Cooking Fresh with Local BC Ingredients: Cooking Series
Experience local BC produce with a Peruvian twist! Join Claudia in Yaletown for a seasonal cooking demo and fresh inspiration.
Looking for new ways to enjoy the abundance of local BC produce?
Join nutritionist Claudia in Yaletown for a live cooking demonstration that brings together fresh seasonal ingredients and vibrant Peruvian-inspired flavours.
This month, we're celebrating the simplicity of plant-forward eating with a seasonal recipe featuring local BC produce such as tomatoes, zucchini, berries, herbs, and other summer favourites. Plant-forward eating doesn't mean eating exclusively vegetarian—it simply encourages adding more plant-based foods alongside the foods you already enjoy.
In this engaging demo, Claudia will prepare a simple Peruvian-inspired dish using locally sourced ingredients while sharing practical cooking tips, nutrition insights, and creative ways to make seasonal produce the star of your meals.
What You'll Learn
- How to incorporate more seasonal BC produce into everyday meals
- Simple ways to embrace plant-forward eating without restricting your food choices
- Peruvian-inspired flavour combinations and cooking techniques
- Practical ideas for using fresh herbs, vegetables, and other local ingredients
- Easy meal inspiration you can recreate at home
💡 What to Expect
- A live cooking demo led by a certified nutritionist
- Samples of the featured recipe
- Nutrition tips and seasonal cooking inspiration
- A Nutrition Buck (coupon) for every attendee
- A friendly, welcoming space to learn and ask questions
🌟 Why Attend
Part of our Monthly Nutrition Workshop Series, this session celebrates local BC ingredients and the versatility of plant-forward cooking. Whether you're looking for fresh meal ideas, curious about Peruvian flavours, or simply want to make the most of seasonal produce, you'll leave inspired with practical tips and delicious new ideas.
📖 Recipes for this session will be available on the Events page of the Choices website.
🪑 Spots are limited—reserve your free ticket today!
Good to know
Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- ages 19+
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 5:45 PM
Location
Choices Markets Yaletown
1202 Richards Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 3G2
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Cooking Fresh with Local BC Ingredients: Cooking Series
Claudia is a Peruvian-trained nutritionist and a Natural Nutrition Clinical Practitioner (NNCP) in Canada, as well as a professional member of the Canadian Association of Natural Nutritional Practitioners (CANNP). She holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Nutrition and has completed postgraduate studies in Public Nutrition. With over 10 years of experience, Claudia supports individuals and families in building healthier, sustainable eating habits through practical, evidence-based nutrition. Her focus includes healthy weight management and family nutrition. She is also the founder of a large Spanish-speaking nutrition community, where she shares educational content and simple, delicious recipes. In her free time, Claudia enjoys cooking, playing tennis, and supporting the Choices community through nutrition education.