TRADITIONAL FOOD-WAYS INTENSIVE COOKING AND HEALING WORKSHOPS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE 5 ELEMENTS.
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that we are surrounded by energy fields which help us achieve balance, health and harmony in our lives.
The basic principle is that all things can be divided into 5 elements or phases: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal.
Most of us are familiar with these elements as they relate to feng shui, acupuncture and chi gong, but the same principles are also applied to foods and physical healing.
Each element has a corresponding season, organ system in the body, color and taste and emotion associated with it.
Learning to eat according to the 5 elements can help us balance our energy, nourish particular organs and achieve optimal health.
Once each season, I will be offering a comprehensive class on the corresponding element.
We will dive deeply into the ancient traditions of strengthening the organ systems associated with each element. We will use tools from Eastern medicine, energy medicine and spirituality in addition to food.
These classes are for you if:
You are seeking to deepen your knowledge of traditional cooking methods
You are desiring to branch out in your cooking and your cooking skills
You are interested in learning ways to prevent and/or heal disease.
You desire being around a community of like minded people
You understand that food and community are at the core of our well- being.
You love cooking and trying new foods.
You are open to different energy practices for grounding and healing (chi gong, meditation, energy medicine).
You wish to help others in your community heal.
These classes are hands on and include resources, recipes and a sit down meal at the end of the class.
2019 CLASS DATES/ TOPICS
February 17th / Water Element Releasing Fear/ Cultivating Wisdom
MENU
Mushroom Soup
Warm Sweet Potato Salad with Capers, olives and anchovy
Celery Salad with Miso ginger dressing
Savory Hiziki Salad (yes, it really is delicious!)
Wild Rice Pilaf
Asian Inspired Cod with Carrot, burdock, daikon and ginger
Herbal Dessert Nuggets
This menu is gluten free and contains a bit of dairy, but dairy free can be accommodated.
April 6th/ Wood Element/ Releasing Anger/ Cultivating Compassion
Menu includes
Roasted Beet Tartare
Beet and Dandelion green Ravioli
Artichoke and Chick Pea Focaccia
Shaved Brussels with Broccoli Sprouts
Chicken Liver Pate with Figs and Olives
Lemon Bars
Dandelion Cappuccino
DIY Digestive Bitters
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