Batch Cooking Online - FALL

Stir things up in your Kitchen this Fall!!

Fill your freezer and your recipe stash with new & exciting meals and snacks that are sure to nurture your family's bellies AND make your life a little easier .
If you're a bit tired of your own cooking and would love some nutritionally focused, outside influence & guidance, this is the

If you've been feeling a bit tired of your own cooking and are looking for some nutritionally focused, outside influence, this is the course for you! Join in on a WEEKEND OF BATCH COOKING!!

Over the course of 2 mornings, we will bang off a bunch of different plant-based and totally delicious recipes to provide you with a week or more's worth of INCREDIBLE food for you & your family. You will receive a detailed shopping list ahead of time with lots of time to hit the grocery stores. Each morning, we will make a selection of recipes together, live over Zoom, some for the freezer and others to consume for upcoming meals. The goal is to provide you with the motivation to make a little room in your life for batch cooking, to inspire some kitchen magic and introduce more plant-based meals & ideas, AND to give you something fun to do for a weekend!
All recipes will be Plant-Based, Gluten & Dairy Free!

Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 10am - 12:30pm PST
Sunday, Oct. 4th, 10am - 12:30pm PST
Total Cost: $85 per person.
Groceries are not included 

NOTE: Payment can be made by following the ticket link provided OR directly through me via email: cindyspratt77@gmail.com & etransfer (preferable )

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Salmo Kids Cooking Online

A 2-day Kids Cooking Camp offering for Salmo area kids who are keen to learn more about working in the kitchen, baking, cooking, blending, knife skills, proper measurement, and following recipes. Each day will include: following along and creating a few recipes, discussion about real food choices, healthy nutrition, and positive food habits, and of course tasting our meal creations together, all from our own kitchens!
Note: Kids will need online access & a computer/tablet/phone to connect via Zoom.
Shopping list for both days, including equipment needs, will be sent out by the previous Friday with plenty of time to shop. Recipes will be sent out the day before to give you time to set out ingredients & equipment.
Some parental involvement will be required, depending upon your child’s age & kitchen experience.

PARTICIPANT NUMBERS ARE LIMITED.
SUGGESTED AGES: 9 - 12
MONDAY & TUESDAY, JULY 6TH & 7TH, 10AM - 12PM VIA ZOOM

TOTAL COST: FREE!! (Subsidized by SVYCC)
GROCERIES ARE NOT INCLUDED

REGISTER DIRECTLY BY EMAIL: CINDYSPRATT77@GMAIL.COM

Kids Summer Cooking Camp - Online!

This is a 4 day long Summer Cooking Camp for eager kitchen enthusiasts! If you have a budding chef in your household looking for more independence & inspiration in the kitchen, as well as something fun to do this summer, this class is the perfect fit!

This is a modified version of my live Cooking Camp that is accessible to all kids out there keen to learn more about working in the kitchen, baking, cooking, blending, knife skills, proper measurement, and following recipes. Each day will include: following along and creating a few recipes at home, discussion about real food choices, healthy nutrition, and positive food habits, and of course tasting our meal creations together!
Note: Kids will need online access & a computer/tablet/phone to connect via Zoom.
Shopping list for the full week, including equipment needs, will be sent out by the previous Friday with plenty of time to shop. Recipes will be sent out the day before to give you time to set out ingredients & equipment.
Some parental involvement will be required, dependant upon your child’s age & kitchen experience.

Participant numbers are limited.
SUGGESTED AGES: 9 - 12
Monday - Thursday, July 20th - 23th, 10am - 12pm via ZOOM

TOTAL COST: $85 per child (Add a sibling for an additional $25)

REGISTER BY FOLLOWING THE BUTTON BELOW OR DIRECTLY BY EMAIL & ETRANSFER: cindyspratt77@gmail.com (Preferable 😊)

Batch Cooking Online

If you've been feeling a bit tired of your own cooking and are looking for some nutritionally focused, outside influence, this is the course for you! Join in on a WEEKEND OF BATCH COOKING!!

Over the course of 2 mornings, we will bang off a bunch of different plant-based and totally delicious recipes to provide you with a week or more's worth of INCREDIBLE food for you & your family. You will receive a detailed shopping list ahead of time with lots of time to hit the grocery stores. Each morning, we will make a selection of recipes together, live over Zoom, some for the freezer and others to consume for upcoming meals. The goal is to provide you with the motivation to make a little room in your life for batch cooking, to inspire some kitchen magic and introduce more plant-based meals & ideas, AND to give you something fun to do for a weekend!
All recipes will be Plant-Based, Gluten & Dairy Free!

Saturday, June 6th 10am - 12:30pm
Sunday, June 7th 10am - 12:30pm
Total Cost: $75 per person.
Groceries are not included 😉

Kids Cooking Online - Round 2 FULL!

