Nourish & Flourish: THE AUTUMN HARVEST FEAST
Seasonal • Abundant • Thoughtfully Prepared
A beautiful seasonal gathering menu celebrating the flavors of autumn. Thoughtfully prepared with fresh ingredients, comforting classics, and elevated seasonal dishes. Made to bring people together around the table.
CHOOSE YOUR DINNER PACKAGE
OPTION A | THE HARVEST TABLE
Starting at $325
Serves 4–6 adults
Choice of one main course
Choice of three seasonal sides
Choice of one fresh autumn harvest salad
House-made cranberry compote
Choice of red wine jus or traditional turkey gravy
CHOOSE ONE MAIN COURSE
Orange & Sage Roasted Turkey Breasts
Tender turkey breasts roasted with fresh sage, orange zest, garlic, and a delicate citrus-herb glaze.
Whole Roasted Herb Chicken
Whole chicken roasted with fresh rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic, and citrus, finished with golden skin and fragrant pan juices.
Whole roasted turkey upon request, 5 days advance notice*
OPTION B | THE GRAND HARVEST FEAST
Starting at $450
Serves 6–8 adults
Choice of two main course
Choice of five seasonal sides
Choice of two fresh autumn harvest salad
House-made cranberry compote
Choice of red wine jus or traditional turkey gravy
CHOOSE ONE MAIN COURSE
*VEGETARIAN HARVEST ENTRÉES
Choose one:
Wild Mushroom & Herb-Stuffed Portobellos
Roasted Portobello mushrooms filled with wild rice, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, and toasted walnuts. (Vegetarian | Vegan adaptation available | Gluten-free)
Sweet Potato & French Lentil Pot Pie
Savory French lentils, seasonal vegetables, caramelized onions, and fresh herbs beneath a crusty pastry top, baked until golden. (Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-free)
CHOOSE YOUR SEASONAL SIDES
Option A includes three sides. Option B includes five sides. Sides A La Carte ; $35
1. Wild Rice & Roasted Cauliflower Stuffing
A rustic blend of wild rice, golden roasted cauliflower, seasonal herbs, and toasted autumn flavors. (Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-free)
2. Creamed Spinach, Kale & Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked greens folded into a delicate savory cream sauce with sweet caramelized onions. Available with or without pancetta. (Vegetarian without pancetta | Vegan adaptation available | Gluten-free)
3. Bourbon-Glazed Carrots & Maple-Glazed Pumpkin
Seasonal carrots glazed with bourbon and warm spices, alongside tender roasted pumpkin finished with pure maple syrup and toasted pumpkin seeds. (Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-free)
4. Crispy Roasted Duck Fat & Sage Potatoes
Golden, crisp-edged potatoes roasted with fresh sage and duck fat. (Vegetarian and vegan olive oil preparation available | Gluten-free)
5. Wild Mushroom, Truffle & Gruyère Mac & Cheese
An elevated comfort classic featuring creamy Gruyère cheese sauce, sautéed wild mushrooms, aromatic truffle, and a golden baked finish. (Vegetarian | Gluten-free adaptation available)
6. Crispy Sweet Potato Bake
Layers of tender roasted sweet potato with creamy Brie, sweet cranberries, and crunchy toasted walnuts, baked until beautifully golden. (Vegetarian | Gluten-free)
7. Orange-Glazed Dill Carrots
Tender seasonal whole carrots finished with fresh orange, a delicate citrus glaze, and fragrant fresh dill. (Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-free)
8. Whipped Feta, Pistachio & Pomegranate Green Beans
Tender-crisp seasonal green beans nestled over a cloud of lemon-whipped feta, finished with toasted pistachios, jewel-like pomegranate seeds, fresh dill and mint, and a delicate drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Harvest Salads
Available with dinner plans, choose one for option A and two for Option B
Harvest Crisp Broccoli Salad with Dried Cherries & Yogurt dressing
Crisp, locally grown broccoli florets are tossed with finely diced red onion, tart dried cherries, nutty,roasted sunflower seeds, and shredded manchego cheese. Creamy yogurt vinaigrette. (Vegetarian | Gluten-free)
Jeweled Autumn Green Salad
Fresh seasonal pears, thinly sliced fennel, arugula, jewel-like pomegranate, candied walnuts, and crumbled feta. Citrus Ginger Vinaigrette (Vegetarian | Vegan without feta | Gluten-free)
Harvest Kale Salad with Grapes, Whipped Feta & Toasted Walnuts
Tender ribbons of fresh kale tossed with sweet, juicy grapes, creamy whipped feta, and toasted walnuts, finished with a bright citrus-ginger vinaigrette. (Vegetarian | Vegan without feta | Gluten-free)
SEASONAL DESSERTS
Available as additional selections and priced separately.
