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Class Offerings

Let's Have Lunch or Dinner

fresh, seasonal plant-based cuisine

Enjoy a relaxed and inspiring afternoon or evening where fresh, seasonal plant-based cuisine takes center stage. After each demonstration, we'll gather around the table to enjoy a beautifully prepared seasonal meal together, share conversation, and answer questions in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. 







Each Lunch or Dinner Experience Includes

Seasonal Starter, soup or salad


• Seasonal Starter, soup or salad

• Plant-Based Main Course 

• Delicious Theme Inspired Dessert

• Signature Seasonal Herbal Tea 




Seasonal Soups & Artisan Bread

Each Soup Experience Includes

Each Soup Experience Includes

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There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of homemade soup paired with warm artisan bread fresh from the oven. 


Join me for this hands-on Instant Pot® workshop, where you'll learn how to create wholesome, plant based soups using the freshest seasonal produce from our local farming community. As the seasons change, so will our recipes-celebrating nature's harvest with vibrant vegetables, herbs, legumes, and nourishing ingredients. 




Each Soup Experience Includes

Each Soup Experience Includes

Each Soup Experience Includes

  • A large bowl of seasonal soup & side salad
  • A freshly baked homemade gluten-free artisan bread. 
  • Printed recipes and easy step-by-step instructions.
  • Seasonal herbal drink & one Soulfully Sweet Vegan Chocolate hand make with love. 

Seasonal Pickling Workshop

Celebrate the abundance of all seasons  with a fun, hands-on pickling class featuring the season's freshest vegetables sourced from our local farms. 


In this interactive workshop, you'll learn the art of creating crisp, flavorful pickled vegetables using my signature herb and spice blend. We'll cover simple techniques, selecting the best seasonal producе, proper food safety, and tips for creating delicious homemade refrigerator pickles you can enjoy for weeks. 


Fresh Refrigerator Pickling: Uses & Benefits 


Fresh refrigerator pickling is a simple, wholesome way to preserve the vibrant flavors of the seasons without traditional canning. Because the vegetables are not heat processed, they retain their crisp texture, bright color, and fresh garden taste. 


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Benefits of Refrigerator Pickling

  • Preserves the fresh flavor and crunch of seasonal vegetables.  
  • A wonderful way to enjoy locally grown produce throughout the season. 
  • Made without preservatives, artificial colours, or processed ingredients.  
  • Helps reduce food waste by making use of extra garden vegetables.
  • Quick and easy to prepare with no special canning equipment required.  
  • A delicious way to add flavor, texture, and colour to everyday meals. 
  • Create thoughtful homemade gifts for family and friends. 

Delicious Ways to Enjoy Your Pickled Vegetables

  • Add to fresh salads for a bright, tangy crunch.  
  • Layer into sandwiches and wraps. 
  • Top grain bowls and Buddha bowls.   
  • Serve alongside hummus and whole-grain crackers. 
  • Add to veggie burgers or plant-based sandwiches.  
  • Enjoy as a healthy snack. 
  • Brighten tacos, roasted vegetables, and pasta salads. 

You'll Take Home

  • Your very own jar of handcrafted summer refrigerator pickles. 
  • My signature herb and spice blend recipe. 



Whether you're simply curious about adding more plant-based meals to your lifestyle or looking for fresh inspiration in the kitchen, you'll leave feeling inspired, nourished, and confident to prepare these recipes in your own home. 


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