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1/25/12
I find that everything here "speaks" to my instincts. Everything I see here just feels intuitive to me. Maybe it's because we're in the same camp, or maybe also because the "loose pattern" of philosophies you've woven together here fits so well for so many of us. Thank you!
Jennifer
9/18/11
As a newbie to whole foods and anything that isn't meat and potatoes...your recipes and fun way that you give lessons really are making the transition to healthy eating easy. Thank you so much!
Raquel
7/17/11 you guys are BRILLIANT with your videos. The entertainment value opens up the floodgates of people who want to watch and (inadvertently) learn from you about the wonders of whole foods. I use them in our kids' cooking classes all the time. Lots of laughs and learning! "Who doesn't like applesauce? I'll tell you who, freaks and crazy people!" We love Jane!" Marirose
5/19/11 My 2 year old LOVES this soup ( Yaki Soba). She scoops the broth with her little spoon and picks up every last bit of tofu, bok choy, and mushroom with unbridled enthusiasm. I love your recipes and best of all my family does too! Thank you!
5/5/11 Keep up the great show! LOL...my kids watched 5 episodes today... my oldest loves Jane and keeps watching to see if she's going to get together with what's-his-name and my boys couldn't stop laughing at Darrell and they all want to know why they can't see Captin J. Tomena Reed3/19/11 I made this soup tonight and it was, by far, the best homemade soup we have ever had. 3 generations ate together, even my 5 and 2 year olds! Thank you from the bottom of our empty soup bowls! Taylor HopeI've been consistently cooking your meals for over a month, now, and I love all the recipes I've made. Even my husband loves them, which is amazing because, in the past, he's usually complained when I made 'healthy meals', calling them 'a snack'. Thanks for making it so enjoyable to eat healthy! Erin Fields-Johnson2/11/11 This is my 3rd recipe this week since Saturday night-it's only Monday! I'm hooked on your site. such great food and love the videos. Thanks to all!!! Josie1/13/11 Wow, what an amazing site. I made your fish tacos for dinner last night and my 13 yo commented on how good they were. In fact she said, Mom everything you've made from Cookus Interruptus has been good! Yes, delicious and easy!! Thank you so much
Ruby Cacchione12/29/10 while watching this video (Be Bop Breakfast) my 7yr old daughter was totally perplexed that you would eat cooked greens for breakfast. (we do green smoothies, but my kids are pretty skeptical about other usage of greens) But after watching it through she asked if we could try it tomorrow! I think we are going to watch a few more videos!
Annie Moore
12/15/10
Pacific NW Magazine loves Cookus! Read the story by superfabulous Greg Atkinson.
10/29/10
Rosemary Red Soup: I make this soup for my birthday every year. It was the soup that got me to reconsider beets after hating them since birth. Now I love them, as long as they're fresh!
Anne
10/14/10
For my birthday last week, my friend helped me make the apple pie with butter crust. We couldn't stop congratulating our pie while we were eating it. It was delicious...and we had no hesitation about serving our daughter nice hefty slices. Thank you, Cynthia Lair. Your recipes make my life better every day.
Anna 10/8/10 I've been cooking from your website for the last few weeks, and every single recipe I've tried has turned out Incredible. Thank you so much for doing something like this! The videos make it very simple for a visual learner. I look forward to any new recipes you post :)
Susan
9/21/10
I just have to say, once again, how much I love your website. I've been a huge fan of the cookbook for years and the website makes it fresh. True story: my kids (5 and 2) and I will sit and watch your videos. My son, the 5 year old, loves them!
Hillary Mizia
9/10/10
Where have I been? I just now came across your site. I have never enjoyed looking at recipes as much as yours and had such a laugh plus great info. and learned something. You are ALL a kick. Thank you for being here, keep up the great work and info. There is nothing out here like you, what a joy. Must say, I watch you everyday. Thanks
val greene
"My 4-year-old son referred to it as 'the phenomenal noodle salad' and kept offering additional helpings to everyone at the table! I will definitely be making this again. :-)"
-Lindsey Parks
(see Asian Noodle Salad)
"Cooking for my family had become a chore. I was basically in a rut until I came across your site via the OCA. I have actually began enjoying cooking again. My kids are now even trying simple recipes on their own. I feel such a sense of satisfaction knowing I am preparing food that's nourishing and delicious. I have learned so much. Thank you, thank you :)"
-Kaylla
"I must tell you what an inspiration your blog and videos have been to me....and my kids. We love watching you and learning great tips."
-Laurene
Townsend Letter raves about Cynthia's book and Cookus Interruptus in October 09 issue!
