Cook Confident, Healthy Mediterranean Meals Without Dieting, Overthinking, or Starting From Scratch
A 6-Week Live Cooking Course for Women 50+ Who Want Dinner to Feel Easy, Nourishing, and Enjoyable Again
In just six weeks, you’ll know how to build balanced Mediterranean meals for real life, making simple dinners on repeat using everyday ingredients, flexible techniques, and a framework you can rely on without recipes, overthinking, or starting over every week.
This is not a diet, a meal plan you have to follow perfectly, or a pile of recipes you’ll never use again.
This is learning how to cook Mediterranean meals in a way that fits your life, so you’re not starting over every Monday.
This isn’t a passive cooking demo.
You’re cooking with a professional chef, asking questions, making adjustments, and learning why things work.
That’s why women don’t just enjoy the classes — they change how they cook.
Women who’ve taken this course don’t just say, “this was fun.”
They say things like:
“I finally feel confident cooking again.”
“I stopped overthinking dinner.”
“I actually use what I learned.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The course, Mediterranean Magic for Midlife, is the perfect complement to the Meal Plan. Seeing Christine in action is so helpful, especially if you are not familiar with an ingredient or technique. She is so good at explaining! She peppers her class with so many hints and tips. It’s a fun and encouraging experience!”
Susan H.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Eating better and having fun in the kitchen again. Game changer.”
Amy C.
Most healthier eating programs fail because they give you instructions to follow, not skills you can reuse.
Here, you’re not memorizing recipes or meal plans. You’re learning how Mediterranean meals are built so you can mix and match what you already have.
That’s why students don’t leave just saying “I loved the class.”
They leave saying, “I finally know what to do at dinner.”
Three months from now, you won’t remember every class, but you will still be cooking the same way.
This course is for women 50+ who:
Want to eat healthier but feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice
Are tired of cooking the same few meals on repeat
Know the Mediterranean diet is “good for them” but don’t know how to actually cook that way
Want dinner to feel calm and satisfying — not like another decision to manage
Miss feeling confident and capable in the kitchen
If you’re looking for perfection, strict rules, or weight-loss promises, this is not it.
If you want practical confidence and a healthier rhythm you can sustain, you’re in the right place.
This is not a recipe collection.
The problem isn’t that you don’t care about eating well.
The problem is that most “healthy eating” advice gives you information, not skills.
So you’re left wondering:
What actually goes together?
How do I plan meals without getting bored?
Why does this feel harder now than it used to?
Why doesn’t this ever stick?
Mediterranean Magic for Midlife solves that by teaching you how to think like a Mediterranean cook, not how to follow rules.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Plan and cook balanced Mediterranean dinners without needing recipes every time
Walk into the grocery store knowing what to buy — and what to skip
Build meals around grains, vegetables, proteins, and fats with confidence
Reduce food waste and last-minute takeout decisions
Trust yourself in the kitchen again
This is the difference between “I know what I should eat” and “I know how to make dinner.”
If you show up once a week and cook along when you can, that’s enough.
You don’t need to practice every night or do anything perfectly for this to work.
Mediterranean Magic for Midlife is a 6-week live course.
Each week includes:
One live, 60-minute interactive cooking class on Zoom
Clear instruction you can follow in real time
Simple techniques you’ll reuse again and again
Full replays if you can’t attend live
You don’t need to cook every night.
You don’t need special ingredients.
You don’t need extra hours in your week.
You need a framework — and that’s exactly what this provides.
This is a small decision that makes everyday life easier.
Picture a Tuesday night:
You glance in the fridge, choose a grain, add vegetables, pick a simple protein, and dinner is on the table without stress or second-guessing.
The best part?
Most women tell me they fall back in love with cooking because they finally understand what they’re doing again.
INTRODUCING:
Mediterranean Magic for Midlife: Cook with confidence again - without overthinking every meal
When you join Mediterranean Magic for Midlife, you receive:
✅ 6 live 60-minute chef-led cooking classes
✅ Lifetime access to class replays
✅ A supportive group of women in the same stage of life
✅ A practical Mediterranean framework you’ll use for years
INVESTMENT: $297
That’s less than:
A few weeks of takeout
One nutrition consult
One forgotten online course
But unlike those, this gives you skill you use every week.
YOUR WEEK-BY-WEEK TRANSFORMATION
Week 1: The Mediterranean Mindset
You’ll learn how Mediterranean meals are built, so dinner stops feeling like a daily decision you have to solve from scratch.
Week 2: Whole Grains Without Confusion
You’ll confidently cook and use grains in ways that feel satisfying, not heavy or intimidating. Learn how to cook and use farro, barley, brown rice, and pasta in simple Mediterranean meals you can mix and match all week.
Week 3: Proteins That Support, Not Dominate
Cook Mediterranean-style fish, beans, eggs, and poultry in ways that feel satisfying - not heavy or complicated.
Week 4: Vegetables as the Foundation
Turn vegetables into the foundation of your meals using roasting, sautéing, and simple dressings you’ll reuse again and again.
Week 5: Flavor Without Fuss
How to make healthy food taste genuinely good, without complicated techniques.
Week 6: Putting It All Together
Create a simple, repeatable way of cooking that works for real life.
What you get for just $297
Six live 60-minute classes with Christine
We’ll meet weekly, where I’ll go live with real teaching, real transformation.
