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Virtual Wellness Day - join for the day or 1 session!
2020-05-24 10:00 - 19:00 UTC
We’ve all been given the opportunity to pause, have you acted on that yet? We have the perfect day planned to give yourself the space to do just that. Whether you decide to spend the whole day with us, or just 1 hour- think of this as your Self Care action. Taking the time to take care of you allows you to recharge, recommit and reconnect with your spirit.

We’ve deeply discounted our services to keep them accessible to everyone. If you’ve been thinking about it, now is the time to book that one-on-one experience!
See all the options and register here: https://www.tinydanceryogi.com/workshops

5 Day Weekday Wellness Reset
2020-05-18 - 2020-05-29
I started out pretty strong at the beginning of the lock down. I reaffirmed my morning ritual, focused on a daily workout and ate my typical ‘pretty clean’ diet.
But over the past few months I’ve noticed my energy dropping. Pants getting a little snug. My sleep being a little more disrupted. Handfuls of snacks making their way into my mouth. Lot’s of late night tv watching. And quite an increase of imbibing.
It’s ok. There is a global pandemic going on. But, with the warmer weather beginning to peak from behind the curtains, I’m ready to get feel better. Cleaner. Lighter and more refreshed.
How about you?
That’s why I created this 5-Day Weekday Wellness Reset. Monday through Friday only. You’re free to just be on the weekend. Only 5 days at a stretch. Totally doable.
Aside from food, over the course of the 10 days (total) we’ll focus on:

Proper hydration
Stress reduction
Nourishing nutrition
Sleep hygiene
Daily movements (elimination and exercise!)

Sounds like a lot, but breath deep. I’m going to walk you through the whole thing, we’re going to do it together. I’ll be there for you every step of the way.
This isn’t a detox, or a cleanse or a diet. Just way to get back to basics and help your body hit the reset button.
Included:

The recipe book and guide.
Meal suggestions.
Daily support from me.
A daily mindfulness exercise.
Ongoing accountability!
Options to go deeper if you’re ready.

You get to decide how intensely you want to follow along. Maybe you skip a day. Or maybe you add a few days. However you decide to do it, I’ll still be there for you.
It’s time to lift the veil and prepare to come out of lock down. Together, we’ll make this as stress-free as possible.
Make payment (below) or contact Monique to get registered: (monique@happyeatshealthy.com)
https://www.paypal.me/MoniqueCostello/49.00

Malibu Weekend Retreat!
2020-04-03 - 2020-04-05
As you make your way out of hibernation, your body and soul deserve a reset to prepare for this more energetic time of year. Just as nature has its growth and rebirth, it is necessary for us to blossom as well. Treat yourself to this deep dive weekend in an intimate experience where we will not only connect with ourselves but also with each other. Through yoga practices, time in nature, healthy food, and lessons on nutrition, we’ll learn more about nourishing ourselves, inside and out. We’ll feel better in our bodies and we’ll connect with our souls.
Malibu Yoga and Nutrition Retreat
Sample Itinerary
Friday, April 3rd:
After 2pm: Arrival and introductions
4pm Get acquainted snack hour
5pm: Light yoga or meditation + intention setting
6pm: Evening meal
8pm Evening Sound healing & group reiki
Saturday, April 4th:
Fresh coffee & Tea + Quiet Hours
7:30 am: Yoga
9-10 am: Nourishing breakfast
11-1pm: Free time
1 pm: Lunch
2-6pm Afternoon hike or outdoor adventure
6:30pm: Yoga
8pm: Evening meal
Sunday, April 5th
Fresh coffee & Tea + Quiet Hours
7:30 am: Yoga
9-10am: Nourishing breakfast
10am: Bring it home nutrition discussion and closing meditation
Check out by 12pm

Highlights:
4 yoga/meditation practices
Times to connect with nature
Quiet hours every morning before first practice
Chemical free products to use, including shampoo, conditioner and lotions.
2-night accommodations
5 plant-based meals + snacks, beverages and healing elixirs
Cooking instruction
Digestion talks
Welcome gift
Food
The weekend offers you the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and cook with a nationally recognized wellness chef. Meals will be vegan and gluten free friendly:
Fresh coffee & tea daily
2 Breakfast meals
1 Nourishing lunch
2 Evening meals
Snacks
Evening moon mylk
Healing elixirs
While the team is not 100% vegan on a regular basis, they believe strongly in a plant based diet as a way to energize, nourish and reset the body and the hope is you’ll take away a few tips and tricks to incorporate more plants in your diet back home.
Pricing:
Single and double occupancy starting at $600 per person
Not included:
Airfare and transportation to and from the retreat location, any meals preferred away from the retreat house setting and alcohol.
Cancellation Policy:
A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price. Deposit is non-refundable, if booking is cancelled.
Remaining payment due by 14 days prior to arrival.
Email jennifergoodman1111@gmail.com or Monique.costello@gmail.com for payment options.

