Category: Event-Past

  • Thai It Up!

    Thai It Up!

    Explore the vibrant flavours of whole-food plant-based Thai cooking! In this hands-on class, make Thai Curry with Chickpeas, Pad Thai, and creamy Rice Pudding, all gluten-free and made from whole foods. Perfect for beginners. Come hungry and leave inspired!

    Thur Apr 9, 2026: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM $109

    Royal Oak Middle School – Home Ec Room

  • Taste of India: Spice & Savour: Whole-Food Plant-Based Cooking

    Taste of India: Spice & Savour: Whole-Food Plant-Based Cooking

    Mar 10, 2026: Discover the vibrant flavours of India in this hands-on, gluten-free, plant-based class. We’ll make creamy Tofu Curry, fragrant Tarka Dal, hearty Chickpea Saag, and sweet Carrot Halwa, perfect for bringing bold spices and comforting dishes into your home kitchen.

    Tues Mar 10, 2026 6-9pm $110

    North Saanich Middle School, 10400 McDonald Park Rd.

    Register through Panorama Rec

  • Taco Night! Plant-Based Flavour Fiesta

    Taco Night! Plant-Based Flavour Fiesta

    Cancelled: Join me for a hands-on class celebrating plant-based tacos! We’ll make hearty Black Bean Tacos, flavourful Mexican Brown Rice, creamy Chipotle Cashew Cheese, and finish with a rich, indulgent Chocolate Cake. Everything is gluten-free and made with whole-food ingredients, no refined sugars or oils. Learn tips and tricks to bring bold, satisfying flavours to your plant-based meals.

    Tues Feb 17, 2026 6-9pm $110

    North Saanich Middle School, 10400 McDonald Park Rd.

  • Soup’s On! Warming Plant-Based Recipes for Winter

    Soup’s On! Warming Plant-Based Recipes for Winter

    Jan 20, 2026: January is the perfect time to warm up with homemade soup. In this hands-on class, we’ll make four nourishing, plant-based recipes: hearty White Bean, Sweet Potato & Kale, soothing Chickpea & Ginger, earthy Shiitake Mushroom & Leek, and bold Spicy Coconut Lentil. Wholesome and comforting flavours to brighten winter days.

    Tues Jan 20, 2026 6pm-9pm $110

    North Saanich Middle School, 10400 McDonald Park Rd.

    Register through Panorama Rec

  • Workshop: Whole Food Plant Based Eating

    Workshop: Whole Food Plant Based Eating

    Jan 17, 2026: Explore the science behind whole food, plant-based eating and its impact on long-term health. This evidence-based workshop covers how nutrient-dense foods can support heart health, digestion, and energy levels. Learn practical strategies and mea ideas grounded in current research to help you make sustainable, informed dietary choices.

    Where: Monterey Rec Centre, Bamboo Room

    When: Jan 17th 2026, 1:30-3:00pm

    Registration opens: Dec 3, 2025 at MRC

  • 2026/04/14: Whole-food Plant-based Cooking:  Bits, Bites & Sweet Treats

    2026/04/14: Whole-food Plant-based Cooking:  Bits, Bites & Sweet Treats

    Indulge in a hands-on class featuring a variety of plant-based treats. We’ll make Matcha Bites, Pecan Pie Squares, Four-Bite Brownies, Breakfast Cookies and Puffed PB Chocolate Squares, perfect for snacks, gifts, or a little everyday indulgence. Each recipe is gluten-free and made without refined sugars or oils, but full of flavour and feel-good ingredients.

    Tues Apr 14, 2026 6-9pm $110

    North Saanich Middle School, 10400 McDonald Park Rd.

    Register through Panorama Rec

  • Cooking Class: Cookies

    Cooking Class: Cookies

    Tuesday, November 18 from 6:30-9:00 pm

    North Saanich Middle School Foods Room

    I’m so excited to be teaching three cooking classes this fall with Panorama Recreation! Whether you’re looking for new recipe inspiration, tips for eating well, or just a fun night out in the kitchen, these classes are a great way to build confidence and spark creativity in your cooking. Register through Panorama Rec.



    “I feel so fortunate to have been part of your cooking class last night!  I love your passion for good nutrition and the impact WFPB eating in particular can have on overall health. Your stories were inspiring and  added to your knowledgeable explanations of the recipes and the benefits of various ingredients.  I learned a lot from the tips and tricks you shared that make your food prep ultra efficient. All the food was delicious!  I can hardly wait to try the recipes myself and am looking forward to future classes!” ~ Christina



  • In-home cooking class: Whole-food Plant-Based Seasonal Dinner

    In-home cooking class: Whole-food Plant-Based Seasonal Dinner

    Saturday, November 15 from 5:00-8:30 pm.

    It’s time to bring back this fun, engaging, and informative in-home whole-food, plant-based cooking class! Join a small group (limited to 4 participants) for an evening of hands-on cooking, learning, and tasting. We’ll prepare a delicious seasonal gluten-free menu featuring Salad Rolls, Butternut Squash Curry, and Apple Crisp, all made with wholesome ingredients and no refined oils or sugars.

    Cost is $95 per person. Message me if you’d like to join!

  • Cooking Class: Thai

    Cooking Class: Thai

    Cooking Class

    I’m so excited to be teaching three cooking classes this fall with Panorama Recreation! Whether you’re looking for new recipe inspiration, tips for eating well, or just a fun night out in the kitchen, these classes are a great way to build confidence and spark creativity in your cooking. Register through Panorama Rec.



    “I feel so fortunate to have been part of your cooking class last night!  I love your passion for good nutrition and the impact WFPB eating in particular can have on overall health. Your stories were inspiring and  added to your knowledgeable explanations of the recipes and the benefits of various ingredients.  I learned a lot from the tips and tricks you shared that make your food prep ultra efficient. All the food was delicious!  I can hardly wait to try the recipes myself and am looking forward to future classes!” ~ Christina



  • Plant the Seeds of Wellness

    Plant the Seeds of Wellness

    How Whole-Food, Plant-Based Nutrition and Hypnosis Work Together
    To Help You Thrive After 50.

    Imagine if every bite you took, and every thought you thought, worked together to heal your body.

    This empowering 2-part workshop combines science-backed plant-based nutrition with the power of hypnosis to help you create real, lasting wellness from the inside out.

    Together, Peggy White, Holistic Nutritionist and founder of Gut Healthy, and Leesa Poffenroth, CHt, Certified Hypnotherapist and founder of Soul Synchrony Hypnosis, will guide you through a unique experience that bridges mind, body, and spirit.

    In this live session, you’ll:

    • 🌱 Learn how plant-based nutrition can reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and support graceful aging
    • 🧠 Experience a guided hypnosis session that helps you reprogram cravings, boost motivation, and connect to your vision of lifelong vitality
    • 💫 Future-pace your transformation—so healthy choices feel automatic, natural, and joyful


    Nourish your body. Reprogram your mind. Redefine what’s possible.