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Rooftop Dinner: A Garden to Table Pop-Up
2018-09-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-08-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-07-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-07-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-06-15 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | West Town Chicago, IL, West Town Chicago, IL, US
Finally, an underground (pop-up) dinner that is totally healthy and stunningly delicious! Vegan? Vegetarian? Gluten Free? I’ve got you covered!
Indulge your senses with a garden to table dinner in a beautiful urban rooftop setting. Enjoy eight courses of fresh, seasonal cuisine while gazing on the lights of downtown Chicago – amid the beautiful garden where much of your meal was grown!Dishes will change with the seasons, but past favorites have included such delights as Balsamic Lentils over Grilled Squash, Smoked Trout over crisp radish, Ginger Orange Soup with Basil Pistou, Grilled Fig Salad with Apple Curry Dressing, and Moroccan Mushroom and Turkey Meatballs over Quinoa with a lovely, piquant Chimichurri. Desserts like Salted Pistachio Bark and Grilled Banana Bread Pudding will round out your meal. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine or other beverage to complement your meal.I am a Food Network featured chef and a Culinary Nutrition Expert. I create dishes that are stunning in flavor yet deceptively clean. Your taste buds will experience a decadent feast, while your body gets a healthy treat!
All food allergies accommodated with proper notice. BYOB
Location: West Town, Chicago, IL; address will be shared upon registration.
Note: class is held on the 4th floor of a walk up building with no elevator access. In case of inclement weather dinner will be served indoors in the dining room, which also has a lovely view.

Grilled Pizza Making (and Eating) Class!
2018-09-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2018-08-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-06-09 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | West Town, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Take your summer grilling up a notch! Come over to my rooftop garden and learn to make delicious and easy, Sardinian Flat Bread Pizza on the grill! I will show you how to make 3 ingredient, crispy crust in less than 5 mintues and then the fun really starts!
You will get to create your own pizza, load it with your choice of available toppings, and then grill and enjoy it, along with an incredible view of the downtown Chicago skyline. Bring your favorite wine, beer or other beverage to enjoy with your pizza (and a dessert pizza too!).
As a Food Network featured chef and Culinary Nutrition Expert, I believe that food can tantalize the senses, and taste extrodinairy while still being healthy. I specialize in creating recipes that are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients; this class does use gluten but can be dairy free. Pizza ingredients will be organic (when available).
Most allergies accomodated with proper notice.Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (address will be shared upon registration) Note: this is a 4th floor walk up; non-elevator building.
*Minimum of 4 guests is needed to run this class.*BYOB!
Pizza are based in season foods, but here a few EXAMPLES OF PAST PIZZAS
Fried Egg Insalata
Topped with a fried egg, arugual and shaved parmesan cheese
~Fancy Fig
With fig, gorgonzola and prosciutto
~Mexican
Black beans, avocado, radishes, green onion and salsa
~BALT
Bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomato
~Veggie
Spinach pesto, grilled veggies, olives and sun-dried tomatoes
~Five Alarm Pepper
Local peppers and chipotle tomato sauce
~White-Out
Parmesan sauce, artichokes, cauliflower and white truffle oil

Postural Foam Roller Pilates + Brunch on the Roofdeck
2018-08-12 09:30 - 12:30, 2018-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Noble Square, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Rise, Stand Tall and Dine! Join Stephanie Davies, owner of SD Rehab, and Monique Costello, founder of Happy Eats Health, on the rooftop for 60 minutes of spine straightening, body loving, postural mat pilates followed by a deliciously healthy brunch.
Though technically a beginner’s level class, we will challenge each participant to a new level. Using various small equipment and Pilates mat exercises you will increase your overall flexibility, learn where core strength comes from and achieve healthy postural alignment and strength. Not only will you look and feel better, you will prevent the wear and tear of our busy lives After pilates you can watch or join in on the cooking, throw a game of bags, mingle with others, take in the panoramic view of the city or simply enjoy your BYOB bubbly in the shaded lounge
Expect fun dishes like Grilled Egg-Stuffed Peppers, Cucumber Quinoa Salad with Lemon Gremolata and Rum Grilled Grapefruits. Think filling, tasty GF, vegetarian food.
2018 Dates: Sunday, June 3: 10 am – 1 pmSunday, August 12: 9:30am – 12:30 pm
3 hrs Gluten and Dairy Free options
BYO: Booze, Mat and Sunscreen.Note: class is held on the 4th floor of a walk up building with no elevator access. Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (address will be shared upon registration)Cost: $50Please arrive 15 minutes earlyHappy Eats Healthy events are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients.Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot. Directions and information will be sent upon payment.

