Events

2012

February

Thursday Feb 23rd Knife Skills Class and Food Tasting 7:00pm-8:45pm

Knowing how to use knives skillfully is the foundation of all cooking. Wielding a knife correctly saves you time and frustration in the kitchen.  It is also safer.  In this class, you will learn:

  • how to slice, dice, and chop in the safest and most efficient manner
  • how to sharpen knives and handle them correctly 
  • what to look for when buying a knife
  • we'll work with:  onions, leeks, carrots, cabbage, pinapple, winter squash, herbs, swiss chard, mango, avocado, celery

This is a hands-on class.  Please bring along your favorite kitchen knife and chopping board.  There will be extra knives and chopping boards on hand for those who need them  Light snacks and herbal teas will be served

Cost: $55 by 2/16 and $60 after 2/16

Where:  79 Smith St Sayville

Register and pay with a credit card

 

Friday Feb 24th Knife Skills Class and Food Tasting 10:15am-12:00pm

Knowing how to use knives skillfully is the foundation of all cooking. Wielding a knife correctly saves you time and frustration in the kitchen.  It is also safer.  In this class, you will learn:

  • how to slice, dice, and chop in the safest and most efficient manner
  • how to sharpen knives and handle them correctly 
  • what to look for when buying a knife
  • we'll work with:  onions, leeks, carrots, cabbage, pinapple, winter squash, herbs, swiss chard, mango, avocado, celery

This is a hands-on class.  Please bring along your favorite kitchen knife and chopping board.  There will be extra knives and chopping boards on hand for those who need them  Light snacks and herbal teas will be served

Cost:  $55 by 2/16 and $60 after 2/16

Where:  79 Smith St Sayville

Register and pay with a credit card

 

March

Sat March 10 Spring Activities in the Organic Vegetable Garden: Starting Seeds Indoors, Growing Greens & Cool Season Veggies, Building Raised Beds and Soil Testing & Improvement 9:30-11:30am

What you will learn how to:

  • understand the most important principles in organic gardening
  • perform a soil test & improve the soil in existing or new gardens based on the findings
  • establish a new garden bed - site selection and raised bed construction will be addressed
  • direct seed cool season veggies into the garden in March and April.  Kale, aruglua, peas, spinach, carrots, beets, turnips, mustard greens, lettuce, chard, radish, cilantro, dill, broccoli rabe
  • determine the best seed companies and growers to buy from and why
  • begin seedlings indoors for warm season veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, basil, peppers

This class is different than Organic Veggie Gardening 101 on 4/21.  The focus will be on planting spring vegetable and herb seeds directly into your garden in March and April, starting seedlings indoors for warm weather vegetables and building raised beds.  These topics are not addressed in the class on 4/21.

Cost:  $55 by 3/3 and $60 after 3/3

Where:  79 Smith St Sayville

Register and pay with a credit card 

 

Thursdays March 15-29th Spring Reboot Program 2.0 How to Reset Your Metabolism & Reboot Your Body so can Ditch Cravings, Slim Down and Boost Energy in 14 days  

This program is a no brainer, for someone as busy as I am.   The pre-planned weekly menus were so easy to follow.  My favorite aspect of the program was the daily e-mails, they helped to keep me focused.  I also liked learning about new veggies and ways to prepare them.  I never felt deprived and I liked knowing I was doing something good for my body.  My jeans were definitely loose at the end of the 2 weeks.     ~ Angela O.

This program is definitely for you, if you want to...

• jump start yourself on a healthy course
• experience more energy and vitality
• shed winter weight gain
• get off the sugar roller coaster 
• have done-for-you meal plans with quick, easy recipes
• receive expert guidance within a supportive community

I went down a notch on my belt loop which is up there with winning the lotto - lost 8 pounds so far!  My mood has been ten times better and no more heart burn!   The shopping list was a HUGE help. ~ Katie

What you'll get.....

