Wednesday, August 22nd from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Birmingham Community House Salad dressing is the #1 best thing to make instead of buy. Are you a fan of creamy dressings? Then you’ll love making your own Ranch and Creamy Caesar. Or maybe you prefer simple oil-and-vinegar dressings and marinades. Try the Balsamic Mediterranean [...]
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Wednesday, July 18th from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Birmingham Community House In this class, we’ll share strategies for making quick meals from what you already have in your pantry, plus we’ll create shopping lists of handy and tasty ingredients to have on hand. From Whole-Grain Pasta with Roasted Peppers, Tuna & Feta to [...]
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Wednesday, June 27th from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Birmingham Community House 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 [...]
Thursday, March 15th 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 [...]
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Tuesdays, May 22nd & 29th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Berkley Community Center “What’s the big deal about coconut water… and what is kefir, anyway? How do I cook quinoa? I’d like to try ingredients like Greek yogurt and pomegranates, but I don’t know how to use them…” The average grocery store contains [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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Sunday, March 4th 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 [...]
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Sunday, February 19th 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 [...]
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