HEALTH ADVOCATE
Melissa has been fortunate to learn numerous cuisines over
her many years of cooking.
She can tailor your cooking class
or event with the following:
Asian
American
Gluten Free
Italian
Mediterranean
Mexican
Paleo
Raw
Vegan
Vegetarian
Via Melissa is a certified nutritional chef and graduate from
The Academy of Culinary Nutrition (ACN).
She is also a certified nutrition and wellness counselor from
American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA).
Melissa has a knack for re-creating traditionally unhealthy dishes and making them nutritionally sound while keeping in delicious flavor! With a clean eating approach, she's cooked on Dr. OZ, been published numerous times and develops recipes for multiple brands such as Simply Beyond Spices. Having food allergies of her own, she is keen on food substitutions & allergen friendly cooking overall. Her commitment to living a clean lifestyle through food, nutrition and clean hygienics enables her to have the health & energy needed to succeed in all of her endeavors. Melissa has great passion for cooking & sharing her knowledge of all things health. Contact us to get on your healthy path today!
SERVICES INCLUDE
Cooking Demos
Private & Group Cooking Lessons
Corporate Nutrition & Cooking Classes
Menu & Recipe Development
Customized Meal Plans
Personal Chef & Catering Services
Public Speaking Engagements
*Melissa is Safe Serv Certified and carries both catering & liability insurance
Being a culinary nutritionist lends
to cooking for specific diseases
or conditions for clients.
Some areas of focus include
but are not limited to:
Asthma
Arthritis
Celiac Disease
Cholesteral
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diabetes
Food allergies & sensitivities
Heart Disease
Inflammation
Thyroid Disease
Cooking for HealthCuisines
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2019
MEDIA / PUBLISHED ARTICLES
*Interview with OMNI Foods "How Chef Via Melissa Got Started"
*Recipe Published in Academy of Culinary Nutrition's "2019 From Scratch Cookbook"
*Featured in Aaptiv article "Should You Repeat Meals"
*Featured in Costco Magazine article "Eating To Stop Inflammation"
*Featured in LifeHacker article "6 Unhealthy Foods That Are Actually Good For You"
*Radio Show Interview with Fran Capo on Westchester Talk Radio
*Guest on Dr. Oz with Chef Julia from ATK
*Featured in Insider article "Mediterranean Diet on a Budget"
*Featured in Aaptiv article "A Beginner's Guide To Seasoning Healthy Food"
*Featured in HappyBellyfish article "15 Tips on How To Start Cooking Healthy"
EVENTS
*Hearty & Healthy Cooking Demo - Aitoro Appliance, Norwalk, CT
*Friends Reunion Dinner Party - Montvale, NJ
*Quick & Healthy Meals Cooking Demo - Aitoro Appliance, Norwalk, CT
*Spring Flavors Cooking Demo - Aitoro Appliance, Norwalk, CT
*Presentation on "Strategies For Healthy Eating" at Columbia Presbeterian, NYC
*Private client dinner party, Old Greenwich, CT
*Corporate Meal Prepping Cooking Class for Deloitte Consulting, NYC
*Cooking demo at Open-House Art Show, Westport, CT
*Birthday Party Group Cooking Class, Fairfield, CT
*Presentation on "Making Time For Fitness" NYC
*Presentation on "Debunking Popular Diets" for Green Chimneys, Brewster, NY
*Light Italian Fare cooking Class, NYC
*Event Catering for "The Art Of The Table" at Bilotta Kitchen's, Mamaroneck, NY
2018
MEDIA / PUBLISHED ARTICLES
*Chef on Dr. Oz Episode: Daphne Oz Reveals New Finds (2:30 in clip)
*Recipe Featured in Women's Health Keto Recipes for Weightloss Recipe #7
*Recipe Featured in Nokia's Health Blog 5 Mocktail Recipe's For St. Patricks' Day #5
*Featured in article Benefits of Juicing
*Featured in Aaptiv article Healthy Smoothie Ingredients
*Blogger panel for Apple Cider Vinegar on Dr. Oz Episode
*Recipe Featured in Nokia's Health Blog 7 Overnight Oat Recipe's You'll Love #6 & 7
*Featured in Reader's Digest 25 Ways To Get Healthy on a Budget
*Featured in Staying Healthy How To Lose Weight In Your Face
*Featured in Health Magazine How To De-Bloat Your Face
*Featured in Blasting News Healthy SuperBowl Snacks You'll Enjoy
*Featured in Reader's Digest Safest Dish Soaps
*Featured in HouseWorkGuide.com The 4 Safest Dish Soaps
*Featured in Paper Magazine 24 Foods to Awaken Sexual Appetite
*Recipe's Featured in Cafe Mom 50 Surprising Recipes Under 100 Calories #15 & #16
*Featured in My Recipes article Let's Talk About Slim Fast
*Recipe Featured in Nokia's Health Blog 5 Mocktail Recipes For St. Patrick's Day
*Recipes Featured in Duncannagle 7 Overnight Oat Recipe's You'll Love #6 & 7
*Recipe Featured in Reader's Digest 15 Simple Easter Dinner Recipes written by Lyn Mettler
*Featured in Aaptiv article Is Dried Fruit Healthy, or Best Avoided?
