Testimonials
"Amanda Archibald's passion and enthusiasm for teaching good nutrition has completely transformed my eating experience. Changing the Nutrition Education Conversation is an exciting program that has completely transformed my conventional methods of teaching "healthy eating." She has given me the tools to make a difference and to tastefully influence my clients and classes. An incredibly new and exciting approach in the food world!"
"Amanda Archibald’s work and programs are a must for any professional who speaks about food. Even with as strong a culinary background as I have, her groundbreaking work in Flights of Flavor has provided a truly revolutionary roadmap that helps consumers use their best tool of all - their own unique palate - towards healthier eating. And the thought provoking, innovative dialog that happens over the course of the event is pure gold…"
"Thank you for all of your work in developing the "Tool Kit" and conference and serving as hosts. The content was stimulating and thought provoking, the fellowship incredible and inspiring, and the food and facilities were fabulous! Your ears are probably burning as I have been telling anyone who would listen today. I shared my enthusiasm and renewed passion with my department head this morning and we are arranging a roundtable to discuss the concepts from the conference with fellow faculty at MSU. I am going to incorporate some of the content into our Fun with Food Summer Camp for children and I used the shishito peppers, sweet beets, and the beet greens obtained from the Santa Fe Farmers Market and gently carried back to MS in my First Year Experience "vegetable tasting" this morning."
"Amanda Archibald has a unique way of teaching people about food, food choice and nutrition. In her mind, people do not eat nutrients – they eat food. Nutrition is an added benefit of eating delicious food, but it is food that is the platform from which we must teach. After attending two of Amanda’s workshops, we have changed the way we teach nutrition at Utah State University. We have put a much greater emphasis on teaching students about food and flavors and the role food and flavor play in achieving a nourishing lifestyle. Our students’ experiences are forever changed as a result of her inspirational style and her innovative ways of thinking. We learned, and our students in turn have learned, what it takes to educate future generations of Americans about the simple, yet complex, world of food."
International Programs
"Very good and met with my expectations. I am not directly in the field of nutrition/dietetics, but as a farmer dedicated to high quality, clean food, the knowledge gained here as it pertains to aging is very important and will influence my future marketing. I found this whole experience very informative, uplifting and extremely relevant. The speakers and the rest of the group were very congenial and open about our life experiences. A wonderful experience."
—Skip and Cookie Glover, organic farmers, Douglasville, GA
"An incredible experience. Stimulating, thought-provoking and engaging. An outstanding experience and so well worth the dollars. Kudos for such a fine production."
—Deborah Winders, M.S., R.D., Montgomery, VT
"Sharing ideas and knowledge with like-minded people from diverse backgrounds in a fabulous setting was an awesome experience."
—Debbie Lofley, R.D., Milwaukee, WI
"Really a great thought-provoking conference in an exquisite part of the world. I think I learned more professional information and “personal life value nuggets of wisdom” than I have in any other recent conference."
"A really fun way to do continuing education. I feel that there was a great effort to give us a truly French experience. It was great interacting with other successful women and I appreciate their perspective."
"Great conference and I would recommend it."
"A wonderful opportunity to discuss food and nutrition issues with people from such diverse backgrounds and different passions and emphasis."
What People Said About the 2007 Spring Exchange Forum
"This was a unique and wonderful venue for examining the issues of food, health and taste from a cross-cultural perspective. I really enjoyed being with people from different disciplines. It helps me think outside the box."
—Leslie Lytle, PhD - University of Minnesota
"Exceeded my expectations in every way. Loved the group’s diversity and insights. Great food for thought and great new friends and resources. Now we can change the world!"
—Tamara Vitale, MS, Utah State University
"Every detail well-planned and thought out to make participant’s stay luxurious, restful and inspiring. The entire program gave such wonderful variety to the topic of child/family nutrition in the best setting that fostered creative thinking and brain-storming with like-minded professionals."
—Kindy Peaslee, RD, Kindy Creek Promotions, Greenfield Center, NY
What People Said About the 2006 Exchange Forum
"I was truly pleased, thrilled, and engaged in all aspects. I came for an investment in myself and an adventure. Both goals were met; in fact, the experiences surpassed my expectations."
—Laura Thomas, RD, Boise, ID
"Amanda Archibald's Field to Plate programs have always been exciting and innovative, but she has raised the bar with the recent conference in France. Attending the Comparative Approaches to Nutrition Education and Childhood Obesity Prevention conference was a truly exceptional experience. With presentations from experts from France and the United States, I learned so much about the challenges facing the school lunch programs in both countries and was inspired to learn more. This was also an opportunity to foster good will between the two countries. The location, a 16th century chateau, was amazing, the food was exquisite, side tours to both the schools and Loire Valley were well organized and translation was provided. I wholeheartedly recommend this or any Field to Plate program!"
—Ellen Markham, Director of Education and Training, Spectrum Organic Products
"An excellent, inspiring and fun program with extremely valuable networking. The incredibly well organized and orchestrated small group setting was crucial. Kudos"
—Deanne Brandstetter, MBA, RD Director of Nutrition, Compass Group, North America
"An incredible experience with a broad perspective. The best experience of my life"
—Chef Bill Idell, MS, Marblehead Community Public Charter School, MA
"Thank you for the courage and foresight to bring this all together. Thank you for this enlightening experience; it is the core of a snowball that’s gathering snow and picking up speed to make some exciting things happen."
—Karen Ehrens, RD, Bismarck, ND
"A great way to learn, share resources and meet other like-minded professionals. Thank you for a wonderful week"
—Linda Piette, MS, RD Andover, MA
More testimonials...
"The best professional and personal experience I’ve had in my 20 year career. I cannot thank you enough"
"An excellent, superior program"
"Great experience! Loved the size of the group, the length of the conference and the quality of the speakers."
