Teaching Kitchen Education Dinner: Mediterranean Exploration

Join us for an inspiring educational dinner class in the 1440 Teaching Kitchen, where you’ll participate in a Mediterranean-inspired mindful eating journey and learn about our Food As Medicine nutrition philosophy while enjoying a seasonal tapas-style meal. Instructed and prepared by Chef Ryan Fillhardt, our 1440 Culinary Arts Education faculty and certified wine sommelier, this immersive experience highlights the health benefits of olive oil, fresh garden herbs, and thoughtfully curated wine pairings.

Begin with a visit to Joanie’s Garden next to our Teaching Kitchen to explore the medicinal properties of herbs like rosemary, mint, and basil. Then, enjoy multi-course bites that showcase the nutritional value and benefits of a Mediterranean diet. The evening's menu features synergistic benefits like blood sugar balance, gut and immune support, anti-inflammatory protection, and heart and metabolic health, which Chef Ryan will highlight with each tapas course.

To conclude the evening, guests will enjoy a dessert and after-dinner wine tasting, deepening their understanding of how thoughtful pairings can elevate their favorite dishes.

This flavorful journey connects culinary arts with holistic health — nourishing body, mind, and spirit through inspired eating.

Throughout this educational dinner experience, guests will learn:

• The potential key health benefits and nutrients in the Mediterranean diet, including extra virgin olive oil, wine, and fresh herbs
• How low-intervention cooking techniques preserve nutrient integrity and support digestive health in line with our central Food as Medicine philosophy.
• Creative ways to combine food and wine for enhanced nutrition and enjoyment
• Recipes and pairings to create inspiring meals at home

As a nonprofit philanthropic campus, proceeds from 1440 community education class bookings contribute to serving our community by providing scholarships and volunteer services in support of creating hope for living well. Bon appetit!

Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Discovery Dinner Schedule:

• 4:30-5:00 p.m.: Arrival & Registration
• 5:00-7:00 p.m.: Immersive educational dinner with Chef Ryan Fillhardt, 1440 Culinary Arts Education faculty & certified sommelier
• 7:00-7:30 p.m.: Event Conclusion & Departures

Price: $150 per person, includes plated dinner, wine pairings and learning materials. Please note: This is a 21-and-over workshop.

Educational Dinner Menu:

• Welcome Glass of Sparkling (Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad Brut Cava, Catalonia, Spain)
• Jamon Iberico, Shaved Mushrooms, Vinaigrette, Garlic. Chives, Grilled Bread (paired with Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad Brut Cava, Catalonia, Spain)
• French Style Brussel Sprouts, Goat Cheese, Smoked Almonds, Pomegranates (paired with 2024 Domaine Marquiliani Vin de Corse Rose Gris de Marquiliani, Corsica France)
• Marinated White Anchovies, Tuscan Style White Beans, Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade (paired with 2023 Sesti Toscano Sauvignon, Tuscany, Italy)
• Tajarin Pasta, Butter & Sage, Black Truffles (paired with 2018 Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino 'Cascina Dardi' Bussia, Barolo DOCG, Italy)
• Mojo Verde Marinated Lamb Chops, Patatas Bravas (paired with 2016 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, Rioja DOCa, Spain)
• Abade de Priscos Portuguese Bacon Pudding (paired with Quinta do Tedo Rose Port, Portugal)

Event Notes:

• If you have any dietary allergies or restrictions, please email us at aW5mbyB8IDE0NDAgISBvcmc= so we may do our best to accommodate you.
• Guests are welcome to arrive to campus and register as early at 3:30 p.m. to enjoy our Lodge Retail Shop, Bridge of Intentions and Common Grounds Patio. Please note that other locations of campus, including the trails and jacuzzi tub, are reserved for overnight program guest use only and are not available for this local Community Education Class.
• Dinner will be served indoors in our open-air Teaching Kitchen, with access to Joanie's Garden and firepits.
• 1440 will provide everything required for this class.
• This program may be filmed and/or photographed to support our 1440 nonprofit mission work, marketing and learning pillars.
• This is a 21-and-over workshop.

Cancellation Policy: Participants may request a refund up to 7 days before the event. After this period, all sales are final. All proceeds from Community Learning Events support our 1440 philanthropic and volunteer efforts.

for information about our campus policies. Please note that 1440 is a smoke-free, tobacco-free and cannabis-free campus. 1440 follows California law which only allows persons with disabilities to bring trained service dogs and psychiatric service dogs to campus; all other animals are prohibited.

Visit our Community Education Calendar at 1440.org to explore our other community learning events, designed to engage you in the immersive 1440 experience.

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