Mar
29
2:00 PM14:00

Healthy Desserts Cooking Class

Join us for a healthy - yet 1000% scrumptious - desserts class with 8-time author and vegan chef Tess Challis. This class will be held in Ahwahtukee Foothills on Sunday March 29th from 2-5 PM. Directions will be sent to you upon registration.

We will be making the following dishes (these are all-new recipes, mostly from Tess’s upcoming cookbook!):

  • flourless pecan cookies

  • “sneaky” chocolate cake with fluffy chocolate frosting (you won’t believe how healthy this decadent-tasting cake is!)

  • chocolate mint tarts - you may DIE from how delicious these are! Don’t forget to sign your waiver! hehe ;)

  • 2 minute caramel “nice cream”

All dishes are vegan and free from refined flours and refined sugars (we will use dried fruits and other natural sweeteners, however). The only dish that contains gluten is the cake, but you’ll get extra frosting if you can’t eat the cake itself!

Be sure to pre-register if you’d like to join us, as seats are limited to around 20 participants. Early bird pricing ends on March 16th. Price of class includes food, of course!

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Dec
15
2:00 PM14:00

Healthy Holidays Vegan Cooking Class

Join Tess Challis (7-time author and vegan chef) for a FUN and healthy and DELICIOUS afternoon!

We will be making the following dishes:
* Creamy Dreamy Eggnog (you won’t believe it’s good for you!!)
* Holiday Hummus
* Caramel Corn
* Almost-raw blueberry cheesecake
* Phyllo-wrapped asaparagus (you will get to “roll your own” so you leave knowing how to work with phyllo for a variety of dishes!)

NOTE: All items are gluten-free except for the phyllo asparagus. All items are vegan.

Class will be held in Ahwatukee foothills on Sunday, December 15th from 2-4:30 PM. Exact location will be sent to you upon registration.

Seats are limited, so register now if you’d like to join us!

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Jan
6
4:00 PM16:00

Healthy Desserts (!!!) Class

Join us for a SCRUMPTIOUS vegan cooking class with Chef/Author Tess Challis. You’ll LOVE learning how to make desserts that are both healthy/refined sugar-free and absolutely delicious.

We will be making the following treats:
* strawberry chocolate cheesecake (pictured; a mostly raw dessert)
* air-fried (or baked) caramelized apples
* chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies

Please be sure to register ASAP as class size is limited. Class will be held in Chandler AZ (directions will be emailed to you before the class). Tess has taught many hundreds of classes over the past 25 years and is very passionate about making healthy food taste unhealthy! :D

Class is $39/person and includes samples of the dishes we make.

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Vegan Wellness River Trip
Aug
30
to Sep 2

Vegan Wellness River Trip

Vegan – Wellness on the River with Tess Challis –  Aug 30-Sept 2, 2018
Nutrition + Balance + Wellness coaching on the Colorado River through Westwater Canyon

Learn more HERE: http://www.bikeraft.com/balance-flow-trips/vegan-wellness-trip/

Tess Challis will lead this trip that’s sure to be delicious for both body and soul. Tess will bring her fifteen years of experience as a professional chef to the backcountry kitchen; preparing amazing, healthy, vegan meals each day. In the evenings, Tess will share wisdom from her own personal journeys through chronic illness and disease, to veganism and healthy living. As a wellness coach, Tess is uniquely qualified to speak about overcoming obstacles and challenges to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle.  Come explore the wildness of the river, the taste of gourmet backcountry cuisine, and the power of self-discovery!

Colorado River rafting doesn’t get much better than this! Our Westwater Canyon whitewater rafting trip takes us down a segment of the Colorado River that is magnificent and is often referred to as a miniature Grand Canyon. The beauty and grandeur of this section of the Colorado River offers memorable sights such as pristine beaches, charming side canyons, and beautiful campsites. And with 4 days to explore, you will have tons of time to relax, hike, or float your way through your vacation!

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Mar
24
4:00 PM16:00

Healthy Delicious Treats Class

Join us for this fun, delicious, and healthy class in downtown Pagosa Springs - or from anywhere in the world! (This started out as a local class, but by popular request, you can now join via a private Facebook live stream! And yes, the recording will be available after the event in case you can't join live.).

It's only $35 per person and will introduce you to the wonderful world of air frying!! However, if you don't have an air fryer, you can still make all the healthy, delicious snacks in your oven.

Here's what we'll be making:

* Your New Favorite French Fries
* Crispy Indian Pakoras
* Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Cups

Be sure to register now as seats are limited. 

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Vegan Wellness River Trip
Aug
28
to Aug 31

Vegan Wellness River Trip

  • Colorado River through Westwater Canyon (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tess Challis, author, vegan chef, and wellness coach, will lead this trip that’s sure to be delicious for both body and soul. Tess will bring her fifteen years of experience as a professional chef to the backcountry kitchen; preparing amazing, healthy, vegan meals each day. In the evenings, Tess will share wisdom from her own personal journeys through chronic illness and disease, to veganism and healthy living. As a wellness coach, Tess is uniquely qualified to speak about overcoming obstacles and challenges to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle.  Come explore the wildness of the river, the taste of gourmet backcountry cuisine, and the power of self-discovery!

Colorado River rafting doesn’t get much better than this! Our Westwater Canyon whitewater rafting trip takes us down a segment of the Colorado River that is magnificent and is often referred to as a miniature Grand Canyon. The beauty and grandeur of this section of the Colorado River offers memorable sights such as pristine beaches, charming side canyons, and beautiful campsites. And with 4 days to explore, you will have tons of time to relax, hike, or float your way through your vacation!

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What the Health One-Night Only Screening in Denver
Apr
26
6:30 PM18:30

What the Health One-Night Only Screening in Denver

Please join us for an exclusive, one-night only screening of "What the Health" - the health film the health organizations don't want you to see. Hosted by local author and chef Tess Challis.

What the Health is the groundbreaking follow-up film from the creators of the award winning documentary Cowspiracy. The film exposes the collusion and corruption in government and big business that is costing us trillions of healthcare dollars, and keeping us sick.

Q&A to Follow

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