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Course Overview

Discover the joy of creating beautiful, edible holiday gifts that are as nourishing as they are delicious. In this engaging 2.5-hour online course, you'll learn how to craft wholesome, plant-based treats that share the warmth and care of the season with friends, family, and loved ones.

Handmade food gifts are a deeply meaningful and sustainable way to celebrate the holidays. By focusing on whole, unprocessed ingredients, natural seasonings, and gentle cooking methods, you can create delightful seasonal offerings that support health and vitality during the winter months.

This course will guide you through the art of preparing a variety of festive food gifts, from artisanal savoury spreads and mineral-rich seed clusters to beautifully spiced nuts and herb-infused condiments. You'll learn how to balance flavours naturally, ensure shelf stability using macrobiotic principles, and present your creations beautifully using simple, eco-friendly packaging ideas.

Join Lara and discover how to bring a touch of mindful, healthy luxury to your holiday gifting, creating memorable treats that bring joy, comfort, and nourishment to everyone on your list.

What you’ll learn

• Quick, everyday snack ideas
• Snacks you can batch-cook and store
• Healthier alternatives to shop-bought snacks
• Ideas that work for lunchboxes and busy days

What you’ll get

• Simple, adaptable snack recipes
• Recipes, and recording afterwards

Course times, fees & bookings

• Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
• Fee: £35

4 for 3 classes offer

Get all four of Lara's seasonal classes for the price of three.  If you have missed any earlier ones and would like the offer, it's no problem - just use the offer tab in the 'tickets' drop down box and we will send you any of the recipes and recordings that you have missed.   Lara's classes are:

• 11th September 2026 - Fun plant-based food for children
• 16th October 2026 - Seaweed
• 18th November 2026 - Seasonal Soups
• 4th December 2026 - Christmas food gifts and Naturally Sweet Festive Foods

Location

Online

Cancellation Policy

All courses are subject to the school cancellation policy, which includes changing dates. Please click here for details before booking.

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Thank you so much for such a lovely and inspiring course. Lara was incredibly knowledgeable, and so kind and generous in sharing what she knows. She created a calm, welcoming atmosphere, and I came away feeling excited to try the recipes at home.

Vivienne, Germany

Great, great class!  Thank you!  

Phil, USA