Group Activities

Holistic Cooking Classes

* Learn and take-home recipes beneficial for many of today’s health concerns!

* Learn delicious recipes and the benefits of eating Raw, Vegetarian, Vegan, Ayurvedic and more!

* Learn new cooking techniques to maximize nutrient retention and absorption!

* Learn to sprout, ferment, preserve!

* Have fun with friends and like-minded people!

* 1-3hr class where we will prepare 2-5 recipes. You’ll receive a handout with all the recipes, nutritional and preparation information, and a full belly. You’ll go home with a smile on your face and in your heart, knowing you have done something good for you, your family and friends!

Eating for Health, Energy and Well-Being.

We will be preparing and sampling 6 energizing, easy-to-make menu items to help you and your body meet the demands of our busy lifestyles. We will discuss specific ingredients as to their health benefits and learn tips for preparing food to protect its nutrition.

Having digestion issues?

Feeling worn out?

Have some serious health issues weighing you down?

Don't know what to eat anymore or lost interest in cooking?

Do you fall asleep after eating?

Bored with the same boring breakfast?

Want some quick and easy, but still super healthy recipes?

This is an info-packed class where we will be discussing a wide variety of topics from antioxidants, superfoods, digestion support, detoxification, veganizing your baked goods, organics, eating environmentally, and nourishing the mind, body, spirit connection, to name just a few.

The menu will include:


Ginger Goji Lemonade

Red Fruit & Veggie Smoothie

Live Cream of Carrot Soup

Multi-Vitamin Powerhouse Chopped Salad

Deep-Dish Skillet Pizza

Blueberry Pineapple Coconut Milk Kefir "Ice Cream" (non-dairy)



This menu allows for a light breakfast and at the end a light lunch with dessert.

All are gluten-free, live-raw, and dairy-free except one, but I will be giving a dairy-free option in the recipe.

Liquid Nutrition: Juicing, Smoothies and Soups

Eating for health and vitality never tasted so good! Ever wonder how to get the most nutrition packed into one simple meal or food? Then try a juice, smoothie, or soup when you're on the go and don't have time for breakfast or to put a 3-course meal together. Maybe you have an elderly family member who has lost their desire for food and are needing some nutrient dense nourishment to get their health back. There are many ways to get your nutrition in, but liquid nutrition can be the simplest, most effective way to give your body the boost of nutrients it needs to get yourself back on your feet.

 

We'll be discussing the differences and benefits between a juice, smoothie, and soup, how to pack them with the best plant-based protein sources and superfoods to address specific health, fitness and weight management needs, how to slow down the naturally occurring sugars in fresh juices, when to use each to heal, common cooking pitfalls, best practices and the tools needed to get the job done most efficiently (which juicers/blenders work best for what).

We'll be sampling various fresh juices, smoothies, and homemade soups throughout the class like:


Morning Sunrise Juice

Sweet Potato Refresher Juice

Mango Cashew Smoothie or Banana Chamomile Smoothie

Power Packed Pineapple-Pear Smoothie

Gazpacho Soup

Simply Veggie Minestrone Soup (non-pasta recipe)


These recipes are all gluten-free, vegan, and non-dairy; all are live-raw except one.

Liquid Nutrition: Juicing, Smoothies and Soups

Eating for health and vitality never tasted so good! Ever wonder how to get the most nutrition packed into one simple meal or food? Then try a juice, smoothie, or soup when you're on the go and don't have time for breakfast or to put a 3-course meal together. Maybe you have an elderly family member who has lost their desire for food and are needing some nutrient dense nourishment to get their health back. There are many ways to get your nutrition in, but liquid nutrition can be the simplest, most effective way to give your body the boost of nutrients it needs to get yourself back on your feet.

 

We'll be discussing the differences and benefits between a juice, smoothie, and soup, how to pack them with the best plant-based protein sources and superfoods to address specific health, fitness and weight management needs, how to slow down the naturally occurring sugars in fresh juices, when to use each to heal, common cooking pitfalls, best practices and the tools needed to get the job done most efficiently (which juicers/blenders work best for what).

Digestive Healing


Do you suffer from bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea?

Do you have indigestion or heartburn or are taking antacids more than once a week?

Do you crave certain foods or do certain foods bother you?

Do you have less than one bowel movement a day?

Are you moody or mildly depressed?

Do you suffer from unexplained rashes, eczema, psoriasis, allergies, achy joints, brittle nails, dry skin, bad breath, nasal congestion, frequent colds and/or chronic infections?

Are you under a lot of stress or have been over a long period of time?

Do you suffer from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), Crohn's or diverticulitis?

If you answered yes to any of these, then this is a must attend class designed to give you the answers and tools needed to alleviate all these issues. And yes, you can heal yourself! We'll be discussing many ways to help improve your digestive functioning and how to heal your digestive tract. We'll look at the impact of today's dietary and lifestyle choices that harm your digestive functioning, hinder your immune functioning and how these manifest into disease states within the body. Here's your chance to get some answers to your specific needs! You'll be given some tricks and tips and a handy food-combining chart, all to help you take back control of your digestive well-being to live a healthier lifestyle that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit connection.


Here's what we'll be sampling:


Swedish Bitters

Digestive Healing Chai Tea

Sprouted Quinoa Millet Porridge

Chickpea and Black Bean Salad

Applesauce Flax Pudding

Blueberry Pineapple Coconut Milk Kefir 'Ice Cream' (non-dairy)



These recipes are all gluten-free, vegan, and non-dairy; two are live-raw.

Detoxification Demystified: Cleanse, Drain and Detox


Come learn about the various ways to assist the body in healing itself thru cleansing, drainage, and detoxification. We'll be discussing what detoxification is and isn't, why it is important to health and healing, how to assess your toxicity and need for detoxification, the various types of detoxification tools available from diets to fasts to herbs to kits, the best approach and what to expect from various types of cleansing, drainage, and detoxification protocols.

