About
Welcome!
To Taste is a culinary nutrition consulting and education company founded by two Registered Dietitian Nutritionists/Chefs.
The goal of To Taste is to help bridge the gap between medical advice and food, and we believe that the best way to gain control of your health is through cooking.
To Taste offers the best of both worlds: evidence-based nutrition education and hands-on culinary arts instruction. We are committed to teaching groups and individuals the essential culinary skills that can help them take control of their health right from the kitchen!
As Registered Dietitians and chefs, we are truly experts in culinary nutrition. In order to become a registered dietitian, we each had to earn an undergraduate degree in nutritional sciences, complete a 1200-hour supervised internship, and pass a national exam.
And because the science of nutrition is ever-evolving, we are also required to earn continuing education credits – 75 units every 5 years.
Registered Dietitians are truly the experts in nutrition.
Mission
To enhance the health of individuals through nutrition education and culinary experience.
Vision
Healthy Americans equipped with the knowledge to create flavorful, artistic, and nourishing meals.
Philosophy
We believe that anyone can cook to take control of their health.
Teaching Methodology
As Registered Dietitians, we are committed to teaching culinary skills using evidence-based nutrition information and real-world advice.
We are dedicated to presenting information in an understandable and non-threatening manner so that you, your clients, your patients, or your employees walk away with applicable knowledge and skills.
We will work to tailor our message so that it best suits the unique needs of your business.
We strive to create materials and presentations that are relevant, realistic, and timeless.
Our Values
Sustainable Eating Patterns
Longevity of People and the Environment
Plant-forward Recipes
Ingredient Affordability and Accessibility
Natural and Whole Foods
Culinary Simplicity and Creativity
Evidence-based Research
Approach to Recipes
Our goal is to teach culinary techniques through dozens of base recipes that allow you to customize each recipe to YOUR taste.
We believe that cooking should be enjoyable, stress-free, and rewarding.
We believe that recipes should be viewed as guides rather than strict rules.
We believe that learning fundamental culinary skills can increase your confidence in the kitchen.
Meet The Team
Chef Vahista Ussery,
MS, MBA, RDN
Founder + Culinary
Nutrition Expert
Chef Lindsey
Schoenfeld, RDN
Founder + Culinary
Nutrition Expert
Lexi Endicott,
RD, LD, CCMS
Community Engagement Strategist + Culinary Nutrition Specialist
Chef Kelsey Anderson
RD, LD, CNSC, RYT-200
Clinical Nutrition
Consultant
As Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Chefs, we are truly experts in culinary nutrition. We are committed to teaching you the essential culinary skills that can help you make control of your health right from your kitchen.Â
