Tuesday, April 22, 2025

County of Santa Barbara Health Department Community Cookbook


In celebration of their Centennial, County of Santa Barbara Health is putting together a Community Cookbook that promotes healthy eating and community engagement.

The theme and purpose of the book is to highlight the diversity and cultures of Santa Barbara County, and will:
  • Focus on healthy, affordable, and culturally diverse recipes that reflect the community
  • Highlight nutrition tips and food safety
  • Feature sections like "Healthy Traditions," "Plant-Based Options," and "Meals on a Budget."
All contributions and recipes are welcome, with the aim to have enough that can cover the following categories:
  • Health Beginnings - Breakfast & Smoothies
  • Wholesome & Quick Lunches
  • Family-Friendly Dinners
  • Budget-Friendly & Seasonal Cooking
  • Snacks & Healthy Treats
You are invited to contribute to this effort by emailing your favorite recipe using this form to Cookbook@sbcphd.org by May 16th.