There's a new place in the party scene for us so called "health nuts".  They're called "healthy cooking parties.".  I recently read a great article about this new phenomenon and even found out that a few of my clients do this regularly.  What's it all about?  Rather than friends getting together at restaurants, groups are gathering at someone's home with homemade and healthy dishes (recipe in tow to share) for a delicious and fun night.  Each party varies group to group but the overall theme is the same; share healthy and tasty food in hopes to motivate eachother to be fit without sacrificing fun.   Some creative ideas for your own healthy cooking party: hiring a chef to teach the group, pairing heart healthy red wines with various dishes and passing out binders for everyone to keep the recipes they accumulate.  Has anyone else held or been to a healthy cooking party?  If so, please share.

Thanks,

Valerie Cogswell

Nutrition Coach and Head Chef