Start small, grow big—Simple Starts makes it easy to bring fresh, homegrown flavors into your life, no garden required.
You don’t need a big backyard or a green thumb to start growing fresh ingredients at home. Simple Starts is designed for anyone looking to take the first step in growing their own food—whether it’s herbs on a windowsill, edible flowers in a pot, or sprouts on a kitchen counter. With easy, approachable techniques, you’ll gain the confidence to grow something fresh, no matter your space or experience level. Because every Simple Start leads to something bigger.
Petals on your Plate
Brighten up your home cooked meals with home grown flowers! We’ll learn about the edible flowers that are easy to grow here in Florida, taste some petals on a garden snack, and plant a flower pot to take home. Enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning on our veranda and get inspired with easy ways to amp up the joy and connection in your own kitchen.
Meet your Culinary Educator, Dr. Laura Varich
Dr. Varich is passionate about empowering others with research-backed nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Inspired by the rise of diet-related health issues, she has studied thousands of research papers and follows the work of leading experts in the field. With a medical background and a lifelong love of fresh, healthy food, she is dedicated to making practical, wellness advice accessible to schools, workplaces, and communities. A wife and mother, she believes that simple, delicious choices can transform health and improve quality of life for all.
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Simple Starts: Edible Flowers
April 11th, 10:00am—11:00am
$25/student, ages 12+
Must have 1 adult per every 2 minors.
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Release for Medical Liability
I understand I am attending this class at my own risk and release The Kitchen House from liability from damages arising from personal injury on or about the premises.
If student is under 18, I give permission for my child to attend this class and accept the inherent risks of cooking and gardening and release The Kitchen House from liability from damages arising from personal injury on or about the premises.
Class Cancellation & Refund Policy
Thank you for your purchase. Please note that all ticket sales for programs and events at The Kitchen House are final. Due to the planning and preparation required for each event, we do not to offer refunds or exchanges. Please review your order carefully before completing your purchase. Thank you.
In the event that a program is cancelled by The Kitchen House, all participants will be issued a full refund.
Dietary Information
This is a fully vegetarian-friendly program that may include dairy, gluten, nuts, and soy. While we will do our best to accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions noted in the checkout form, The Kitchen House is not a nut-free or soy-free facility, and cross-contamination is possible. We appreciate your understanding.