Two live 30-minute cooking demos
Open a bottle of wine and let’s have fun in the kitchen. Watch or cook along, your choice!
Weekly Recipes & Grocery List
Mediterranean-inspired, easy to implement, easy to shop
You don’t need to be a “good cook.”
You don’t need prior Mediterranean experience.
You just need the willingness to show up and try.
But also…
Replay access - can’t make it to the live cooking classes and demos? Replays are uploaded inside my platform, Heartbeat
Private Community - make new cooking friends, stay connected, ask questions, get support
Simple Recipes for One or Two - no scaling down, no waste, all flavor
Come for the recipes and live cooking, stay for the group
A private, supportive group where midlife cooks share wins, swap tips, and cheer each other on. It’s not just what’s on the plate—it’s feeling seen, supported, and consistent.
Just a glimpse of what happens inside…
Weekly check-ins & quick wins (build your dinner rhythm)
Ask-anything threads (fast answers from Christine + peers)
Gentle accountability (zero perfection required)
Real-life swaps, pantry finds, and time-savers
Hear it from the Mediterranean Magic “chefs”
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”WOW, WOW, and Wowzers!!! These recipes really knocked me out of the ball park. I am sitting here with my jaw open still… these flavors are so unreal. I may be in a food coma lol! These classes are so much fun. I made the Chimicurri sauce and Nutritionally Yeast Vinaigrette to go with it and the French potato salad was killer!!”
– Lisa L.
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"I can make quinoa taste good! Healthy dinners don't have to sacrifice flavor! I loved the positive energy in the course, the pro-tips for efficiency in the kitchen and shopping, and for celebrating flavor in a healthy way.
- Cathy Seibert
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”I learned how easy it is to make your own sauces. I'm a big "buy your sauce in a bottle" girl and I don't want to do that anymore.”
- Jennifer Peterson
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"This course gave me better base options using more fiber and whole grains. Game changer!"
- Amy Wunderlin
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"Mediterranean is such a healthy way to eat! And now I feel confident doing it!"
- Ricki
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"Eating better and having fun in the kitchen again. This course reignited my love of cooking."
- Amy Carter
Meet Christine, your culinary co-Pilot
Hi! I’m Christine - culinary instructor, empty nester, and your biggest cheerleader in the kitchen!
After a heart attack in 2020, I began shifting the way I cook and eat.
These days, I focus on flavorful, heart-healthy meals that support my body (and spirit) - without giving up the joy.
I’m a chef and Certified Culinary Medicine Professional. For my capstone project, I studied the Mediterranean Diet and menopause.
Helping women feel confident, cared for, and excited about food again? That’s my passion.
Cooking is my love language, and I can’t wait to share the joy (and the recipes) with you.
Let’s do this - woo hoo!!
Your questions… answered!
Is this course just for people in menopause?
Nope! It’s ideal for anyone in (peri)menopause, or menopause, but it’s open to anyone, regardless of age, who wants to feel better and eat well.
What if I’m cooking for one?
Perfect. Almost every recipe is designed for two, so you can enjoy leftovers or freeze portions - no awkward math required.
Will I get access to the replays?
Heck yeah! All classes will be recorded and available inside Heartbeat to watch (or rewatch) at anytime.
How long do I have access to the content?
You’ll have full access to the Heartbeat community and course materials for the duration of the program.
Do I have to cook live with Christine?
Not at all! You can watch and take notes, catch the replay at your convenience, or even cook along if you’re feeling it. It’s totally your choice!
This is online, and I’m not very tech-savvy… what if I get lost?
Don’t worry, friend — I’ve got you! Before the course begins, I’ll host an onboarding call with the group and personally walk you through the platform, showing you exactly how everything works. You’ll know where to find your recipes, how to join the live classes, and how to get support if you ever need it. Think of it like me giving you a little kitchen tour — simple, friendly, and stress-free!
Here’s What the Students Have to Say
“I’ve taken Christine’s classes in person and online over the years and have always loved how uncomplicated and delicious her recipes are.”
Brenda C.
“This is soooo helpful…thank you 👩🏻🍳 such a great resource!! I am looking forward to this afternoon. I gotta say this is a great experience and is such a joy to learn all these skills and put into place in my own kitchen! 💕.”
Erin D.
“I just wanted to let you know that while you may think you are only helping people out by teaching them how to cook (which you most definitely are), you are literally saving my life. …shopping for the few ingredients for the meals and being able to make a meal in a relatively short period of time has been great physical therapy for me and it gives me a goal to work towards. The time it takes for grocery shopping is shortened too because the meals are simple I can do the shopping instead of my husband having to still do everything.
Thank you! You rock!”
Nancy W.
“I’m really enjoying my commitment to being the student in the coming year. Tonight was the 4th class in Christine Van Bloem’s online Mediterranean Cooking class.
Tonight’s dinner was focused on Veggies. So good! Fettuccine with zucchini, walnuts and Parmesan. And Kale Salad with berries.
I’m excited that the kale and all the herbs came from right off my back porch too.
Thanks Christine for getting me excited to cook again.”
Julie G.
Give yourself six weeks to rebuild confidence in the kitchen and create a healthier rhythm that actually lasts.
We start on January 28th
ONLY $297
That’s a one-time investment in learning how to cook dinners you’ll rely on week after week — instead of defaulting to takeout, decision fatigue, or starting over yet again.