Mrs. Dornberg's Culinary Experience

Mrs. Dornberg's Culinary Experience Helping you learn the necessary skills to create simple, delicious, health-promoting dishes at home. At Mrs. We believe that if you eat well, you will be well.

Dornberg’s we help health-minded individuals prevent, manage and even reverse chronic lifestyle conditions and their symptoms so they can have more energy and a better quality of life without feeling deprived or spending hours in the kitchen. We are your guide in navigating the confusing field of health and wellness. We provide you with simple, practical information and actionable steps to make better food choices and achieve better overall health. We don’t just help you know WHAT to eat; we show you WHY it is important and HOW TO shop and cook to fit your individual needs and lifestyle. We are here every step of the way to keep you motivated and focused throughout your health journey. We believe that food is the most powerful medicine we have and that our food choices directly impact our health and well-being. When we eat real, whole foods in their most natural state, with minimum processing and additives, we are providing our bodies with the fuel nature intended. Our kitchen is our pharmacy and the process of from-scratch cooking is the best way to achieve and maintain optimal health. We believe that our health is directly impacted by the health of our environment and planet and that it is our duty to minimize our ecological footprint and make a positive impact on the world around us. We focus and provide guidance on reducing packaging and food waste, supporting local food suppliers, and embracing eco-friendly cooking, storage, and disposal methods. We are here to teach you the basics of healthy eating and nutrition; to help you navigate the grocery store; to provide guidance in stocking a healthy pantry, refrigerator & freezer, and to instruct you in basic cooking techniques that will empower you to prepare food at home simply, efficiently and cost-effectively. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE:
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12/10/2025

Looking for a unique, local gift this holiday season? 🎁

Explore these special offerings from the NWI Food Council—featuring delicious, locally grown and crafted foods from right here in our region!
And while you’re shopping… go ahead and treat yourself, too. 😊

Small deposits. Huge returns.You’ve probably heard the saying, “Your body keeps score.”Most people use it in a negative ...
12/08/2025

Small deposits. Huge returns.

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Your body keeps score.”
Most people use it in a negative way… but here’s the good news:

👉 Your body also keeps score of the GOOD things you do for it.

It notices when you:
💧 Drink a glass of water before your morning coffee
😴 Go to bed 20 minutes earlier
🥗 Add one extra veggie to your plate
🚶 Take a 10-minute walk after dinner
🧘 Pause for 3 slow breaths before your next task

None of these feel life-changing in the moment.

But over time?

They add up to more energy, more steady blood sugar, better digestion, clearer thinking, and fewer days where you feel “off.”

I call these daily deposits. And they’re the foundation of everything I teach inside Nourish with Confidence, my year-long healthy cooking membership for women 50+ who want to eat better, feel better, and cook with ease — without stress or strict rules.

✨ Small steps → Big impact.

What’s ONE daily deposit you can commit to this week?

Share it in the comments — let’s inspire each other! 💛

🎁 Give the Gift of Nourishment This Holiday Season!Support local food systems and enjoy a delicious, wholesome holiday s...
12/08/2025

🎁 Give the Gift of Nourishment This Holiday Season!

Support local food systems and enjoy a delicious, wholesome holiday season!

When you make a $25+ donation to the NWI Food Council through my personal fundraising page, you’ll receive a special thank-you:

✨ Nourish with Confidence: Healthy Holiday Recipes
A digital recipe collection with 20 festive, flavorful, and wholesome dishes made with real, whole-food ingredients.

💚 Your donation supports local farmers, expands access to healthy food in our community, and strengthens our local food network.

📩 Once your donation is processed, I’ll personally email your recipe book to the email you used for your donation.

👉 Donate here:
https://nwifoodcouncil.networkforgood.com/projects/262880-2025-year-end-campaign-cheryl-dornberg

Thank you for your generosity and support!

✨ Imagine feeling confident in your kitchen every single day.That’s exactly what Nourish with Confidence helps you do — ...
12/04/2025

✨ Imagine feeling confident in your kitchen every single day.

That’s exactly what Nourish with Confidence helps you do — a full year of simple lessons, healthy cooking skills, and real-life support designed for women 50+ who want to eat better, feel better, and stay healthy as they age.

Healthy cooking doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

➡️ Learn more + join us for a full year of support:
https://mrsdornbergs.com/nourish-2026/

🌟 Ready to cook with confidence in 2026? 🌟Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to delicious, healthy meals you actually wa...
11/25/2025

🌟 Ready to cook with confidence in 2026? 🌟

Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to delicious, healthy meals you actually want to eat! 🍳🥗

Nourish with Confidence is a 12-month online membership designed to help you:
✅ Master one cooking technique + one best practice each month
✅ Join 2 live cook-together sessions monthly
✅ Participate in a group coaching call to ask questions & get support
✅ Take part in quarterly challenges to keep your habits strong
✅ Access downloadable guides, recipes, and technique reference sheets anytime

💚 Join a like-minded community of home cooks who want to feel confident in the kitchen and improve their health—without gimmicks or fad diets.

