Hi All!
You’re invited! Gardens are flourishing, and the crisp air of the harvest season is upon us. As a Wellness Chef and Holistic Health Coach, this is one of the most exciting seasons for me.
Food is medicine, and I help transform people’s lives from the inside out with creative and uniqure recipes using these delicious, life-giving foods!
Since there’s so much fresh produce on-hand filled with nutrients, probiotics, and prebiotics, I’d like to welcome you to use some of it in these delicious and healthy recipes through this month’s virtual 30-minute cook-alongs!
The SEPTEMBER HARVEST SERIES cooking classes are available for sign-up here, and the OCTOBER TRICKS + TREATS SERIES will be available for sign-up later this week.
It's been a roller coaster year, but one thing that has remained somewhat steady has been our beautiful supply of produce here in the Chicagoland area. The weather has been great, which means happy plants.
I've been growing some tomatoes, peppers, herbs, cucumbers, and summer squash in my garden this year, and everything is really coming to harvest this month! When it’s mentioned that zucchini are “space misers” in the garden, it’s no joke. They need to be at least 2-4 feet apart for growing – make sure to give those beauties their space – they need it.
I’ve had the pleasure of participating in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) again this year through a local organic farm, and I’ve been shopping at local farm stands & farmers’ markets. In addition, farm-fresh food from local and regional farms have been delivered directly to my door step through Irv & Shelly's Fresh Picks.
If you live in the Chicagoland area, check out the list below to visit or purchase items directly from these small businesses. Have you tried any of them yet?
Shop local. Get to know your food source…get to know your farmers and vendors. Your body, environment, and community will thank you!
Rustic Road Farm (CSA) – Elburn, IL
Klein’s Quality Produce – Elgin and Burlington, IL
Spartan Gourmet Foods – Chicagoland
Bluff City Gardens – Elgin, IL
Irv & Shelly’s Fresh Picks – Niles
Schedule your own Private Virtual Cooking Session or Party on Zoom by getting some friends or family to cook-in from the comfort of their own kitchens. Great gift or virtual "get-together" ideas for the *HOLIDAYS*. Ask me about this!
Learn a variety of meal ideas, make easy meals / side dishes / desserts. You can even make it a fun date night, happy hour, or cook with your kids. Everything will be geared towards supporting your health – and, delicious!
Get 5+ friends or family members to join in on a Private Virtual Cooking Class, and your spot is FREE!
Hugs + Health,
Annette