Events

Featured Event:

Location: Center for Plant-based Living
If you are wanting all things plant-based all the time - you've got it!! We have just opened the Center for Plant-based Living, it's the nation's first plant-based nutrition and culinary education center located in downtown Kirkwood. Join us and let's get cooking!

December 12, 2020, at 09:00 AM
Location: virtual
Along with plant-based Ironman, Jim Loomis, MD, Founder of Center for Plant-based Living, Caryn Dugan, will host this three-hour, plant-based tennis immersion where you will understand why and how a plant-based diet will enhance your strength and performance on the court, and smooth out your recovery times, leading to better results. This will be a virtual-live webinar where chat questions will be answered.

November 19, 2020, at 06:00 PM
Location: virtual
Let’s put that cute cruciferous on your Thanksgiving table (and beyond!) in new and interesting ways this year. Hey, it’s 2020 - apparently anything goes, so we’re even making nachos with “bacon”! Your menu: Whole Roasted Cauliflower Stew Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup over Brown Rice with Dill Roasted Herb Cauliflower, Bacon and Olive Nachos with Tahini

November 14, 2020, at 03:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Let’s put that cute cruciferous on your Thanksgiving table (and beyond!) in new and interesting ways this year. Hey, it’s 2020 - apparently anything goes, so we’re even making nachos with “bacon”! Your menu: Whole Roasted Cauliflower Stew Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup over Brown Rice with Dill Roasted Herb Cauliflower, Bacon and Olive Nachos with Tahini

November 11, 2020, at 05:00 PM
Location: virtual
Pumpkin is the star of the season now! Learn three new vegan, gluten-free ways to use it in these recipes you will keep coming back to time and time again! Your Menu: Pumpkin and Black Bean Enchiladas Ginger Curry Pumpkin Soup Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

November 6, 2020, at 05:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Pumpkin is the star of the season now! Learn three new vegan, gluten-free ways to use it in these recipes you will keep coming back to time and time again! Your Menu: Pumpkin and Black Bean Enchiladas Ginger Curry Pumpkin Soup Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

November 1, 2020, at 06:00 PM
Location: virtual
Learn how to make incredible vegan street food from this plant-based trifecta! Natasha Kwan of both Frida’s and the newly opening Diego’s Cantina, Chris Bertke of the Vegan Deli and Butcher, and Caryn Dugan are all throwing down amazing food that you can soon replicate in your own kitchen!

October 29, 2020, at 05:00 PM
Location: virtual
From Dr. Neal Barnard’s book, The Cheese Trap, we are making three of the most popular recipes! We have modified to also make this class gluten-free! Your Menu: Herbed Cheese Ball Baked Mac ‘n’ Cheese (using gluten-free bread crumbs) No Bake Iced Gingerbread Bars

October 21, 2020, at 05:00 PM
Location: virtual
From making a simple vegetable broth (without all the junk in it!), to creating robust flavors in an oil-free, dry saute, you’ll learn all the culinary basics you need to jump start or even enhance your plant-based journey. Some other valuable take-a-ways: How to make almond milk How to make a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce What 5 parts every salad dressing should have How to make a Parmesan cheese And much more! You’ll also receive with a full color 20-page PDF.

October 13, 2020, at 06:00 PM
Location: virtual
During this webinar, Dr. Barnard will be discussing his book "The Cheese Trap" which reveals the shocking truth about cheese - the dangerous addition that is harming your health. St. Louis Plant Centered Living, a member organization of the PlantPure Communities (PPC) Pod Network is hosting this webinar and Caryn from the Center for Plant-based Living will be a panelist. This is a FREE EVENT. but you must register. Join our Plant-based Cheese Cooking Class on October 29!

October 6, 2020, at 05:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Join us in making these awesome plant-based tacos! Your Menu: Asian Inspired Lentil Tacos (lentils, lime, garlic, ginger, mushrooms) BBQ Mushroom Tacos (chipotle, garlic, allspice, cloves) Crispy Avocado with Sriracha Ranch Drizzle (avocado, lime, cumin, hemp hearts, tahini)

October 1, 2020, at 05:00 PM
Location: virtual
Beets are highly underrated! They can enhance your athletic performance and they are SO tasty - even in burgers! Your menu: Bean and Beet Burgers Golden Beet and Grapefruit Salad with White Beans and Avocado Oil-free Herbed Roasted Beets

September 25, 2020, at 05:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Beets are highly underrated! They can enhance your athletic performance and they are SO tasty - even in burgers! Your menu: Bean and Beet Burgers Golden Beet and Grapefruit salad with white Beans and Avocado Oil-free Herbed Roasted Beets

September 20, 2020, at 06:00 PM
Location: virtual
Join Chef Chris Bertke of the Vegan Deli and Butcher and Caryn Dugan as they make one incredible plant-based Sunday Dinner on September 20! Menu coming soon!

September 9, 2020, at 05:00 PM
Location: virtual
Plant-based and vegan Jackfruit cooking class

September 2, 2020, at 05:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
By popular request, we have added jackfruit to our class lineup! We’re making nachos, sushi and ribs all from this large tree fruit!