*Recipe Featured in Reader's Digest 14 Non-Traditional Easter Recipes written by Lyn Mettler
*Recipe Featured in General Health Mag Best Keto Recipes For Weightloss #7
*Featured in Vitacost article on Food Allergy Testing Methods
*Featured in Healthy Way Vegetarian Meal Prep Ideas #4
*Featured in AOL.com article Professional Chef's Reveal Pantry Secrets #6
*Chef Via Melissa on The Harry Conick Jr. Show
*Featured in Aaptiv article Health Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice
*Featured in Pure Healthy Living Article How To Drink Lemon Water In The AM
*Featured in Aaptiv article What Exactly Are Liquid Aminos?
*Featured in The List Article Easy Ways To Sub Healthy Food Into Your Diet
*Featured in Ask Men Article How To Drink Healthier
*Featured in The Insider Article 6 Surprising Reasons Frozen Food Is Good For You
*Featured in Healthy Way How To Make A Fritatta
*Featured in The Insider Vegan Foods For Increased Calcium
*Featured in Aaptiv article Add These Healthy Ingredients To Your AM Smoothie
*Featured as an Instagram case study in book Publicity Jumpstart
*Featured in Aaptiv article Tips To Make Whole 30 Easier
*Featured in Fupping.com's article Plant Based Options When Making The Switch
*Featured in Westchester Magazine Focus On A Party For Your Palate!
*Featured in Business News Daily How To Do What You Love For a Living
*Featured in INSIDER article Easy Swaps For Keto Friendly Meals
*Interview feature with Oola.com An Interview With CNE Melissa Eboli
*Podcast Interview feature on I Am CEO Let's Talk To A Nutritional Chef
*Featured in INSIDER article 6 "Unhealthy" Lunches That Are Actually Good For You
*Featured in Chowhound "Reasons Why Pumpkin Is The New Superfood"
*Featured in Elite Daily Article "Use These 5 Ingredients To Reduce Stress"
*Featured in INSIDER article "10 Warning Signs You Should Change Your Diet"
*Featured in Westchester Magazine Focus On A Party For Your Palate!
*Featured in Thrive Global article "Four Women Changing The Face of Entrepreneurship"
EVENTS
*Cooking Class for NYC Mental Health Services Corp.
*Corporate Cooking Class - Delta Brands
*Client dinner party, Pelham, NY
*Modern Nutritious Cooking Class, Brooklyn, NY
*Healthy Home Italian Cooking Class, Scarsdale, NY
*Light Italian Cooking Class, NYC
*Vegan 40th Dinner Party, Darien, CT
*Asian Themed 60th Birthday Party, Brooklyn, NY
*St. Patrick's Day House Warming Party, NYC
*Hybrid Passover-50th Birthday Party, Brooklyn, NY
*Surprise 50th Birthday Party, Scarsdale, NY
*Bachelorette Dinner Party, Brooklyn, NY
*Corporate Cooking Class - Deloitte Consulting
*Energy Boosting and AI + Cooking Demo, Brewster, NY
*Corporate Wellness Presentation Natural Energy Boosters, NYC
*Hybrid cooking class-bachelorette dinner party, Stockbridge, MA
*Friends Reunion Dinner Party, New Rochelle, NY
*Anti-Inflammatory Cooking Class, NYC
*Birthday Party BBQ, Brooklyn, NY
*Catered 50th Birthday Party, Stamford, CT
*Corporate Cooking Demo 72 & Sunny for Goomi Group
*Bachelorette Dinner Party, Cornwall, NY
*Bachelorette Dinner Party, Rhinebeck, NY
*Babtism Brunch, Rye, NY
*House Warming BBQ, Rye, NY
*Corporate Catering RJR Realty, NYC
*Chef For Corporate Executive BBQ, Halstead Realty, LIC, NY
*Bachelorette Cooking Class, Clinton Corners, NY
*Chef for Bachelorette Dinner Party, Jewett, NY
*Catered Rosh Hashona Dinner Party, NYC
*Lynx Grill Demo, Mohecan Sun, Uncasville, CT
*Birthday Dinner Party, New Rochelle, NY
*Catered Fundraiser Dinner Party, NYC
*Mother-Daughter Cooking Class, Westchester, NY
*Catered Baby Shower, NYC
*4th Birthday BBQ Party, Rye, NY
*Catered Engagement Party Brunch, NYC
*60th Birthday Party Cooking Class, Monmouth Beach, NJ
*Catered Grand Opening Media Event for The Little Gym UWS, NYC
*Catered Political Fundraiser, NYC
*Catered 60th Birthday Party, Oceanside, NY
*Catered Political Fundraiser, NYC
*Catered Non For Profit Event, NYC
*Healthy Italian Cooking Class, NYC
*Corporate Wellness Presentation on Clean Living for Tradeweb Markets
*Girls Night In - A Career Change Celebration, NYC
*Catering IGNE Ferro showroom Grand Opening, NYC
*Catering Fall Flavors Friendsgiving Party, NYC
*Personal Chef, Meal Prep Client Thanksgiving Dinner, NYC
*Personal Chef, Thanksgiving Dinner Party, NYC
