Sunday, February 5th 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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Saturday, February 25th from 2 to 4 p.m. at Strongheart Yoga in Warren 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 [...]
Wednesday, June 6th from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Birmingham Community House 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 [...]
Wednesday, May 30th from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Birmingham Community House 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 [...]
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Two Tuesdays, March 13th & 20th, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Berkley Community Center 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 [...]
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Two Tuesdays, January 24th & 31st, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Berkley Community Center 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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Saturday, March 3rd from noon to 2 p.m. at the Warren Community Center 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 [...]
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Saturday, February 18th from noon to 2 p.m. at the Warren Community Center 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 [...]
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Saturday, February 4th from noon to 2 p.m. at the Warren Community Center 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 [...]
