Wellness Show 2026

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From our farm to the Wellness Show — we’re so pleased to welcome you to our Chefs’ Table.

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Carmen Wakeling
Dynamic CEO, Organic Pioneer & Community Champion

Carmen Wakeling is the CEO and Co-Owner of Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd., a certified organic farm based near Courtenay, British Columbia, that has become a beloved pillar of the local food system and a recognized leader in sustainable agriculture across Western Canada. Under her leadership, Eatmore produces tens of thousands of pounds of organic sprouts, greens, and microgreens year-round — food that nourishes our communities via restaurants, grocery stores, wholesale partners, and Canadians throughout Western Canada.

Rebecca Coleman

Rebecca Coleman has been a food blogger and content creator since 2007. She is the author of two cookbooks: Aquafabulous!: 100+ Egg-Free Vegan Recipes Using Aquafaba and Vegan Baking Made Easy, 60 Foolproof, Plant-Based Recipes. Rebecca lives and works in Vancouver with her adult son and their very weird tuxedo cat.

Power Up Your Plate with Sprouts

Sunday, February 1, 2026 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM · 45 min. 

This fast, flavour-packed demo shows how everyday comfort food becomes a serious nutrition upgrade with the simple addition of Eatmore Pea Shoots and Broccoli Sprouts. Layered over soft scrambled eggs with cheese and finished with a fresh mixed-bean salsa and crunchy tortilla chips, this dish proves that sprouts aren’t garnish —they’re a power move. Expect added fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, and natural enzymes that support gut health, immunity, and sustained energy, all delivered with fresh crunch and clean, vibrant flavour.

Fluffy, soft scrambled eggs with Pea Shoots and Broccoli Sprouts

Serves 1: Just multiply as needed per person

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1-2 tsp butter or dairy free option
  • 3 TBSP grated cheese, cheese curds or meltable dairy free option
  • Added flavour: a pinch of chives, green onions, pepper flakes or whatever you like as a flavour profile
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ pack Eatmore Sprouts Pea Shoots
  • ¼ pack Eatmore Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts

Directions:

  • Heat skillet on low
  • Add butter to pan and let it get melty and sizzle
  • Crack eggs into a bowl and beat for 1 minute
  • Add cheese to egg mix
  • Remove pan from stove and add eggs
  • Let cook on the bottom for about 10 seconds, keep beating the top to add air
  • Scrape the base of the pan to the middle
  • Repeat these steps until eggs are moist but not runny
  • Remove from heat
  • Add flavour and pea shoots.
  • Let pea shoots wilt slightly
  • Plate dish
  • Season with salt and pepper as you like
  • Add broccoli Sprouts and any sides
  • Enjoy

Packed full of protein, fiber, nutrition and satisfying. Served at the Wellness Show 2026 with Mixed Bean Salsa and assorted sprouts.

Kate Cram
Chef-Owner, Wild Poppy Market

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Kate’s love for cooking and baking took root early. At just eight years old, she received her first cookbook, Let Me in the Kitchen by Susan Mendelson — a fitting title, as once she stepped into the kitchen, she never left. Her passion for nourishing others runs deep, inspired by her Norwegian grandmothers and mother. That legacy of feeding others laid the foundation for Kate’s lifelong journey in the culinary arts.

After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, Kate returned to Vancouver Island to pursue fine dining. She opened her first restaurant, The Sunflower Café, with her family in 1999, but it was the launch of Old Town Bakery in Ladysmith in 2003 that truly cemented her place in the community with its now-iconic cinnamon buns.

After navigating some personal health challenges, Kate and her husband Geoff opened Wild Poppy Bistro in 2013, a restaurant that focused on thoughtfully-sourced and prepared foods with an emphasis on gluten-free and vegan options. Kate eventually went on to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, a natural complement to her culinary skills and menu development, which taught her that food itself is nature’s best medicine. In 2022, Kate transformed the bistro into Wild Poppy Market, pivoting to 100% gluten-free grab-and-go meals, baked goods, and local products, offering convenience without compromising on quality or taste.

Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Shawarma

Ingredients:

For the Bowls:

  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup long English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Broccoli sprouts
  • Pea shoots, for garnish
  • Fresh mint, chopped
  • Tahini sauce, for drizzling

For the Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Shawarma:

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced (or 4 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1½ tsp cumin
  • 1½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp ground ginger
  • ¾ tsp oregano
  • ¾ tsp turmeric
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 3 cups cauliflower, small florets
  • 2 cups yams, peeled and small diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (optional: roasted for extra crispiness)

*Tips & Variations:

  • Meal Prep Friendly: Roast extra vegetables and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Protein Boost: Add grilled chicken, salmon, or extra chickpeas.
  • Make it Vegan: Simply skip the feta or use a vegan alternative

Directions:

  1. Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Make the Shawarma Spice Mix – In a large bowl, combine:
    • Olive oil
    • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
    • Minced garlic
    • Maple syrup
    • Cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, turmeric, cayenne
    • Water
    • Salt and pepper
  3. Prepare Vegetables & Chickpeas for Roasting – Add the cauliflower, yams, bell peppers, red onion, and chickpeas to the bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated in the spice mixture.
    Spread the vegetables evenly across the prepared baking sheets, giving them some space so they roast rather than steam.
  4. Roast Veggies – Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized. Finish with a drizzle of the remaining lemon juice.
  5. Assemble the Bowls – Start with a base of fluffy quinoa. Add shredded cabbage. Pile on the warm roasted shawarma vegetables. Top with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and broccoli sprouts and/or pea shoots. Drizzle with tahini sauce and sprinkle with fresh mint and cilantro (mix tahini with a splash of water, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt for a creamy dressing).

