The Cutting Board Academy

Fresh, seasonal produce isn’t just about taste, it’s about nutrients. Fruits and veggies are at their peak the moment they’re picked and can lose vitamins quickly after harvest.

This spring, fuel your body with:
Spinach, asparagus, peas, and radishes 💚

Eat in season. Feel the difference.

WholeFoods

efore “farm-to-table” was a trend, Edna Lewis was living it. 🌿 Born in 1916 in Freetown, Virginia, she cooked with what the land provided—greens, beans, berries, sweet potatoes, and herbs.
She later shared that seasonal wisdom in The Taste of Country Cooking. The same foods she championed are now known to support heart health.
Cultural wisdom knew first. ❤️

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❤️🖤 Did You Know?

Many of the heart-healthy foods recommended today have been part of Black culinary traditions for generations.
Leafy greens, sweet potatoes, beans, berries, beets — the wisdom was always there.
This February, we celebrate where heritage meets heart health. Because food isn’t just flavor — it’s lineage, agency, and love. ❤️✨

🥗✨ In 2025, TCBA brought hands-on food and nutrition education to Northeast Ohio! From family cooking workshops to youth programs, happy-hour learning, and health-focused community sessions, we’re all about connection, confidence, and wellness making nutrition fun, science-based, and totally approachable. 🌱💛

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✨ Small Bites After Work ✨

The final event of the year is here!

Join us Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 PM for Feel-Good Festive Bites — a fun, flavorful evening filled with easy and delicious ways to bring balance, sparkle, and joy to your holiday table.

Bring a friend, relax after work, and get inspired with fresh seasonal ideas, food, and fun! ✨

Got a burning kitchen question? 🔥
We’re launching Ask a Food Nerd! 🍳
Send your food, cooking, or nutrition questions to [email protected] and Tiffani might feature your answer in our next post or newsletter!
Let’s get nerdy with our food 🧠🍴

✨ Unwind after work with Chef Tiffani Sutton-Taylor at UCI’s Small Bites After Work!✨

🍂 This session: Fall Comforts — cozy, creative seasonal bites + refreshing NA drinks.

📅 Thurs, Sept 25 | 5:30–7 PM

✨ Your health fuels your future. We sat down with Cleveland MOTTEP’s Linda Kimble and Welheimina Brempong to talk about daily habits, organ donation, and the power of giving. 💚

👉 Dive deeper in this month’s newsletter: Link in bio

🍫☕ Because chocolate makes everything better — even your iced coffee. ☕🍫

There’s something magical about the way dark chocolate melts into the boldness of coffee and the warmth of chai spices — and then hits you with a refreshing chill over ice. 💥

It’s not just a drink. It’s a moment. A mood. A chocolate-powered pick-me-up.
Come sip the difference. You’ll never look at iced coffee the same way again.

🍫 Did you know?
Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that can help improve heart health and boost your mood — making your sweet tooth a little smarter. 💖✨

🍫 Ever wonder how chocolate goes from bean to bar?
It’s more than magic — it’s a process packed with benefits! ✨

Let’s break it down:
1️⃣ Fermentation → Brings out natural flavors + boosts antioxidants
2️⃣ Drying → Preserves the bean & protects nutrients
3️⃣ Roasting → Deepens that rich, chocolatey flavor we love
4️⃣ Grinding & Conching → Smooth texture + even flavor
5️⃣ Tempering → Gives chocolate its shine & long shelf life

🌱 When done right, this process gives us chocolate that’s not just delicious… but beneficial, too.
From mood-boosting to heart-healthy, good chocolate = good vibes. 💖🍫