If you missed this round, please let me know if you have a child interested in a future class. Email me directly and I’ll be sure to notify you of the next session 😊

We had such an amazing week the first time around, that I am offering this class again in May!

During these strange times of isolation & homeschooling, if you are often finding your kid banging around in the kitchen, wanting to create & experiment, you have found the right class! This is a modified version of my Cooking Camp that is accessible to any kids out there keen to learn more about working in the kitchen, baking, cooking, blending, knife skills, proper measurement, and following recipes. Each day will include: following along and creating a few recipes at home, discussion about real food choices, healthy nutrition, and positive food habits, and of course tasting our meal creations together!
Note: Kids will need online access & a computer/tablet/phone to connect via Zoom.
Shopping list for the full week, including equipment needs, will be sent out by the previous Friday with plenty of time to shop. Recipes will be sent out the day before to give you time to set out ingredients & equipment.
Some parental involvement will be required, dependant upon your child’s age & kitchen experience.

Participant numbers are limited.
SUGGESTED AGES: 9 - 12
Monday - Friday, May 11th - 15th, 10am - 11:30am via ZOOM

COVID-19 pay what you can, Sliding Scale Pricing: $60 - $85 per child.
Add a sibling for an additional $25.
Payment to be made via Etransfer: cindyspratt77@gmail.com (Paypal can also be made available, just ask! 😊)
Register by following the button below.

Raw Desserts - for Kids 10 and Up

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 2020, 10AM - 12PM
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KOOTENAY COOP
REGISTER IN PERSON OR BY PHONE: (250) 354-4077

This is an in-the-kitchen, hands-on class, designed for kids who love to create delicious desserts! Allow Cindy to introduce your young chef to the world of raw dessert making, where they can experience all the sweetness and creativity of dessert without the downfalls of sugar overload! Together, we will learn how to use specific ingredients and kitchen techniques, read recipes, measure ingredients, and discuss how to swap out refined ingredients for healthier choices. In the kitchen, we’ll create incredibly decadent & delicious raw desserts that are made up of whole, unprocessed ingredients and are beneficial & satisfying for the body. Kids will go home armed with amazing recipes and new ideas on how to recreate decadent desserts in a healthful way.

EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL January 1: $25 for members only!

$35 for members and $40 for non-members
Includes demonstration, recipe book, dessert tastings

Spring Liver Cleanse

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH, 2020, 6 PM – 8 PM
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KOOTENAY COOP
REGISTER IN PERSON OR BY PHONE: 250-354-4077 x 205

If you’ve been looking for a style of cleanse that is real, food focused, gentle, but thorough, join in on this new class that is all about liver support and safe cleansing. You will receive a comprehensive guide to cleansing the liver that includes recipes, resources, specific food and supplement recommendation, as well as lifestyle tips. This class will provide support and information to encourage an individualized approach to liver cleansing without the need for heavy supplementation. Join in on this important topic, give your body a break, your liver some well-deserved support, and aim to enter the Spring season feeling well and balanced. Class includes live food demos and tastings!

EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL January 1: $25 for members only!

$35 for members and $40 for non-members
Includes demonstration, recipe book, light meal

Food for Endurance

THURSDAY, MAY 7TH, 2020 6PM - 8PM - CANCELLED
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KOOTENAY CO-OP
Call to Register: (250) 354-4077 ext. 205

Ever wondered what the best foods are to get you through that 3-hour hike, a half-marathon, an intensified physical training regime, or a late night of dancing? Designed for those that live an active lifestyle, are athletes (or occasional athletes), or are feeding active family members, this class packs an intense nutritional punch to get you through big energy outputs feeling nourished without losing steam. Including beneficial foods lists, pre, during, and post workout meal recommendations, real food supplementation, and vegan athlete considerations, you will learn how to efficiently fuel the body for endurance through the use of real food. Class includes a comprehensive informational packet, recipes, live kitchen demos and delicious tastings.

Eating For Cancer Prevention

SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH, 2020 10AM - 12PM
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KOOTENAY COOP
REGISTER IN PERSON OR BY PHONE: (250) 354-4077 X 205

Whether you have had cancer, lost someone to cancer, or are watching a loved one struggle with cancer, we have all had cancer in our lives. There is great power in prevention; in the peace of mind that comes with knowing we can do something about it and are capable of being proactive in protecting our families.This information-packed class will cover key strategies for how to create a diet specifically geared towards preventing the development of cancer. You will receive recommended food lists, a shopping guide, a sample meal plan, delicious tastings, AND go home armed with fantastic recipes designed specifically to stop cancer cells in their tracks!

EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL January 1: $25 for members only!

