

We might pick some lucky winners from to receive something special if your comment below or hit us up on Facebook or Twitter and let us know what you thought.

Also, send some love to the other carts that are in the show too:

• The Burnt Truck: http://theburnttruck.com
• Taco de Paco: http://www.tacodepaco.com
• The Evil Weiner: http://www.theevilwiener.com

What?

Farm Table Menu: Only seasonal, fresh ingredients

Appetizer

• Pepper roasted organic chicken with pesto from Chef’s neighbor’s garden
• Compressed local tomatoes and smoked goat cheese marbles

Main

• Cumin and brown sugar cured pork loin
• Creamy sage spaetzle
• Roasted local onions and beets
• Tandoori vinaigrette cubes

Dessert

• Local peach pie crumble (homemade by Linda + Tom at Indulge in Lafayette)

Cost: $55/person

Call for reservations: 720.226.5291

When?

September 3rd, 2011 7pm

Where?

Come support Chef Ian Kleinman as the Inventing Room gets filmed for the national tv show Eat Street! We will be open and filming at 11:00am on May 31st at 940 Logan Street! We are at a special location due to the awesome dudes, David Hassoun and John Crosby from Realeyes Media, who are allowing us to use their space for this wonderful event.

So come down and show your support, possibly get on tv and of course buy up all the yummy food that Chef Ian and the Inventing Room will be dishing out! If you need more information feel free to email us at catering@theinventingroomonline.com. Also stay tuned to find out what Chef Ian is putting on the menu for Eat Street!

We were surprised when we were asked to cater a simple luncheon for a client and when we opened the doors we were greeted with country star Patty Loveless. She was not only graceful, kind and funny, she loved Chef Ian’s food. It just goes to show that we love cooking for everyone and they seem to enjoy it too, even big country stars! Curious what the raving was all about? Here is the wonderful menu that Chef Ian created for what he thought was a festive luncheon:

Crisp spinach with strawberries, goat cheese, curry vinaigrette

Shaved vegetable salad with smoked olive oil, toasted pecans

Jasmine rice with scallions, ginger,sesame oil

Pan seared chicken breast roasted with fresh herbs, garlic, mushrooms

Liquid nitrogen whipped coconut milk sorbet, brown sugar braised pineapple