Your take-home handout will contain lots of useful tips, information and recipes that contain specific foods and dishes that support cleansing, drainage, and detoxification.

 

The menu will include:


Beautiful Bone Solution Juice

Morning Energizer Juice

Dandelion and Asparagus Soup

Cilantro Chelating Pesto

Arugula Tangerine Salad

Arame Sweet Potato Slaw


All are gluten-free, live-raw (except one), and dairy-free except one, but I will be giving a dairy-free option in the recipe.

Sprouting Nuts, Seeds, and Legumes (sprouting grains (wheat, rye, barley, etc.)


From sprouting nuts and seeds to growing micro greens and all in between! In this class, we'll be discussing what sprouting is, the benefits of and need for sprouting, as well as, learning the fundamentals to successful sprouting using a variety of methods and techniques all designed to optimize healthy, tasty sprouts. Learn the advantages of a variety of sprouting methods, techniques and tools (jars, soil, blanket, bags, sprouters, natural mold inhibitors), to ensure healthy, mold-free sprouts and micro greens (and the cheapest way possible). I'll be sharing my tips and tricks from years of experimenting that will help you to grow, utilize and enjoy one of the healthiest and nutrient dense foods on earth! quickly, and easily You will take home a detailed handout of sprouting instructions, tips, tricks AND recipes for you to try on your own.

From snacks to breakfast to dinner, we'll be sampling/making dishes like:


Kimberlee’s Spicy Sprouted Mix

Erika's Breakfast Delight

Sprout N Nut Apple Dippers

Sprouted Crunchy Granola w/Cashes Nut N Seed Milk

Sprouted Buckwheat Pizza Crust,

Raw Almond Veggie Pate

Organic Sprouted Raw Almond Orbs


All dishes are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.


I will also have sprouts available for purchase, for those who want to start eating some right away!

Sprouting Nuts, Seeds, and Legumes (sprouting grains (wheat, rye, barley, etc.)


From sprouting nuts and seeds to growing micro greens and all in between! In this class, we'll be discussing what sprouting is, the benefits of and need for sprouting, as well as, learning the fundamentals to successful sprouting using a variety of methods and techniques all designed to optimize healthy, tasty sprouts. Learn the advantages of a variety of sprouting methods, techniques and tools (jars, soil, blanket, bags, sprouters, natural mold inhibitors), to ensure healthy, mold-free sprouts and micro greens (and the cheapest way possible). I'll be sharing my tips and tricks from years of experimenting that will help you to grow, utilize and enjoy one of the healthiest and nutrient dense foods on earth! quickly, and easily You will take home a detailed handout of sprouting instructions, tips, tricks AND recipes for you to try on your own.

From snacks to breakfast to dinner, we'll be sampling/making dishes like:


Kimberlee’s Spicy Sprouted Mix

Erika's Breakfast Delight

Sprout N Nut Apple Dippers

Sprouted Crunchy Granola w/Cashes Nut N Seed Milk

Sprouted Buckwheat Pizza Crust,

Raw Almond Veggie Pate

Organic Sprouted Raw Almond Orbs


All dishes are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.


I will also have sprouts available for purchase, for those who want to start eating some right away!

Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Holiday Baking


In these pages you will find a selected group of gluten-free and dairy-free holiday treats recipes designed to give you some healthier options and to WOW your friends and family members who are live-raw, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free. All of these recipes can be modified to accommodate even the toughest of crowds. The live-raw ones will energize you and help you to meet the demands of your busy lifestyles during the holidays and help you sleep easy at night. You’ll find vegan and vegetarian substitution options, a sugar to stevia conversion table, and even a how to make your own vanilla extract to help you save.

We'll be making and sampling:


Rawesome Pumpkin Seed Power Truffles (raw, vegan, nut-free, no psuedo-grains, no added sugars)

Fun Cocoa Cheesecake Pops (mostly raw, vegan, no psuedo-grains)

Pumpkin Donut Holes with Sunbutter Caramel (can be vegan, nut-free, no psuedo-grains)

Chewy Cherry Coconut Cookies (nut-free)

Cinnamon Walnut Loaf (vegan, sugar-free)

Pistachio “Ice Cream” (raw, vegan) : Bonus Recipe

Chocolate Kefir Popsicle (raw, vegan) : Bonus Recipe 2


You'll be taking home a sample box of goodies!

Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Holiday Baking


In these pages you will find a selected group of gluten-free and dairy-free holiday treats recipes designed to give you some healthier options and to WOW your friends and family members who are live-raw, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free. All of these recipes can be modified to accommodate even the toughest of crowds. The live-raw ones will energize you and help you to meet the demands of your busy lifestyles during the holidays and help you sleep easy at night. You’ll find vegan and vegetarian substitution options, a sugar to stevia conversion table, and even a how to make your own vanilla extract to help you save.

We'll be making and sampling:


Rawesome Pumpkin Seed Power Truffles (raw, vegan, nut-free, no psuedo-grains, no added sugars)

Fun Cocoa Cheesecake Pops (mostly raw, vegan, no psuedo-grains)

Pumpkin Donut Holes with Sunbutter Caramel (can be vegan, nut-free, no psuedo-grains)

Chewy Cherry Coconut Cookies (nut-free)

Cinnamon Walnut Loaf (vegan, sugar-free)

Pistachio “Ice Cream” (raw, vegan) : Bonus Recipe

Chocolate Kefir Popsicle (raw, vegan) : Bonus Recipe 2


You'll be taking home a sample box of goodies!

Want to host your own Holistic Cooking Class for your friends in your own home? I come to you! Ask for special pricing.