Name: Michele Wilke (aka Cookhouse Hero)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Background:
Michele Wilke is a seasoned teacher, writer, public speaker, research geek, and chef. Her background includes cooking for musicians and actors (Rolling Stones, Kelly Clarkson, Amir Khan etc), working in the restaurant and catering industry, and teaching people from ages three to retirement in various arenas – from mom-and-pop shops and start-ups to academia and global corporations. Her interest in whole plants started as a teenager and then accelerated after a T2D diagnosis, which she reversed via a plant-based diet and lifestyle without meds. As the founder of Cookhouse Hero – Food Education for All, she supports people with plant-focused solutions from bio-chemistry and beans to protein and poop.
CH is a comprehensive, conversational, and curated resource for food, beverage, and food-systems education. Michele offers services for people from all backgrounds: cooking + shopping, weight loss + fitness, coaching for educators, support for vegans + vegetarians, writing projects, and public speaking opportunities. Born in Detroit, Michele has lived in CA, LA, NY, Canada, Japan, and Germany. She currently lives in Chicago, four blocks to Lake Michigan.
Reason for becoming a Certified Food Over Medicine Instructor:
After my T2D diagnosis in 2018, I decided to launch Cookhouse Hero and “save the world”. In order to get more in-depth knowledge, I decided to take three courses for certification: CNS Plant-Based Nutrition, CNS Food and Sustainability, and WFH Food Over Medicine. I saw Dr Popper speaking at a plant-powered conference, and her direct, non-apologetic, and education-based approach resonated for me. I also wanted to add the information gathered in the FOM course to my own education toolbox.
Email address: admin@cookhousehero.com
Website: www.cookhousehero.com