*Cater 70th Birthday Party, Rhinebeck, NY
*Healthy Italian Cooking Class, NYC
*Cater Cocktail Holiday Party, NYC
*Cater Rosh Hashana Party, NYC
*Cater Global Security Group Holiday Party, NYC
*Cater 60th Birthday Party, Brooklyn, NY
*Personal Chef, NYE Dinner Party, NYC
2017
MEDIA / PUBLISHED ARTICLES
*Huffington Post Feature Interview
*WHRI Radio Interview Tips for a Healthy You in 2018
*HSN Project for Joy Mangano release of Inventing Joy
*Featured Geico article 7 Kitchen Tools That Can Save You Money
* Pumpkin Energy Ballz Recipe posted on Breakfast In Bed Blog
*Featured in NY Post Healthy Thanksgiving Meal Ideas
*Featured in Spark People article Snack Smarter w/ These 13 Healthier Snacks
*Featured in The List article Foods & Drinks That Bolster Immune System
*Featured in Vitacost article Adding Calories To Restaurant Menu's
*Recipe featured in Nokia's Health Blog 5 Festive & Healthy Holiday Drinks
*Featured in Organic Aurhority article 3 Natural Sex Lubricant's
*Featured in NFIB article Which Website Builder is Better for Small Business
*Article Interview Feature in Fem Founder
*Recipe featured in Nokia's Health Blog Cold Recipes for Hot Summer Nights
*Featured in Eat This Tip # 23 25 Genious Tricks To Save at Whole Foods
*Featured in Mashed article Things To Never Put In Your Dishwasher
*Featured in Urbo Article Brilliant Cooking Hacks from Top Chefs
*Lemon Ginger Poppy Oatmeal Recipe featured in Breakfast In Bed Blog
*Article Feature in CEO Blog Nation # 18 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love
*Interview on PunchTV Radio Show w/ host Joseph Collins
*Featured in Reader's Digest Article Raw Food Diet
*Featured in Women's Day Article How To Lose Weight In Your Face
*Featured on ABC 2 News Can Smells Make You Sick
*Featured in Vocation Village Career Coaching Success Stories
*Featured in LighteningShoes.Com 17 Ways To Get Energized Throughout Your Day
*Featured in Don't Waste Your Money 7 Healthy Lunches for Under $7
*Featured in Bustle.com 11 Weird Things Associated with Cancer
*Featured in EatThis.com How To Save Money At Whole Foods
*Featured in CEO Blog Nation Article
*Sweet Potato recipe published in From Scratch Cookbook by Academy of Culinary Nutrition
*Interview Westchester Talk Live Radio
*Featured 1 Week Sample Vegan Meal Plan in Very Well
*Featured in Foodie Finds on The Blackstone Team
*Featured in CEO Blog Nation What Am I Thankful For
*Featured in Her Campus Article Everything You Need to Know When Giving Up Dairy
*Featured in BlackStone Estates Foodie Finds
*Blueberry recipe published in Womens Fitness
*Featured in First For Women article Look Past The Label
EVENTS
*Pop Up Sandwhich & Salad Bar for Vimeo HQ
*Gluten Free Cooking Demo, Chefs Association of Lower Westchester & CT
*Catered a Mexican themed wedding, Long Island City, NY
*BBQ Demo for Lynx Grills at Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Corporate presentation "Taking Charge of Your Eating Habits" NYC
*Catered a 60th birthday party, Larchmont, NY
*Personal Chef, Roshashona dinner party New York, NY
*Poolside Banana Ice Cream Demo, Lifetime Fitness Harrison, NY
*Corporate presentation "Wellness and You" NYC
*Corporate presentation "Nutrition Navigator" NYC
*Catered & cooked at corporate Tailgate BBQ Event, MetLife Stadium, NJ
*Healthy Mediterranean Cooking Class, NYC
*Surprise 60th Birthday Dinner Party, Stamford, CT
*Catered a Vegan Wedding, Brooklyn, NY
*Corporate presentation "Fitting Fitness Into Your Busy Life" NYC
*Corporate presentation "Food In The Fast Lane" NYC
*Personal Chef, Anniversary Dinner Party, NYC
*Post Summer Lunch & Dinner BBQ, We Will Farm, NY
*Allergen Friendly Cooking Class, NYC
*Bridal Shower cooking class, Manalapan, NJ
*Mother-Daughter Cooking Class, Norwalk, CT
*Personal Chef, RE Developer Dinner Party, New York, NY
*Personal Chef, Bachelorette Dinner Party, Garrison, NY
*Happy Hour Cooking Class, New York, NY
*Catered & held cooking demos at SpaVia, White Plains, NY
*Healthy Picnic & BBQ Eats Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Corporate presentation "Eating Right For Life" NYC
*Corporate presentation "Exercise 101" NYC
*Energy Boosting Foods Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Energy Boosting Foods Cooking Demo - SupplyHouse, Melville, NY
