VIRTUAL: Plant-Forward Cooking: Nourish Yourself With the Goodness of Plants

Plant-forward dishes are vibrant and delicious, and they can nourish us in many ways. With this versatile and sustainable approach to food, you don't necessarily have to exclude meat, but rather allow plants to take center stage. In this class, you will learn to incorporate more vegetables, beans, fruits, whole grains, and other plants into your meals through satisfying recipes, methods of preparation, and practical lifestyle strategies.

About Vanessa Young
Vanessa Young is a writer, cooking instructor, and educator focused on the intersection of food and culture. She melds their influences in her artful approach to food topics and her focus on seasonal meals. She has over a decade of experience in leading workshops on the topics related to the arts, food, wellness, and culture. As the founder of Thirsty Radish, she shares recipes and inspires a creative approach to life in and out of the kitchen. Her writing can be found in literary journals and magazines.

In addition to this experience, she has worked with numerous nonprofits and government agencies throughout her career and has over 20 years of specialized experience serving children and adults with disabilities including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, autism, and others as well as underserved populations.