Events
Lunch & Learn: Healthy Holidays on a Budget
When: 12/1/2025
Join us for a special Lunch & Learn with Chef John LaTour, founder of Healthy Families Healthy Futures Inc., as he shares simple, affordable ways to make your holiday meals healthier without sacrificing flavor or joy.
From festive sides to creative main dishes, Chef John will demonstrate practical techniques for planning, shopping, and cooking nutritious meals that won't break the bank--perfect for busy families and caregivers. Participants will leave with easy-to-follow recipes, cost-saving tips, and inspiration to bring balance and health to the holiday table.
About Chef John LaTour:
From 2015 to 2020, Chef John served as Program Manager and Chef Instructor for Healthy Futures Starting in the Kitchen at Central Piedmont, a Smart Start-funded initiative that trained hundreds of early care and education professionals in hands-on nutrition and cooking. Following the program's success, he founded Healthy Families Healthy Futures Inc., a North Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering families through healthy eating, cooking, and shopping education. Chef John holds a Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training & Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University and is a Certified Nutrition Educator through Utah State University.