*CORRECTION: The Healing Power of Food conference that was the subject of this article has been canceled.
CULINARY CONFERENCE
The Healing Power of Food, Oct. 5-7, Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food, 801 SE Eighth St., Bentonville.
Though geared toward culinary and medical professionals, this conference is open to the general public. Sessions will feature a combination of lecture and hands-on culinary instruction; attendees will learn how to prepare low-cost and culturally relevant meals.
Session topics include cooking and disease prevention, access to nutritious foods, Latin American cooking, cooking on a budget, cultural awareness, food as medicine, gluten-free cooking, recipe makeovers and carbohydrates and diabetes.
Speakers and chefs will include Dr. Glenn Mack, executive director of Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food; chef Aria Kagan, Food Network; Jay Amargos, founder and chief mindful officer of I'Mindful; chef Lauren Altimont, Brightwater; Dr. Pearl McElfish, associate vice chancellor University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest Regional Campus; Dr. Harlan and chef Leah Sarris, Goldring Culinary Center Team; Wal-Mart's Private Brands-Insights Team; and chef Matt Cooper, The Preacher's Son.
The cost to attend the event is $100. For a complete schedule or to register, visit tinyurl.com/yblx59bm. For more information about Brightwater, visit brightwater.org. Deadline to register is Oct. 4.
Food on 08/23/2017