Each Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. during Spring, Summer, and Fall, the Atlanta Botanical Garden hosts Garden Chef Demos in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen. These demonstrations showcase fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs in simple and mouthwatering recipes, inspiring guests to try something new in their own cooking. For additional inspiration, a list of all recipes showcased can be found on the Garden Chef Recipes webpage.
Megan McCarthy is a healthy lifestyle consultant, influencer, and chef who teaches individuals how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and integrate them into their everyday eating lifestyles. Her creative culinary experience and enthusiasm bring healthy foods to life, making the kitchen a comfortable space. As an Edible Garden Chef, she focuses on creating recipes that emphasize simple, fast, and fresh ways to enjoy the local and seasonal edible abundance. Megan is the Founder and Chef of Healthy Eating 101, where she shares the easiest methods to include nutritious foods in a healthy eating lifestyle. Additionally, she serves as a “Have A Plant” Ambassador for the Produce for Better Health Foundation, promoting fruit and vegetable consumption for all. With her unique and healthy perspective on food and lifestyle, she has been recently voted “Best Cooking Classes for the Everyday Chef” in Atlanta. Megan writes recipes for several national food brands and offers personal chef services and instruction for those seeking a healthy food transformation in their everyday life.
Free with Garden Admission