• two workshops Thursdays 3/15 & 3/29 7pm-8:45pm
• complete guidelines with detailed instructions for your program 
• daily meal plans for 14 days (wheat, dairy and gluten free)
• cookbook with all the recipes on the meal plan
• shopping lists & prep lists coordinated with the recipes
• food tastings - try different foods and new recipes
• daily support e-mails with inspiration & extra tips for your success
• market tour with 10% discount at Cornucopia in Sayville - Mon 3/19 6pm -7pm

Meal plans worked great! Great recipes, simple to make.  They really helped me to stay on task and make healthier choices.  I have a lot more energy and not as tired during the day.  My clothes are a little looser - around the middle and no more gas, bloating, constipation or heartburn!  ~ Marilyn S.

WHEN:  Two workshops dates on Thursdays, March 15th & 29th  7 - 8:45pm
           

WHERE:79 Smith StSayville

INVESTMENT IN YOUR HEALTH:  $157 when you register 3/9 and $167 after 3/9 

Early Bird Rate of $137 for private and group coaching clients who register by 3/9

 

 

Mon, March 19th Cornucopia Market Tour 6 - 6:45 pm

Place: Cornucopia Natural Foods 39 North Main StSayville
Cost:FREE                                                                                                     

DISCOVER a wider variety of healthful foods, LEARN how to make better choices and FEEL more confident shopping in a natural food store.  SAVE 10% on purchases made immediately after the tour.  Visit www.cornucopiahealthfoods.com to print online coupons

 

Saturday March 31st Indian Cooking Class   6pm - 8pm 

Learn how to prepare a healthy, nutritious & delicious Indian meal while expanding your food choices and knowledge. Class format consists of a  discussion involving ingredients and nutrition, a demonstration of meal preparation and a 3-course sit down dinner. Printed recipes available to take home.

MENU TBA

GLUTEN, DAIRY-FREE vegetarian meal

Where and When: Sat 3/31 6pm - 8pm  79 Smith St Sayville

Pre-registration and pre-payment required.  Space is limited!

Investment in your health: $75 by 3/24 and $85 after 3/24
Register and pay with a credit card now

call 631-513-1162 or e-mail me with questions or to pay by check

Cancellation Policy

~ Full refund with 72 hours notice                                                                                                   ~ Less than 72 hours notice with at least 24 hours notice receive a full refund less $25 ingredient fee    ~ No refund with less than 24 hours notice

 

April

Sat April 21st Organic Vegetable Gardening 101 9:30-11:30am

We will cover:

  • selecting a site for your garden
  • the single most critical factor for organic gardens
  • performing soil tests and understanding the results 
  • improving soil using organic methods
  • best sources for organic vegetable and herb plants
  • how to transplant seedlings into your garden
  • irrigation methods
  • how to avoid weeding
  • container gardening

Garden Tour and plant sale (optional) immediately following the class

Cost:  $55 by 4/14 and $60 after 4/14

Where:  79 Smith St Sayville

 Register  and pay with a credit card 

 

Thursday April 26th The Ultimate Spring Cleanse Workshop 7pm - 9pm

Spring is a perfect time to cleanse the body, shed winter heaviness
and jumpstart yourself into healthier eating habits.

Learn how to do a practical and effective food based cleanse
that does not require juicing, fasting, or taking lots of supplements.

BENEFITS OF A CLEANSE

Shed winter weight
Increase energy
Reduce inflammation and bloating
• Eliminate cravings
Quickly shift eating habits to a healthier level
Clear up skin, digestive issues, allergies and congestion

"If I did not experience the cleanse firsthand I would have never believed how good I would feel and how much more energy I would have.  I extended my cleanse from 5 days to ten days and during that time lost 6 pounds.  I have lost another 5 pounds since than by continuing to eat properly and I am now really looking forward to my second cleanse!"  ~Kathy

