Kitchen Alchemy
12 weeks to transform your meals into medicine.
The key to lasting health is confidence in the kitchen, your biggest medicine cabinet.
Learn Ayurveda as an embodied practice by engaging your senses and creating the medicine you need in the kitchen. I will take you, step by step, through the process of building an intuitive relationship to food and the foundational skills held by every professional chef.
Here is the challenge…
You want to know how to cook to feel good all the time.
Maybe you know what you need to eat for your health but you don’t feel confident in the kitchen.
Or perhaps you have your few standby recipes but wish you knew how to intuitively mix it up when new issues arise or you just want something new.
Maybe you know what Ayurvedic foods to cook for your own balance but how do you cook for a whole family with different needs?
And it’s possible, like so many others, you try to cook healthy recipes but they just DON’T HAVE FLAVOR…
Here’s how I can help:
What if I told you that I could teach you to confidently cook to maintain health in 12 weeks?
You will learn the foundational skills of cooking, the basics of an Ayurvedic kitchen, building flavor, and most importantly, using food as medicine.
All of this is customized to your health needs with your health goals in mind. The goal is that after 12 weeks, you not only have reached your health goals but you’ve learned how to intuitively sustain them.
Here’s What You’ll Receive:
12 x Weekly 1:1 LIVE sessions over Zoom OR in your kitchen, using your tools.
An initial consultation to customize your learning and guide us toward your health goals
Custom Shopping Lists to build out your Ayurvedic pantry with the essentials
Custom Recipes that are supportive to your health goals and constitution
Kitchen Karma Guide using Vastu and chromotherapy to clear negative energy and bring prana into the kitchen
Kitchen Basics that are the foundation of any good chef - knife skills, cooking methods, and building flavor
Ayurvedic Staple Recipes to always have on hand like homemade ghee, custom spice blends, infused oils and more
Exploring the Six Tastes to build intuitive understanding of the power of food as medicine
Building the Ayurvedic Spice Rack, the medicine cabinet in your kitchen, how to and when to use spice properly
Your Core Recipes to always fall back on to bring you into balance all year long
A Follow Up consultation to ensure that we have reached your health goals
How it works:
Each week builds practical cooking skills and Ayurvedic wisdom to help you become confident, intuitive, and nourished in your kitchen.
Week 1: Welcome to Kitchen Alchemy
Get grounded in your kitchen space. We’ll set up your Ayurvedic pantry, explore essential tools, create rhythm, and open with intention.
Week 2: Foundations of Flavor
Learn to balance the 6 tastes of Ayurveda and start layering flavor in a way that supports both health and satisfaction.
Week 3: Knife Skills + Vegetable Magic
Build confidence with basic cuts and seasonal vegetable prep. Master timing, texture, and technique.
Week 4: Grains, Pulses + Kitchari Mastery
Discover the Ayurvedic approach to rice, lentils, beans, and the art of a perfectly balanced one-pot meal.
Week 5: Healing with Herbs + Spices
Learn the medicinal qualities of everyday spices and how to create your own dosha-balancing blends and teas.
Week 6: Nourishment with Oils + Fats
Demystify healthy fats and learn how ghee and oils can support digestion, hormones, and satisfaction.
Week 7: Intuitive Cooking + Improvisation
Let go of the recipe. Learn how to build meals based on your body’s signals and seasonal needs.
Week 8: Meals that Flow with the Day
Understand Ayurvedic meal timing, daily rhythms, and how to align your cooking with your body’s clock.
Week 9: Cooking for a Family
Learn how to make meals that support multiple doshas, kid-friendly adaptations, and family nourishment.
Week 10: Seasonal Wisdom
Shift your cooking with the seasons: what to eat, what to avoid, and how to support your immunity and energy year-round.
Week 11: Sacred Kitchen Rhythm
Explore daily rituals, kitchen altar practices, and how to bring intention into every part of the meal cycle.
Week 12: Integration + Celebration
Reflect on your transformation, share what you’ve created, and celebrate your growth as a confident, intuitive kitchen healer.
Meet your teacher:
Hi, I’m Jacqueline Foster — your guide on this delicious journey to kitchen confidence and Ayurvedic healing.