✨ Let’s make 2026 the year where you truly feel confident cooking—and eating—for your health!

📅 Sign up now and start your journey today!
https://mrsdornbergs.com/nourish-2026/

PLUS, join by November 30 and save $100 on the pay-in-full option or $120 ($10/month) on the 12-payment plan

🎁 Nourish your community — and your holiday table!During this season of Thanks and Giving, I’m raising funds for the NWI...
11/24/2025

🎁 Nourish your community — and your holiday table!

During this season of Thanks and Giving, I’m raising funds for the NWI Food Council, where I serve on the Board of Directors. When you donate $25 or more through my personal fundraising page, I’ll send you a special thank-you gift:

💚 Nourish with Confidence: Healthy Holiday Recipes — my festive, feel-good recipe collection filled with 20 delicious dishes that love you back!

All proceeds support the NWI Food Council’s work to grow a stronger local food system and expand access to healthy food across Northwest Indiana.

📩 Once your donation is processed, I’ll personally email you your copy of the digital recipe book.

👉 Donate here:
https://nwifoodcouncil.networkforgood.com/projects/262880-2025-year-end-campaign-cheryl-dornberg

🥕 The seasonal farmstands may be wrapping up soon, but that doesn’t mean the local goodness has to stop!You can keep enj...
10/08/2025

🥕 The seasonal farmstands may be wrapping up soon, but that doesn’t mean the local goodness has to stop!

You can keep enjoying fresh, LOCAL produce all winter long with a Winter Farm Club Share — the new season starts next week (October 17/18)!

With pickup locations all across the region, there’s probably one near you.
Support local farmers, eat in season, and fill your kitchen with delicious regional produce all winter long. 🌱

👉 Check out the post below for more details and get your order in before Monday to guarantee your box!

📢 Last call 📢

Farm Club Winter Shares start next week! Don't miss out on your opportunity to support local, eat locally and in season.

We have incredible farmers here in the region growing food all year round! Here is just an example of what you might get in your box. Every week you receive 10-12 different items!

And don't forget you'll get access to our Region Roots retail catalog to add on local meat, eggs, grains, cheese, bakery items and more being added every week.

To guarantee your winter box, get your order in before Monday!

www.nwifoodcouncil.org/farm-club

Time is almost up! The NWI Food Council is looking for passionate leaders from across our 7-county region. If you care ...
09/14/2025

Time is almost up! The NWI Food Council is looking for passionate leaders from across our 7-county region. If you care about food access, community health, or supporting local farmers and food businesses, please consider applying (or sharing with someone who might be a good fit).

🌱 Last Chance to Apply – NWI Food Council Board 🌱

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in our local food system?

The NWI Food Council is accepting applications for Executive Board positions beginning in January 2026—but time is running out!

📅 Application deadline: TOMORROW, September 15
👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/ZTvmnTtbjfxNJeqs5

We’re looking for diverse voices and experiences, especially in areas such as nonprofit finance, legal compliance, fundraising, food systems, HR, leadership, strategic planning, business management, or public policy. If you care about building a thriving, just, and regenerative food system, we’d love to hear from you.

Don’t wait—this is your chance to help shape the future of food in Northwest Indiana! 💚

🌿 Exciting News! FarmHop 2025 is Coming Up! 🌿I’m so proud to be part of the team bringing FarmHop 2025 to life on Friday...
08/28/2025

🌿 Exciting News! FarmHop 2025 is Coming Up! 🌿

I’m so proud to be part of the team bringing FarmHop 2025 to life on Friday, September 12—a full-day, behind-the-scenes experience celebrating local farms, fresh food, and the incredible people strengthening our food system here in Northwest Indiana.

If you’ve ever wanted to:
🍅 See where your local veggies and produce come from
🥗 Enjoy a locally sourced lunch
🌱 Tour inspiring farms and programs using food to improve health and education
👩‍🌾 Meet the farmers and leaders building a more resilient food system

…this is your chance!

🎟 Tickets are going fast—grab yours today!
👉 https://nwifoodcouncil.networkforgood.com/events/89877-nwi-food-council-farm-hop-local-farm-tours

Can’t attend? You can still make an impact by sponsoring a culinary student to join this incredible learning experience or by making a donation to support our mission.

I’d love to see some familiar faces there—join me for a day of connection, inspiration, and great food!

📅 FarmHop 2025: Friday, September 12 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

FarmHop – See Local Food in Action! FarmHop is an immersive, one-day event that invites participants to experience the power of local food systems in action across Northwest Indiana. Designed to spotlight the intersection of farming, community health, and institutional partnerships,...

