Family Nutrition Workshop:
From Selective Eaters to Food Explorers

​​Are you looking for creative ways to encourage your picky eater to explore new foods? This dynamic program offers a unique combination of presentation and hands-on culinary learning so families can discover strategies to help take the stress out of mealtime!

 

Presentation-only registration is also available for adults who do not wish to take part in the hands-on cooking portion.  

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This culinary workshop is geared towards children ages 8-12. 

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Event Schedule: 

​9:30 - 10:00 AM: Light refreshments & registration

10:00 - 11:00 AM: CEU Presentation for adult participants with dietitian Jen Belanger while children join Chef Diana in the kitchen for hands-on food exploration

11:00 - 11:15 AM: Presentation Q&A, program concludes for CEU Program Only participants. Remaining adults join children in the kitchen to prepare spaghetti & meatballs

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Adults and children participate in

hands-on culinary workshop

12:15 - 1:00 PM: Participants enjoy prepared food (or can take to go if preferred)​​

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Date: December 5th, 2026

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Location: The Cubit

HCC Culinary Arts Institute 

164 Race Street, Holyoke, MA 01040

 

Cost:

CEU Presentation + Culinary Workshop for Adult & Child: $50

(Additional Adult /Child: $10 each)

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CEU Presentation ONLY: $25​​

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This program is pending approval for 1 CEU from CDR.