The T.I.K. Story

The Intuitive Kitchen (T.I.K.™) was born in 2008 from a perceived need for Eating Education© for kids and adults. We seek to inspire "culinary creativity and comfort for the community!"

T.I.K. presents a novice-friendly, realistic approach to "natural foods", meaning a wholesome, balanced way of cooking and eating. Nothing too crazy... ;)

We don't advocate any ONE way of eating; we thoughtfully address FOOD from shopping, preparation, presentation, health and lifestyle to the environment in which our food is prepared, including your kitchen!

Our (Life-Saving) Mission

T.I.K. wants to help improve the odds for the survival of Humanity and improve its Quality of Life. That's all. (Well, and to feel good and have fun in the process, helping others to remember the love and art of Cooking and Eating WELL...)

T.I.K. is about "conscious consumption", incorporating lifestyle and nutritional concerns. We foster personal and global responsibility. We encourage empowered improvisation with a healthy, affordable, and versatile pantry.

T.I.K. is a restorative kitchen. We treat feeding ourselves and our friends and families as a joyful event and as participation in the larger community.

Marissa's Story

SO, I've been in the food industry in "various capacities", mostly cooking, for over 30 years. (so crazy!) After all this time and experience I believe in balance in every way and my holistic cooking style reflects that: mostly healthy, fun, and varied.

Testimonials

I didn’t expect a one-day boot camp to change the way my family eats. It did.

Marissa helped me develop a real meal planning strategy that works with the flavors my family likes and the rhythm of the seasons. She shared her systems around composting and sustainability in a way that finally made those things stick for us.

Just one day with Marissa moved the needle for our whole family’s food life at home. I’m grateful for it.

Ashley Bentley-Feldman