Inspired Home Show: Cooking Theater
2020-03-16 11:00 - 12:00
Monique will be on stage at the Cooking Theater roasting a plant-forward taco, a sweet potato cheese sauce and a popped sorghum guacamole!
Female Demo Chef

An Evening of Yoga & Nutrition
2020-03-07 18:00 - 21:00
Workshops
Sat Date: Mar 07 2020 From: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Cost: prepay $50 prepay// door $55
Come and join us for a 3 hour yoga & nutrition workshop to relax, unwind and learn how to eat well. This workshop will explore breath, meditation, and movement on the mat and inform you how to eat well without dieting through mindfulness and intuitive eating. We’ll enjoy a comforting bowl of kitchari and warm chai at the end of the workshop.
Jennifer will guide you through a 75 minute yoga practice to open and unite your mind, body, and spirit. The practice will include asana and kriya movements to energize and release tension and blocked energy in the body and focus on the breath to help draw the mind inward to connect to the intuitive mind. (all levels welcome)
Monique will lead a discussion on intuitive eating, which incorporates listening to your body to identify your personal food and nutrition needs. Mindful eating focuses on your body’s cues to identify what and how much to eat, and focuses on behavior change and healthy habits rather than dieting.
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Jennifer Goodman is a long time yoga teacher and practitioner at Yoga Now and in Chicago and is now living in Southern California. As a former professional ballet dancer , Jennifer’s love of yoga began through the physical movement and connection to breath. Through her exploration of the deeper realms of yoga, several trips to study in India, and trainings in meditation, pranayama, kundalini, kriya, mantra and bhakti yoga; she enjoys creating transformational experiences within her classes, workshops, and retreats combining all the elements of yoga and her love of dance. “My goal is to encourage everyone to find their own inner strength and peace, to continue growing and moving forward in life, and to live through eyes of love”
Monique Costello is a Health Educator, Wellness Chef and a Plant Pusher who has been featured on The Food Network and can be seen conducting
healthy demonstrations and guest speaking at events throughout the United States. For Monique, healthy eating is personal, after overcoming her debilitating health problems by changing what she ate and how she lived, today Monique most enjoys teaching people how to reverse health challenges through good food.

Mid-America Restaurant Expo
2020-02-24 08:00
Catch Monique on stage at the Mid-America Restaurant Expo in Columbus, Ohio.
http://www.midamericarestaurantexpo.com/aws/MARX/pt/sp/keynote

Balance for the Traveling Body
2020-01-30 18:00 - 19:30
Presented by WellcomeMD

Do you travel for work?
Entertain clients non-stop?
Do you find yourself living out of a hotel and struggle with everyday wellness while on the road?

Navigating travel, work and everyday life while sticking to a healthy lifestyle can prove challenging.
Join Health Educator, Culinary Nutritionist and Wellness Chef Monique Costello for an evening of interactive discussion to arm you with strategies and tips to get you on top of your game. We’ll discuss:

• Planning for wellness while traveling
• How to keep your immune system strong
• Tips for navigating restaurant menus
• Mindfulness strategies for enjoying the pleasures of entertaining, parties and even family feasts
• How to squash cravings
• Best healthy snacks
• Bringing food with you to the airport (can you do that?)

Held at:

WellcomeMD
• 1100 Lake St., Suite 125 • Oak Park • (708) 386-3080

Complimentary refreshments provided.
Register at Eventbrite

14-Day Wellness Program
2020-01-22 - 2020-02-04
Detox. Cleanse. Clean out. Purge. These words can be very scary. And this whole process can be miserable. I know, I’ve done it.
But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why I created a 14-Day Wellness Program. In just 2 weeks you’ll feel the best you’ve felt in ages- it feels sooo dang good.
Aside from food, over the course of the 14 days we’ll focus on:

Proper hydration
Stress reduction
Proper nutrition
Sleep
Daily movements (elimination and exercise!)
And we’ll even takes steps to Reduce our toxic exposure

