Feel Good Holiday Treats for Kids

For kids who love to make delicious creations in the kitchen, this workshop introduces healthy, easy, AND decadent Holiday Goodies that everyone can drool over! From my kitchen to yours, using only real food ingredients, together, the kids and I will create several Holiday-style sweet treat recipes, in a 2 hour, interactive Zoom class. All recipes are designed to nourish and make the body feel good throughout this celebratory season and beyond. Throughout the class, 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 make them on their own, replicate them easily, and get excited about creating healthy goodies for family and friends throughout the Holiday season! Participants will receive a detailed & comprehensive shopping list one week prior to class date, in order to provide adequate time allowance for shopping.
Join in on some Holiday fun in the kitchen!

Saturday, December 5th, 10am - 12pm (PST), hosted through Zoom

For Kids Ages 9 - 14
Total Cost: $40 per child (Cost does not include groceries)
Spots are Limited
Register here or etransfer: cindyspratt77@gmail.com (preferable)

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

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!

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

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!

Everything Candida

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH, 10am - 12pm
@ KOOTENAY CO-OP
CALL TO REGISTER: (250) 354-4077

Do you suffer from sugar cravings, headaches, digestive discomfort, skin disorders, brain fog, mood swings, or have trouble losing weight? Candida overgrowth has become a widespread issue in the last decade, contributing to rises in obesity, chronic fatigue, degenerative diseases and autoimmune conditions. Most of us are symptomatic to varying degrees, but no matter the extent to which you suffer, the candida protocol has benefits for everyone! This workshop is all about candida: causes, identification, trouble shooting, dietary recommendations & maintenance. We will cover the entire protocol: food lists, treatment strategies, and specific dietary recommendations including a 7-day meal plan and tons of recipes. Join us for a great info session, live demos & delicious food tastings!

Gut Rehab

THURSDAY, MAY 2ND, 6pm - 8pm
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KOOTENAY CO-OP
CALL TO REGISTER: (250) 354-4077 EXT. 205

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. You will receive protocol guidelines, food and supplement lists, as well as recipes to guide you towards total gut rehab. Live demos and delicious food samples included!

Valentines Desserts

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 10AM - 12PM
@ KOOTENAY CO-OP
TO REGISTER CALL: (250) 354-4077

Just in time for Valentines Day, come experience all the sweetness of dessert without the downfalls of sugar overload! In addition to outrageous delicious intensity, real food desserts are made up of whole, unprocessed ingredients, are nutrient dense, and entirely satisfying for the body. Learn how to use specific ingredients and kitchen techniques, trouble shoot allergies, swap out refined ingredients, and discover the wonderful health benefits that are in it for you. We will discuss how to replicate some of your favourite desserts in a healthful way and how to come up with your own unique creations at home to make your Valentines Day extra special. Live demos, amazing recipes, and tasty samplings!

Strong Immune

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 10AM - 12PM
@ KOOTENAY CO-OP
CALL TO REGISTER: (250) 354-4077

Dreading the onset of cold and flu season? Looking for ways to protect you and your family against the grips of month-long coughs and super-bugs? This winter, drastically reduce occurrence, and duration of illness by strengthening the immune system with healing foods, nourishing tonics, homemade teas & bone broth. Learn how to support the body through supplementation and proper use of nutrient boosting superfoods. Receive nutritional guidance and food lists specific to colds and flus and recipes for homemade cough syrup, throat soother, and electrolyte drink. This workshop includes live demos, tasty samplings, and take-home info and recipes to help set you and your family up for an illness-free winter season!

Vegan Cooking Part 1: Breakfast & Lunch

Want to learn how to make your own nut milk? Cashew yogourt? Looking for some inspiring breakfast & lunch ideas?

For those interested in going vegan or those who would simply like to integrate more vegan meals into their everyday diet, Part 1 of this 2 Part workshop is designed to motivate anyone towards better health. We will cover the basics of vegan cooking, how to choose nutrient-dense ingredients and meal plan. We will address common nutrient deficiencies, how to identify and avoid them, achieving macronutrient balance, and how to increase absorption and digestion on any diet. You will receive an optimal vegan food list and shopping guide to inspire vegan meal planning. We will create easy and inspiring breakfast and lunch recipes that you will take home to integrate into your everyday life.

Come learn, share, and have some fun with me in the kitchen!!

No upcoming dates currently available.
Stay tuned for another run of this workshop or contact me directly to offer one in your community or at your home!