Lets Get Cooking!!

As the holiday season unfolds, we want to take this moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for all your support!

Your child's presence in our classes and events encourages us to continue to think outside the "box" to ensure educational, delicious and memorable cooking experiences. 

⏳Let's recap year & we're so excited for what 2026 has in store 👇 

✨Another pasta class on the books, which again was a huge favorite with our students!  💫We hosted our Third Annual Children's Business Fair, where our young entrepreneurs again doubled from our inaugural CBF, which was truly exciting!! ✨So grateful to Remembering Heroes for their continued support and for Sponsoring the Fair & for the outpouring of support from numerous local businesses & non-profits.  The CBF was also front-page news in the Palm Coast Observer! The kids were interviewed on the radio by Flagler News Weekly. They were excited & nervous but none the less, Awesome! 

💫We participated in numerous and fun Birthday Celebrations hosted by the non-profit YES, You're Invited, such a great Non-Profit Organization & mission.  ✨Attended numerous BOLD Ladies in Business meetings and events which were inspiring, supportive, and empowering. Another great Non-Profit Organization & mission!

💫We collaborated with McGee Law, LLP for an informative lecture on the important documents all parents should have when their child turns 18. ✨My son turned 18, graduated HS with a Designated Distinction Diploma, and on his own entrepreneurial journey in detailing and real estate. He also assists Culinary Wellness with our social media content creation, reels, events and workshops. We're super proud of all his accomplishments and focused work ethic! 💫My daughter, moved from Manhattan to upstate NY, is also studying towards her RE license and continuing on her entrepreneurial journey with Taking Territory Studio, and assisting Culinary Wellness with our marketing, social media projects, and anything that CW needs from afar. Super proud of them both 🤩✨We're in discussion with another Farm who has showed interest in collaborating with us to host a 2026 Spring Family Event.💫We were referred for numerous catering gigs this year and we are grateful for the referrals. We chose to do two which turned out amazing and delicious. Three months of research, and planning for the Bridgerton themed Tea Party & Masquerade Ball & my CW Team brought their A-game with flawless execution of both the Tea & Masquerade Service, super proud of them all! Another smooth collaboration with Dani, CEO of Parties By Dani & Pastry Chef, Latricia of Latricia's Bakery Boutique for both catering events!✨I attended a Romanian cooking workshop hosted by Pampered Chef's Rep, Elena Hall. An afternoon of cooking, learning about her Romanian culture and cuisine, while also supporting her young entrepreneur son Alex and his Artwork!  Alex was one of our 2024 CBF Certificate Winner for Best Presentation & Creativity! 💫We've been supporters since my son was a toddler of Heifer International. As in previous years, we've donated another goat to a family in need.  We've donated annually towards chickens, pigs, honeybees, ducks, food and hope baskets to help families in these communities during the holidays. It assists them in sustaining their income with sales from the honey, milk, etc., but most importantly it provides their families with fresh eggs, cheese, honey, butter and milk. Nourishment for their families and income to take care of them.  It's been our favorite annual Christmas Charity Tradition 🎄🐐🐣🥚🐔🐝🍯🧀🎄✨I flew back home to infuse myself with self-care treatments, time w/ family, friends, and meetings with my NYC Team surrounded by  the magic of Christmas in NYC 🗽❄️🎄🎅 No place like home for Christmas 🎄❄️🎁 The festive energy and holiday spirit is showcased so beautifully and in a NY minute I was back in FL., in the kitchen discussing our 2026 vision, the CW rebrand, new Table of Six pop-up dining events, pivoting and finalizing a few amazing projects into fruition, new collaborations and cool classes on deck.💫While in NY, I received a call letting me know that CW was voted by this loving Community into the Gold category for Children's Activities and Top Pick for Catering. Thank you for your love, support and votes, all is truly is appreciated 🙏🏆🌟2025 was both a challenging and fulfilling year, aside from a few setbacks, health/life issues, work transitions, we truly are grateful for your continued support🌟  Take a peek at our 2025 Captured Moment photo collages in our Gallery.  

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Our classes will teach your child a delicious variety of culinary explorations, techniques, and preparation. They will learn kitchen/food safety, knife techniques, recipes to stimulate their five sense and broaden their palate, culinary terminology, plating techniques and so much more!  Don't forget to subscribe below to be the first in the loop!   Have a specific question, drop me an email ~ chef@culinarywellness.ny

"Maria's  nutritional workshops were extremely beneficial to our young dancers.   Instilling good eating habits at a young age is crucial in a dancer's  physical and mental growth.  Our students thoroughly enjoyed Maria's  hands on, fun & interactive approach in identifying proper nutrition  and what foods/ingredients one should and should not eat.  We look  forward to inviting Maria back for more of these sessions!" (Rebecca, AFA Studio Manager, NYC)

"My view on food & wellness completely changed  working with Maria.   I'm so appreciative of her knowledge, guidance, humor, late night  sessions, holding me accountable, and for celebrating each accomplishment with such genuine happiness and inspiration." (Joan D., Florida) 

"Thank you Maria for the private cooking class for my son and I. He first wanted to learn how to make veggie fried rice but then changed his mind and chose the dumpling class. Truth be told, those were the most delicious and easy to make dumplings and the ginger dipping sauce was incredible!! Looking forward to booking another class as you've inspired him to learn and help me cook." (Nadine K., NYC) 

 Such an amazing class! Chef Maria has inspired my girls and they are eager to learn everything in the culinary world! Thank you for Everything you do!! (Ilene T., Palm Coast, Florida)👩‍🍳🥰 

 Had a ton of fun at the Farm today! My son cracked an egg for scrambled eggs like a Pro. He and I both shook until we could not shake anymore and made butter! We planted some Basil and then we got a tour of the Farm. We saw cows, a bull, farm cats and fed goats, pet rabbits and learned about a rescued horse. Thank you and your team for this Farm class and for making it possible for the children Chef Maria! 

It was a great day and my son is looking forward to taking your 

private classes. (Angela LP., Palm Coast, Fla.)