How to eat healthily

It is not because we know what we should eat that we can’t be tempted by junk food. Eating healthily depends much on convenience, taste, and nutritional requirements – all of which are highly individualised. In this presentation, acquire the latest knowledge in general nutrition, learn ways to choose healthier options when eating out, and go away with practical tips to make home cooking more time-efficient and enjoyable.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Type: Theory

How to become a competent cook

One must have talent to be a good chef. That is true, but to be good at preparing everyday meals is much more a practical matter. Know-how and organisation underpin freedom to create. In this series of two interactive workshops, follow me through all the steps from shopping to putting beautiful, delicious, and nutritious dishes on the table. Expect some useful theory, a trip to the farmers market, and lots of creative fun in my kitchen.

Duration: 2.5 hours + 5 hours

Type: Theory (day 1) + practice + lunch (day 2)

How to build a healthy relationship with food

Eating is really not just about food. We are a product of our genes and our life journey. Why, when, and how much we eat is dictated by a number of factors - physical, emotional, socio-political, philosophical, environmental, economic, etc. It’s useful to understand the key factors at play to undo negative patterns, but this is not what this workshop aims to do. Here, we learn to tune into our body’s innate intelligence to make the right choice for us in each moment. (with Aki and / or MayMay – somatic/focusing)

Duration: 5 hours

Type: Theory + practice + lunch

Knock up a meal in 20 minutes – without a recipe

Guess what? It’s not about how to chop fast like a pro. It’s about knowing how to structure a few types of dishes that can we can compose around with flexibility. This is the foundation for greater efficiency and pleasure (when you know what to do, you don’t have to think as hard and it’s less daunting), as well as increased diversity (more diversity means more nutrition and it never gets boring). An interactive workshop with theory and ample practice.

Duration: 4 hours

Type: Theory + practice