Healthy Cooking Class
Stephanie Nickitas • October 9, 2025
Private Cooking Class with FitLiving Eats
We’re teaming up with FitLiving Eats
for a fun, hands-on cooking class focused on eating clean, whole foods made from natural ingredients.
👩🍳 What to Expect:
Learn how to cook (then eat) this simple, nutrient-packed meal: Chicken Parmesan with low-carb noodles (two ways!), orange-balsamic Brussels sprouts, and a delicious double chocolate pumpkin brownie with ice cream. The whole menu will be gluten and dairy free to show you how to cook delicious foods with alternative flours and non-dairy substitutes. You will not even notice the difference!
📅 Date: Friday, November 7th
🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: FitLiving Eats, 1150 Louisiana Blvd, Building 5, Winter Park, FL 32789
💵 Cost: $125 per person
⚠️ Only 16 spots available!
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