Discover how vibrant gut health begins in your own kitchen. In this interactive class, we’ll explore the connection between flavor, digestion, and everyday wellness through the art of fermentation and whole-food cooking. You’ll learn how to nourish your microbiome naturally with simple, delicious recipes designed for daily life, not diet trends.
Together, we’ll demystify what really supports gut health, from easy ferments you can make in minutes to balanced dishes that keep your digestion happy and energy steady. Expect plenty of tasting, practical tips, and approachable science explained in a fun, empowering way.
You’ll learn to:
• Master the basics of fermentation (safely and confidently)
• Identify real foods that feed a healthy gut
• Understand how to combine ingredients for optimal digestion
• Create simple meals that bring flavor, balance, and longevity to your table
When:
• Saturday, February 7 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Where:
• Philip Heit Center (150 W. Main St, New Albany, OH)
• Demo Kitchen on the first floor
Fee:
• $75/person
About the Instructor:
Plant Forward Chef | Culinary Wellness Consultant & Educator
Manuela Scalini is a globally trained culinary wellness chef & consultant with over 16 years of experience bridging food, wellness, and sustainability. A certified plant-based chef and educator, she has designed chef-led programs and menus across Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Latin America. As founder of SCAI , Sustainable Culinary Arts & Innovation , she helps chefs, home cooks and communities translate wellness philosophy into delicious, real-world recipes rooted in seasonality, simplicity, and purpose.