{"product_id":"kitchen-connections-cultivating-community-food-skills-copy-1","title":"Kitchen Connections: Cultivating Community \u0026 Food Skills","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre you ready to cook up some fantastic food and great memories?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eKitchen Connections\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e our goal is to inject some fun into food planning and cooking. This once a month 90 min session will include the opportunity to have a regular check in regarding your nutrition goals, education on food skills, as well as live food demos, and recipes (including favourite recipe exchanges). You can choose to follow along and cook with the class, or watch and take notes, and share your go-to tips and tricks with the group. Recipe links and grocery lists will be emailed out to the group in advance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have struggled with motivation, inspiration in the kitchen and\/or are looking for more opportunities to connect with people on a similar health journey, you will love these sessions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Live 90 min Zoom sessions (one session on the 3rd Wednesday of each month) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonthly recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA grocery list based on session recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAny handouts relevant to the session (note: may vary by session)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy participating in this program, members will:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a supportive online community focused on learning, sharing, and growing practical cooking and food-planning skills for nutritious home-prepared meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGain accountability and ongoing support to stay aligned with personal health and nutrition goals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply balanced plate principles and healthy eating guidelines through hands-on meal planning and cooking experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop confidence in meal preparation, cooking techniques, and making nourishing food choices at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel encouraged and motivated through peer connection, shared experiences, and collective progress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarts - July 15th, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost: $ 60.00\/year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please note that the clinic will not be providing refunds after the program starts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration deadline: July 8th, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Facilitator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNasseem is a self-described food fanatic whose love for cooking was shaped early by her multicultural upbringing, where food and culture were deeply intertwined. She grew up in a home that celebrated curiosity in the kitchen, while the diagnosis of new health conditions challenged the family toward healthier food choices. She brings a strong foundation in cooking from her father, who cooked in several restaurants, along with her own hands-on experience in the restaurant industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2023, Nasseem graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Nutritional Sciences, an experience that strengthened her belief in nutrition education and hands-on cooking skills as essential pillars of food security and long-term health. Since then, she has worked at the Obesity Medicine and Diabetes Institute as an Obesity Medicine Assistant, where she has had the privilege of listening to and supporting patients, gaining valuable insight into the real-life barriers people face when trying to cook and eat well at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNasseem is excited to facilitate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eKitchen Connections\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where she hopes to create a supportive, judgment-free space that empowers participants with practical skills, confidence in the kitchen, and a sense of connection. Nourishing meals are about more than food; they’re about community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medical Weight Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42378726047779,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1494\/2980\/files\/6a3c3b2f295b587ca6a466c0.jpg?v=1782332760","url":"https:\/\/store.medweight.ca\/products\/kitchen-connections-cultivating-community-food-skills-copy-1","provider":"Medical Weight Management","version":"1.0","type":"link"}