BRINGING HEALTHY BACK COOKING WORKSHOPS

Sacraspice provides intergenerational and culturally-diverse cooking workshops that teach youth how to cook their favourite meals from scratch. Our aim is to encourage students to have a healthy relationship with food––one that draws on the passing down of knowledge, stories, and skills.

We don't believe in restricting foods. We think a healthy relationship with food stems from a comprehensive understanding of the ingredients that go into them. Students in our workshops don’t passively learn about hard-to-grasp concepts––they try their hand at creating dishes from scratch––from sushi and green Thai curry, to homemade pasta, jerk chicken, jollof, and injera––learn about each other’s cultures, and have discussions with seniors in their community around history, identity, and belonging.

Here at Sacraspice, we believe cooking is so much more than a means of sustenance. It is a communal experience that brings people together no matter their background or age. Our workshops explore the rich history and cuisines of the countries that make up our participants’ diverse backgrounds. They take place in Neighbourhood Improvement Areas in Toronto, where food insecurity is statistically higher among BIPOC families, particularly Black and Indigenous families. We believe providing youth with lifelong cooking skills will not only allow them to live healthier, fulfilling lives, but also, help prevent the onset of diet-related illnesses. We want to see the next generation of young people take their health back into their own hands.

REAL IMPACT

"Before I went to the Bringing Healthy Back workshop, I didn't really think much about the food I was eating or how to cook for myself. The workshop made learning about healthy eating fun and easy to understand, and I even learned how to make a few simple meals that I can actually cook at home. Now I feel more confident choosing healthier foods and helping my family prepare meals. It was a great experience, and I'd recommend it to other teens because it's practical, interactive, and teaches skills you'll actually use."

-2024 Participant

Shared Stories
Elder Knowledge
Shared Meals

Food is more than nourishment; it is a gateway to memory and belonging. In our interactive workshops, youth exchange family traditions and explore cultural roots while mastering kitchen skills. Every dish becomes a conversation about heritage and identity.

Participants chop, simmer, and bake side-by-side while learning traditional culinary techniques. From spice blending to noodle pulling, youth experience sensory-driven culinary arts designed to build confidence, teamwork, and cultural pride in an inclusive space.

We invite local seniors as knowledge keepers to co-create our workshops, grounding food culture in mutual respect and reciprocity. Youth learn time-honored recipes directly from elders, bridging generational gaps and preserving living history through culinary storytelling.

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