Nutrition and Cooking Classes

Saturday September 28th at 11:00 AM:

Join Chef David Alexander of Plantiful Palates for a very special “Bases Loaded” Cooking Class.

David and his partner Leslie will showcase ‘a back to the basics’ approach to cooking Whole Food Plant Based meals. They will show you how to make versatile sauces which can be used to make a variety of healthy meals.

David Alexander aka “ChefSoul” is a third generation chef who has been in the culinary world for over 30 years. He started the first vegan African-American Eatery in Philadelphia, PA. He holds a BA in complimentary and alternative medicine from the University of Arizona. He recently served as the Head Chef at Dr. Montgomery’s Garden Kitchen helping patients use food as medicine towards their healing journey. Now as co-owners of Plantiful Palates, David and Leslie’s goal is to make whole food plant food plant-based meals for people not only struggling with chronic illness or those devout to a plant-based lifestyle but also those who desire flavor, flare and variety in their diet.  David mentioned “we use the freshest and highest grades of ingredients, minimal processing, minimal sea salt & oil, and absolutely NO SUGAR!”

To register for “Bases Loaded” Cooking Class, please, go to the menu below. The cost for the cooking class is $25. Please, select Cooking Class II on the menu below.

Enjoy whole food plant based cooking with flavor, flare, and taste. See some of the culinary creations below.

 

 

 

Food for Life is an award-winning nutrition education and cooking class program that provides an innovative approach to diet-related chronic diseases. Since 2001, Food for Life has been a pioneer in delivering hands-on information about the direct role of plant-based nutrition in health and disease prevention to communities around the world.

Designed by physicians, nurses, and registered dietitians, Food for Life promotes healthful eating based on the latest scientific research. Each Food for Life class includes:

  • Specific information on how certain foods and nutrients work to promote or discourage disease
  • Cooking demonstrations of delicious and healthful recipes
  • Practical cooking skills and tips for incorporating healthful eating habits into daily life
  • A supportive and motivational atmosphere to empower participants to take charge of their health with the foods that are put on their plates