I’m going to walk you through the whole thing, we’re going to do it together. I’ll be there for you every step of the way.
Register today- we start on January 22nd!
**YOU CAN START WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR YOU!**
Officially the group is starting on January 22nd. But if that timing doesn’t work for you, if you are still traveling or aren’t ready for whatever reason – no problem. Once you register you’ll be added to the Facebook group where you’ll have access to tips and tricks you can implement even before you start!
In the Winter we tend to be more hungry in cold weather and we need a certain internal temperature to function as mammals, which requires consuming more energy.
Eating more and keeps our bodies in a continual digesting mode; this means we lose energy for other necessary functions, like pulling nutrients from our food and it weakens our immune systems. This in turn which makes us more vulnerable to getting sick. A winter detox allows us to harness our energy, hit reset on our food intake and on our digestion system, and it keeps us healthy and energized.
Part of the eating program is focused on Monomeals with Kitchari and Congee. They are just like they sound, a meal comprised of one (or in this case just a couple of) ingredients. Monomeals are not a “fad”, “diet” or anything you do long-term. This is just an easy way to give your body a BREAK from trying to sort out all the different enzymes needed to break down protein, carbs, fat, as well as those mysterious additives and fillers permitted in our food system.
Through this detox we will:

Clear out excessive heat
Remove toxins or waste in your cells
Balance your weight before the heavy energy of winter fully settles in
Lubricates your cells to boost your immune system
Build a strong foundation for a healthy winter
Drop extra pounds
Experience clearer skin and greater mental clarity

During this detox, you will not have to spend hundreds of dollars on powdered swamp water or exotic, dehydrated root vegetables. You will eat real, whole food which will give you amazing health, energy and keep you feeling perfectly satisfied with your food choices without monthly supplements or costly juices.
We are going to focus on hearty, grounding and comforting whole foods.
During this cleanse you will

become balanced
have more clarity and clear thinking
experience better communication
have a clearer mind
feel lighter
have better digestion

you might even experience

improved eyesight
renewed motivation
healthy habits to last a lifetime

January 22nd – Feb 4th: Live kick off call is Sunday, January 19th at 9am CT. Replay will be available on the FB page for access anytime.
What’s included in your 2-week Wellness Program

Guidebook
Recipes
Kick- off call
Pre and Post detox guidance
Private Facebook page
Full support from Monique when you need it
Lifetime of wellness knowledge
BONUS: upon registration, you’ll begin receiving tips one week prior to our kick off date to help you get prepared to get the most out of the program. It’s like getting an entire week free.

All this for only $249.
Register here or Email Monique.costello@gmail.com.

Be Fierce in 2020- three courses to a thriving you!
2020-01-07 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for a 3 session online course designed to stop the diet cycling and set yourself up for success. You’ll come away with strategies to get out of your own way to success and implement actions that yield sustainable habit change. In addition, you’ll improve your relationship with food, your body, movement and the language that may be blocking you without you even knowing it.
We have both been there. Corporate jobs. Poor sleep, leading to poor decision and resulting in bloat, lethargy and low productivity. We got you!
In just three sessions you’ll get the tools you need to let go of self-sabotage, crush what may be blocking you and kick off the year of YOU right.
The course, normally priced at $99 is specially priced for a limited time at $49.99. To save your spot sign up below.
https://www.mojohealthandwellness.com/rockin-2020

Crackers and Pate Class (Gluten Free & Vegan)
2019-12-02 18:00 - 20:30
Crackers and Pate Class (Gluten Free & Vegan)
Monday, December 2nd @ 6pm; West Town

Learn how to make homemade, gluten free crackers that cost less and taste better than store bought in this hands on healthy cooking class in Chicago.

Ever wanted to make your own crackers? Ones that are delicious and gluten free? This class is for you! I’ll show how to make 2 different gluten free homemade crackers! Plus you’ll have a base to create hundreds of different ones from it.
We’ll also blend up my famous Walnut Pate- the perfect appetizer to any holiday party.
Recipes we’ll create:

Carrot Crackers
Lentil Crackers
Walnut & Sunflower Seed Pate
Cardamom and Lemongrass Crumble over Berries with Coconut Whipped Cream
A simple roasted soup will be available to enjoy with the crackers.

Run time: estimating 3 hours; feel free to bring a bottle of wine or bubbles to enjoy.
Limited to 6 people! Reserve your spot via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/MoniqueCostello/75.00
Address will be sent upon confirmation of funds received.

