Today’s post is from Meg, my awesome sister-in-law. Since I’m in Vermont, she was able to attend this great event in my place! Every now and then you’ll see guest posts from Meg as she explores NYC and shares her stories here!

When Ashley asked me to take her place at the Whole Foods Tribeca Wellness Club Dinner I was more than willing to check it out. Free food? I’m there. Free food made with my favorite fruits? Definitely there.

Each Wednesday, The Whole Foods Wellness Club hosts Supper Club where members, and others, have the opportunity to learn healthy recipes and try new foods based on a particular theme. Here is a snippet of information from their website: (picture source)

Eat your way to wellness – we’ll do the cooking! When you enjoy a dine-in or take-out meal from one of our supper clubs, you’ll taste some familiar favorites that are delicious and convenient, and some new fare that’s sure to become a favorite. Supper clubs are perfect for those who want to make healthier meal choices without having to cook. Plus, Wellness Club members get a discount on meals.  And, at our table, you’re always welcome to help yourself to as many delicious helpings as you’d like.

This week’s theme was berries! Driscoll’s Berries provided the super fresh berries for the meal.

The menu included:

• Mixed Greens Salad, Toasted Farro & Blueberry Vinaigrette
• Sweet Potato Hash with Onions, Corn & Peppers
• Chipotle Raspberry Salsa with Corn Tortillas
• Strawberry Basil Sorbet with Fresh Mixed Berries

I talked to Chef Juan Pablo after the meal to compliment him on the delicious food. We chatted about the various dishes and I could not believe when he told me that none of them include salt or oil! I don’t know about you, but that’s not how I normally cook.

My favorite part of the meal was, of course, the dessert. Chef Pablo made fresh strawberry sorbet with a hint of basil. The sorbet was delicious and the basil was a nice twist but the assortment of berries served on the side were my favorite part of the meal. They were so fresh and sweet, I could have eaten an entire plate.

How about you? Have you ever been to one of Whole Foods’s Wellness Club events? If not, what’s your favorite way to include berries in a meal?