an intro to plant-based cooking + wellness
You are invited…
…to join our wellness revolution. More people than ever before are embracing the transformative power of plants, and the healing effect they have on your mind body +soul. There are so many great reasons to embrace a plant-based lifestyle -- better health, animal welfare, respect for the environment + planet. Let us show you how the kitchen can become your sanctuary space, where heart + soul + powerful medicine can reach deep into the rest of your life - which will in turn enrich your health, your heart, your soul + wellness of your planet.
Sue + Ciara Morreale of HER Kitchen, HER Story, + HER Sanctuary have joined forces with Sally Gower of Eat Well Buffalo as they provide you with the knowledge + tools of how to adopt a joyful, vibrant plant-powered lifestyle. Not only will it harmonize your body at a cellular level, but it will empower you to take charge of your own health, and live your best life. Any step toward a plant-based lifestyle is a positive one! We are here to support you on your wellness journey.
Where?
The classes will be held virtually through zoom. This will allow each participant to have a fully hands-on experience cooking, and to get more comfortable with a plant-based pantry in their own kitchen.
When?
We will meet once a month for 6 months. Class will run from 6-7:30pm and will follow the same general format.
Welcome + Education 6-6:15pm | Hands-On Cooking Demonstration 6:15-7:15pm | Enjoying + Community Discussion 7:15-7:30pm
Menu:
1/5 - Basics of Plant-Based Cooking
2/2 - Homemade Veggie Burgers topped with a vegan aioli and served over Mixed Greens with a Cucumber Dill Dressing | Black Bean Brownies with Sweet Potato Frosting
3/2 - Black Rice Bowl with a Green Thai Curry Sauce + Cilantro Lime Rice | Celery + Cashews | Spiced Energy Balls
4/6 - Sweet Potato Tacos with an avocado crema | Ginger + Cabbage Slaw | Mexican Chocolate Bark
5/4 - Chickpea + Dumplings (made with Chickpea Flour) with dill + celery | Chocolate Hummus
6/1 - Cauliflower Gratin made with a vegan cashew cheese sauce | Roasted + Spiced Carrots with fennel, onion + mint.
Meet the Hosts
SUE + CIARA of HER Kitchen
Susan believes a woman should always appreciate herself + honor her soul in everything she does. That philosophy has helped her create a business that inspires women to recognize their individuality, personal style and strength.
She has owned and operated her businesses with her daughter, Her Story + Her Sanctuary. What began in 1990 as retail business has grown into a destination where you can heal your mind-body-soul.
Taking care of yourself inside + out has always been important to Susan. She graduated from Niagara County Community College as an RN in 1985 and began her journey of nursing as a charge nurse at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Sue is a true believer in integrative health, working part time at a local functional medical practice, Cardea Health Integrative.
Susan is a true wellness warrior and advocate for the fight against breast cancer and continues to empower and inspire women to live their best possible life. She was recognized by the American Cancer Society for her wellness work in 2012 and has also been commissioned by Roswell Park Cancer Institute to create a healing sanctuary in their resource center.
SALLY of Eat Well Buffalo
Sally is a healthy eating advocate who believes that a nutritious, plant-based diet can be fun and exciting, even in a city that loves its beer and wings.
Sally started her wellness quest in the pharmaceutical industry in the 1980's. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Buffalo, as well as her MBA in Marketing also from SUNY at Buffalo. She is a certified health coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition as well as being certified in Plant Based Nutrition through Cornell. Additionally, Sally is a certified Food For Life Educator through the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in Washington D.C. She currently is owner of EAT WELL BUFFALO where she believes and teaches that you can both prevent and reverse disease through lifestyle and diet. Sally is proud of her diverse background and her goal is to make a difference in the health and wellness of others.
Sally has always been a firm believer that we need to take responsibility for our own health as well as being a positive contributor to our WNY community. Our emphasis and direction should be on the prevention of disease and taking those steps to eat healthy (plant based, whole foods as much as possible), incorporating exercise into our daily lives, practicing mindfulness and meditation, as well as being committed to recycling, sustainability and making a difference in this wonderful community in which we live.
INVESTMENT: $192/person
($32/class)
Session 5: Jan 5th - Feb 2nd - Mar 2nd - Apr 6th - May 4th - Jun 1st
Please note - -ALL SESSIONS ARE RECORDED - if you are unable to make our live class, you will have access to the video recording
SERIES INCLUDES:
6 Monthly Cooking Classes + Education
Follow Along Cooking Demonstration
Ingredient Lists for each recipe
Recipes + Health Benefits
Wellness Workbook (including charts, resources, tools….)
Instruction by a nutritionist certified in plant-based cooking, a registered nurse, and a plant-based chef.
Tips + Tricks for living a well-balanced lifestyle + integrating a plant-based diet.
20% off Card - good for all purchases at Her Story + Her Sanctuary (expires 12.1.2021)
20% off any Wellness Workshop with Eat Well Buffalo for 1-99 people