Healthy Product Spotlight: Open House
2019-11-26 13:00 - 20:00
NEW DATE: Tuesday, November 26
One question I hear over and over again is ‘which one should I buy’? Whether it’s a magnesium pill, brand of maple syrup or which face lotion, it’s super confusing to know which brand you can trust, which ingredients should we be avoiding and what one is going to work best for me and you?
I’m a big fan of sampling before buying. In our weekly newsletter we share one product that we love for one reason or another, but that still means you have to trust that YOU are going to like it.
Now we’re going to take this a step further and host a quarterly open house that will allow you to test out some of our favorite products along with us. We’ll have a seasonal treat or two cooking up from our Recipe section and you’ll get to mingle with others in our tribe. We’ve even extended the hours so you can come during mid day or after work- whatever works best with your schedule!
There is no cost to you, we just ask that you RSVP to Monique so we have some idea of how many to plan for and when to expect you. Looking forward to seeing you!
Location: West Town, Chicago

Plant Based Cooking for the Win!
2019-11-16 10:00 - 13:00
November 16: Plant Based Cooking for the Win!
@ Kendall College (National Louis University) on Halsted and Chicago Ave.

Even if you still want to eat meat, simply adding in more plants to your current diet can make profound strides in our health. Plant-based eating isn’t about being vegetarian or vegan; it about getting more plant into your diet (think vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes and some whole grains.) The focus of this class is on how to bring more plant-based goodness into our meals while still feeling satiated and satisfied. You won’t miss the meat!
We’ll talk about all these factors while we cook:

why eat mostly plants?

eating the rainbow

factors that affect digestion

meat considerations

what are Plant Foods?

Recipes we’ll create:

Butternut Squash Sauce (served over pasta, gf option available)
Coconut, Mushroom or Eggplant Bacon
Salad with Herbed Pesto Dressing
Vegan Chocolate

Run time: estimating 3 hours
Gluten, Dairy and Nut Free, Vegan
Classes led by Culinary Nutrition Expert and Integrative Health Coach Monique Costello, founder of Happy Eats Healthy, and are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients. Being Healthy is Finally Delicious!

Sedona Retreat: Yoga, Nutrition and Nature
2019-11-07 - 2019-11-12 | sedona, AZ, Sedona, AZ
Join Jennifer Goodman and Monique Costello on a transformational retreat in Sedona, Arizona. Experience the magic and beauty that Sedona’s Red Rocks and Vortexes bring on this 6 day retreat filled with a variety of yoga practices including sunset meditations within a vortex, healthy food, hiking and time in nature, nutritional coaching and cooking classes, and time for you to relax and rejuvenate your mind body and soul.
*Sample Itinerary:
~Thursday~
4pm check in
yoga
dinner
welcome circle
~Friday-Monday~
8am yoga
9:30 breakfast (a cooking class will be provided during 1 breakfast)
Free time (hiking in the Red Rocks, explore the town, bathe in the creek)
2pm lunch (a cooking class will be provided during one lunch)
Free time
5:30 gentle yoga (2 evenings will be sunset yoga in a vortex)
7pm dinner (a cooking class will be provided during 1 dinner)
~Tuesday~
8am yoga
Breakfast
11am check out
*Complimentary 20 minute nutritional coaching sessions provided by Monique
*30 minute Reiki sessions offered by Monique for $50 a session
*Prices start at $1900.
See images below for rooms and pricing.
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*$500 non refundable deposit to reserve your spot.
View the retreat space Moondance Sedona at https://globalalliance.properties/moondance
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*Check out Monique at https://happyeatshealthy.com/
*Email yoganutritionnatureretreat@gmail.com for questions and to reserve your spot.

Yogatober: Yoga + Lunch on the Roof!
2019-10-06 12:00 - 14:30
Kick start October with Sunday Funday on the garden rooftop for 60 minutes of Autumn-welcoming yoga led by Stefanie Connelly of Amore Yoga followed by a deliciously healthy lunch by Culinary Nutrition Chef Monique Costello, founder of Happy Eats Healthy.
After yoga you can 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. If it’s warm, we’ll cool off with a slushy, if it’s chilly we’ll warm up with a hot ginger tea.
Happy Eats Healthy events are deliciously based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients. Do let us know if you have a food allergy to accommodate for!
Note: class is held on the 5th floor of a walk up building with no elevator access.
Location: West Town, Chicago, IL (address will be shared upon registration)
BYO: mat, sunscreen and bubbles
Registration through Eventbrite will secure your spot. Address will be shared upon registration.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yogatober-lunch-tickets-71450535475

Private Cooking Class
2019-09-18, 2019-08-14

Roofdeck Garden to Table Dinner
2019-09-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-08-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-08-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-07-19 19:00 - 22:00
Finally, an underground (pop-up) dinner that is totally healthy and stunningly delicious! Vegan? Vegetarian? Gluten Free? I’ve got you covered! Don’t write this off as tasteless or boring! Each course is an exploration of flavors and dishes that just happen to be healthy!
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 Homemade Crackers with Walnut Pate, Balsamic Lentils over Grilled Squash, Smoked Trout over Radish Chip, Ginger Orange Soup with Basil Pistou, Grilled Fig Salad with Apple Curry Dressing, Moroccan Mushroom and Broccoli 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.

