Getting My Cheese Back on My Cracker

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About the Experience For the first time, Cooking for Calm becomes a full live culinary experience. Hosted in person at Thee Manor Private Members Club, with Executive Chef Patricia at the pass, and streaming worldwide on Facebook Live and YouTube Live so the entire community can pull up a seat. You will experience:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A live cooking demonstration with Executive Chef Patricia in the elevated setting of Thee Manor</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Guided conversation about the food and wellness connection that holds our communities together</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">An intentional meal designed around seasonal, locally sourced ingredients</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community with people who care about wellness as a daily practice, not a destination</li></ul>Whether you are joining us in the room or watching from your kitchen, this experience is built for everyone who believes that healing is something we do together at a table. About Executive Chef Patricia With a passion for culinary excellence and years of experience in fine dining, Executive Chef Patricia brings a unique blend of traditional techniques and innovative flavors to Thee Manor&#39;s kitchen. Her philosophy centers on using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to create dishes that are both visually stunning and unforgettable in taste. About Cooking for Calm Cooking for Calm is one of the signature annual programs of The Getting My Cheese Back On My Cracker Foundation. The program explores the relationship between what we eat and how we feel, featuring chefs from communities of color who use food as a tool for wellness, connection, and care. Past episodes have lived as conversations and demonstrations. The 2026 edition steps into a new format as a fully live experience. About the Foundation The Getting My Cheese Back On My Cracker Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving access to wellness in communities of color. We work across three pillars: Safety, Knowledge, and Advocacy. Our programs include the Black Men&#39;s Mental Health Roundtable Discussions across seven cities, Walktober: Miles for Mind, Cooking for Calm, our Annual Wellness Retreat, and our podcasts and community spaces. Every registration helps us bring this work to more people.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for Cooking for Calm 2026. You are officially saved a seat at the table, and we cannot wait to share this experience with you. This year is the first time Cooking for Calm becomes a fully live culinary experience, and your decision to be part of it means everything to this community. Here&#39;s what to expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Where: Thee Manor Private Members Club <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{location-variable-285b726e-0ea5-4c26-9aeb-baea5168faf1}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Location</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Featured Chef:&nbsp;Executive Chef Patricia</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Streaming:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Facebook Live: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1988329511778046" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Facebook Live Link</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">YouTube Live:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4lg1ZCHhxc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">YouTube Live Link</a></li></ul></li></ul> A note on the dress code:Thee Manor is a private members club, and the setting reflects that. We are asking all in-person guests to come dressed in semi-formal attire. Think of it as showing up for yourself the way you would for a meaningful evening out. Dressed up, intentional, and ready to enjoy. What that looks like:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">For the gentlemen: a blazer or sport coat with slacks, button-down shirt, dress shoes. A tie is welcome but not required.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">For the ladies: a cocktail dress, dressy separates, a tailored jumpsuit, or a pantsuit. Heels, flats, or stylish boots all work.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Skip: jeans, sneakers, athleisure, t-shirts, baseball caps.</li></ul>Coming in dressed for the room helps create the atmosphere we are building together. The space, the food, the company, and yes, the way we present ourselves are all part of the experience. If you have any questions about the dress code or anything else, just reply to this email and someone from our team will get back to you. Mark your calendar. Pull up a seat. Calm begins at the table. With gratitude, Peuge BenjaminCEO and Board ChairThe Getting My Cheese Back On My Cracker Foundation

About the Experience For the first time, Cooking for Calm becomes a full live culinary experience. Hosted in person at Thee Manor Private Members Club, with Executive Chef Patricia at the pass, and streaming worldwide on Facebook Live and YouTube Live so the entire community can pull up a seat. You will experience:<ul><li>A live cooking demonstration with Executive Chef Patricia in the elevated setting of Thee Manor</li><li>Guided conversation about the food and wellness connection that holds our communities together</li><li>An intentional meal designed around seasonal, locally sourced ingredients</li><li>Community with people who care about wellness as a daily practice, not a destination</li></ul>Whether you are joining us in the room or watching from your kitchen, this experience is built for everyone who believes that healing is something we do together at a table. About Executive Chef Patricia With a passion for culinary excellence and years of experience in fine dining, Executive Chef Patricia brings a unique blend of traditional techniques and innovative flavors to Thee Manor's kitchen. Her philosophy centers on using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to create dishes that are both visually stunning and unforgettable in taste. About Cooking for Calm Cooking for Calm is one of the signature annual programs of The Getting My Cheese Back On My Cracker Foundation. The program explores the relationship between what we eat and how we feel, featuring chefs from communities of color who use food as a tool for wellness, connection, and care. Past episodes have lived as conversations and demonstrations. The 2026 edition steps into a new format as a fully live experience. About the Foundation The Getting My Cheese Back On My Cracker Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving access to wellness in communities of color. We work across three pillars: Safety, Knowledge, and Advocacy. Our programs include the Black Men's Mental Health Roundtable Discussions across seven cities, Walktober: Miles for Mind, Cooking for Calm, our Annual Wellness Retreat, and our podcasts and community spaces. Every registration helps us bring this work to more people.

Getting My Cheese Back on My Cracker

Cooking For Calm: Calm Begins at the Table

760 10th St NW Unit 3208

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