Learn dipping & layering techniques, how to make 3 projects, & a "non-technical" tempering method in this workshop.

We will also make a DF, GF hot chocolate beverage.

Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the gluten, dairy, soy & corn free goodies, learn basic chocolate techniques & receive an eBook with the recipes. 

Bonus content relating to the history of chocolate, confections & the environment :)

Registration is is appropriate for kids who are comfortable in the kitchen.

Workshop Outline

TechniqueProjectAllergen warningdippingFerrer Rocherhazelnuts & sunflower butter, honeydippingCookie Dough Trufflealmonds, coconut oil, honeylayeringPeppermint Barkcoconut oil

eBook recipes include:

• Ferrer Rocher

• Cookie Dough Truffles (cinnamon, spearmint, Pumpkin spice options) 

• Peppermint Bark

Register here. Fee $55

Laughter Yoga (LY) is the concept where anyone can laugh for no reason without relying on humor, jokes or comedy.

• We initiate laughter as an exercise in a group with eye contact & childlike playfulness, it soon turns into real & contagious laughter.

• LY combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing bringing more oxygen to the body & the brain making one feel more energetic & healthier.

• The concept of LY is based on a scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between fake & real laughter if done with willingness. One gets the same health benefits, whether laughter is real or simulated.

3  reasons why to participate in LY for maximum health benefits:

1. To get scientifically proven health benefits of laughter, we need to laugh continuously for at least for 10 - 15 minutes. In LY, we can prolong our laughter as long as we want bringing measurable physiological changes like oxygen levels in the blood, muscle relaxation, blood circulation & release of certain hormones in the body.

2. To reap the health benefits of laughter, it has to be loud & deep, coming from the diaphragm-a belly laugh. It might not be socially acceptable to laugh loudly, but a LY class provides a safe environment where one can laugh loudly & heartily without any social implication.

3. Natural laughter in general depends upon many reasons & conditions, but there are not many reasons which make us laugh. In LY we do not leave laughter to chance but do it intentionally. 

5 Benefits of LY

1 Elevates Mood - releases endorphins

2 Health Benefits - reduces stress & strengthens the immune system

3 Business Benefits - Our brain needs 25% more oxygen to function optimally. LY can increase oxygen to our body & brain helping improve energy, efficiency & performance

4 Social Connector - brings people together

5 Laughing through Challenges - LY teaches to unconditional laugh so it can happen even when times are hard; it provides strength in adversity, a coping mechanism to help people keep a positive mental attitude 

Register here. Free: $20

This Immune Support for the Cold & Flu Season class covers tips for supporting the immune system in general from a holistic perspective. 

The information shared can also be applied to the back-to-school season as well as times when someone will be exposed to high germ spaces such as during vacation travel.

Topics covered will include:

• daily ways one can support the immune system & wellness that fit into your routine without breaking the bank

• helping your family with simple tweaks for big impact 

• recipes for herbal remedies that can be made with items found in your pantry delivered as an eBook

• recipe demonstration & sample tasting

• time for Q&A

The goal of this class is to empower you with tools so you can support your health & that of your family with food-like herbal remedies.

Recipes include:

• Elderberry Syrup

• Vitamin C Pastilles

• Herbal Honey

• Herbal Sprinkles (attendees will take some home)

* * * Materials kit add-on option $79. What you get:

• Ingredients for 4 recipes of Elderberry Syrup ($65 retail value)

• Ingredients for 4 recipes of Herbal Sprinkles ($75 retail value)

• Rosehip powder for Vitamin C Pastilles ($32 retail value)

Register here. Free: $49

Laughter Yoga (LY) is the concept where anyone can laugh for no reason without relying on humor, jokes or comedy.

• We initiate laughter as an exercise in a group with eye contact & childlike playfulness, it soon turns into real & contagious laughter.

• LY combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing bringing more oxygen to the body & the brain making one feel more energetic & healthier.

• The concept of LY is based on a scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between fake & real laughter if done with willingness. One gets the same health benefits, whether laughter is real or simulated.

3  reasons why to participate in LY for maximum health benefits:

1. To get scientifically proven health benefits of laughter, we need to laugh continuously for at least for 10 - 15 minutes. In LY, we can prolong our laughter as long as we want bringing measurable physiological changes like oxygen levels in the blood, muscle relaxation, blood circulation & release of certain hormones in the body.

2. To reap the health benefits of laughter, it has to be loud & deep, coming from the diaphragm-a belly laugh. It might not be socially acceptable to laugh loudly, but a LY class provides a safe environment where one can laugh loudly & heartily without any social implication.

3. Natural laughter in general depends upon many reasons & conditions, but there are not many reasons which make us laugh. In LY we do not leave laughter to chance but do it intentionally. 