Postural Foam Roller Pilates + Brunch on the Roofdeck
2019-09-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Noble Square, Chicago Ave and Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60642, Chicago, IL, 60642, US
Rise, Stand Tall and Dine! Join Stephanie Davies, owner of SD Rehab, and Monique Costello, founder of Happy Eats Healthy, 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.
2019 Dates: Sunday, July 14: 9:30 am – 12:30 pmSunday, September 8: 10 am – 12:30 pm
2+ 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 10 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

Postural Mat Pilates + Brunch on the Roof!
2019-09-08 10:00 - 12:30
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.
2019 Dates:
Sunday, July 14: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday, September 8: 10 am – 1:00 pm

Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot.

2+ 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: $50
Please arrive 15 minutes early
Happy 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.

Postural Mat Pilates + Brunch on the Roof!
2019-07-14 09:30 - 12:00
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.
2019 Dates:
Sunday, July 14: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday, Septempber 8: 10 am – 1:00 pm

Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot.

2+ 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: $50
Please arrive 15 minutes early
Happy 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.

Chicago Botanic Garden: Chef Demo Presentation
2019-06-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, il, 60022
Join me at the Chicago Botanic Garden for a Chef Demo Presentation!!
Learn to cook with garden-fresh ingredients all summer long at the Garden Chef Series. Noted chefs prepare recipes in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater.
Seating is first-come, first-served for these free demonstrations. Visitors will need to use sun protection and wear caps in this sunny location. No umbrellas, please.
2 Sessions: 1:30pm and 2:30pm
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/chef

Sunday Funday: Roofdeck Yoga and Brunch!
2019-06-23 10:00 - 12:30 | West Town, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, US
Sunday Funday! Join Katy Kelnhofer of SprinkleCheer.com on the rooftop for 60 minutes of invigorating yoga followed by a deliciously healthy brunch by Culinary Nutrition Chef Monique Costello, founder of Happy Eats Healthy.
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, Gluten-Free Bread, Coconut Cream Stuffed Strawberries. Really tasty GF, vegetarian food.
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: $52
BYO: mat, sunscreen and bubbles
Register at Eventbrite to hold your spot!
Please arrive 10 minutes early
Happy Eats Healthy events are based on whole, clean food with a focus on anti-inflammatory ingredients, but do let us know if you have a food allergy we should be aware of.
Payment through Eventbrite reserves your spot. Directions and information will be sent upon payment.
Spots limited- save yours today!

Private Roof Event
2019-06-22
Private Roofdeck event

Garden to Table Rooftop Dinner
2019-06-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Noble Square, Chicago, IL, 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 Broccoli 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.
Please 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.

Private Roof Event
2019-06-07
Private Rooftop dinner

FREE: Breathwork, CBD and Food for Anxiety & Sleep
2019-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | essence of life, 641 W Grand, Chicago, IL, United States
Are you feeling anxious? Are you not sleeping well? This is a must attend for you. We will address what is necessary for you to sleep like a baby and melt your anxiety away. Learn breathwork and understand how Hemp CBD will change your life. Dr Jimmy Lopez will break this down in a easy to understand guided talk with a FREE Breathwork class presented by Jodie Baudek.
BONUS*** WE will be offering a yoga class from 6-7pm in which your are welcome to come early and stay. Two great classes to get your body functioning better. Feel free to stay for one or both.
Our special guest – Monique Costello
Wellness Strategist: Culinary Nutrition Expert + Certified Integrative Health Coach, Speaker, Educator, Wellness Chef will provide easy to make recipes that not only taste delicious but will help calm your body down to improve your daily function.
We will be making all donations to support families that have dealth with suicide, with an emphasis on our military community.

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James Beard Foundation: Kendall Brunch & Panel Discussion
2019-05-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Kendall College, 900 N North Branch Street, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
EVENT SUMMARY
The James Beard Awards culinary student panel discussion will include JBA nominees from across the
U.S. The incredible panel will offer advice and stories about their career paths to a room packed with
culinary students.

Monique will be one of the featured Chefs preparing a delectable brunch dish: Moroccan Citrus Salad with Dukkah-spiced Cashew Cream.