*Bachelorette Party Cooking Class - Greenwich, CT
*Simply Beyond Spices Cooking Demo - Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Fest, Paterson, NY
*Corporate Healthy Cooking Class - AT Kearny, NYC
*Spring Detox Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Spring Detox Cooking Class - Whole Foods, Lake Grove, NY
*Sweet 16 Cooking Class - Cook & Bake Center, Mamaroneck, NY
*Aphrodisiac Inducing Foods Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Aphrodisiac Inducing Foods Cooking Class - Whole Foods, Lake Grove, NY
*Romantic Italian Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Cupcake Making & Decorating for Generation Gluten Free of Northern, NJ
*Post Holiday Detox Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Catered Fall Snacks & Treats for Davidson Kempner, NYC
*Catered Halloween Snacks and Treats for Datorama, NYC
*Mexican Themed Cooking Class, Short Hills, NJ
*Personal Chef, Mexican Themed Dinner Party, Hoboken, NJ
*Personal Chef, 40th Birthday Party, Scarsdale, NY
*Personal Chef, VIP Association Dinner Party, NYC
*Catered Fall Flavors 40th Birthday Party, NJ
*Fall Inspired Energy Boosting Foods Class, Production Glue, NYC
*Catered 75th Birthday Party, NYC
*Catered Holiday Party for Global Security Group, NYC
*Personal Chef for VIP client, Montclair, NJ
*Personal Chef for surprise 40th Birthday Dinner Party, NYC
*Catered Holiday Party for The Booking Group, NYC
*Catered Holiday Party for C-Life Group, NYC
*Personal chef for VIP Client NYE Party, NYC
PARTNERSHIPS / OTHER
*Featured Chef on Tablefest.com
*Demo Chef with Goomi Group
*Recipe and blog contributor The Refresh Blog
*Launched new website www.ViasKitchen.com
*Partnered with Voyage Academics
*Culinary Events Listed on IfOnly
*Preferred Partner Chef with Wekudo
*Reached Top Pro status on Thumbtack.com
*Featured Chef on SimplyBeyond Website
*Wrote Green Smoothie Recipe Guide for GadgetReview.com
*Featured NY Chef on Cozymeal.com
2009-2016
MEDIA / PUBLISHED ARTICLES
*Listed on Girls Gone Sporty Website
*Online interview on Fitness Singles Hangouts
*Recipe listed on Fisher & Paykel Blog – Healthy Breakfast Sandwich
*BBQ Bean and Pasta Salad Featured on the Dr. Oz show
*The Dr. Oz Show - Assistant during show segment
*Guest on Party in “Your Bedroom” radio show for SUNY Buffalo, topic “Libido Boosting Foods”
*Featured guest on “Party in your Bedroom” radio show for SUNY Buffalo
*Featured in CCFA Newsletter
*Trader Joes Nickel Chef Competition – provided recipe for “Fire Roasted - Peppers”
*Write up in Scott Shaffer’s Article “The ABSolute Truth”
*Featured on OXO Good Grips website for product demonstration
*Interviewed on “Blog Talk Radio” for Sunday night show “Pillow Talk”
*Sponsored Meetup group “Westchester 12 Week Weight-loss program”
*Listed on FemaleFitnessModels.com
*Certified with AFPA as a Nutrition and Wellness Counselor
EVENTS
*Personal Chef, New Years Eve Party, private client, Bedford, NY
*Catered for Whole World Botanicals Holiday Party, NYC
*Food Demo at Vino 100 Wine Tasting Event, White Plains, NY
*Simply Beyond Spices Cooking Demo - Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Fest, Fishkill, NY
*Chef for Aga Ranges at Karl's Appliance, Fairfield, NJ
*Via Melissa's Culinary Workshop "Fall Flavors" Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Via Melissa's Culinary Workshop "Fall Flavors" Leibert's Royal Green, White Plains, NY
*Presenter at Green Home NYC Event, New York, NY click here
*Chef at Plesser's Appliance Private Sale, Babylon, NY
*Chef at Arc Foundation's Taste of Westchester, Rye, NY details here
*Nutrition Specialist at SONY ENTERTAINMENT Co. Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Nutrition Specialist and healthy chef at MindSpark Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Nutrition Specialist at WE TV & ENTERTAINMENT Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Spoke at Wellness Lunch for United Healthcare Client
*Nutrition Specialist at Bergdorf Goodman Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Nutrition Specialist at Tory’s LLC Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Nutrition Specialist at Mindspark Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Contestant in Metro Mix Magazine’s Best Beach Bod Competition
