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.

Payment accepted- Cash, check , venmo. Contact Annmarie directly to register and hold your spot.

Metal Element

Saturday October 18th

1-5:30 pm

$130 per person

Metal – the epitome of clarity, structure, function and alchemy.

The season of autumn is the time to release what is no longer needed in our lives and know that by doing so, we will grow and be renewed. This element is associated with the lungs and large intestine- two organs of release. It may also be a time of grief as we let go, which is the emotion of the lung.

In this class, we work with transmuting the grief and strengthening our lungs.

Foods highlighted in this meal are spicy and dispersive, allowing energy to move.

Menu includes

Creamy Allium Soup with Spicy Crispy leeks

Roasted Cauliflower with tahini yogurt and sumac

Roasted Red onion and pears with halloumi 

Mushrooms with Garlic, oil and paprika

Spanish Style Cod fish with onions, garlic and white wine

Spanish smokey white beans 

Citrus Salad with Fennel and Radish

Tarta de Manzana – Apple Cake 

Teas 

To register for any class, contact Annmarie directly at ambutera@cucina-verde.com

Full payment is due at time of registration to hold your space.