For more than 20 years, Stephanie has been treating orthopedic, neurologic and cumulative trauma injuries. In addition to her Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy, Stephanie is a STOTT® certified pilates instructor, a Feldenkrais Practitioner® and a GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® teacher. She is the owner of SD Rehab, Inc., a community based physical rehabilitation and alternative fitness studio in the heart of Chicago. Stephanie has a strong passion for assisting individuals of all abilities and ages to attain vital lifestyles and a sense of well-being. As a community and professional educator she has developed several specialty programs for athletes and musicians. In addition, Stephanie is always excited to expand her teachings and team up with the diverse community of holistic health practitioners.

Monique Costello is an Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert, Integrative Holistic Health Coach and a Gourmet Cook. After years of a debilitating break down of the body, chronic back pain and unexplained symptoms like low energy, restless sleep, weight gain, and dry skin, Monique found relief in the very same element that fueled her passion, food. A champion recipe developer once featured on The Food Network, Monique now works as a health educator through corporate wellness programs and a one-on-one coaching. She teaches Soma Institute’s Health and Wellness certification program and healthy cooking classes at Kendall College along with hosting Clean Food Cleanse programs and Healthy Travel Retreats to help people recognize that food is medicine and it can heal you from the inside. Read more about Monique’s story at happyeatshealthy.com

Rooftop Dinner: A Garden to Table Pop-Up
2018-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | West Town Chicago, IL, West Town Chicago, IL, US
Finally, an underground (pop-up) dinner that is totally healthy and stunningly delicious! Vegan? Vegetarian? Gluten Free? I’ve got you covered!
Indulge your senses with a garden to table dinner in a beautiful urban rooftop setting. Enjoy eight courses of fresh, seasonal cuisine while gazing on the lights of downtown Chicago – amid the beautiful garden where much of your meal was grown!
Dishes will change with the seasons, but past favorites have included such delights as Balsamic Lentils over Grilled Squash, Smoked Trout over crisp radish, Ginger Orange Soup with Basil Pistou, Grilled Fig Salad with Apple Curry Dressing, and Moroccan Mushroom and Turkey Meatballs over Quinoa with a lovely, piquant Chimichurri. Desserts like Salted Pistachio Bark and Grilled Banana Bread Pudding will round out your meal. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine or other beverage to complement your meal.
I am a Food Network featured chef and a Culinary Nutrition Expert. I create dishes that are stunning in flavor yet deceptively clean. Your taste buds will experience a decadent feast, while your body gets a healthy treat!
All food allergies accommodated with proper notice. BYOB
Location: West Town, Chicago, IL; address will be shared upon registration.
Note: class is held on the 4th floor of a walk up building with no elevator access. In case of inclement weather dinner will be served indoors in the dining room, which also has a lovely view.

Online Cooking Class with Monique: Inflammation-fighting Chicken Apple Salad
2018-08-03 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Happy Eats Healthy, Chicago, IL, 60642
Inflammation is at the heart of every chronic disease; this inflammation is often silent and deadly. There is a real connection between your gut, digestion and the pain you feel.
Join me in this informative 30 minute class as I discuss inflammation, food that triggers it and what you can do to calm the flames.
I’ll then demonstrate a super delicious and easy meal of Chicken Salad Stuffed Apples you can make at home. Start healing through food with me in this online class.
Join from anywhere! Replays will be available even if you can’t make the live class.

Transformer Cooking: Grilled Soups, Sauces and Salads
2018-07-19 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Noble Square, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Struggling with boredom in your dishes? Want to do something cooler than bbq chicken at your next party? This is the class for you! Having a couple of easy, meat-free grilling options is great… but these also transform from salad, to sauces to soups … it will change how you grill forever AND add an air of sophistication to all your parties!
In this class you will learn to take your dishes from bland to exciting! And we do it all on the grill in a beautiful urban rooftop with an incredible view of the downtown Chicago skyline!
Plus, it’s all gluten, dairy and meat free too!
This class consistently sells out – book your seat todayMenu based on seasonal availability, but look for the likes of these scrumptious dishes:Grilled Cabbage with Creamy Green Curry Dressing and Coconut SoupGrilled Avocado Poblano Cream, Corn Chowder and SaladGrilled Romesco Sauce and Buddha Bowl
As a Food Network featured chef and Culinary Nutrition Expert, I believe that food can tantalize the senses, and taste extrodinairy while still being healthy. I specialize in creating recipes that are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Most allergies accomodated with proper notice.Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (address will be shared upon registration)
Note: this is a 4th floor walk up; non-elevator building. *Minimum of 4 guests is needed to run this class.