*Vendor at Equinox Spa Event – Grand Central Station, NYC Location
*CCFA WALK (Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America) at South Street Seaport, NYC
*Vendor booth including fitness tips, nutrition tips for Crohns / Colitis Patients and via Melissa food samples, Live demonstrations on main stage with a Mini Zumba Class
*MACS Expo - vendor table
*Led nutrition class for The Better Class titled “The Middle Aged Middle”
*Participated in fundraiser auction for Haiti Relief Efforts
*Sponsored Chrohn's and Colitis Holiday Party by providing samples
of “Garlic Parm Risotto” and “Healthy Drinking Tips”
*Vendor at MACS Holiday Highlights Expo
MEDIA / PUBLISHED ARTICLES
*Interview with OMNI Foods "How Chef Via Melissa Got Started"
*Recipe Published in Academy of Culinary Nutrition's "2019 From Scratch Cookbook"
*Featured in Aaptiv article "Should You Repeat Meals"
*Featured in Costco Magazine article "Eating To Stop Inflammation"
*Featured in LifeHacker article "6 Unhealthy Foods That Are Actually Good For You"
*Radio Show Interview with Fran Capo on Westchester Talk Radio
*Guest on Dr. Oz with Chef Julia from ATK
*Featured in Insider article "Mediterranean Diet on a Budget"
*Featured in Aaptiv article "A Beginner's Guide To Seasoning Healthy Food"
*Featured in HappyBellyfish article "15 Tips on How To Start Cooking Healthy"
EVENTS
*Hearty & Healthy Cooking Demo - Aitoro Appliance, Norwalk, CT
*Friends Reunion Dinner Party - Montvale, NJ
*Quick & Healthy Meals Cooking Demo - Aitoro Appliance, Norwalk, CT
*Spring Flavors Cooking Demo - Aitoro Appliance, Norwalk, CT
*Presentation on "Strategies For Healthy Eating" at Columbia Presbeterian, NYC
*Private client dinner party, Old Greenwich, CT
*Corporate Meal Prepping Cooking Class for Deloitte Consulting, NYC
*Cooking demo at Open-House Art Show, Westport, CT
*Birthday Party Group Cooking Class, Fairfield, CT
*Presentation on "Making Time For Fitness" NYC
*Presentation on "Debunking Popular Diets" for Green Chimneys, Brewster, NY
*Light Italian Fare cooking Class, NYC
*Event Catering for "The Art Of The Table" at Bilotta Kitchen's, Mamaroneck, NY
2018
MEDIA / PUBLISHED ARTICLES
*Chef on Dr. Oz Episode: Daphne Oz Reveals New Finds (2:30 in clip)
*Recipe Featured in Women's Health Keto Recipes for Weightloss Recipe #7
*Recipe Featured in Nokia's Health Blog 5 Mocktail Recipe's For St. Patricks' Day #5
*Featured in article Benefits of Juicing
*Featured in Aaptiv article Healthy Smoothie Ingredients
*Blogger panel for Apple Cider Vinegar on Dr. Oz Episode
*Recipe Featured in Nokia's Health Blog 7 Overnight Oat Recipe's You'll Love #6 & 7
*Featured in Reader's Digest 25 Ways To Get Healthy on a Budget
*Featured in Staying Healthy How To Lose Weight In Your Face
*Featured in Health Magazine How To De-Bloat Your Face
*Featured in Blasting News Healthy SuperBowl Snacks You'll Enjoy
*Featured in Reader's Digest Safest Dish Soaps
*Featured in HouseWorkGuide.com The 4 Safest Dish Soaps
*Featured in Paper Magazine 24 Foods to Awaken Sexual Appetite
*Recipe's Featured in Cafe Mom 50 Surprising Recipes Under 100 Calories #15 & #16
*Featured in My Recipes article Let's Talk About Slim Fast
*Recipe Featured in Nokia's Health Blog 5 Mocktail Recipes For St. Patrick's Day
*Recipes Featured in Duncannagle 7 Overnight Oat Recipe's You'll Love #6 & 7
*Recipe Featured in Reader's Digest 15 Simple Easter Dinner Recipes written by Lyn Mettler
*Featured in Aaptiv article Is Dried Fruit Healthy, or Best Avoided?
*Recipe Featured in Reader's Digest 14 Non-Traditional Easter Recipes written by Lyn Mettler
*Recipe Featured in General Health Mag Best Keto Recipes For Weightloss #7
*Featured in Vitacost article on Food Allergy Testing Methods
*Featured in Healthy Way Vegetarian Meal Prep Ideas #4
*Featured in AOL.com article Professional Chef's Reveal Pantry Secrets #6
*Chef Via Melissa on The Harry Conick Jr. Show
*Featured in Aaptiv article Health Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice
*Featured in Pure Healthy Living Article How To Drink Lemon Water In The AM
*Featured in Aaptiv article What Exactly Are Liquid Aminos?