Maple Pumpkin Pie — $27
A wholesome take on a classic pumpkin pie, naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and warmly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. (Gluten-free preparation available)
Pure Maple Syrup Pecan Pie — $30 **Fam favorite**
A rich, decadent pecan pie sweetened with pure maple syrup, featuring toasted pecans nestled in a buttery, golden crust. Served with honey-whipped cream.
Healthy Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting — $32
A tender, warmly spiced carrot cake featuring fresh carrots and a luscious cream cheese frosting.
HOW TO ORDER:
To place an order, please email NourishFlourish650@gmail.com with your selections. You may choose one of our complete Autumn Harvest Dinner packages or create your own à la carte order.
Please include the following with your order:
Your selected dinner package or à la carte items. A quote will be sent promptly.
Two delivery dates.
Two preferred delivery time options within the available delivery windows. (I normally accomodate all requests)
HOLIDAY DELIVERY SCHEDULE
November 23–25: Deliveries available between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
November 26 (Thanksgiving Day): Deliveries available until 10:00 AM. Pickup is available until 1:00 PM.
Please provide two preferred delivery times so I can coordinate the most convenient schedule.
DELIVERY & PICKUP
FREE DELIVERY on orders of $350 or more.
$20 delivery fee on orders under $350.
PICKUP IS ALWAYS FREE, regardless of order size.
ORDER DEADLINE
All orders must be received by November 21, 2026.
Early ordering is encouraged, as holiday availability and delivery appointments are limited.
Thank you for supporting Nourish & Flourish and bringing thoughtfully prepared, seasonal food to your holiday table!
NOURISH & FLOURISH
NourishFlourish650@gmail.com
www.nourishflourish.org
Bloom + Bite
Dear neighbors, friends, and families:
You are warmly invited to join us on Saturday, August 30th at Heritage Park in Palo Alto for a FREE community celebration of food, friendship, and togetherness.
Come enjoy delicious bites and refreshing drinks while discovering the exciting new programs Nourish & Flourish will be offering this fall. Beginning in September, our programs will include adult wellness and cooking classes, after-school cooking clubs for youth, and hands-on cooking classes designed for all ages.
This gathering is more than an event—it’s an opportunity to strengthen community bonds, meet new friends, and celebrate the joy that food can bring when shared with others.
🌿 Everyone is welcome—bring your family, bring a friend, and come as you are.
For questions, sponsorship opportunities, or information about sliding scale pricing, kindly email: NourishFlourish650@gmail.com
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Saffron & Soul
Join us for a special Persian vegetarian cooking class!
Due to overwhelming interest, we’re thrilled to offer another Nourish & Flourish experience centered around the rich, soulful flavors of Persian cuisine. This class is open to all ages and welcomes curious cooks of every level — whether you’re learning side-by-side as a family or diving in solo.
Together, we’ll prepare a vibrant vegetarian menu featuring:
Ash Reshteh – a hearty, nourishing noodle soup with herbs, legumes, and Persian spices
Kuku Sabzi – a fragrant herb frittata traditionally enjoyed during celebrations
Persian Love Cake Muffins – spiced, floral, and just sweet enough to make you swoon
Date & Time: Saturday August 2, 10:30-1pm (we will have lunch as a group between 12:30-1pm)
Location: 555 Waverley Street, Downtown Palo Alto
Cost: $55 per person
Youth under age 10 may be accompanied by a guardian at no additional cost. Siblings from the same household are offered a coupon of $10 off the combined cost. Email NourishFlourish650@gmail.com or buy 1 ticket at normal cost and another ticket with the Code: Siblings
Spaces are limited and fill up quickly — reserve yours today and come cook, connect, and create in community.
