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deepening the senses
coastal mediterranean

Two class times: 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Please select your preferred time when signing up.

Join us for a cooking class inspired by the seaside kitchens of Mediterranean coastal villages. In this class we will prepare vibrant dishes where simple ingredients and seasonal vegetables take center stage. 

Joining us is Diann Cardello of The Art of Well-Being. Drawing from her work in personal development and integrative wellness practices, Diann will introduce brief sensory and reflective exercises designed to help us engage more fully with the experience of the day. A growing body of research in neuroscience and behavioral health suggests that intentional awareness of our senses (sight, sound, aroma, and flavor) can support stress regulation, emotional balance, and overall well-being.

Together we will explore how the traditions of Mediterranean cooking naturally invite this slower, more attentive way of gathering around food. Expect an afternoon that nourishes both curiosity and appetite.

As always, you’ll leave with practical techniques, flavor inspiration, and recipes to recreate at home. This is a whole-food, plant-forward class with optional dairy & egg.

• Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.
• Demonstration style | Tasting + take-home recipes and inspiration
• To learn more about Diann Cardello and The Art of Well-Being, visit artofwell-being.net and on FB @artofwell-being

Wishing you many tiny moments of great joy around the table.

plant based mediterranean and mindful movement

Awaken your senses and nourish your body with a unique cooking experience that blends vibrant Mediterranean cuisine with the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

In this class, you’ll learn how to prepare whole food, plant-based dishes as delicious as they are restorative. Experience a gentle Qigong session led by Tammy Bray of Sattva Center for Meditation & Yoga, awakening your spring energy and preparing your body and mind for seasonal renewal. Meanwhile in the kitchen we’re celebrating freshness, color, and vitality.

Walk away with seasonal recipes, practical cooking techniques, and tools to bring harmony to your meals and your well-being, long after class ends.

Ideal for anyone seeking plant-based cooking, seasonal wellness, and a mindful, holistic approach to life.

Tuesday April 14, 2026

cooking with your csa
mad radish farm

Farms are singing in June. In this class we’re cooking directly from your Mad Radish Farm CSA. Learn how to turn peak season vegetables into anytime, picnic ready dishes that travel well and come together fast. Perfect for anyone who loves seasonal cooking, relaxed entertaining, and making the most of what the farm provides.

Along the way, you will come to understand your CSA box and adapt recipes to what the farm is producing. Together we’ll build picnic spreads you’ll want to take with you wherever you go this summer.

Mad Radish Farm will join us to share a bit about what is growing, how to care for your produce, and why these early summer vegetables are so special. You will leave with practical techniques, flexible recipes, and the confidence to turn any CSA pickup into a beautiful meal meant to be shared all summer long.

.• Tues, June 9th at 5:30 p.m.
• Demonstration style | Taste + take home inspiration
• Whole Food Plant Based (optional dairy, egg & gluten)

mediterranean asian fusion and mindfulness

Two class times: 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Please select your preferred time when signing up. Click on the image above to purchase tickets. 

Come in out of the heat and experience fresh, vibrant flavors fused with mindful seasonal cooking. Explore how Mediterranean and Asian cuisines combine to bring brightness, balance, and texture to plant-forward meals, while learning ways to support summer energy through Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic practices.

Your experience flows with gentle seasonal Qigong led by Tammy Bray of Joyful ViBraytions, guiding movements that complement the rhythms of the season and the energy of your meal. Leave inspired with recipes, practical skills, and new ways to connect your cooking, your body, and the summer season.

• Tues, July 14, 2026 | at 1:30 or 5:30 p.m.
• Demonstration style with guided gentle movement | Taste + take home recipes & inspiration
• Whole Food Plant Based (optional dairy, egg & gluten)

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