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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Please call Strongheart Yoga at (248) 563-8615 to register for this class. Class fee is $15.

Who doesn’t love flavorful, colorful, south-of-the-border fare? Learn how to kick your summer fiestas up a notch with Latin favorites like Homemade Tortillas, Guacamole, Tostones, Gallo Pinto, Batidos, and Chili-Lime Shrimp. Talk about the ultimate summer menu of five-ingredients-or-fewer dishes! And aside from the shrimp, it’s a vegetarian menu, too.

Please call the Birmingham Community House at (248) 644-5832 to register for this class.  Class fee is $32.

Summer is almost here, and it’s all about the vegetables! Did you know that Michigan ranks #2 in the nation in terms of agricultural diversity? We’ll be taking advantage of that early-summer spread by making Summertime Greens ‘n’ Garlic Soup, Soy-Sesame Kale Chips, Roasted Broccoli, Cauliflower & Asparagus Harvest Salad, Scandinavian Apple, Beet & Cabbage Slaw, and New Potatoes Tossed with Peas & Mushrooms. You’re going to love the farmer’s market this year!

Please call the Birmingham Community House at (248) 644-5832 to register for this class.  Class fee is $32.

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.

Shop smart—don’t be a statistic! On average, we throw out 25% of the food we bring home. But by planning ahead, purchasing realistic amounts of perishable groceries, finding creative ways to use everything in your pantry and fridge, and securely storing what you can’t/don’t eat, you’ll save a lot more $$ than you ever could with coupons. We’ll also talk about simple, satisfying, and seasonal ingredients that will easily fit into any budget.

Please contact the Berkley Community Center at (248) 658-3470 to register for this class.

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!)

Please contact the Berkley Community Center at (248) 658-3470 to register for this class.

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.

Never roasted peppers or garlic before? Or made salad dressing? No worries! Come join us and see how simple (and satisfying) it is to create your own menus and meals. Homemade hummus, roasted chicken, and on-the-spot pesto are much easier than you think. You’ll also see how easy it is to embellish store-bought sauces to make them your own. Transform your unexplored kitchen into conquered culinary territory!

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.

Just because you don’t have much time doesn’t mean that you or your dinners have to suffer! It’s strange, but true: sometimes being short on time means being long on flavor. In this class, we’ll make and enjoy dishes like Spanish Pork with Redskins, Thai Coconut Shrimp with Brown Rice Pasta, Pan-Fried Trout with Black Bean Salsa & Quick Corn Sautée, and Vegetarian Quinoa, Pea & Mango Curry. Shortcuts aren’t always cheating!

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.

No gluten? No problem! During this class, we’ll learn how to recreate our favorite dishes with unrefined, gluten-free grains and sweeteners, preparing dishes like Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Muffins, Teff & Maple Pancakes, Southwestern Quinoa Salad, Breaded & Sauteed Veggie Melange, and Ultra Nutty Cookies with Cinnamon & Honey.  All of these dishes incorporate easy techniques and ideas you can use in a variety of culinary settings. We’ll also have a gluten-free “show and tell” so that you can see the wide variety of gluten-free grains, pastas, etc. on today’s grocery store shelves.

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.

Breakfast is the most important meal of our day, yet it’s the one we often skip out or skimp on–we don’t have time, we’re out of ideas, or we simply turn to what’s easiest (and usually not healthiest). But don’t worry! In this class, we’ll cover a variety of breakfasts, from do-it-ahead recipes like Whole-Grain Trail Mix Muffins to on-the-spot DIY Cereal, Whole-Grain Smoothies, Chocolate Breakfast Parfaits and Scrambled Eggs with Leftovers. And have you ever seen how easy it is to poach and hard-boil eggs? Waking up with a smile is a snap!

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.