Kitchen Therapy with Jaree

09/24/2025

Ask me to talk about food & mental health and watch me open up! Grateful for the deep reflection sparked by seasonal shifts. What’s been on your heart?

📸: my ❤️

08/13/2025

Could your breakfast and lunch options use a healthy refresh for this upcoming school year?

Join us at Govans Farmers Market on Wed. August 13th from 3pm-6pm! All you need will be here in one place!

08/05/2025

I discovered a game-changer last week - a cold brew mule from a local cafe (cold brew coffee and tropical ginger beer) that stole my heart! The question hit me, “what if I could make this at home?” And did! 🙌🏾

Making something delicious for yourself is a gift and therapeutic in its own right. Embrace the stillness. Get present. Dig in.

07/21/2025

“What is that?!”
That’s exactly what the students asked when I pulled out this spiky little fruit — it’s called rambutan 🍥✨ (although I did have some experts in the room that know and love this fruit!)

After our mindful eating and nutrition session, we explored this sweet, juicy fruit as a reminder that nourishing ourselves can be curious, joyful, and full of discovery.
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When we slow down, pay attention, and try something new, we open the door to deeper connection — with our food, our bodies, and each other.
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This is why I do what I do. 🙌🏾 Looking forward to doing more of it!

07/09/2025

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Join the Soil to Sanctuary Farmer’s Market, powered by the Black Church Food Security Network at Allen AME Church (Baltimore) on Sunday, July 13th, 12-3 pm!

Enjoy fresh produce from , dive into an interactive cooking experience with Kitchen Therapy with Jaree, and participate in gardening workshops.

Don’t miss out on a day filled with community, culture, and nourishment! 

Powered by the People, for the People. 🌍💪🏾

07/07/2025

✨ Wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline.

I’ve had the honor of facilitating healing spaces for educators, students, human service professionals, and faith leaders—people who show up for others every single day.

And what I’ve seen time and time again?
They’re running on empty and they simply need room to breathe.

Whether it’s through a stress management session, aromatherapy, movement, or mindful cooking—these aren’t just “nice” add-ons. They’re essential practices for restoring ourselves from the inside out.

👂🏾So I’m listening:
What kind of wellness support would your team most benefit from?

If you’re building out programming for staff wellness, team retreats, or community engagement—I’d love to collaborate.

📩 DM me or learn more about how I can support your team here: https://therapywithjaree.com/kitchen-therapy-with-jaree/

06/21/2025

The little things are big things! Never lose sight of joy! And community makes it all better!

06/20/2025

Montaze Cooper Day is today!

Join us THIS FRIDAY, June 20, in Southwest Baltimore for a dynamic day designed for youth ages 14–24—centered on wellness, creativity, and connection. There’s something for everyone!

🗣️ Increase your confidence and expand your communication skills
🎵 Build community through music and dance
🍓 Practice mindfulness through food-making
💸 Strengthen your financial skills and knowledge
🧘🏿‍♂️ Explore movement, breathwork, and relaxation techniques
✨ And more ways to care for your well-being!

I’ll be leading 2 Kitchen Therapy Sessions at 2:15 & 3:15 exploring joy through a culinary creation!

View the full schedule here → baltimorespromise.org/montaze-cooper-day

We can’t wait to welcome you!

06/01/2025

05/15/2025

Looking forward to being a part of this panel in honor of mental health awareness month. Through each conversation, we lessen the stigma and get closer to the help each of us needs and deserves! Come through!

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04/03/2025

We got some new quinoa lovers in the house tonight and my heart is so happy! 🙌🏾 we made stir fry veggies with quinoa…simple, healthy and delicious!

When people open up to try foods that they have previously written off, it makes the work more meaningful for me.

More than anything, we’re choosing to improve our quality of life.

We’re reconnecting with the wisdom of our ancestors.

We’re choosing to eat from the abundance of the earth.

Get some in your life! Thanks to Pleasant Hope for trusting me to lead this series and making space for me. 🫶🏾

03/28/2025

Kitchen Therapy with Jaree has made its way to Pleasant Hope Baptist Church!

We’ve been journeying together during this Lent season to consider healthier alternatives to our standard diet. This week’s focus was on eliminating meat and dairy for our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. We made sautéed oyster mushrooms, chickpea fritters and a massage kale salad. All plant based and full of flavor!

If you’ve been fasting this season, whether for Lent or Ramadan, what have you been learning?