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Smart Soul Food

Learn how to cook your favorite recipes and make nutrition choices that support your health.

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What you'll learn:

Learn to Cook Wholesome Soul Food with Wellness in Mind

Learn to prepare your favorite meals from scratch using wholesome ingredients and healthy alternatives. Our classes offer important cooking skills, practical tips for better health, and the joy of making your favorite dishes with the guidance of top-notch chefs. You'll also take home a food box with recipes after each class. 

Assorted Food Plates

Who started the Smart Soul Food initiative?

Smart Soul Food is an initiative piloted by 6th District Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson. It represents a partnership between the City of Richmond, the Department of Parks and Recreation, UGK Community First, and Councilwoman Robertson herself. This program aims to provide nutritious, delicious meals to the community, leveraging the strengths of each partner to promote better health and well-being for residents. Together, they focus on diverse recipes and dietary needs, teaching valuable cooking skills and practical learning for healthier eating.

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Cooking skills

You'll learn essential cooking techniques, from basic knife skills to advanced culinary methods, tailored to diverse cultural cuisines and dietary needs. The program also emphasizes creativity and resourcefulness in the kitchen, empowering you to prepare delicious, health-conscious dishes.

Recipe ideas

Learn to craft your own culinary creations, experimenting with different ingredients to develop unique and delicious dishes. This program encourages creativity, helping you transform everyday ingredients into memorable and healthy meals.

Healthy lifehacks

Discover life hacks to make your favorite recipes healthier without sacrificing flavor. Learn simple tips and tricks to reduce sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats while still enjoying delicious meals. These easy changes will help you create nutritious dishes that fit seamlessly into your everyday life.

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