$35 for members and $40 for non-members
Includes demonstration, recipe book, light meal

Plant Based Holiday Meals

Thursday, December 12th, 6 - 8pm
In Partnership with Kootenay Co-op
Call to Register: (250) 354-4077 ext. 205

Looking for healthy, meatless, holiday meal inspiration? Busy hosting friends or family, or contributing to potluck dinners, but wanting to expand your holiday meal repertoire? Join in on a fun and festive class that’s sure to put a health supportive twist on some traditional holiday dishes, as well as introduce some unique & modern food creations that are sure to contribute to happy bellies throughout the holiday season. Go home armed with crowd pleasing meal ideas & recipes that are all plant-based, gluten & dairy free, and that you can feel great about serving!

$30 for members and $35 for non-members
Includes in-kitchen demonstration, recipe book, & small meal

Feel Good Holiday Treats - for Wildflower Kids

Wildflower School Kitchen
Friday, December 6th, 9am - 12pm
For Kids Ages 7 - 10

For kids who love to make delicious creations in the kitchen, this workshop introduces a new style of easy, decadent Holiday Goodies that are also nutritionally beneficial! Using only real food ingredients, kids will create traditional style sweet treats designed to nourish and make the body feel good throughout the Holiday season and beyond. We will discuss the use of beneficial ingredients, how to swap out refined foods with better options and why, and how to respect and enjoy treats while also supporting the body and overall health. All recipes are gluten, dairy, and refined sugar-free, and are designed so that kids can take them home and replicate them easily, providing healthy goodies for family and friends throughout the Holiday season.

Total Cost: $40 per child
Only 8 Spots Available
Register here or email cindyspratt77@gmail.com or by phone: (250) 551-1343
Note: For inquiries about kids outside of the age range, please contact me directly

Plant Based Cooking for Kids

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 10AM - 12PM
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KOOTENAY CO-OP
CALL TO REGISTER: (250) 354-4077 EXT. 205

Do you have a young culinary enthusiast in your home who would love to learn more skills in the kitchen? During this 2-hour, in-the-kitchen workshop, kids will measure, chop, and follow recipes together to create a delicious, plant based meal. We will talk about the benefits of Plant Based Eating, choosing real, whole food ingredients, and how to convert recipes and read food labels.  Kids will practice measurement, cooking and chopping skills, and go home with several recipes to recreate in your kitchen. Send me your young chefs for a morning of food, fun, and creation!

Ages 10+

$30 for members and $35 for non-members
Includes demonstrations, recipe book, skill development & a meal

Check out more Workshop Offerings Here!

Feeding Healthy Kids Online - BACK TO SCHOOL SALE!

If you've been struggling to get your kids to eat all the right stuff in a positive way, but have been a bit stuck on how, I have got you covered! This PLANT BASED, info-packed course is designed for parents who really want to optimize the health of their children, find inspiration in the kitchen, and revamp their kids' diet & habits around food. We will cover all the goods on creating nutrient dense meals & snacks while aiming to keep kids energized, focused, and maintain balanced mood, so that we can be the awesome parents we want to be!!

THIS COURSE WILL COVER:

✔️ Balancing Blood Sugars

✔️ Macronutrient Balance

✔️ Hydration

✔️ All the Goods on Sugar & Food Additives

✔️ Supporting Good Habits & Behaviours

✔️ Intuitive Eating Practices

✔️ Meal & Snack Ideas

✔️ Lunch Packing Tips

✔️ 30+ Plant-Based, Kid Approved Recipes

✔️ 6 Recipe Demo Videos

✔️ Printable Resources: Macronutrient List, Glycemic Index Chart, Plant-Based Proteins, Plant-Based Sources of Calcium, Worksheets for Every Lesson

DON’T MISS OUT! This is a great opportunity to improve the dynamics around food & mealtime in your home, as well as create a foundation of positive eating practices for your kids that will last their entire lives! Balanced Nutrition is a powerful and simple tool that can change problematic behaviours, sleep patterns, mental clarity & focus, as well as prevent long term health problems!

TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN, WE MUST MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!

Sale ends September 30th! Don’t Miss Out!

Vegan Athlete

October 19th, 2019 Fitness Forum
Nelson & District Community Complex, Nelson BC

For instructors looking to move in a more plant-based, vegan direction, or wanting to learn how to work with vegan clients, this class will cover all the basics.  Learn how to maintain and improve strength, endurance, and a healthy body, while incorporating a vegan diet. We will discuss the benefits of vegan food, achieving macronutrient balance, maximizing nutrient absorption and assimilation, and discuss pre and post exercise food combinations. We will also cover nutrient deficiency considerations, specific vegan athlete food lists, as well as nutrient boosters and how to incorporate them. This class will include take home recipes designed for athletic performance as well as a live food demo and tasting!

