Decades of healthy eating advice and admonitions have largely failed turn the tide of obesity and chronic disease. Could there be deeper-rooted causes that have gone unnoticed over the years? Join longtime Healthy Kitchen Companion Mary Collette Rogers to explore how damaging cultural shifts have produced a healthy eating crisis, and the path forward to achieve a more nourishing relationship to self, food, and meal making.
Parent Roundtable
Discussion & Suggestions for Maintaining Balance as a Parent
Saturday, December 18, 2021 - 11:00am-12:00pm PT
Facilitators: Emiko Luici, Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Energy Practitioner and Jean Naughton - Nutrition Consultant & Health Coach
Anyone with children knows that the joyful holiday season can add extra stress on the parent as we try to juggle many roles and needs for our family. Join us as we discuss, recommend, and share tips, and a recipe or two to staying grounded and balanced as a parent during the busy holiday season!
Gluten Free Holiday Cake
Pumpkin Spice Roulade with Chocolate Bark Frosting
Saturday, December 18, 2021 - 2:00pm-3:00pm PT
Facilitator: Chef Lizette Marx, Natural Chef Instructor at Bauman College
Finally, we can have our cake and eat it too! Learn how to make a crowd-pleasing gluten free roulade (cake that can be rolled up), with a delectable frosting. This will satisfy your family sweet tooth and be the talk of your holiday potluck if you bring it to share with others. Made with love from premier SOUL (seasonal, organic, unprocessed, and local) ingredients.
Healthy Holiday Meals
Seasonal Sensations
Sunday, December 19, 2021 - 11:00am-12:00pm PT
Facilitators: Lauren Bryan, Holistic Nutritionist and Alicia Faris, Founder, Nutrition Consultant and Culinary Educator at Path to Panacea
Join us for a live food demo on healthy alternatives of classic holiday dishes. We will also have a group discussion on ways to support yourself through the holidays.
Winter Spices
Sharing recipe & stories of the winter season via our kitchen spice rack
Monday, December 20, 2021 - 4:00pm-5:00pm PT
Facilitator: Emiko Luici, Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Energy Practitioner and Neeta Merchant, Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Another fun round of talking about herbs & spices! This time, Neeta and Em will highlight some classic winter herbs & spices and share a recipe for a condiment that will surely liven up your holiday dishes. We’ll also share some stories about winter traditions and foods from our cultures.
