Food is Medicine!

     For me, one of the most enjoyable parts of my life is being able to have friends over for a wonderful meal and gathering. I love planning the meal, shopping for the ingredients, cooking up everything to perfection and then watching their smiles as they enjoy a great meal. It's so much better than cooking just for yourself. 

     But what if you don't enjoy any of that?! Then you need my help. I can work with you one on one at your location to head you on the path to a healthier lifestyle; or you can attend one of my gatherings, which I love to call "Souper Sundays"  

      These are wonderful culinary classes. I have a limit of 10 cooks per class. In each class we make two soups, one fabulous type of salad, one side dish and a dessert.  I have appetizers for everyone before class as well as wine and nonalcoholic drinks. No one leaves hungry!!  Each class is designed around the participants and  what is fresh, local and organic at the time. I always create the menu to accommodate vegans, vegetarians, gluten sensitivites etc. so I don't firm up a menu until I know what types of people are registered.  I may sound vague, but it's the best way to meet the needs of everyone. 

     Each class starts with an informat chat over appetizers, then cooks are paired in teams of two. Each team prepares one of the dishes according to the recipe and ingredients provided.  After everyone is finished cooking we sit and have a wonderful meal together. There is always a parting gift as well. I have women who are great cooks and women who hardly cook at all, but everyone enjoys the energy that comes from women cooking  together!

      I've offered sessions to Girl Scout troops, book clubs, and at women's retreats. Life is too short to not enjoy cooking and there is magic when people cook together!