Chef Rita standing with ingredients for her dish displayed on the table

*Roll into the New Year Culinary Demo | Zucchini Rollatini with O’Love Fall Salad | Chef Rita El Habr

Location: Lake Kitchen

December 31, 2025, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm

As a passionate culinary specialist hailing from the Mediterranean, Rita is dedicated to crafting fun and authentic culinary experiences that celebrate the vibrant flavors of the region. With a deep-rooted focus on health and long-term wellness, she blends tradition with creativity, using wholesome ingredients to design delicious dishes that nourish the body, mind, and soul.

Rita’s culinary journey began with her strong belief that food brings us together and time stops in the kitchen, simply enjoying the experience of flavorsome food and the pleasure of the company. She also believes that food is medicine and that eating well is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle and longevity. The emphasis of Mediterranean cuisine on freshness, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, is not only delicious, but also inherently healthy with an abundance of benefits contributing to the quality of our everyday life.

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