With over 25 years of experience as a classically trained chef in professional kitchens and a decade weaving in Ayurveda as a counselor, culinary guide, and wellness counselor, I’ve seen firsthand how transforming your relationship with food can change your life. My passion is teaching women how to cook nourishing, flavorful meals that support their unique bodies and rhythms — without overwhelm or strict rules.
I blend ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with practical culinary skills to help you unlock the power of food as medicine. Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or looking to deepen your practice, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
When I’m not in the kitchen teaching or consulting, you’ll find me exploring Vermont’s forests, savoring seasonal local food, or curled up with a good book.
I can’t wait to help you create your own Kitchen Alchemy — where cooking becomes healing, joy, and transformation.
Whether you prefer personalized, deep-dive support or thrive in a community setting, Kitchen Alchemy offers a path that fits your needs and lifestyle.
Private Mentorship is ideal if you want tailored guidance, customized recipes, and dedicated 2-hour weekly sessions focused entirely on your unique health goals and kitchen challenges. This is a premium, high-touch experience designed for lasting transformation.
Community Class offers the richness of shared learning, connection, and accountability in a supportive community. With weekly live group calls, seasonal cooking demos, and practical assignments, you’ll build your kitchen confidence alongside like-minded women—all while enjoying expert guidance at a more accessible investment. The community program launches twice per year — in January and September.
Whichever path you choose, you’ll gain the skills, Ayurvedic wisdom, and confidence to transform your relationship with food and cooking—for yourself and your family.
Two Ways to Join:
Compare Each Program:
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Deep transformation and personalized support with 2-hour weekly sessions.
What’s included:
Initial 90 minute consultation to build a roadmap to health
Weekly 1:1 private sessions (2 hours each)
I can come to YOUR KITCHEN if you live in Washington or Chittenden County of Vermont
Customized Ayurvedic recipes and kitchen planning
Foundational culinary skills + seasonal cooking instruction that meets you where you’re at
Digestive and hormone-balancing food guidance
Voice memo and email support between sessions
Lifetime access to PDFs, handouts, and resource library
30-minute private follow-up session after the program ends
Investment:
$2,400 paid in full
or 3 monthly payments of $850
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12 weeks of shared learning, group support, and accountability.
What’s included:
Weekly 90-minute live Zoom sessions with group coaching
Seasonal cooking demos and live discussion
Weekly kitchen practices and integration exercises
Printable recipes and Ayurvedic handouts
Private group space (off social media)
Optional 1:1 support add-on (NOT INCLUDED)
Investment:
$997 paid in full
or 3 monthly payments of $365
Bonus: Includes Ayurvedic spice sample + recipe starter packet (US only)
Frequently Asked Questions:
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A: The Private Mentorship offers personalized 2-hour weekly sessions tailored entirely to your unique health needs and kitchen challenges. The Group Program is a shared learning experience with weekly 90-minute live group sessions, seasonal cooking demos, and community support. Both teach the same core Ayurvedic cooking principles, but the Private Mentorship provides deeper individual attention.
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A: Yes! You can participate in the group program and add optional private 1:1 sessions as needed for extra personalized guidance.
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A: All group sessions are recorded and shared with participants, so you can watch them at your convenience. For private mentorship, sessions are scheduled one-on-one to fit your availability.
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A: No, the Weekend Intensive is an optional introduction designed as a taste of Kitchen Alchemy. Many join the 12-week program directly, but attending the intensive is a great way to get started if you want a hands-on preview.
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A: Absolutely! Both programs include detailed recipe PDFs, spice guides, seasonal cooking tips, and other resources to support your learning and practice.
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A: The programs are designed to be adaptable. We focus on foundational skills and Ayurvedic principles that can be customized to fit your individual needs.
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A: If you prefer personalized attention and have specific health or kitchen challenges, the Private Mentorship is best. If you enjoy learning in community and want a more affordable option, the Group Program is a great fit. Feel free to reach out if you want help deciding!
Join Now
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Private Mentorship
Join now and book a planning call where we have your initial health consultation and schedule our sessions to fit your schedule.
Deep transformation and personalized support with 2-hour weekly sessions for 12 weeks, on your schedule.
Community Class
Our next 12-week session begins January 2026. Join the Waitlist HERE.
A 12 week community program with shared learning, group support, and accountability.
Book a FREE discovery call.
Still not sure which program is right for you? Let’s chat.