5 Benefits of LY

1 Elevates Mood - releases endorphins

2 Health Benefits - reduces stress & strengthens the immune system

3 Business Benefits - Our brain needs 25% more oxygen to function optimally. LY can increase oxygen to our body & brain helping improve energy, efficiency & performance

4 Social Connector - brings people together

5 Laughing through Challenges - LY teaches to unconditional laugh so it can happen even when times are hard; it provides strength in adversity, a coping mechanism to help people keep a positive mental attitude 

Register here. Fee $20

This is not your ordinary chocolate tasting class! It is for the chocolate enthusiasts who want:

• to experience chocolate through the 5 senses

• to deepen their knowledge of chocolate

• to develop their tasting palate

• to discuss pairing chocolate with other foods, drinks, & ingredients

• to learn how to savor chocolate

• to explore chocolate as a healthy food & to have fun in good company!

In this (up to 1.5 hr.) class, we will taste the base flavors for chocolate & up to 6 chocolate varieties.

The goal is that the cacao & chocolates tasted are non-GMO, organic & fair-trade products when possible. We will actively avoid high fructose corn syrup, refined sugars, ingredients that are harmful to the person & planet, & well-known commercial brands.

What's included:

• cacao & chocolate for tasting

• water & crackers / carrots for palate cleansing

• chocolate savoring journal

*** Attendees have the option to add the book "Theobroma cacao: An Illustrated Guide to All Things Chocolate" by Mena to their class materials at a discounted price: Paperback $10 (regular $24.99), Hardcover $15 (regular $27.99)

Guidelines. For the best tasting experience, you are asked to:

• Not eat or drink (water is ok) about 1 - 2 hrs. before the class so that your palate is ready for the tasting experience.

• Not wear ANY scents / perfume or use scented personal care products so that we are able to fully enjoy the aromas of the chocolate.

Savoring with the 5 Senses
1. Explore chocolate’s appearance using the eyes.
2. Snap explores chocolate’s sound through the ears.
3. Explore chocolate’s aroma through the nose.
4. Mouthfeel explores touch with chocolate on the tongue.
5. Flavor explores chocolate through taste.

Register here Class fee: $55

* * * This class is appropriate for mature tweens & older. * * *

Laughter Yoga (LY) is the concept where anyone can laugh for no reason without relying on humor, jokes or comedy.

• We initiate laughter as an exercise in a group with eye contact & childlike playfulness, it soon turns into real & contagious laughter.

• LY combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing bringing more oxygen to the body & the brain making one feel more energetic & healthier.

• The concept of LY is based on a scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between fake & real laughter if done with willingness. One gets the same health benefits, whether laughter is real or simulated.

3  reasons why to participate in LY for maximum health benefits:

1. To get scientifically proven health benefits of laughter, we need to laugh continuously for at least for 10 - 15 minutes. In LY, we can prolong our laughter as long as we want bringing measurable physiological changes like oxygen levels in the blood, muscle relaxation, blood circulation & release of certain hormones in the body.

2. To reap the health benefits of laughter, it has to be loud & deep, coming from the diaphragm-a belly laugh. It might not be socially acceptable to laugh loudly, but a LY class provides a safe environment where one can laugh loudly & heartily without any social implication.

3. Natural laughter in general depends upon many reasons & conditions, but there are not many reasons which make us laugh. In LY we do not leave laughter to chance but do it intentionally. 

5 Benefits of LY

1 Elevates Mood - releases endorphins

2 Health Benefits - reduces stress & strengthens the immune system

3 Business Benefits - Our brain needs 25% more oxygen to function optimally. LY can increase oxygen to our body & brain helping improve energy, efficiency & performance

4 Social Connector - brings people together

5 Laughing through Challenges - LY teaches to unconditional laugh so it can happen even when times are hard; it provides strength in adversity, a coping mechanism to help people keep a positive mental attitude 

Register here. Fee $20

Learn dipping & layering techniques, how to make 3 projects, & a "non-technical" tempering method in this workshop.

We will also make a DF, GF hot chocolate beverage.

Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the gluten, dairy, soy & corn free goodies, learn basic chocolate techniques & receive an eBook with the recipes. 

Bonus content relating to the history of chocolate, confections & the environment :)

Registration is is appropriate for kids who are comfortable in the kitchen.

Workshop Outline

TechniqueProjectAllergen warningdippingFerrer Rocherhazelnuts & sunflower butter, honeydippingCookie Dough Trufflealmonds, coconut oil, honeylayeringPeppermint Barkcoconut oil

eBook recipes include:

• Ferrer Rocher

• Cookie Dough Truffles (cinnamon, spearmint, Pumpkin spice options) 

• Peppermint Bark

Register here. Fee $55