more than a cooking class
It’s a hands-on intergenerational gathering that blends practical cooking lessons with functional nutrition education, plus community, connection, and home-cooked meals.
Eating well shouldn’t be difficult, expensive, or lonely.
On South Whidbey, many people lack access to affordable, local ingredients—and the skills to turn them into simple, satisfying meals. Without those connections, individuals fall into a rut, family traditions are lost, and young people don’t get the chance to learn how to feed themselves well.
A new way to gather around the table.
Local, seasonal ingredients transformed into simple, traditional dishes
Weekly recipes, shopping lists, meal plans, and reference guides
Practical lessons for a healthy lifestyle rooted in functional and holistic practices
A shared table where you leave with more than leftovers—you leave with skills and confidence for life
At Whidbey Nutrition, our weekly gatherings are more than just cooking classes. They’re part community meal, part lifestyle support group, part nutrition education—and always centered around delicious, seasonal, affordable food. You’ll gain the skills, confidence, and resources to nourish yourself and your loved ones with real food, every day.
This is about more than food
It’s about bringing connection and resilience back to our community
Imagine a South Whidbey where:
Families gather around the table for nourishing meals
Elders pass on wisdom through shared food and stories
Children grow confident in the kitchen
Local, seasonal food becomes the norm—not the exception
Our community becomes more resilient, healthy, and connected
That’s the culture we’re cultivating at Whidbey Nutrition — and you’re invited!
How to Get Started
1) join a weekly gathering
Reserve your spot for our small, hands-on classes at the Learning Lab Kitchen & Garden.
2) LEarn and Practice
Discover how to prepare wholesome, affordable meals from local seasonal foods.
3) bring it home
Leave each session with recipes, meal plans, and the confidence to cook at home—and a new sense of community around your table.
Your Guides
Meet Alex & Charlotte Bear
WA-certified nutritionists, educators, and local-food advocates
We believe that when a community gathers around food, everyone thrives. Through hands-on teaching, local partnerships, and a focus on traditional, seasonal cooking, we help bring back the best of home cooking—with a modern, realistic twist that fits your life.
What our neighbors are saying…
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"Alex and Charlotte have been wonderful. I feel healthier, have more clarity, and love the tasty recipes they’ve shared!"
-AS
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"After a few months of guidance, I’m finally feeling like myself again—more energy, better focus, and even back in the garden!"
-JL
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"No other practitioner has been so thorough and supportive. My cholesterol is back where it should be, and I feel better than ever."
-BS
We are proud to partner with
Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative
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The Learning Lab
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Whidbey Island Nourishes
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Whidbey Community Foundation
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Good Cheer
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Goosefoot
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Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative • The Learning Lab • Whidbey Island Nourishes • Whidbey Community Foundation • Good Cheer • Goosefoot •
