Description

We all need to eat, and most of us want to eat food that nourishes us, tastes delicious, and doesn’t break the bank. That means getting (back) into the kitchen and preparing our own meals, and ideally feeling organized, prepared, and capable of doing so with the time and resources we have. So how do we plan, procure, and prepare foods in a way that supports that? These online workshops will introduce simple, quick, seasonal, and affordable meals that work in balance with the many other things happening in our lives.

Participants will cook virtually with Chef Jenny Breen, M Ed, MPH, and Kate Shafto, MD, who have been teaching together for 8 years. They share a passion for teaching about whole sustainable foods (and the folks who produce them), what to do with them, and why it matters for our health and the health of the planet.

These online workshops will cover a wide variety of simple strategies including: 

• Choosing nourishing foods 
• Basic but important cooking techniques and tools
• Relevant, easy-to-understand nutrition and health related information
• Tips for feeding kids and skeptical eaters
• Planning and executing affordable and low-stress meal preparation

Recordings will be made available to registrants for one month, for those who would like to revisit the workshops or who are unable to attend the live workshops. Please note that registration will close one hour prior to each workshop's start time to ensure that you receive all of the necessary logistical details.

Sliding Scale Pricing
The Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing is deeply committed to the wellbeing and flourishing of all communities. In order to make our programming accessible to a broader audience, we have implemented a sliding scale fee structure for these online workshops.

The suggested registration fee is $15 per workshop. We also offer a scholarship rate ($10) and supporter rate ($20) for those who would like to support others attending at the scholarship rate.

We do not want cost to be a barrier to participating in our programming. If you are not able to pay one of the listed registration fees, you are able to participate at no cost. 

University of Minnesota Retirees Association members and University of Minnesota Alumni Association members can receive a 10% discount on the suggested registration fee by selecting the appropriate fee at checkout. 

University of Minnesota Wellbeing Program
University of Minnesota employees and spouses are able to register for free through the support of the Office of Human Resources' Wellbeing Program. You can also earn 200 wellbeing points per workshop through the University of Minnesota's Wellbeing Program. Learn more about other UMN Wellbeing Program offerings through the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing.

Refund Policy
These workshops are non-refundable. Exceptions to this policy are granted for extenuating circumstances. For more information, participants should reach out to the Bakken Center's community relations office (mindprg@umn.edu, 612-625-8164).

Questions
If you have questions regarding the workshops, please contact the Bakken Center's community relations office (mindprg@umn.edu, 612-625-8164).