Kitchen Connections: Cultivating Community & Food Skills
Are you ready to cook up some fantastic food and great memories? In Kitchen Connections 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. If 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. What You’ll Receive: 6 Live 90 min Zoom sessions (one session on the 3rd Wednesday of each month) Monthly recipes A grocery list based on session recipes Any handouts relevant to the session (note: may vary by session) By participating in this program, members will: Build a supportive online community focused on learning, sharing, and growing practical cooking and food-planning skills for nutritious home-prepared meals. Gain accountability and ongoing support to stay aligned with personal health and nutrition goals. Apply balanced plate principles and healthy eating guidelines through hands-on meal planning and cooking experiences. Develop confidence in meal preparation, cooking techniques, and making nourishing food choices at home. Feel encouraged and motivated through peer connection, shared experiences, and collective progress. Starts - August 19th, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30pm Cost: $ 75.00/year *Please note that the clinic will not be providing refunds after the program starts. Registration deadline: August 11th, 2026. About the Facilitator: Nasseem 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. In 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. Nasseem is excited to facilitate Kitchen Connections, 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.