OUR WELLNESS JOURNEY
LIFESTYLE CHANGES WHEN OUR PLATE IS FULL
Thank you for joining us monthly as we continued our wellness journey in order to make positive changes when our lives are already full! The Kitchen on Fire team has demonstrated a variety of healthy practices to guide us in achieving a happier and more balanced life. Each month Lisa Miller discussed a specific theme with tips to help create space on your plate for your personal wellness goals along with a coordinated cooking demo with Chef Olive! We look forward to regrouping in 2024 on the next leg of our wellness journey.
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Recipes to bring holiday cheer!
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RETHINK THE BENEFITS OF FROZEN FOODS
PRESENTED BY LISA MILLER, A CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT
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Today we explore ways to incorporate frozen foods to save time and money while giving our meals a healthy boost! Chef Olive will demonstrate Spicy Grilled Chicken Fajitas, a quick weeknight meal starting with vegetables he cut and froze in advance. Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion, provide nutrition tips and help us establish SMART goals in this area.
Hispanic Heritage Month may be over, but we are still excited to honor the Latino community, culture, and traditions through the creation of making fajitas!
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Rethink the benefits of frozen foods
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Financial choices to maximize health
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Save time with a little menu planning
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Freeze and defrost to retain nutrients
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SMART goals
Check out the video below of Chef Olive shopping for the recipe.
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HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE SAUCES THAT ENHANCE THE NUTRITION OF YOUR MEAL, INCLUDING FERMENTED SAUCES
PRESENTED BY LISA MILLER, A CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT
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Today we will explore creative ways to make traditionally indulgent dishes healthier without compromising on taste. Chef Olive will prepare Baked Chicken Wings. Smoked Paprika Baked Chicken Wings. and Roasted Cauliflower with Yogurt Sauce. Curried Roasted Cauliflower with Yogurt Coating.
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Elevate nutrition, gut health, and flavor
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Benefits of fermented condiments
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Sauces with healthy fats and protein
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Use spices to add nutrients and flavor
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Create SMART Goals!
Learn what to look for, what to avoid, and how to make simple sauces at home. Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion, provide nutrition tips, and help us establish SMART goals in this area.
Additional Simple Sauce recipes from Chef Olive – And one is fermented! See how easy it can be to make at home.
Check out the video below of Chef Olive shopping for the recipe.
Check out the video below if you were not available to attend the live session
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MAKING COOKING FUN WITH HANDHELD FOODS;
BENEFITS OF KEEPING IT SIMPLEPRESENTED BY LISA MILLER, A CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT
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Today we watch and learn from Chef Olive as he prepares Thai Lettuce Cups with options for meat lovers and vegetarians! Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion, provide nutrition tips, and help us establish SMART goals in this area.
Simplify dinner by incorporating premade items while keeping it healthy and full of flavor.
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Use a variety of items to prepare mid-week
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Select quality premade foods when shopping
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Change a go-to recipe into a quick meal
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Boost nutrition and flavor with herbs, spices
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SMART goals for partially premade dinners
Check out the video below of Chef Olive shopping for the recipe.
Check out the video below if you were not available to attend the live session
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SIMPLIFY DINNER WITH HEALTHY PREMADE MEALS;
BENEFITS OF KEEPING IT SIMPLEPRESENTED BY LISA MILLER, A CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT
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Today we focus on creating quick dinners by using healthy premade foods as the starting point in our meal prep. Today we watch and learn from Chef Olive as he prepares a Quick and Healthy Rotisserie Chicken Salad with French Vinaigrette. Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion, provide nutrition tips and help us establish SMART goals in this area.
Simplify dinner by incorporating premade items while keeping it healthy and full of flavor.
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Use a variety of items to prepare mid-week
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Select quality premade foods when shopping
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Change a go-to recipe into a quick meal
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Boost nutrition and flavor with herbs, spices
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SMART goals for partially premade dinners
QUICK AND HEALTHY ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD WITH FRENCH VINAIGRETTE
Check out the video below of Chef Olive shopping for the recipe.
