Join the amazing team of Meghan Telpner's Culinary Academy for a hands-on cooking program that invites the same group to the table, 6 weeks in a row to learn together, cook together and dine together. Each week focusses on a different theme as it relates to healthy eating practices, ease and flavour. 

(CANNP Upgrading Value: 20 hours)

Class 1 – Low Glycemic Eating
Class 2 – Veggie In Balanc- Macrobiotics Basics
Class 3 – Veggie Protein
Class 4 – Grain-Free Goodness
Class 5 – Raw Food Feast
Class 6 -  Healthy Comfort Food

Topics Covered Include:

• Low Glycemic Eating and The Glycemic Index
• Benefits of Whole Foods for Whole Health
• Holistic Principals of Comfort Food
• Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices
• Vegetable Based Proteins
• Sprouting and Soaking Grains and Seeds
• Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
• Cooking with Whole Grains
• Cooking with Lentils
• Cooking/Baking with alternative and gluten-free flours
• Grain-Free Meals / Flour Alternatives
• The Specific Carbohydrate Diet
• Health Benefits of Raw food
• Basic Raw food preparation

All classes are vegetarian and vegan friendly (we do use some honey), wheat and gluten-free, dairy-free, and we do not use any refined sugars, starches or flours of any kind. We are 100% whole and natural with an emphasis on local and organic whenever possible.

Guest Reviews

• Loved The Experience

  I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for these past few weeks. You have opened me to an entire new world of cooking, eating and living. It's really inspired me and I am jumping into this lifestyle with an open mind and heart.

  Reviewed by Amy Hogan on Tuesday, March 15, 2011

• Meghan was GREAT!!!!!!!

  I really enjoyed the whole experience. I think every class. Meg, is extremely professional, funny, friendly, well organized. I loved the class and Meghan was GREAT!!!!!!! The dinner setting was really nice. The cooking was a lot of fun. Loved the organization :) and the educational part in the beginning of each class

  Reviewed by Julia B on Tuesday, March 15, 2011

• Great Atmosphere

  You created a great atmosphere. Love the space, felt warm and welcoming and was conducive to the whole community cook thang. You have an excellent sense of timing - a solid balance of teaching a cooking - and I didn't feel rushed. Easy recipes - the majority didn't make me think, "I will never be able to do this at home."

  Reviewed by Catherine F. on Tuesday, March 15, 2011

• Better Than George Brown!

  I just wanted to write to say thank you for the wonderful cooking lesson! I was plesantly surprised by the simplicity of the recipes; furthermore completely impressed at the end result. As mentioned during the end of our session, it was even better than the classes I took at George Brown College! I also enjoyed the informal discussions we had on nutrition following dinner. You are incredibly informative and encouraging. I look forward to taking more classes with you.

  Reviewed by Cheryl Wang on Wednesday, March 16, 2011

• Always delicious and fun!

  Just finished the last class of the 6 weeks last night and I'm sad it's over. All of the recipes were fun and easy and the food was delicious every time. I got to meet some really cool people in a welcoming atmosphere and learned a ton. Super fun and I highly recommend it!

  Reviewed by Brooke R. on Wednesday, March 30, 2011

• Yummy, funny, FANTASTIC!

  6 fabulous cooking classes, great peeps, excellent tuition, wonderful humour and the most delish meals ever!! I'll miss my Tuesday nights! I plan to keeping it going in my kitchen :)
  Thanks to Meghan, Jen and Kristen..you're all an inspiration and you made the classes most enjoyable. I'll be back!

  Reviewed by Alison on Wednesday, March 30, 2011

• Awesome experience

  Thank you, Meghan, for an incredible experience that nourished my body and soul. What an oasis of good health, good energy and good fun you have created in your warm, welcoming kitchen. I learned so much about raw food, sprouted food and superfood from you during the class, but what really made the class special was your infectious enthusiasm for cooking, eating and living well. That, and your sassy and irreverent sense of humour!
  
  Being able to prepare healthy food and then enjoy it with a great group of people was a truly rewarding experience. I got to make new friends and new memories that I won’t soon forget.
  
  I will definitely try to recreate some of these beautiful and delicious meals in my own kitchen, although it won’t be quite the same without a charming hostess like Meghan at the table!
  
  Thanks also go to Kristin for all the great cooking tips, and to Jen, whose hard work (shopping, prepping and cleaning for the classes) and friendly charm made the experience extra-special.

  Reviewed by Dominic P. Tremblay on Wednesday, March 30, 2011

• Worth the Drive

  I had to travel from out of town every week for this and let me say it was definitely worth the drive. The classes were educational, creative, unique and most importantly, super nutritious. I feel totally equipped to provide healthy meals every day for my family. So much Fun!!! Thanks again, Meghan, Jen and Kristin.

  Reviewed by Joanne Hall on Friday, May 13, 2011

• Sad it's over!

  I loved every minute of the five-week course - I came away with lots of tips and techniques and a newfound love of raw "spaghetti." The best part of each night? Filling my plate with an amazing veggie feast!!!

  Reviewed by Maureen Halushak on Monday, May 16, 2011

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