A comprehensive hands-on course designed to empower caregivers, expecting mothers and doulas with the knowledge and skills to support a healthy and nourishing pregnancy and postpartum journey with nourishment rooted in Ayurveda and Western herbalism.
Culinary Herbalism
with Rachel Musquiz
WHEN: Sat Nov 2
TIME: 10am - 4pm
LOCATION:
The American Botanical Council
6200 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
COST:
- $145 early bird through Oct 13th/ $175 after
This day-long immersive class will create a foundation of knowledge & skills to support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum. We’ll start with an introduction of ancestral traditions, including Ayurveda, that focus on mother-centered care through healing broths, nourishing meals, lactation-boosting snacks, and hormone-balancing elixirs. The class will include cooking demos, in which participants will learn how to prepare nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest dishes that replenish energy, promote lactation, and enhance overall physical & mental well-being while the mother recovers from birth. Attendees will leave practical tools like shopping lists, menu plans, batch cooking recipes and specially curated care package with ingredients & products for postpartum meal support.
Chef Rachel brings her years of expertise as a holistic chef, and training as a herbalist & postpartum doula to empower you with practical skills that extend far beyond the first six weeks—offering nourishment for lifelong wellness.
Limited Spots Available: This intimate workshop is designed to provide personal attention to each participant. Spots are limited to ensure hands-on support and interaction, so early registration is encouraged.
Inclusive Environment: This class is ideal for expectant & new parents, birth workers, doulas, and anyone who feels called to support a loved one during their postpartum journey. This class is open to all skill levels. No prior cooking or herbalism experience is needed—just a desire to learn and nurture. Babies welcome in womb & in arms.
Chef Rachel will share her recipes & approach for the arc of care to support mothers through this transformational time which include:
TAUGHT BY: Rachel Musquiz
Rachel Musquiz is a holistic chef, culinary herbalist & doula. She founded Curcuma Kitchen in 2016, which started as an Ayurvedic food truck and transitioned to a product line of superfood & spice blends, and now offers retreat catering & event production.
With delightfully nourishing menus, Rachel is dedicated to spread the message that food is medicine and encourages her clients & community to learn to be their own healers through intentional food choices. Her offerings include traveling private chef services & postpartum meal support. When she’s not in the kitchen, she usually spends her time outside hiking, camping & daydreaming about her next adventure.
CORE WORKSHOP PRINCIPLES
HOLISTIC, MOTHER-CENTERED CARE
Emphasizing the nurturing of both physical and emotional well-being.
ANCESTRAL NUTRITION & HERBAL SUPPORT
Prioritizing high-quality, sourced ingredients prepared with traditional techniques for optimal nutrient absorption.
PHASE-FOCUSED APPROACH
Recognizing the evolving needs of each stage and adjusting from fertility to pregnancy to postpartum.
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE
Offering guidance to set up your postpartum kitchen for easeful meal planning and preparation.
CLASS REFUND POLICY
Deposits and class payments are non-refundable, but may be used toward future classes within a one year period if you contact us to withdraw at least 2 weeks BEFORE the class begins. If you withdraw after this time period, all payments made are not refundable or transferrable AND your full balance is still due if your payment plan is not complete. Please understand that your tuition pays for a seat during this session and that is why we have to stick to this policy.
If you have to miss classes, we will work with you to help you make up the material. We know that circumstances change and life challenges come up, but we cannot make exceptions. You are welcome to give your seat in class to a friend if you cannot attend. Please read our full Class Refund Policy.