*Featured in The List Article Easy Ways To Sub Healthy Food Into Your Diet
*Featured in Ask Men Article How To Drink Healthier
*Featured in The Insider Article 6 Surprising Reasons Frozen Food Is Good For You
*Featured in Healthy Way How To Make A Fritatta
*Featured in The Insider Vegan Foods For Increased Calcium
*Featured in Aaptiv article Add These Healthy Ingredients To Your AM Smoothie
*Featured as an Instagram case study in book Publicity Jumpstart
*Featured in Aaptiv article Tips To Make Whole 30 Easier
*Featured in Fupping.com's article Plant Based Options When Making The Switch
*Featured in Westchester Magazine Focus On A Party For Your Palate!
*Featured in Business News Daily How To Do What You Love For a Living
*Featured in INSIDER article Easy Swaps For Keto Friendly Meals
*Interview feature with Oola.com An Interview With CNE Melissa Eboli
*Podcast Interview feature on I Am CEO Let's Talk To A Nutritional Chef
*Featured in INSIDER article 6 "Unhealthy" Lunches That Are Actually Good For You
*Featured in Chowhound "Reasons Why Pumpkin Is The New Superfood"
*Featured in Elite Daily Article "Use These 5 Ingredients To Reduce Stress"
*Featured in INSIDER article "10 Warning Signs You Should Change Your Diet"
*Featured in Westchester Magazine Focus On A Party For Your Palate!
*Featured in Thrive Global article "Four Women Changing The Face of Entrepreneurship"
EVENTS
*Cooking Class for NYC Mental Health Services Corp.
*Corporate Cooking Class - Delta Brands
*Client dinner party, Pelham, NY
*Modern Nutritious Cooking Class, Brooklyn, NY
*Healthy Home Italian Cooking Class, Scarsdale, NY
*Light Italian Cooking Class, NYC
*Vegan 40th Dinner Party, Darien, CT
*Asian Themed 60th Birthday Party, Brooklyn, NY
*St. Patrick's Day House Warming Party, NYC
*Hybrid Passover-50th Birthday Party, Brooklyn, NY
*Surprise 50th Birthday Party, Scarsdale, NY
*Bachelorette Dinner Party, Brooklyn, NY
*Corporate Cooking Class - Deloitte Consulting
*Energy Boosting and AI + Cooking Demo, Brewster, NY
*Corporate Wellness Presentation Natural Energy Boosters, NYC
*Hybrid cooking class-bachelorette dinner party, Stockbridge, MA
*Friends Reunion Dinner Party, New Rochelle, NY
*Anti-Inflammatory Cooking Class, NYC
*Birthday Party BBQ, Brooklyn, NY
*Catered 50th Birthday Party, Stamford, CT
*Corporate Cooking Demo 72 & Sunny for Goomi Group
*Bachelorette Dinner Party, Cornwall, NY
*Bachelorette Dinner Party, Rhinebeck, NY
*Babtism Brunch, Rye, NY
*House Warming BBQ, Rye, NY
*Corporate Catering RJR Realty, NYC
*Chef For Corporate Executive BBQ, Halstead Realty, LIC, NY
*Bachelorette Cooking Class, Clinton Corners, NY
*Chef for Bachelorette Dinner Party, Jewett, NY
*Catered Rosh Hashona Dinner Party, NYC
*Lynx Grill Demo, Mohecan Sun, Uncasville, CT
*Birthday Dinner Party, New Rochelle, NY
*Catered Fundraiser Dinner Party, NYC
*Mother-Daughter Cooking Class, Westchester, NY
*Catered Baby Shower, NYC
*4th Birthday BBQ Party, Rye, NY
*Catered Engagement Party Brunch, NYC
*60th Birthday Party Cooking Class, Monmouth Beach, NJ
*Catered Grand Opening Media Event for The Little Gym UWS, NYC
*Catered Political Fundraiser, NYC
*Catered 60th Birthday Party, Oceanside, NY
*Catered Political Fundraiser, NYC
*Catered Non For Profit Event, NYC
*Healthy Italian Cooking Class, NYC
*Corporate Wellness Presentation on Clean Living for Tradeweb Markets
*Girls Night In - A Career Change Celebration, NYC
*Catering IGNE Ferro showroom Grand Opening, NYC
*Catering Fall Flavors Friendsgiving Party, NYC
*Personal Chef, Meal Prep Client Thanksgiving Dinner, NYC
*Personal Chef, Thanksgiving Dinner Party, NYC
*Cater 70th Birthday Party, Rhinebeck, NY
*Healthy Italian Cooking Class, NYC
*Cater Cocktail Holiday Party, NYC
*Cater Rosh Hashana Party, NYC
*Cater Global Security Group Holiday Party, NYC
*Cater 60th Birthday Party, Brooklyn, NY
*Personal Chef, NYE Dinner Party, NYC
2017
MEDIA / PUBLISHED ARTICLES
*Huffington Post Feature Interview
*WHRI Radio Interview Tips for a Healthy You in 2018
*HSN Project for Joy Mangano release of Inventing Joy
*Featured Geico article 7 Kitchen Tools That Can Save You Money
* Pumpkin Energy Ballz Recipe posted on Breakfast In Bed Blog
*Featured in NY Post Healthy Thanksgiving Meal Ideas