Danny Jensen at Take Part loves Cookus Interruptus. Read about it!
"This has to be the best cooking show EVER!!! Besides being so funny, they make this type of cooking seem so approachable. Kudos on doing a great job!!!!"
-Cheryl
"I have been cooking more. I made some really good fried tofu, delicious soba noodles, Bok Choy (from the collard greens vid), Blanched red cabbage, fried rice, some thing else I can't remember, and almost every day for breakfast I eat either quinoa or steel cut oats. Not only that my knowledge on food has increased 10 fold. All thanks to you. xo"-Joel "Can I just say that your videos make me laugh my butt off? Is that ok? Did I mention I am totally by myself when I do this? Loooove you guys!"
sunbronzedbabe "Besides providing amazing how-to recipes on whole, organic foods, you weave a gentle little funny-family story-line throughout that always leaves me wanting more. I forward your site to friends with the spoiler, "pssst, bet you can't watch just one!" There's just nothing like your program anywhere!"
Lynne Lillie
"What a really well conceived, and nicely organized website. Being gut-bustingly funny is an added bonus. Nice job, Fam."
Steven Lee
"I've been cooking uninterrupted for the past 3 days and I'm loving it. I watch the videos with my toddler then we cook our family meal together. It's lovely:) Thank you guys for a great book &website."
Yasmine
"Clean, easy to use, and informative, the videos get to the point, and on the plate, in 4 to 8 minutes..." Read the whole glowing blog post!
Maggie Dutton, Seattle Weekly
"Your steel cut oats recipe did change my life!"
Julie
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about cynthia
If your group, club or team is interested in a presentation by Ms. Lair,
contact Jamie Lopez at 206-427-7449 or jlopez@cookusinterruptus.com. 
Cynthia Lair is a Certified Health and Nutrition Counselor. She is an assistant professor for Bastyr University's School of Nutrition and Exercise Science (faculty member since 1994) and Culinary Curriculum Director for their new Culinary Arts degree program.
Cynthia is a contributing editor for Mothering Magazine and Super Consciousness. Her popular cookbook, Feeding the Whole Family (Sasquatch Books, 2008) is in its third edition and over 50,000 copies have been sold. Her second book, Feeding the Young Athlete: Sports Nutrition Made Easy for Players and Parents was released in 2002.
Speaking engagements include the Vancouver Wellness Show, Clear Channel’s Baby Expo, Asante Health Systems, La Leche League conventions, NSCAA convention, USYSA convention, and the Greenhouse Spa. Ms. Lair has taught whole foods cooking classes at the Puget Consumers Coop, Evergreen Hospital, Pike Place Market and many other venues.
Cynthia is also the co-creator and host of the online web cooking show Cookus Interruptus, believing that education is most effective when accompanied with humor.
Comments about Cynthia's Lectures & Classes "Cynthia must have a great time in life, because she radiated so much joy, excitement and passion in the class she taught. She loves food and she inspired myself and many others in the class to be creative, adventurous and playful while cooking. She is immensely knowledgeable about nutrition, food preparation, and healthy living. I highly recommend any class she teaches. She is entertaining, engaging, and just an all around great person to work with."
--Michael Byrne, N.D.
Thank you so much for the presentation yesterday - I thought it was wonderful and I received many compliments. You have a real gift for communicating your passion for "real food" and I think you inspired a few of us yesterday. You certainly got us thinking - I have never seen such concentration on a message (by my staff)!
--Eric Boutin, Director, Child Nutrition Services, Auburn School District
"Finally! Someone has unlocked the mystery of this critical aspect of athletic performance. Ms. Lair practically assimilates the principles of exercise science and sports nutrition with the soccer-specific demands of training, matches, and tournaments in terms that the average soccer mom, team manager, and coach can easily follow. Tons of practical tips and easy-to-follow meal plans and guidelines make this a must-have for any team, coach, or parent - a truly outstanding effort and the highlight of the 2005 NSCAA Convention!"
--John T.H. Germanos, Technical Director for Neighborhood Youth Soccer League (NYSL)
"Cynthia Lair is a dynamic and knowledgeable speaker, who offers very practical food preparation tips and great insights on the value of eating whole foods. As the Spring 2005 Healthy Aging Lecturer for the de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging at the University of Washington School of Nursing, Ms. Lair's talk on "Whole Foods and Healthy Aging: How to be a Pickle and Get Livelier with Age" was both well-attended and inspiring!
--Ruth Cochrane, Director of the de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging at the University of Washington School of Nursing
----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2011 Classes & Lectures
June 4th, "Herb and Food Faire" Bastyr University, 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Learn more
April 28th, "Spring into Greens", Two Do Yoga Studio, 6-8:00 pm. Learn more.