WHAT YOU'LL GET

  • two-hour workshop
  • detailed written cleanse program designed specifically for you 
  • workbook with all the information, recipes & resources needed to successfully follow a cleanse
  • food tastings
  • on-line community for support, encouragement & inspiration

 

Where:  79 Smith St Sayville 
When:  Thu April 26th 7 - 9pm
Investment in your health:  $67 by 4/19 and $77 after 4/19
Register and pay with a credit card

 

May

May 2nd Summer Thrive Tribe kicks off

Thrive Tribe is an ongoing nutrition program that meets 2 times a month. Each class is part nutrition workshop, part cooking demo, part food tasting and all awesome-ness!  It's the place for education, inspiration and camraderie with other health-conscious, positive people.  Small group of up to 12 people.

Dates: Wednesdays 5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 6/13, 6/27 and 7/11

Time: 7 - 8:45 pm

Investment in your health:  Register by 4/20 and make one payment of $417.  ($437 after 4/20)  

Make this program super-affordable by taking advantage of the installment plan.
Register early for 3 installments of $139.  After 4/20, it goes up to $149

Pre-requisite:  any previous six-month individual program, three-month group program or a strong comfort level and familiarity with whole food basics (not sure what the heck I mean?  drop me a line  and let's chat)

Where:  79 Smith St Sayville

 

June

Friday Raw Food Cooking Class date: TBA

Raw Food expert, Drew Alexander is back again!  Learn the ins and outs of raw food preparation. Class format consists of a  discussion involving ingredients and benefits of a raw diet, a demonstration of meal preparation and a 3-course sit down dinner. Printed recipes available to take home.

MENU

TBA

** this is a gluten, dairy & soy-free, vegan raw meal                                                                       all ingredients, to the extent possible, are organic and local.

Where and When: TBA 79 Smith St Sayville

Pre-registration and pre-payment required.  Space is limited!

Investment in your health: $75 by early bird date and $85 after 
Register and pay with a credit card now

call 631-513-1162 or e-mail me with questions or to pay by check

Cancellation Policy

~ Full refund with 72 hours notice                                                                                                   ~ Less than 72 hours notice with at least 24 hours notice receive a full refund less $25 ingredient fee    ~ No refund with less than 24 hours notice

July

Thurs July 26th Farm to Table Cooking Class 6:30-8:30pm

Class format consists of a  discussion involving ingredients and nutrition, a demonstration of meal preparation and a 3-course sit down dinner. Printed recipes available to take home.

MENU

TBA

assorted herbal teas

** this is a gluten, dairy & soy-free meal.  Whenever possible, ingredients are organic and local.

Where and When: Thurs 7/19 6:30-8:30  79 Smith St Sayville

Pre-registration and pre-payment required.  Space is limited!

Investment in your health: $75 by 7/13 and $85 after 7/13
Register and pay with a credit card now

call 631-513-1162 or e-mail me with questions or to pay by check

Cancellation Policy

~ Full refund with 72 hours notice                                                                                                   ~ Less than 72 hours notice with at least 24 hours notice receive a full refund less $25 ingredient fee    ~ No refund with less than 24 hours notice

Fri July 27th Farm to Table Cooking Class 11:30am-1:30pm

Class format consists of a  discussion involving ingredients and nutrition, a demonstration of meal preparation and a 3-course sit down dinner. Printed recipes available to take home.

MENU

TBA

assorted herbal teas

** this is a gluten, dairy & soy-free meal                                                                                       all ingredients, to the extent possible, are organic & local

Where and When: Thurs 7/19 6:30-8:30  79 Smith St Sayville

Pre-registration and pre-payment required.  Space is limited!

Investment in your health: $75 by 7/13 and $85 after 7/13
Register and pay with a credit card now

call 631-513-1162 or e-mail me with questions or to pay by check

Cancellation Policy

~ Full refund with 72 hours notice                                                                                                   ~ Less than 72 hours notice with at least 24 hours notice receive a full refund less $25 ingredient fee    ~ No refund with less than 24 hours notice