*Featured in Spark People article Snack Smarter w/ These 13 Healthier Snacks
*Featured in The List article Foods & Drinks That Bolster Immune System
*Featured in Vitacost article Adding Calories To Restaurant Menu's
*Recipe featured in Nokia's Health Blog 5 Festive & Healthy Holiday Drinks
*Featured in Organic Aurhority article 3 Natural Sex Lubricant's
*Featured in NFIB article Which Website Builder is Better for Small Business
*Article Interview Feature in Fem Founder
*Recipe featured in Nokia's Health Blog Cold Recipes for Hot Summer Nights
*Featured in Eat This Tip # 23 25 Genious Tricks To Save at Whole Foods
*Featured in Mashed article Things To Never Put In Your Dishwasher
*Featured in Urbo Article Brilliant Cooking Hacks from Top Chefs
*Lemon Ginger Poppy Oatmeal Recipe featured in Breakfast In Bed Blog
*Article Feature in CEO Blog Nation # 18 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love
*Interview on PunchTV Radio Show w/ host Joseph Collins
*Featured in Reader's Digest Article Raw Food Diet
*Featured in Women's Day Article How To Lose Weight In Your Face
*Featured on ABC 2 News Can Smells Make You Sick
*Featured in Vocation Village Career Coaching Success Stories
*Featured in LighteningShoes.Com 17 Ways To Get Energized Throughout Your Day
*Featured in Don't Waste Your Money 7 Healthy Lunches for Under $7
*Featured in Bustle.com 11 Weird Things Associated with Cancer
*Featured in EatThis.com How To Save Money At Whole Foods
*Featured in CEO Blog Nation Article
*Sweet Potato recipe published in From Scratch Cookbook by Academy of Culinary Nutrition
*Interview Westchester Talk Live Radio
*Featured 1 Week Sample Vegan Meal Plan in Very Well
*Featured in Foodie Finds on The Blackstone Team
*Featured in CEO Blog Nation What Am I Thankful For
*Featured in Her Campus Article Everything You Need to Know When Giving Up Dairy
*Featured in BlackStone Estates Foodie Finds
*Blueberry recipe published in Womens Fitness
*Featured in First For Women article Look Past The Label
EVENTS
*Pop Up Sandwhich & Salad Bar for Vimeo HQ
*Gluten Free Cooking Demo, Chefs Association of Lower Westchester & CT
*Catered a Mexican themed wedding, Long Island City, NY
*BBQ Demo for Lynx Grills at Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Corporate presentation "Taking Charge of Your Eating Habits" NYC
*Catered a 60th birthday party, Larchmont, NY
*Personal Chef, Roshashona dinner party New York, NY
*Poolside Banana Ice Cream Demo, Lifetime Fitness Harrison, NY
*Corporate presentation "Wellness and You" NYC
*Corporate presentation "Nutrition Navigator" NYC
*Catered & cooked at corporate Tailgate BBQ Event, MetLife Stadium, NJ
*Healthy Mediterranean Cooking Class, NYC
*Surprise 60th Birthday Dinner Party, Stamford, CT
*Catered a Vegan Wedding, Brooklyn, NY
*Corporate presentation "Fitting Fitness Into Your Busy Life" NYC
*Corporate presentation "Food In The Fast Lane" NYC
*Personal Chef, Anniversary Dinner Party, NYC
*Post Summer Lunch & Dinner BBQ, We Will Farm, NY
*Allergen Friendly Cooking Class, NYC
*Bridal Shower cooking class, Manalapan, NJ
*Mother-Daughter Cooking Class, Norwalk, CT
*Personal Chef, RE Developer Dinner Party, New York, NY
*Personal Chef, Bachelorette Dinner Party, Garrison, NY
*Happy Hour Cooking Class, New York, NY
*Catered & held cooking demos at SpaVia, White Plains, NY
*Healthy Picnic & BBQ Eats Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Corporate presentation "Eating Right For Life" NYC
*Corporate presentation "Exercise 101" NYC
*Energy Boosting Foods Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Energy Boosting Foods Cooking Demo - SupplyHouse, Melville, NY
*Bachelorette Party Cooking Class - Greenwich, CT
*Simply Beyond Spices Cooking Demo - Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Fest, Paterson, NY
*Corporate Healthy Cooking Class - AT Kearny, NYC
*Spring Detox Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Spring Detox Cooking Class - Whole Foods, Lake Grove, NY
*Sweet 16 Cooking Class - Cook & Bake Center, Mamaroneck, NY
*Aphrodisiac Inducing Foods Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Aphrodisiac Inducing Foods Cooking Class - Whole Foods, Lake Grove, NY
*Romantic Italian Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Cupcake Making & Decorating for Generation Gluten Free of Northern, NJ