This class emphasizes mindfulness, healthy ingredients, and joy in the kitchen. No experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and appetite!
Register Now: https://SaffronSoul.eventbrite.com
Persian Class 7/22/2025
Taste of Persia: A Culinary Adventure for Youth!
A holistic cooking class for youth geared towards jr. chefs that have helped in the kitchen, or whom enjoy learning more complex flavors and meals. This menu features fresh whole ingredients, using natural aromatic herbs and simple everyday healthy foods, exactly the same way Ancient Persia ate!
Menu for class:
Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Fresh Persian bread, Feta and Herb Platter), served with summer melons
Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans- the Persian version of ‘beans and rice’)
Mast-o-Keeyar (herbed yogurt and cucumber dip)
Salad Shirazi (Persian cucumber, tomatos, and onion)
Sekanjabin (A sweet and sour ancient Persian syrup and drink)
**Menu is vegetarian**
Cost is $55
Cooking & Lifestyle Camp: July 14-18 Downtown PA
A holistic cooking and nutrition program for all jr chefs, ages 10-14 (with exceptions always made!). This program focuses on the various ways food affects our lives, including how it nourishes our bodies, minds, and emotional wellbeing. In addition to sharing and preparing healthy vegetarian recipes, this camp includes other beneficial daily practices such as stretching and meditation for mental clarity, easy gardening as a group, community service, and much more! Jr. Chefs will be encouraged to explore complex flavors and will be trained in specific healthy cooking techniques. They will also get practice reading and understanding food labels, including portion size information, as well as which nutrients promote health. As a special bonus, the program will also review environmental 'green concepts' and actions which empower students to participate and take up meaningful activities and projects independently within their communities.
Email NourishFlourish650@gmail.com for a discount on week long admission
Ayyám-i-Há Party! All are Welcome!
Dear friends and neighbors, please join the Menlo Park Bahai Community in celebrating Ayyám-i-Há with unity, spiritual words and devotions, and a pizza dance party!
What does Ayyám-i-Há mean?
Ayyam-i-Ha has been translated into English as “Intercalary Days” which literally means that they are days inserted into the Baha'i calendar. Unlike the majority of Baha’i holy days that either celebrate joyous historical events or commemorate sorrowful dates of significance, Ayyam-i-Ha is a festival of the attributes of generosity, love, compassion, of praising God and friendship. It stands in contrast to the Fast, a time of abstinence and inner contemplation and transformation, following directly afterwards.
How is Ayyám-i-Há celebrated?
Baha’u’llah has reduced rituals and ceremonies to a minimum in the Baha’i Faith and so everyone celebrates Ayyam-i-Ha differently. Many communities and families share meals together and some exchange gifts. Ayyam-i-Ha celebrations can be elaborate and complex or they can be humble and simple. The beauty of these days is that little is required to make good cheer when you are in the company of friends and surrounded by an atmosphere of love.
Merry Makers Winter Crafternoon! A Local Crafts & Baking Event
Get ready to create unique gifts, indulge in delicious treats, and take home projects to share! On Saturday, December 14th, from 12:30-4pm youth aged 6-16 are invited to ‘Merry Makers Winter Crafternoon!’ An event dedicated to honoring and promoting the knowledge of agricultural arts through inspiration, crafts, and education. Included in the afternoon: Wreath making, mixed media arts seasonal crafts, cookie making &decorating, custom wrapping paper, homemade holiday cards, and much more! Tickets are $60 per person with a promotional price available for siblings. Chaperones are welcome and free, but very limited spaces!
Reservations can be made here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/merry-makers-winter-crafternoon-a-local-crafts-baking-event-tickets-1099413498369?aff=oddtdtcreator
Email NourishFlourish650@gmail.com for promotional price on 2+ participants.
Nourish & Flourish is a local, woman-owned small business focused on educating youth to learn the various ways food affects their lives including how it nourishes their own bodies, minds, and emotional wellbeing. www.nourishflourish.org
Hello Fall! A Youth Crafts + Baking Holiday Event
For local youth and their families!
Email NourishFlourish650@gmail.com for tickets and event details!