Check out the video below if you were not available to attend the live session
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ESTABLISH A ZEN-INSPIRED ATMOSPHERE AT HOME; THE BENEFITS OF KEEPING IT SIMPLE
PRESENTED BY LISA MILLER, A CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT
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Today we watch and learn from Chef Olive as he prepares Baked Cauliflower Parmigiana with Tempeh and White Beans. Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will help us create a Zen-inspired cooking area. A Zen-inspired kitchen will help keep your mind clear so that you can focus on creating something delicious and healthy.
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Refuel and restore through simple homemade meals
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Benefits of incorporating plant-based proteins
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Streamline your weekly cooking habits
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Maximize nutrient value with healthy cooking and reheating techniques
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SMART Goals – tools to simplify weekly cooking
BAKED CAULIFLOWER PARMIGIANA WITH TEMPEH AND WHITE BEANS
Check out the video below of Chef Olive shopping for the recipe. We will post the video making the recipe after the event. Learn how to make positive change with actionable steps for each of us!
Check out the video below if you were not available to attend the live session
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REVAMP YOUR WEEKLY ROUTINE – MINIMIZE THE EFFORT OF HOME-COOKED MEALS
PRESENTED BY LISA MILLER, A CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT
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Today we watch and learn from Chef Olive as he prepares Fish en Papillote with Purple Potatoes, Fennel and Brussel Sprouts. Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will share nutritional tips and answer your questions. Areas for discussion include:
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Refuel and restore through simple homemade meals
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Benefits of incorporating plant-based proteins
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Streamline your weekly cooking habits
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Maximize nutrient value with healthy cooking and reheating techniques
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SMART Goals – tools to simplify weekly cooking
RECIPES & TOOLS REFERRED TO IN THE PRESENTATION
FISH EN PAPILLOTE WITH PURPLE POTATOES, FENNEL AND BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Check out the video below of Chef Olive shopping for the Papillote recipe.
Check out the video below if you were not available to attend the live session
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SUPPORTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM BY REDUCING STRESS
PRESENTED BY LISA MILLER, A CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT
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Today we watch and learn from Chef Olive as he prepares a Southwestern Shrimp or Chicken Salad. Lisa Miller will lead us through a discussion on nutrition tips for supporting a healthy immune system and how our lifestyle impacts our long-term well-being.
Learn how your health influences your happiness, productivity, and success
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Clear the clutter to help you focus
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Key elements to create a Zen experience
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Create a ‘Mise-en-Place’ prep area
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Set realistic expectations for your meal prep
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SMART Goals for your Zen-inspired space
SOUTHWESTERN SHRIMP OR CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
Check out the video below of Chef Olive shopping for the Southwestern Shrimp Salad recipe.
Check out the video below if you were not available to attend the live session. Learn how to make positive change with actionable steps for each of us!
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EFFECTIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES WITH A FULL PLATE
PRESENTED BY LISA MILLER, A CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT
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Today we watch and learn from Chef Olive as he prepares Thai Coconut Chicken and Vegetable Braise. Nutrition Consultant Lisa Miller will share nutritional tips and answer your questions. Areas for discussion include:
Learn how your health influences your happiness, productivity, and success
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Identify and reduce lifestyle risk factors
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Adjust habits to prioritize your health
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Connect healthy eating with well-being
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Make time for good eating habits
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Set a SMART goal to get started!
THAI COCONUT CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE BRAISE
Check out the video below if you were not available to attend the live session. Learn how to make positive change with actionable steps for each of us!
Shopping Adventure Video with Chef Olive at the Berkeley Bowl. Click below
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Meet Chef Olive and Lisa Miller
Chef Olivier (“Olive”) Said is the founder and co-owner of Kitchen on Fire and one of the East Bay’s most popular culinary personalities. Chef Olive teaches many of the most popular Kitchen on Fire classes, leads team-building and other events, and is also a Nutrition Professional.
Lisa M. Miller, BS, NC is a Nutrition Consultant promotes healthy living through cooking with high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods. She earned her certification with honors from the state-licensed Bauman College, College of Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts in Berkeley. She has a private nutrition practice, Ocean View Nutrition, and is also a Co-Owner, Nutrition Program Director, and Instructor of nutrition and cooking classes at Kitchen on Fire.