*Post Holiday Detox Cooking Demo - Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Catered Fall Snacks & Treats for Davidson Kempner, NYC
*Catered Halloween Snacks and Treats for Datorama, NYC
*Mexican Themed Cooking Class, Short Hills, NJ
*Personal Chef, Mexican Themed Dinner Party, Hoboken, NJ
*Personal Chef, 40th Birthday Party, Scarsdale, NY
*Personal Chef, VIP Association Dinner Party, NYC
*Catered Fall Flavors 40th Birthday Party, NJ
*Fall Inspired Energy Boosting Foods Class, Production Glue, NYC
*Catered 75th Birthday Party, NYC
*Catered Holiday Party for Global Security Group, NYC
*Personal Chef for VIP client, Montclair, NJ
*Personal Chef for surprise 40th Birthday Dinner Party, NYC
*Catered Holiday Party for The Booking Group, NYC
*Catered Holiday Party for C-Life Group, NYC
*Personal chef for VIP Client NYE Party, NYC
PARTNERSHIPS / OTHER
*Featured Chef on Tablefest.com
*Demo Chef with Goomi Group
*Recipe and blog contributor The Refresh Blog
*Launched new website www.ViasKitchen.com
*Partnered with Voyage Academics
*Culinary Events Listed on IfOnly
*Preferred Partner Chef with Wekudo
*Reached Top Pro status on Thumbtack.com
*Featured Chef on SimplyBeyond Website
*Wrote Green Smoothie Recipe Guide for GadgetReview.com
*Featured NY Chef on Cozymeal.com
2009-2016
MEDIA / PUBLISHED ARTICLES
*Listed on Girls Gone Sporty Website
*Online interview on Fitness Singles Hangouts
*Recipe listed on Fisher & Paykel Blog – Healthy Breakfast Sandwich
*BBQ Bean and Pasta Salad Featured on the Dr. Oz show
*The Dr. Oz Show - Assistant during show segment
*Guest on Party in “Your Bedroom” radio show for SUNY Buffalo, topic “Libido Boosting Foods”
*Featured guest on “Party in your Bedroom” radio show for SUNY Buffalo
*Featured in CCFA Newsletter
*Trader Joes Nickel Chef Competition – provided recipe for “Fire Roasted - Peppers”
*Write up in Scott Shaffer’s Article “The ABSolute Truth”
*Featured on OXO Good Grips website for product demonstration
*Interviewed on “Blog Talk Radio” for Sunday night show “Pillow Talk”
*Sponsored Meetup group “Westchester 12 Week Weight-loss program”
*Listed on FemaleFitnessModels.com
*Certified with AFPA as a Nutrition and Wellness Counselor
EVENTS
*Personal Chef, New Years Eve Party, private client, Bedford, NY
*Catered for Whole World Botanicals Holiday Party, NYC
*Food Demo at Vino 100 Wine Tasting Event, White Plains, NY
*Simply Beyond Spices Cooking Demo - Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Fest, Fishkill, NY
*Chef for Aga Ranges at Karl's Appliance, Fairfield, NJ
*Via Melissa's Culinary Workshop "Fall Flavors" Appliance World, Huntington, NY
*Via Melissa's Culinary Workshop "Fall Flavors" Leibert's Royal Green, White Plains, NY
*Presenter at Green Home NYC Event, New York, NY click here
*Chef at Plesser's Appliance Private Sale, Babylon, NY
*Chef at Arc Foundation's Taste of Westchester, Rye, NY details here
*Nutrition Specialist at SONY ENTERTAINMENT Co. Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Nutrition Specialist and healthy chef at MindSpark Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Nutrition Specialist at WE TV & ENTERTAINMENT Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Spoke at Wellness Lunch for United Healthcare Client
*Nutrition Specialist at Bergdorf Goodman Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Nutrition Specialist at Tory’s LLC Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Nutrition Specialist at Mindspark Corporate Wellness Lunch
*Contestant in Metro Mix Magazine’s Best Beach Bod Competition
*Vendor at Equinox Spa Event – Grand Central Station, NYC Location
*CCFA WALK (Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America) at South Street Seaport, NYC
*Vendor booth including fitness tips, nutrition tips for Crohns / Colitis Patients and via Melissa food samples, Live demonstrations on main stage with a Mini Zumba Class
*MACS Expo - vendor table
*Led nutrition class for The Better Class titled “The Middle Aged Middle”
*Participated in fundraiser auction for Haiti Relief Efforts
*Sponsored Chrohn's and Colitis Holiday Party by providing samples
of “Garlic Parm Risotto” and “Healthy Drinking Tips”
*Vendor at MACS Holiday Highlights Expo