Roofdeck Yoga + Brunch
2018-07-15 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | West Town Chicago, IL, West Town Chicago, IL, US
Rise and Dine! Join Katy Kelnhofer (of SprinkleCheer.com( on the rooftop for 60 minutes of invigorating yoga followed by a deliciously healthy brunch by Culinary Nutrition Expert Monique Costello. After yoga you can watch or join in on the cooking, throw a game of bags, mingle with others, take in the panoramic view of the city or simply enjoy your BYOB bubbly in the lounge
Expect fun dishes like Grilled Egg-Stuffed Peppers, Cucumber Quinoa Salad with Lemon Gremolata and Rum Grilled Grapefruits. Really tasty GF, vegetarian food.BYO: Booze, Mat and Sunscreen.
Note: class is held on the 4th floor of a walk up building with no elevator access. Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (address will be shared upon registration)Cost: $50Please arrive 15 minutes earlyHappy Eats Healthy events are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients.Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot. Directions and information will be sent upon payment.

Himalayan Pink Salt Block Cooking Class
2018-06-19 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Noble Square, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Himalayan pink salt is all the rage right now, and with good reason- it’s the healthiest salt in world with 84 trace minerals (minerals the body actually uses). But did you know you can cook on in it?
This class will teach you how to use and care for a salt block and we’ll sample the food we cook on it.
Come master the art of salt block cooking; guaranteed to make you look like an Iron Chef at your next bbq! We’ll be outdoors on the roof deck, so come prepared (in case of rain we’ll move inside; yes, you can use your salt block indoors as well.)
Learn

Why pink salt is the healthiest salt
how to care for your salt block
how to properly heat your salt block
how to clean a salt block
the ONE place you can’t put a salt block!

Taste

meat and veggies cooked on the salt block
salt block pickles
cold salad on a chilled block
dessert on a chilled block

Super fun, tasty! and totally different
Most allergies accomodated with proper notice.Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (address will be shared upon registration) Note: this is a 4th floor walk up; non-elevator building.
*Minimum of 4 guests is needed to run this class.

Gluten Free Crunches, Crumbles and Crisps
2018-05-17 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Noble Square, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Gluten free doesn’t mean you have to give up the CRUNCH! Whether your new to a gluten free diet or just need some inspiration for how to change it up, this is the class for you.
We’ll focus on all things that crunch, crumble or crisp – all the things that most people who go gluten free miss the most!

Homemade crackers and a tortilla chip to end them all
Crumbles (that could double as a little cookie)
Crips that satisy the sweet tooth

Learn how to change up the flavors, how to use oven or dehydrator, and how best to store your goods too!
We’ll mix, match and bake away and take home all the goods at the end … that we don’t eat 😉

The Chef & The Nutritionist Spring Dinner
2018-05-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | West Town, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Do you love the ‘underground food scene’ but usually can’t participte due to your food allergies?
Are you looking for something more than just another dinner out?
Are you interested in taking control of your own health?
“This Chef & The Nutritionist” dinner was created just for you. The goal is to help you achieve better health through open wellness conversations wrapped in spectacular cuisine and a private, casual, intimate setting.
This spring dinner will focus on inflammation, how it affects your body, how to spot it and what you can do to fight it. Bring your appetite, your BYOB and your questions.
What to expect:
6:30 pm – appetizers and introductions
7:00 pm – led open discussion on inflammation
7:30 pm – family-style, deliciously healthy dinner*
8:00 pm – casual dessert and wrap up
Location: West Town (exact address sent upon registration)
*All food allergies accomodated with proper notice.

Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot. Directions and information will be sent upon payment.
Note: dinner is on the 4th floor of a walk-up building; no elevator is available.

Fermentation 101
2018-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Noble Square, West Town Chicago, IL, West Town Chicago, IL, US
Fermentation is all the rage and it’s time you jump on the bandwagon through this hands-on class. Fermented foods are not only a great way to preserve our seasonal bounties but to also increase our immune system, heal our digestion and balance our body.We’ll take the ‘scary’ out of fermenting together. At the end of this class you will leave feeling confident and inspired to make fermented foods a valuable and everyday part of your lifestyle along with your jar of kraut and pickles.Recipes:

Mason jar sauerkraut
Veggie pickles

Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot. Directions and information will be sent upon payment.
Class is on the 4th floor of a walkup; no elevator is available. Happy Eats Healthy events are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients.

