Plant Based
Nutrition
Basic cooking for health with the a focus on vegetarian and plant based food.
Food: The Currency Of Life
Course Outline
This intensive 7-day course is led by one of the Garden Route's most beloved food enthusiasts and is designed for anyone interested in private cheffing, whether for personal enjoyment or professional service. The material focuses on providing an in depth understanding of the benefits of plant-based and vegetarian cuisine while mastering techniques to make delicious nutrient dense food.
Practical topics covered will include: main meals, healthy sweet treats, juices, smoothies, shots, tonics, elixirs, breakfasts, snacks, soups, light meals, salads, fermented foods and sea vegetables. The course is followed by an opportunity to gain experience working in an established restaurant kitchen.
What Topics Are Covered?
The Food we eat influence our Health and Well Being.
The Protective Power off Food.
Phytonutrients, Antioxidants by color.
Different dietary patterns
Traditional Diets, Inuit, African, Asian, Mediterranean, Ancestral/Paleolithic.
Practical Elements Covered:
Juices, Smoothies, Shots, Tonics, Elixirs and Breakfast.
Snacks, Soups, light meals and salads.
Main meals
Healthy Sweet Treats
Fermented Foods and Sea Vegetables.
What Is Included?
You will receive a comprehensive manual with all the recipes and information covered in the course as well as all meals and snacks for the duration of the course.
Confirmed Dates for 2025:
9 - 15 March 2025
4 - 10 May 2025
9 - 15 November 2025
Location:
Outeniqua Trout Lodge
Your Trainer
Meet Yolande
Matric 1995, 3 years Student Nurse Diploma, Bill Stafford Evening Chef Course, Numerous – Food Workshops over the last 20 years in South Africa, India, United Kingdom and Japan. 30 Years experience in food production. Owner of small Country Hotel with Restaurant for 12 years in Riebeek Kasteel. Sanlam/SBDC entrepreneur of the month in the western Cape. Implementing of Tourism Committee and one of the Fist Farm Markets in the western Cape with a variety of traditional elders, Art, Food, Music and Potjie Kos with Matie Brink and the Mayor. Owner of numnum Food shop 3 years in Knysna next to Isle du Pain – Introducing Organic and Quality Foods to Knysna that are healthy with a Shop that was interesting very Creative with new foods and ancient foods. 5 Years facilitation food workshops and 9 years Facilitating Detox, Food and Restorative Retreats. 3 years at Kwendalo Wellness Retreat – Implementing Green Café and training the staff.