Class is 90 minutes & includes quick food demo and sample!
Register through the RDCK for fitness professionals: Fitness Forum 2019 Brochure

Gut Rehab

Saturday, Nov. 28th, 10am - 12pm
Selkirk College, Remote Learning

If you have been struggling with digestive discomfort, brain fog, and a depressed immune system, and are looking for clarity on how to properly improve your own unique digestive function, this class is for you! We will cover popular topics like leaky gut syndrome, the gut-brain connection, the GAPS diet, SIBO, and how to find the right healing protocol for your individual needs. We will discuss the differing stages of healing, how to choose the right supplements, and incorporating powerful, real food ingredients to support long-term gut healing. Learn how to strengthen your immune system, heal intestinal damage, and reduce related symptoms, through quality food, lifestyle practices, and supportive supplementation. You will receive protocol guidelines, food and supplement lists, as well as recipes to guide you towards total gut rehab.
Live demos and recipe book included!

Class is offered over Zoom, you will receive a class link once you’ve registered.

REGISTER THROUGH SELKIRK COLLEGE HERE

Happy Camper - Plant Based Meals for Camping

Tiny Lights Festival,
Ymir, BC. June 7 - 9, 2019

Join me during this inspiring & creative weekend of music, artistic exposure, learning, connecting, & relaxing!

Learn how to make delicious, plant-based, nutritionally-dense meals, all designed for camping. This is a 1-hour, in the kitchen workshop where we will cover meal planning & prep for camping, nutritional teachings: nutrient-density, plant-based eating, macronutrient balance & positive eating habits, AND you will enjoy a live recipe demo with yummy samplings!
Here’s where you can also purchase my HAPPY CAMPER Pocket Book Recipe Collection, with over 25 delicious plant-based recipes for you to experiment with and indulge in all summer long!
Recipe Books are $20ea and will also be available at the Merch Tent! - Copies are limited!!
All ages welcome!

Teen Culinary Intensive

Thursday & Friday, July 25th & 26th, 10am - 3pm
Kootenay Kids Kitchen, 312 Silica St. Nelson BC

Do you have a teen that’s ready for a next level culinary experience?
Would you love for your teen to learn some awesome plant-based meal skills to set them up for years of whole foods eating & kitchen creating?
This is a 2-day intensive for teens ages 13+ who are keen to spend some time in the kitchen learning about real food, nutrition, plant-based style alternatives, vegan options, and experience some hands-on hours chopping, tossing, cooking, baking, and creating! Prepare your teens to go home armed with piles of high quality recipes, inspiration to create their own meal combinations & recipes, and with some higher level kitchen skills that may help them find culinary work in the future.
Let’s make some amazing food together!
Only 6 spots available!
Note: Class must be full in order to run.
Total Cost: $135, INCLUDES: Recipe Books, Meals & Snacks Each Day + Take Home Extras 😋

Kids Summer Cooking Camp

JULY 16 - 19, 10AM-1PM

Kootenay Kids, 312 Silica St. Nelson, BC

Kids ages 9-12
Maximum 8 Participants

Total Cost: $135

Come play in the kitchen! This is an action packed 4-day kids camp for up and coming chefs who love to create and learn all about food. Each day will include the preparation of both a snack and lunch, nutrition tips and activities, healthy eating practices, and lots of delicious food! We will be using as many local and organic ingredients as possible with the goal of educating kids about real, whole foods. We will develop kitchen skills while exploring conversations about how what we eat affects how we function. Kids will go home each day with healthy food in their bellies, new skill sets for the kitchen, and recipes to recreate at home.

Plant Based Cooking for Wildflower Kids

FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH @ WILDFLOWER KITCHEN, 12PM - 3PM
REGISTER WITH ME DIRECTLY

Do you have a young culinary enthusiast in your home who would love to learn more skills in the kitchen? During this 3-hour, in-the-kitchen workshop, kids will measure, chop, and follow recipes together to create a delicious, plant based meal. We will talk about the benefits of Plant Based Eating, choosing real, whole food ingredients, and how to convert recipes and read food labels.  Kids will practice measurement, cooking and chopping skills, and go home with several recipes to recreate in your kitchen. Send me your young chefs for an afternoon of food, fun, and creation!

Cost: $40 per child
Only 8 Spots Available
Ages 10+
For inquiries about kids just outside of this age range, please contact me directly

Little Chefs

Ages 0 - 6 with Parents
Every Thursday during the month of April, 9:30am - 11am.
Kootenay Kids, 312 Silica St. Nelson, BC
Drop in - FREE

If your looking for healthy food, kitchen inspiration and for something fun to do with your little one, JOIN US every or any Thursday morning during the month of April! This series is a fun, playgroup style, class with good food, activities for the kids, nutritional guidance, in-kitchen recipe demos for parents, and take home recipes for you to recreate your own way. Each class will have a different theme and hands-on help to keep the little ones entertained while we make and share food together.
No commitments necessary, just drop in!
Hope to see you there!