March 9th, "Healthy People Conference" Loma Linda University 2010 Classes & Lectures
January 12, Professional Staff Organization brown Bag, University of Washington, 11:30 - 1:15
March 3, PEPS Annual Conference, Seattle Center, Fischer Pavilion, , 11:30 am
March 17, North Sound Dietetics Conference, 6-8:00 pm
April 12, "Raising Healthy Eaters" PAC Northshore Coop, 7 pm
June 22, "Sweetie Pie, Honey Bunch: Demystifying Sweeteners" Greenlake store, PCC Cooks ,6:30 - 9:00 pm
June 29, "Sweetie Pie, Honey Bunch: Demystifying Sweeteners" Issaquah store, PCC Cooks , 6:30 - 9:00 pm
July 10, "Sweetie Pie, Honey Bunch: Demystifying Sweeteners" Bastyr University, PCC Cooks , 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
July 20, "Sweetie Pie, Honey Bunch: Demystifying Sweeteners" Edmonds store, PCC Cooks , 6:30 - 9:00 pm 2009 Classes & Lectures March 11, "Raising Healthy Eaters" Shoreline Elementary, 7:30 pm
February 13 "Grits and Groats for Healthy Hearts" Cardiovascular Care Update, Shoreline Conference Center, 1:10 - 2;10 pm
February 7 "Heartland Home Cooking" PCC Cooks @University, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm.
February 6, "Heartland Home Cooking" PCC Cooks @PCC Greenlake, 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
January 31 "Heartland Home Cooking" PCC Cooks @PCC Redmond, 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
January 30 "Heartland Home Cooking" PCC Cooks @PCC Edmonds, 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
January 15, Chef Net Conference, University of Washington2008 Lectures and Classes November 15 "Raising Healthy Eaters" Sno-Isle Libraries, Mukilteo, 2:00 pm
November 10 Booksigning at Third Place Books (17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA.), 7:00 pm.
October 9 "Raising Healthy Eaters" NW Montessori School, 4910 Phinney Ave N, 6:30 pm
September 24 "Raising Healthy Eaters" Sno-Isle Libraries, Edmonds, 7:00 pm
September 23 "Raising Healthy Eaters" Sno-Isle Libraries, Snohomish, 7:00 pm
September 18 Healthful Eating with co-presenter April Stempien-Otero, Bush School, Seattle 7:00 pm
September 13 "Raising Healthy Eaters" Sno-Isle Libraries, Lynwood, 2:00 pm
August 20 "Raising Healthy Eaters", Starbucks/Java Gym, Seattle, 12:00 pm.
August 16 "Sports Nutrition for Kids", Asante Health Systems, Medford, OR 10:00am - 12:00 pm..
August 15 "Raising Healthy Eaters", Ashland Food Coop, Ashland, OR. 7:00 pm.
May 24 Cooking demo and booksigning, Mrs. Cooks at University Village, 1:00 pm.
May 22 "If I Only Had Some Greens", PCC Cooks at PCC Co-op Office, 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
May 13 "If I Only Had Some Greens", PCC Cooks at PCC Redmond, 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
May 10 Lecture and booksigning, Third Place Books , 6:30 pm.
May 8 "Raising Healthy Eaters", French Immersion School, 7:00 pm.
May 7 "If I Only Had Some Greens", PCC Cooks at PCC Greenlake, 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
May 3 "If I Only Had Some Greens", PCC Cooks at PCC Bastyr University, 10:00 - 12:30 pm.
April 21 "Raising Healthy Eaters", Sandhurst Cooperative Preschool , 7:45 pm.
April 12 Cooking Demonstration, PCC booth at The Green Festival, Seattle Convention Center, 1:00-4:00 pm.
March 19 "Feeding the Young Athlete, REI in Redmond, 7:00-8:30 pm.
March 12 "Feeding the Whole Family", PCC Cooks at PCC Greenlake, 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
February 28 "Feeding the Whole Family", PCC Cooks at PCC Issaquah, 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
February 23 "If I Only Had Some Greens", NW Flower & Garden Show, NW Horticulture Society exhibit "Eat Your Vegetables" presentations at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
February 19 "Feeding the Whole Family", PCC Cooks at PCC Redmond, 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
January 29 "Whole Grains", lecture and cooking demonstration, Auburn School District, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
January 26 "Feeding the Whole Family", PCC Cooks at Bastyr University,10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Visit PCC Cooks.com to sign up for PCC classes.
January 24 Bastyr University, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Lecture and Booksigning, Check web site for more details: www.bastyr.edu
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