The Mediterranean Inspired Kitchen Cooking and Setting Up Your Home for Longevity

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A CULINARY JOURNEY FOR GREATER HEALTH

Are you or a loved one looking to embrace a healthier, more vibrant way of living? What if you could learn the secrets of the world’s longest-living communities and apply them in your own home?

Join Kripalu Faculty, Chef Jeremy Rock Smith, for a transformative weekend program that takes you on a culinary journey to some of the healthiest places in the world—Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California. Discover their signature recipes, timeless culinary traditions, and lifestyle practices while learning how to easily set up your home kitchen to support a longer, healthier life as lived in these cultures.

Guided by Jeremy's expertise and passion, you will:

• Explore the vibrant cuisines of these places with hands-on instruction to prepare dishes like Ikarian longevity rice, Sardinian minestrone, Okinawan sweet potato stir-fry, Nicoyan black bean stew, and Loma Linda veggie loaf.
• Learn how to stock your pantry with essential ingredients, select versatile tools, and organize your kitchen for effortless healthy cooking.
• Discover the art of slow cooking, fermenting, and preparing seasonal meals that are both nutrient-packed and bursting with flavor.
• Experience the communal dining traditions and mindful meal preparation practices that make these regions so unique and life-affirming.

Return home with a repertoire of longevity-promoting dishes as well as tools, tips, and inspiration to transform your kitchen into a joyful hub of health and nourishment. Whether you’re planning for a fulfilling retirement, supporting a loved one’s journey, or simply seeking to take back control of your health, this program is your gateway to living—and cooking—well.

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This program—developed and led by our own faculty with the Kripalu methodology in mind—is offered exclusively at Kripalu.