Free cooking classes will be offered on Tuesday, Oct. 22; Monday, Jan. 6; and Thursday, March 20, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension office.
Lisa Peterson, MS, Nutrition & Wellness Extension Educator, will lead the classes. Parking is available in Lot C on the northeast side of TMH.
On the recent Community Health Needs Assessment survey, Christian County residents indicated a need for more nutrition education and accessibility of healthy foods. These classes are a way TMH is helping meet that need.
The following class offerings are available. Registration is required.
- Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. Heart-Healthy Soups – Flavorful Techniques for Better Nutrition. Practice techniques to make flavorful soups, taste-test hearty soup recipes and make informed decisions for lowering blood pressure. Conference Room 179 at TMH. Register here: https://go.illinois.edu/TMHSoup.
- Jan. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Healthy Habits & Fresh Herbs: Exploring Diet Trends. Practice using kitchen herbs grown indoors in recipes. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean we cannot use herbs grown in our kitchens! Conference Room 179 at TMH. Register here: https://go.illinois.edu/TMHDietTrends.
- March 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Smart Meals: Budget-Friendly Planning & 5-Ingredient Recipes. Join our fun, hands-on workshop where you'll master reading nutrition labels, discover smart meal planning tricks and learn how to grocery shop on a budget! Conference Room 179 at TMH. Register here: https://go.illinois.edu/TMHBudgetMeals.
“We are excited for people to try new things and gain confidence in the kitchen as they prepare healthy recipes that are also delicious to eat,” Peterson said.
For more information, contact Lisa Peterson at 217-532-3941 or email lap5981@illinois.edu.