Jen Casey
CNP Holistic Nutritionist, HelloMeno

Jen Casey is a local holistic nutrition educator and recipe developer who teaches a simple, functional approach to food. Through easy, whole food recipes and her Balanced Food Framework, she helps people understand how to build meals that support energy, balance, and everyday wellness.

Southwestern Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients:

For the dressing:

  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive or avocado oil
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic minced or grated
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp sea salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste

For the salad:

  • 1/2 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 package of Eatmore Sprouts Mixed Bean Sprouts
  • 1 cup kernel corn (canned or frozen and thawed) drained
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese cheddar, Jack, Mozza, or feta (or a blend of choice)
  • 2 cups assorted “Eatmore Sprouts” sprouts and microgreens (Clover Sprouts, Broccoli Sprouts, Pea Shoots and Sunflower Greens)
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 cup tortilla chips optional
  • lime wedges for serving optional
  • avocado slices for serving optional

Directions:

  1. Prepare the dressing – Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid and shake to combine. Divide the dressing into the bottom of 2 salad jars
  2. Prepare the salad – Drain and rinse a can of black beans. Mix in the Mixed Beans. Distribute the beans into 2 salad jars. Drain a can of corn or thaw frozen corn. Distribute the corn into 2 salad jars. Dice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and add them to the 2 salad jars. Add 1/4 cup of grated cheese to each jar. Top each salad jar with a handful of assorted sprouts and microgreens (cut the long ones up…Pea Shoots and Sunflower Greens), and fresh cilantro
  3. Wrap a few tortilla chips in parchment paper or plastic wrap and fit them into the very top of each salad jar before screwing on the lid
  4. When ready to eat, empty the salad jar into a bowl and watch the dressing drizzle over everything. Break up the tortilla chips into the salad and mix everything together

Hagit Ammer
Nutritional Chef & Educator

Hagit Ammer is a Nutritional Chef and Educator dedicated to helping individuals nourish their bodies through wholesome, flavourful, and healing foods. She specializes in gut health, inflammation support, hormonal balance, and long-term wellness, blending culinary creativity with evidence-informed nutrition to make healthy eating both simple and satisfying.

Hagit has taught numerous cooking demonstrations with Whole Foods and at community events across Los Angeles and Vancouver. Her expertise has supported a wide range of clients—including celebrities and models—seeking guidance in reducing inflammation, improving gut health, and enhancing energy and vitality.

Known for her vibrant sauces, seasonings, and plant-forward dishes, Hagit helps people enjoy more vegetables, whole grains, and nourishing fats. Through cultural cooking classes, youth programs, private cooking parties, and personalized meal plans, she builds confidence in the kitchen and inspires lasting lifestyle change.

With warmth and passion, Hagit empowers others to create daily habits that support energy, longevity, and a deeply nourished life.

Sprouted Pumpkin Seed pesto with radish salad on Jicama

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Raw pumpkin seeds (peptias), soaked & Roasted
  • Pesto – (3 garlic cloves, 1 cup basil, 1 lemon juice, 3 Tbsp
    water, 1/4 cup olive oil)
  • 4 radishes, thinly slices
  • 1/4 Cup red onion, thinly slices
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • sea salt
  • Eat More Sprouts – many choices to choose from
  • 1 Jicama, thinly sliced

Directions:

  1. Make the pesto, by blending in a high speed blender the ingredients. Blend until its smooth. Set aside.
  2. Dry the soaked pumpkin seeds and roast in Oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 min. Stir halfway through to ensure even roasting. Want to be sure they are golden brown and fragrant.
  3. Blend the pumpkin seeds with the pesto until the flavours combine. Adjust your pesto if need more salt, water or olive oil to make a paste pesto-y consistency.
  4. Now let’s begin with the chopping and assembling the toppings. Thinly slice the radishes and red onion, then place them into a mixing bowl. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt and set aside.
  5. Thinly slice the jicama and set aside.
  6. Spread the pumpkin seed pesto on top of the jicama with a spatula or a spoon.
  7. Add the radish salad on top.
  8. Top it up with Eat More Organic Super Sprouts for extra boost of Superfoods.

Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd has been growing organic sprouts and microgreens on 3.75 acres in the beautiful Comox Valley for over 10 years.

Our mission is simple: to provide fresh, locally grown, organic sprouts year-round — in the Comox Valley and beyond — in support of a happier, healthier planet.

If you tasted our sprouts at the Wellness Show, thank you for sharing the moment with us. If you’re just discovering us for the first time, welcome — we’re glad you found us!

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