CHWC and Plant-based Chef
Caryn Dugan is the founder of STL VegGirl and the Center for Plant-Based Living. Known as St. Louis’ (STL) official plant-based educator, Caryn has become a nationally recognized as a plant-based nutrition, culinary and lifestyle educator. After surviving cancer in 2008, Caryn turned to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle to reclaim her health and has dedicated her career to helping others do the same. She has completed several programs including Rouxbe, Cornell’s Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate, and Wellcoaches. Caryn co-hosts “The Doc and Chef” series with Dr. Jim Loomis, presenting nationally and internationally. Through cooking classes, speaking engagements, and online programs, she empowers people to take control of their health through food.
ALASKA CRUISE
Alaskan Adventure of Wellness
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Alaska while embracing a holistic lifestyle aboard our vegan cruise.
Kitchen Confidence: Simple, Creative & Healthy Plant-Based Cooking
This workshop by Caryn Dugan empowers home cooks to navigate plant-based cooking with ease. It covers grocery shopping tips, selecting and storing fresh produce, pantry essentials, and maximizing nutrition with legumes, grains, and plant-based staples. The class highlights batch cooking strategies, flavor-building techniques, and simple, one-pot meal ideas. Caryn also shares smart ways to reduce food waste and properly freeze ingredients. With practical advice and approachable tips, this presentation is designed to boost kitchen skills, save time, and make healthy eating more delicious and stress-free.
COOKING CLASS: MIDDLE EASTERN MAGIC – KALE, LENTILS & GOLDEN CAULIFLOWER
James Loomis, MD & Caryn Dugan, The Doc and Chef
Explore bold, comforting flavors in this vibrant, oil-free Middle Eastern-inspired class. We’ll build a layered, nourishing menu featuring a shaved kale salad with sweet-tart pomegranate and a bright sumac dressing, followed by whole food, plant-based (WFPB) mujadara — an herbed lentil and rice pilaf crowned with deeply caramelized onions. Finish with our golden roasted turmeric cauliflower, topped with a creamy, lemon-tahini drizzle straight from The Doc & Chef show. This class blends color, crunch, and comfort — no oil needed.
COOKING CLASS: COZY MEETS ZESTY: BARLEY SOUP, CABBAGE STEAKS & CHICKPEA CAKES
Caryn Dugan & James Loomis, MD, The Doc and Chef
This cozy, cold-weather menu hits all the right notes — earthy, smoky, and just a little zingy. We’ll start with a soul-warming mushroom barley soup brightened by black garlic and lemon. Then it’s on to roasted cabbage steaks brushed with a maple-mustard glaze, and smoky chickpea sweet potato cakes paired with a tangy horseradish cashew cream. Whether you’re new to whole food, plant-based eating or looking to elevate your flavor game, this class delivers delicious, satisfying meals with zero compromise.
Private Consultation: Results with The Doc and Chef
Want real results? Join us, The Doc and Chef—Dr. Jim Loomis and Caryn Dugan—for a private consultation tailored just for you. We are ready to counsel you on one (or all) of these five topics: lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, weight loss, reversing insulin resistance, and beginning a plant-based diet. We will guide you with science-backed strategies you can actually use. You’ll also receive a topic specific report complete with recipes and you’ll get two months of free access to our exclusive membership for ongoing support. Spots are limited — and this kind of access doesn’t come often. Don’t miss the chance to take your health to the next level!
$500/person, 60 minutes
August 31 - September 7, 2025