One-Day Healthy Cooking Boot Camp
2018-05-05 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Kendall College, 900 N North Branch Street, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
We are turning up the heat, pulling out the blenders, and sharpening our spiralizers to help you prepare delicious dishes using clean, whole foods. This 1-day Healthy Cooking Boot Camp takes students on a ‘day-in-the-life’ of a healthy eater starting at breakfast, working our way through snacks, then on to lunch/dinner entrees and wrapping with healthy desserts all while learning key information, tips and tricks to help you on your path to healthy.
In this boot camp, we’ll start in the classroom where we’ll cover an introductory overview of the six pillars of health as well as additional information that reaches beyond just our kitchens:

6 pillars of health
Real, clean, healthy food
Exercise/movement
Social connection
Stress Management
Spirituality
Sleep
Why calorie counting doesn’t work
Nutrient-dense food
Stocking your pantry and fridge

In the kitchen we’ll steam, roast and blend up delicious dishes and sauces that you can mix and matching using fresh, clean, whole foods. And we haven’t forgotten about your sweet tooth and the need to crunch!
Classes led by Culinary Nutrition Expert and Integrative Health Coach Monique Costello (Happy Eats Healthy) are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Being Healthy is Finally Delicious!
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Nourish and Flourish 6-Hour Womens Retreat
2018-04-07 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Eaglewood Resort & Spa, 1401 Nordic Road, Itasca, IL, 60143, United States
Do you ever catch your reflection in the mirror and wonder who that person staring back at you is?
She looks distant, unfulfilled or lost even?
Do you have a gut sense that you have untapped potential?
This LIVE, in-person workshop will give you the ability to look at life through a clearer lense.
You’ll be guided every step of the way to begin unlocking the true power within you. Get in touch with what you most want to create in your life and begin the steps to make it happen. Identifiy those limiting beliefs and actions that are holding you back.
Hear our inspiring stories and how we broke through barriers to live life at the fullest expression.
WHAT’S STOPPING YOU?
We believe you have the ability to live life to the fullest rather than struggle, rush or sleepwalk through it. In working with thousands of clients we have found that most of us want to slow down, make changes and creae meaning in our lives. But, we are so busy being busy that we don’t stop to make the time, and even if we did, we wouldn’t know where to start.
You’re not alone.
The answer is simple.
Take this ultimate 1-day vacation designed to refresh your spirit, ingnite your mind and reinvigorate your soul. You’ll leave with purpose and the tools and support to keep you going.
Learn from two experts how to take the next step to controlling your live. Life Architect Denise Hansard and Health Strategist Monique Costello are combining their expert coaching skills for this ONE-DAY retreat to empower you to take the first step towards your vision of your new you.
It’s not about finding quick answers, there are none. It’s about slowing down long enough to ask the right questions.
Nourish and Flourish is what this day is about … slowing down to find those answers. Step back from your life and all that is stressing you out to figure out what YOU want, what will make YOU happy and how to begin moving towards that. Get a glimpse of your possible future so you can make more informed decisions in your life now.
Remember a time in your life when you accomplished something you thought was impossible…it’s time to tap into that triumphant energy to release your current limiting beliefs and discover your power within.
Powerful transformation is possible in this day …
Learn the process of Reclaiming your Worth
Visualize your potential for the New YOU
Go deep to see what is missing in your life
Walk away with renewed motivation and ambition
Gain clarity on the next step in your journey
Awaken to your authentic self
Plus so much more ….
Unplug to Nourish, Flourish you in 6 hours
Are you spinning your wheels doing the same thing over and over again getting nowhere?
Do you say the same things every day keeping you stuck and exhausted?
Do you start a new diet plan every Monday only to fail on Tuesday?
Do you feel like you’re watching life pass you by?
Do wish you could get your mojo back? That confident women you know is still there!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
6 hours of group experiences
Pinpoint the areas in your life that need the most focus
Discover insight to who you are
A chance at individual coaching
Access to future coaching
Breakfast, Lunch and Break Treats
Event worksheets
Hands on experiential exercises for deep transformation
Custom goodie bag
Plus much more!
Event Time Details:
Registration and breakfast from 9-9:30 am…
1 hour lunch break
Wraps up by 4pm
Stop Waiting. Get What’s Yours.
If you’re seriously committed to making 2018 your best year yet, then grab your seat in this workshop now. Where will your life be 1 year from now?
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