April 29, 2012
Sunday, April 29th from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Authentic Living Center in Troy
More and more city dwellers are getting interested in finding out where their food comes from, especially their animal products. In this class, we’ll talk about real farm products — raw dairy, laid-that-morning eggs, grass-fed meats – and how to handle and enjoy them. We’ll also cover exactly what is expected in a customer/farmer relationship and talk about how both of you benefit. (You may be a consumer in a faceless supermarket, but when you are lucky enough to have a personal relationship with an honest-to-goodness farmer, you’re a customer! And you’re also supporting your community.) Been wanting to get out of the grocery store and into a cowshare/farmshare? Come find out how!
Note: this class is a REQUIREMENT for all customers (cowshare holders) of Hicks Dairy Farm. Class size is limited, so cowshare holders get priority. The public is welcome to attend if any seats are still available.
Please call the Authentic Living Center at (248) 822-9253 to register for this class. The fee is $15.
April 25, 2012
Wednesday, April 25th from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Birmingham Community House
Whole grains are tastier, healthier, and offer a bigger nutritional bang for your buck…and they’re just as easy to prepare as their refined counterparts. Help your taste buds and your health (goodbye, diabetes!) by joining us and learning how to tweak favorite meals such as Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Stuffed Peppers, and Breaded Chicken Fingers with Mustard Dipping Sauce. We’ll also explore unconventional grains with dishes like Black Bean, Corn & Quinoa Salad and Sweet Millet Cakes with Cinnamon & Honey.
Please call the Birmingham Community House at (248) 644-5832 to register for this class. Class fee is $32.
April 22, 2012
Sunday, April 22nd from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Authentic Living Center in Troy
More and more city dwellers are getting interested in finding out where their food comes from, especially their animal products. In this class, we’ll talk about real farm products — raw dairy, laid-that-morning eggs, grass-fed meats – and how to handle and enjoy them. We’ll also cover exactly what is expected in a customer/farmer relationship and talk about how both of you benefit. (You may be a consumer in a faceless supermarket, but when you are lucky enough to have a personal relationship with an honest-to-goodness farmer, you’re a customer! And you’re also supporting your community.) Been wanting to get out of the grocery store and into a cowshare/farmshare? Come find out how!
Note: this class is a REQUIREMENT for all customers (cowshare holders) of Hicks Dairy Farm. Class size is limited, so cowshare holders get priority. The public is welcome to attend if any seats are still available.
Please call the Authentic Living Center at (248) 822-9253 to register for this class. The fee is $15.
April 21, 2012
Saturday and Sunday afternoons, April 21st & 22nd at Strongheart Yoga in Warren
Want to celebrate you and the Earth at the same time? This Earth Day, join us at Strongheart Yoga to hear a series of speakers talk about your inner and outer health: how to manage stress, understand food labels, create a healthy home environment, and make the most of local foods (and your own garden). Yoga teachers and a reiki instructor will lead introductory sessions to introduce participants to ancient healing arts. Join us to explore ways to spring into a healthier, happier life this Earth Day.
Please contact Strongheart Yoga at (248) 563-8615 for more details.
April 17, 2012
Tuesdays, April 17th & 24th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Berkley Community Center (this is a two-Tuesday workshop)
It’s true: you are what you eat. Unfortunately, many Americans are suffering from chronic diseases that are caused or worsened by what we put on our plates. The good news? By upgrading our food choices, we can upgrade our health! During this two-week workshop, you’ll learn about the connections between food and chronic disease and how you can improve both your short-term and long-term health…and enjoy tastier meals, too.
Please call the Berkley Community Center at (248) 658-3470 to register for this class. An additional $5 fee for non-residents.
April 10, 2012
Tuesday, April 10th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Berkley Public Library
Whether you’re a curious carnivore or a long-time vegetarian, come join us to learn more about the nutrition and flavors of vegetarian cuisine. We’ll talk about protein pairings, the best fats to use when cooking and baking, the amazing array of plant foods available (nuts & seeds, herbs & spices, fruits & vegetables, grains, sea vegetables), and animal foods that typically fit into into sustainable, cruelty-free vegetarian lifestyles. Get ready to welcome tasty new ingredients to your plate! Snacks will be provided.
Please call the Berkley Public Library at (248) 658-3440 to register for this free talk.
March 21, 2012
Wednesday, March 21st from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Birmingham Community House
Make your in-home Hollywood experiences even better by whipping up your own concession-stand goodies. Not only will they taste better and be much healthier, if you make your goodies yourself, you can also customize treats like popcorn and ice cream to make them any flavor you’d like. How about starting with Chili-Spiced Popcorn and Raspberry-Chocolate Ice Cream? We’ll also see how easy it is to make our own Extra-Dark Candy Bars, Double-Cilantro Nachos, and Sunflower-Coconut Honey Nut Balls. Your movie treats might become any-time treats!
Please call the Birmingham Community House at (248) 644-5832 to register for this class. Class fee is $30.
March 18, 2012
Sunday, March 18th from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Authentic Living Center in Troy
More and more city dwellers are getting interested in finding out where their food comes from, especially their animal products. In this class, we’ll talk about real farm products — raw dairy, laid-that-morning eggs, grass-fed meats – and how to handle and enjoy them. We’ll also cover exactly what is expected in a customer/farmer relationship and talk about how both of you benefit. (You may be a consumer in a faceless supermarket, but when you are lucky enough to have a personal relationship with an honest-to-goodness farmer, you’re a customer! And you’re also supporting your community.) Been wanting to get out of the grocery store and into a cowshare/farmshare? Come find out how!
Note: this class is a REQUIREMENT for all customers (cowshare holders) of Hicks Dairy Farm. Class size is limited, so cowshare holders get priority. The public is welcome to attend if any seats are still available.
Please call the Authentic Living Center at (248) 822-9253 to register for this class. The fee is $15.
March 17, 2012
Saturday, March 17th from noon to 2 p.m. at the Warren Community Center
Whether you’re a curious carnivore or a long-time vegetarian, join us for a delicious cooking class that celebrates all things plant. And herbs and spices, too: when you add an ethnic twist to your veggies and fruits, you get a global range of flavor, from Mexican Fiesta Salad with Cilantro-Almond Pesto to Mediterranean Roasted Veggies with Feta. From Ethiopian Collards & Cabbage to Salade Nicoise with Blue Cheese, the world is on your plate!
Please call the Warren Community Center at (586) 258-2024 to sign up for this class. The fee is $30 for residents and $40 for non-residents. If you register for three or more classes at once, you’ll receive a discount of $5 off each class.
March 16, 2012
Friday, March 16th from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo
There seems to be plenty of information—and infomercials—on food packaging, but what are those labels actually telling us? We’ll discuss what terms and phrases mean, how they apply to our everyday health and nutritional needs, and when it does and doesn’t make sense to take note of the numbers. (Hint: calorie-counting is not always the answer!)
This private event is part of a series of professional development days at the Zoo.
