Cookshop Dates

Events Calendar 2012

Gene Smart Foods to Fight Inflammation & Chronic Disease

Date: Tuesday, 12th June 2012 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 5th June 2012 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Want to disease proof your lifestyle? Research in nutrigenomics shows phytonutrients from colourful vegetables, legumes and wholegrains can talk to your genes and exert powerful influences to prevent the onset of chronic diseases or reduce their impact. Taste gene-smart meals you can easily dish up at home to better manage diabetes, overweight, arthritis and reduce your risk of cancer.  Learn how small changes can make a big difference.

Hearty Winter Meal Ideas to Make Low GI Eating Delicious

Date: Tuesday, 17th July 2012 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 14th July 2012 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Are you confused about putting a low GI diet into practice? Do you need help honing your food choices? See how you can create satisfying low GI dishes to warm you up and tame your blood sugars this winter. Ideal if you have insulin resistance, diabtetes, heart disease, PCOS, acne, fatty liver or are struggling to lose weight!

How to Tame an Irritable Bowel: Cooking the Low FODMAPs Way

Date: Tuesday, 14th August 2012 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 11th August 2012 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Do you suffer from unresolved bloating, wind, pain, diarrhoea or constipation? Learn to design delicious meat free meals without missing out on vital nutrients. Discover protein sources from plant foods ranging from tofu to gluten. Hear about the benefits you can expect for your health and back pocket by going meat free more often.

Going Vego - Inspirational Vegetarian Eating for More Vitality

Date: Tuesday, 11th September 2012 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 8th September 2012 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Want to sneak more vegies into the family diet and still get rave reviews? Learn to design delicious meat free meals without missing out on vital nutrients. Discover protein sources from plant foods ranging from tofu to gluten. Hear about the benefits you can expect for your health and back pocket by going meat free more often.

Quick N' Healthy Family Meals

Date: Tuesday, 9th October 2012 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 5th October 2012 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Looking for some yummy inspiration to feed your family healthy meals that won't require hours slaving over a hot stove? Would you like to sude more legumes but have no idea where to start? See how to operate a pressure cooker and learn about kitchen shortcuts and new ingredients to boost your wellness and help you shape up for summer. Ideal if you are not a Masterchef!

The Magic Mediterranean Diet to Drop Your Cholesterol & Blood Sugar

Date: Tuesday, 6th November 2012 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 2nd November 2012 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Do you have a high cholesterol or diabetes - red flags for heart attack and stroke? Do you believe healthy foods give less pleasure? The Mediterranean diet is bursting with flavour and can lower your risk factors for multiple diseases, including metabolic syndrome, and extend your life. See how you can easily cook Cretan-style meals and discover why this type of tucker is the cornerstone to one of the Blue Zones of the world profiled by the National Geographic.

Scrumptious Low GI Dishes for the Festive Season

Date: Tuesday, 4th December 2012 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

RSVP: 30th November 2012 Cost: $105 (includes food tasting, recipes and more)

Confused about how to have healthy celebration meals over the festive season? Learn to make delicious low GI party foods that support weight loss and keep your sugar readings under control. See how to makeover a cheese platter, what to dish out as finger food and snacks and how to elicit the wow factor and have your guests coming back for more. Perfect if you're a social butterfly with multiple dinners, events and parties at your door!