WOW! 🌱 Check out this amazing list of locally grown produce that could be YOURS with a Fall and/or Winter Farm Club Shar...
08/22/2025

WOW! 🌱 Check out this amazing list of locally grown produce that could be YOURS with a Fall and/or Winter Farm Club Share from Region Roots Local Farm & Food Hub!

I truly believe that one of the best—and most effective—ways to improve your health is by cooking more meals from scratch. Having fresh, local produce like this on hand makes it so much easier, more fun, and absolutely delicious!

I’d love to see you inside the “club” this season!

FALL FARM CLUB STARTS NEXT WEEK!

We're so lucky to have local farmers and producers that grow all year round! We have had a wonderful summer bounty but fall and winter's will be here before we know it. With recent national changes, this is a guaranteed way to lock in prices for local, fresh food!

Here's just some of the seasonal availability Fall and Winter Region Roots Farm Club shares will include...

Parsley
Cilantro
Salad Greens (Arugula, Kale, Radicchio, Mizuna, Spinach, Collards, Mustard Greens)
Squash (Long Island Cheese, Acorn, Butternut, Honeynut, Delicata, Spaghetti, Pie Pumpkins, Blue Pumpkins, Sweet Dumpling, Kabocha, Black Futsu)
Bell peppers
Snow Peas
Onions (Red, Yellow, Green)
Leeks
Fennel
Shallots
Popcorn
Garlic
Turnips
Carrots
Beets
Radishes
Daikon
Cabbages
Celery
Celeriac
Rutabaga
Broccoli
Romanesco
Cauliflower
Pears
Grapes
Apples
Apple cider
A variety of potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Mushrooms
Microgreens
Brussels sprouts
Peaches
Plums
Nectarines

*PLUS*
Our Retail Catalog will be ready so weekly you can add local
Meat
Eggs (Chicken and Quail)
Flour
Coffee
Mushrooms
Microgreens
Additional Fruit and Vegetables
Bakery Items
Cheese

And more items being added!

Don't miss out! Sign Up Today

www.nwifoodcouncil.org/farm-club

08/20/2025

If you missed getting in for the summer or if the timing wasn't quite right, NOW is your chance to get in on the Fall and Winter Farm Club Shares! There is PLENTY of fresh produce still to come from our local farmers - potatoes, sweet potatoes, winter squash, root vegetables, greens, apples, pears, and SO MUCH more!

Purchasing a farm club share not only puts food on your table, but also allows our local farmers to feed their families, pay their heating bills, and thrive rather than just survive!

Check it out and join today!!
https://www.nwifoodcouncil.org/farm-club

I’m excited to share that the NWI Food Council is accepting applications for Executive Board positions beginning January...
08/18/2025

I’m excited to share that the NWI Food Council is accepting applications for Executive Board positions beginning January 2026. 🌱

Serving on the board has been one of the most rewarding roles I’ve ever held. It’s given me the chance to connect with amazing leaders, support local farmers, and work toward a food system that is healthier and more equitable for everyone in Northwest Indiana.

If you—or someone you know—are passionate about community, food, and creating positive change, I encourage you to apply. Your voice and perspective could make a real difference. 💚

📣 Help Shape the Future of Food in NWI

Are you passionate about building a better food system in Northwest Indiana? The NWI Food Council is now accepting applications for Executive Board positions beginning January 2026!

We’re looking for leaders, collaborators, and change-makers from across our 7-county region. 🌱 (Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper, Pulaski, or Starke)

🗓 Apply by September 15, 2025

👉 Learn more + apply: https://forms.gle/ZTvmnTtbjfxNJeqs5

Experience in nonprofit work, food systems, fundraising, public policy, or community leadership is a plus—but not required. Your passion and perspective matter.
Let’s cultivate a just and thriving food system—together. 💚

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Eat Well. Be Well.

At Mrs. Dornberg’s we help health-minded individuals prevent, manage and even reverse lifestyle diseases and their symptoms so they can have more energy and a better quality of life without feeling deprived or spending hours in the kitchen. We believe that if you eat well you will be well.

We are your guide in navigating the confusing field of health and wellness and will provide you with simple, practical information and actionable steps to make better food choices and achieve better overall health. We don’t just help you know WHAT to eat; we show you WHY it is important and HOW TO shop and cook to fit your individual needs and lifestyle. We are here every step of the way to keep you motivated and focused throughout your health journey.

We believe that food is the most powerful medicine we have and that our food choices directly impact our health and well-being. When we eat real, whole foods in their most natural state, with minimum processing and additives, we are providing our bodies with the fuel nature intended. Our kitchen is our pharmacy and the process of from-scratch cooking is the best way to achieve and maintain optimal health.

We are here to teach you the basics of healthy eating and nutrition; to help you navigate the grocery store; to provide guidance in stocking a healthy pantry, refrigerator & freezer and to instruct you in basic cooking techniques that will empower you to prepare food at home simply, efficiently and cost effectively.