vol. 248 / let's cook

vol. 248 / Let's Cook

VOL. 248 / LET'S COOK

Meet this week's guest editor, Rebecca Thomas! A former restaurateur, Rebecca empowers people to make real, nourishing food at home without recipes, gadgets, or complicated prep. As the founder of Not Another Diet, she works to end generational diet culture by promoting simple, sustainable approaches to healthy living. With over 30 years of home cooking and 15 years in the restaurant industry, Rebecca created COOK!, a course that teaches intuitive, real-food cooking.

Her philosophy is all about enjoying the process of sourcing, preparing, and sharing food as a cornerstone of a healthy, joyful life. Outside of teaching, Rebecca loves biking, fresh produce, good coffee, and ... our favorite ... an early bedtime!

Take it away, Rebecca ...

GET LOST Touring Presentation with Pat McAleer

Part of a healthy, connected life is getting outside and challenging yourself -- a little or a lot, it all counts. I love hearing stories and practical advice from people who did just that. Come listen to Pat McAleer, a self-proclaimed "average rider" as he shares the highs and lows of his 10-day tour from Asheville to D.C. along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive! This is a great presentation for anyone interested in doing a fun and challenging ride just a few hours from RVA.

Vitals:

GET LOST Touring Presentation: "10 Pictures, A Few Stories and an F-bomb" / Thursday, December 12, 6:00 pm / FREE / Journeyman's Adventure Co., 115 N 18th Street

Honey Tasting with Dr. Hollee Freeman

Dr. Hollee Freeman is a tireless advocate and educator about all things bees. These little creatures are so important to the health of our environment and the food it produces. The more I learn, the more I want to know! Join her this Saturday for a reading from her book about bees and a honey tasting.

Vitals:

Honey Tasting and Book Reading with Dr. Hollee Freeman / Saturday, December 14, 2:00 - 4:00 pm / FREE / Elegba Folklore Society, 101 E. Broad Street

South of the James Farmer's Market

This is my favorite market due to its smaller size and later start time. I love biking here from my home in Church Hill. I fill my bags with seasonal veggies, sourdough rye from Europa Crust, and killer feta from Caromont Farm. I suggest strolling with a coffee, munching on some berries from Agriberry, and go hike through Forest Hill, one of the loveliest city parks, when you're done shopping. A perfect day.

Vitals:

South of the James Farmer's Market / Sundays, year-round, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm / FREE / Forest Hill Park, 4021 Forest Hill Avenue

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More From Rebecca.

If you want to learn a modern and easeful approach to making healthy food, you can check out my course, COOK! here.

I also have a premium newsletter called How To Never Diet Again that directly tackles how to navigate a world designed for consumption.

I'm also doing an intuitive cooking class at Mise En Place on January 9th. Sign up with them to be notified when that class becomes available.

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Richmondclaire prendergastDecember 12, 2024meet, go, shop