Food as Medicine Culinary Education Program

Expand your culinary skill and knowledge by tapping into the medicinal power of plant-based foods with holistic chef and author Joseph Forest.

The Food as Medicine program at A Rocha is designed for people who want to understand why fruits and vegetables are medicinal by nature, and how to incorporate more of them into your diet. Each class will also teach CSA members how to use those obscure ingredients found in the food box.

Using a combination of theory, recipe demonstration, hands-on participation, Q&A, and discussion, Chef Joseph will bring his passion and perspective about ‘real food’ to the table. A light lunch will be served alongside recipes made during class.

Join us outdoors under the gazebo this summer to be inspired and empowered to expand your kitchen repertoire. Be prepared to learn, eat, laugh and enjoy.

Meet your instructor:
Joseph Forest is a professional holistic chef, best-selling cookbook author, and consultant with over 30 years of culinary experience. Chef Joseph’s understanding of food as medicine and traditional diets are the foundation of his current and expanding work. His passion for cooking expresses itself in the preparation, presentation and teaching of whole food as a path to healing and well-being. His appearances on television, radio, and cooking stages in Canada and the USA have been a source of learning and inspiration for audience where he shines in his enjoyment of teaching people the skills and merits of eating well to be well.

*** Special offer for non-CSA members***
Participants will have the option to buy a one-time CSA box for that week for $20.

Where: The garden gazebo at A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Education Centre

Class Themes:
Kitchen Pharmacy: Herbs, Spices and Other Seasonings
                   Cob Oven Pizza with gluten free option

Schedule:
9:30am Registration
10 am Class begins
12:30pm Light lunch

Cost: $60

Contact: joseph.forest@gmail.com

RSVP
Only 25 spots are available. Please sign up to reserve a spot! Registration is mandatory.