Events

Your menu: -butternut squash soup with sautéed green peas and pesto sauce -herbed scalloped Yukon potatoes with leeks, roasted Brussels sprouts with cashew cream and coconut "bacon" -butternut squash risotto with mushrooms and spinach -kale and cauliflower salad with roasted sweet potatoes and red bell peppers

The road to diabetes does not have to be a one-way street. There is reason for hope! People who eat plant-based meals are less likely to ever develop diabetes, and for those who have diabetes, plant-based meals can help to improve blood sugar levels and prevent complications. These meals are affordable and can be quite delicious and satisfying. A low-fat, plant-based approach offers a new tool that many have found to be very useful. Review the latest science behind this approach, consider some simple ideas forgetting started, sample some dishes, and explore useful resources

We can all benefit from a strong immune system especially when it comes to preventing or recovering from cancer! This class will give you nutrition information and recipe ideas to incorporate immune boosting plant foods on to your plate. Once you lower your fat intake and boost your fiber intake, you can experience weight loss as well! This introductory class involves a nutrition lesson and a plant-based cooking demonstration; you will learn about the right food choices that can help reduce the risk of developing cancer as well as prevent a recurrence. You will leave with valuable information and a full tummy.

In this demonstration class, learn how to roll spring rolls and sushi LIKE A PRO! Using clean, delicious and filling ingredients, you will learn how to cut, stack and roll. These are perfect for parties, and easy weeknight dinners and simple to take to work for a quick lunch. Kiddos love them too! Your Menu:: Brown Rice Sushi Rolls with Avocado and Bell Peppers Raw Spring Rolls with Vegetables and Rice Noodles and a Spicy Almond Butter Dipping Sauce Crispy Spring Rolls with Cabbage, Mushrooms and Tofu and a Apricot Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce

This Immersion is a week-long event with an intensive mix of healthy food, regular appropriate exercise (we're at the beach!) and educational sessions – mixed in with a little fun and entertainment. The 7-day time frame ALLOWS FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES to take place for you. The health promoting, nutrient rich meals served each day begin to break food cravings, aid in weight loss and get people feeling great and on their way to a new lifestyle. As an example, in many cases our attending MD has reduced medications by the end of the week for certain chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and type II diabetes. This is directly attributed to the positive health effects of the week’s activities and the nutrient-dense, plant-based whole foods that we serve throughout the program.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A little traditional and a little not. Scale any of these recipes down for the two of you or, heck, why not make it a party, we are talking NACHOS however! Your Menu---> Minestrone White Bean Soup Falafel with Spicy Cilantro Pesto Greek Tahini Nachos

A hearty, healthy soup is like a bowl full of love. And what’s not to love about what’s simmering here. Your Menu: White Bean & Kale Soup • Creamy Lentil & Broccoli Soup • Coconut Carrot & Ginger Soup • Roasted Cauliflower, Sweet Potato, & Chard Soup

Why settle for the same old boring appetizers at your happy hour gathering? Let’s spice things up and kick out the grease-laden old stand-bys with these tasty bites that won’t having you wishing you didn’t. Your Menu Potato Stuffed Mushroom Caps Crispy Spring Rolls Hummus Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

Dr. Loomis is back! The chilly weather is upon us and making a big pot of hearty soup is one of of his favorite pastimes. During this class you’ll leave inspired on how to build flavors, learn to batch cook for all week and understand how to add creaminess to soups without an ounce of dairy. You’ll definitely add these to your recipe rotation. Your Menu: Coming soon!

Hearty, flavorful root vegetables takes center stage in this seasonally-inspired dinner. See some of your favorite “understudy” flavors cast in new starring roles that will have you and your family craving an encore serving – or two! Not only are they extremely versatile in cooking, packed with flavor, and delicious, their nutrient dense qualities aid in fighting disease and boosting immunity and energy. Your Menu: Crispy Polenta with Greens • Sweet Potato & Corn Tacos with Cranberry Salsa • Caryn’s Big & Bold Chili • Kale & Beet Salad with Walnut Pesto Dressing

From making a simple vegetable broth (without all the junk in it!), to creating robust flavors in an oil-free, dry saute, you’ll learn all the culinary basics you need to jump start or even enhance your plant-based journey. Some other valuable take-a-ways: How to make almond milk How to make a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce What 5 parts every salad dressing should have How to make a Parmesan cheese And much more! Scouts honor. You’ll also walk away with a full color 20-page PDF to take home.

Stage your next soirée with these savory appetizers and small plate bites. Your Menu: Black Bean & Sweet Potato Sliders with Smoky Chipotle Jam • Pecan Pesto Bruschetta • Indian Spiced Tofu Lollipops with Cilantro Chutney • Baked Jalapeños

A little traditional and a little not. Scale any of these recipes down for the two of you or, heck, why not make it a party, we are talking NACHOS however! Your Menu Minestrone White Bean Soup Falafel with Spicy Cilantro Pesto Greek Tahini Nachos

More food going in the dog than in your kiddo? These Kid Approved recipes by Forks Over Knives might help those dinner time struggles. (This class is for adults.) Your Menu: Simple Vegan Pita Pizzas One Pot Chili Mac Chickpea Bites with Cheesy Sauce

You don’t need to walk away from the table hungry. These lighter yet filling recipes will hit all your comfort food cravings. You’ll enjoy a satisfying plant-based meal that will fill you up without weighing you down. Talk about a win-win! Your Menu: Vegetable Chickpea Soup • Black Lentil & Mushroom Medley • Spaghetti Squash with Kale Spinach Pesto • Squash & Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette