We are happy to welcome you to the coming Healing Powers of Food cooking weekend on 2-3-4 of July (Friday- Sunday) 2027 in Amsterdam.
What are you going to learn?
- Division of all foods into acid and alkaline groups.
- Division of all foods into yin and yang groups.
- The 5 Chinese elements and which foods belong to each element.
- In which situations and for what kind of conditions to use or avoid each of the food groups.
- Which organs and physical conditions each food group nourishes.
- Which dishes are advisable for your own condition and situation.
- Practical hands on cooking workshop where you learn the precision of cutting, correct posture, cooking and serving the food.
- Which dishes can you cook for your partner, kids and family after coming back home.
- What to eat for breakfast.
The course is meant for complete beginners and for people who already have experience with whole foods plant based life style or macrobiotic life style.
Location
A Cooking studio in the center of Amsterdam (will be communicated per e-mail after registration).
Accommodation is not included in the course. If you are travelling from outside of Amsterdam, please book your own accommodation.
Schedule
Friday evening 2 July 2027
18:00 Welcome Dinner
19:00-21:30 Lecture+ cooking class: Division of all foods into yin and yang groups.
Saturday 3 July 2027
9:00 Breakfast
10:00-11:00 Lecture: The 5 elements and division of all foods into the 5 elements
11:00-13:00 Cooking class
Cooking according to the yin and yang principles and 5 elements. In this cooking class you will learn to make different dishes according to each element and will speak about in which situations and for what kind of conditions to cook these dishes.
13:00-15:00 Lunch and a break
15:00-18:00 Hands-on cooking workshops
Cooking according to the elements. In this cooking workshop you will learn hands on to cook dishes according to the elements all by yourself. You will learn cutting techniques, posture and balanced approach to cooking, cleaning and presentation.
18:00-19:00 Dinner
Sunday 4 July 2027
9:00 Breakfast
10:00-11:00 Lecture
Cooking for your personal condition, personal condition evaluation and time for questions.
11:00-13:00 Cooking class
Cooking according to the 5 elements, part 2. In this cooking class you will learn to make 5 different dishes according to each element and will speak about in which situations and for what kind of conditions to cook these dishes.
13:00-15:00 Lunch and break
15:00-16:00 Medicinal drinks and healing preparations workshop.
16:00-18:00 Hands-on cooking workshop
In this cooking workshop you learn to cook dishes that fit your personal condition according to the 5 elements.
18:00-19:00 Dinner and farewell.
Early bird price (until 1st of May 2027): 435 euros
Regular price (After 1st of May 2027): 485 Euros
Would you like to join all the 3 cooking weekends with Alexander the coming year and become specialized in the Japanese cuisine?
Japanese traditional cooking – 20-22 November 2026
Ramen & Gyoza – 12-14 February 2027
The healing powers of food – 2-4 July 2027
Join all three cooking weekends for the special price of €1,085 and receive a bonus day of creative cooking with chef Alexander Gershberg!
During this exclusive additional day, you’ll learn how to improvise with fresh, seasonal ingredients, develop your own flavour combinations and become a more intuitive and creative cook (the date of the bonus day will be coordinated with all participants).
Please don’t hesitate to write to us for questions or extra information: info@alexandergershberg.com
