Mediterranean Cooking Course

Mediterranean Magic for Midlife: Fall Back in Love with Cooking

A 6-week live Mediterranean cooking course for midlife women ready to eat well, feel better, and rediscover joy in the kitchen - one meal at a time.

ONLY $297

🎉 We reopen the kitchen doors this September!
We keep it cozy (and exclusive), so join the waitlist now to grab your seat before it’s gone.

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.

Let me guess….

✔️ You’re tired of cooking feeling like a chore, especially now that it’s just you or you and your partner at home

✔️ You want to eat better for your health and hormones, but you’re not into strict diets or food rules

✔️ You’ve lost your kitchen mojo and need a little spark (and support) to get it back

✔️ You’re navigating the ups and downs of menopausal life and want to feel energized, strong, and cared for

If you’re nodding along, friend, you’re in exactly the right place!

Now imagine…

You’ve wrapped up your day, slipped into something comfy, and you’re standing at the stove with a glass of something lovely and the smell of garlic in the air.

Dinner is simple, nourishing, and made just for you (or you and your favorite plus one). It’s not complicated or fussy - it’s vibrant, satisfying, and full of flavor.

Best of all?

You actually look forward to cooking again.

This is your time. And it starts with your table.

Introducing the Mediterranean Cooking Course….

Mediterranean Magic for Midlife: Fall Back in Love with Cooking

A 6-week Mediterranean-inspired course to help you nourish your body, cook with confidence, and actually enjoy being in the kitchen again.

When you sign up during the early bird window, you’ll get:

✅ The full 6-week course
✅ Live cooking classes with Christine
✅ Weekly live classes and replays
✅ Private community access

ONLY $297

🍅 Doors reopen in September!
Join the waitlist now - limited spots, lots of flavor, and a whole lot of fun ahead.

Here’s what we’ll cover each week:

Week 1: Welcome to the Mediterranean Table
Foundations of the Mediterranean Diet + how to cook for two without waste or overwhelm.

Week 2: Whole Grains, Whole Heart
How to confidently cook grains and build a realistic, flexible meal plan you’ll actually enjoy.

Week 3: Protein with a Purpose
Seafood, poultry, and plant-based proteins that are simple, satisfying, and hormone-supportive.

Week 4: Going Green, Feeling Great
Making vegetables and leafy greens the star of the show - and actually craving them.

Week 5: Flavor Without Fuss
Healthy fats, herbs, spices, and sauces that bring everything to life - without extra work.

Week 6: Joyful Eating, Mediterranean Living
Putting it all together and celebrating your new rhythm in the kitchen.

Each week, you’ll get…

A live class with Christine

We’ll meet weekly, where I’ll go live with real teaching, real transformation.

Two live cooking demos

 Open a bottle of wine and let’s have fun in the kitchen. Watch or cook along, your choice!

Weekly Meal Plan + Grocery List 

Mediterranean-inspired, easy to implement, easy to shop

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

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 all women, regardless of age who want to feel better and eat well.

What if I’m cooking for one?
Perfect. 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) 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, or cook along if you’re feeling it. Totally up to you.

“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.

"I was nervous to re-commit to cooking… but Chris’s meal plans have been a HUGE win. Meals are easy AND delicious!!! Don’t hesitate!"

Kelly B.

Let’s fall back in love with cooking - together 💛

This is more than a course. It’s your invitation to take care of yourself.

ONLY $297

🎉 We’re back in September!
Spots are limited, so hop on the waitlist and be the first to know when the kitchen reopens!