Pantry to Plate
February 25 - March 3
Get set for a transformative journey toward holistic wellness and culinary enlightenment with Hilton Head Health's Pantry to Plate culinary program week. Led by Chef Thomas and Registered Dietitian Liz Huggins, delve into "The H3 Plate" cooking demonstration to master crafting a balanced, nourishing meal. Explore strategic insights on smart grocery shopping and pantry preparation, join hands-on cooking classes, attend group coaching sessions led by Director of Behavioral Health Anne Poirier, and immerse yourself in the Whippoorwill Farm Retreat for a sustainable culinary approach. Conclude the week with a focus on conquering cravings and a delectable "Dinner Party the H3 Way."
Monday · February 26
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cooking Demonstration “The H3 Plate” host Chef Thomas and Elizabeth Huggins (Registered Dietitian)
- These H3 professionals will join forces to teach, demonstrate and discuss the H3 Plate. The H3 Plate is the foundation of a balanced plate built with vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy proteins. Our chef will prepare a perfect nutritional plate that will keep you satisfied and wanting more.
“Smart Picks for your Cart” host Elizabeth Huggins (Registered Dietitian)
- When life gets busy and healthy eating may seem too challenging, it is great to have a variety of convenient go-to options. Join in to learn which products are top picks and can bridge the gap between convenience and health.
Tuesday · February 27
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
“Prepping your Pantry” host Elizabeth Huggins (Registered Dietitian), Thomas Carrig (Chef) Anne Poirier (Director of Behavioral Health)
- Meal planning starts with a strong foundation. This session will give you tools to get a handle on kitchen organization and help free your kitchen from dysfunctional space and maximize your success in creating a healthy and happy kitchen that sets you up for success.
3:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Hands-On Cooking Class “Meal Planning Prep”
Wednesday · February 28
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
“Release, Renew & Renourish” Group Coaching host Anne Poirier (Director of Behavioral Health)
- Release the shame related to food, renew your mindset, and renourish habits around planning prepping and eating for a healthier and happier you.
3:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Hands-On Cooking Class “Meal Planning Cooking & Plating”
Thursday · February 29
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Whippoorwill Farm Retreat
- H3 continues to source local ingredients and build relationships with our local farmers. Join Chef Thomas on a tour of Whippoorwill Farms. Owner Marissa Paykos provides an extensive tour of the farm that is perfect for groups who are looking for an education in regenerative farming practices & cultivating biodiversity through farming. Typically running an hour to an hour and a half long, this is your chance to see how our pigs and chickens are raised and rotated through our various forest & pasture sections, and how this changes the environment and improves the health of the land and soil. You’ll also have a chance to see our gardens, and get an overview of what farming with organic, no-till practices looks like
Friday · March 1
1:15pm-2:15pm
“Calm your Cravings” Group Counseling host Anne Poirier (Director of Behavioral Health)
- Day to Day living can bring on new challenges, stressors and change leading to an increase in the intensity of cravings. Better understand the physiological and psychological reasons this happens and learn new strategies to help manage them.
Chef’s Table “Dinner Party the H3 Way” - host Chef Thomas
- Don't make the “unwise” choice for you! Unless you decide to forgo your nutrition goals altogether, the reality is you might be confronted with some awkward or less than ideal food situations. Here are some of our best suggestions about how to manage a dinner party while keeping it H3althy. Let our Healthy Kitchen be your food safety zone!