Class Schedule

Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at the Wedge Co-op. If you need to cancel, please notify us at least 5 days in advance for a full refund.

July 2010
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12	13	14	15 X Lacto-Fermentation: Preserving Foods and Strengthening Health Jennette Turner Demo w/Tasting 7:00 - 9:00 PM $35/$33 members Lacto-fermentation is an ancient technique used to preserve and enhance the digestibility of fruits and vegetables. Lacto-fermented foods support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, aid digestion, help boost immunity and taste delicious. Come learn how to make fermented salsa, pickled beets, kimchi, raspberry "pop" and more. Lacto-Fermentation: Preserving Foods and Strengthening Health Jennette Turner Demo w/Tasting 7:00 - 9:00 PM $35/$33 members	16
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August 2010
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2 X Nuts About Nuts Canan Karatekin Demo w/Tasting 7:00 - 9:00 PM $30/$25 members Nuts are so nutritious and versatile, it's hard not to go nuts over them! Learn how to make healthy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes featuring several types of nuts (no peanuts). Nutty appetizers, entrées and desserts will be used to illustrate blanching, skinning, grinding, dry-toasting and oven-roasting. You will also learn how to make nut paste and how to use nuts as a thickening agent or garnish. Nuts About Nuts Canan Karatekin Demo w/Tasting 7:00 - 9:00 PM $30/$25 members	3	4	5	6
9 X Freezing Food Safely for Later Use Suzanne Driessen Demo 7:00 - 9:00 PM $15/12 members How do you freeze tomatoes, sweet corn and apples? Learn the why and how of blanching vegetables, pre-treating and freezing fruits, the right packaging materials to use and storage recommendations for frozen food. Store fall's bounty in your freezer! Offered in cooperation with the University of Minnesota Food Safety Extension. Freezing Food Safely for Later Use Suzanne Driessen Demo 7:00 - 9:00 PM $15/12 members	10	11	12	13
16 X Building Fertility with Nutrition Jennette Turner Lecture 7:00 - 8:30 PM $22/$18 members Learn how to nourish your body to enhance fertility. This class will teach you what to eat in order to strengthen hormonal health and build the overall wellness that supports conception. We'll discussion which foods boost fertility and which foods you should avoid. Building Fertility with Nutrition Jennette Turner Lecture 7:00 - 8:30 PM $22/$18 members	17 X Basics of Home Canning: Safety First Suzanne Driessen Demo 7:00 - 9:00 PM $15/$12 members Do you want a cupboard full of home-canned fruit and vegetables? Whether you're growing or buying them, it is important to learn how to can them safely. This class will teach you the latest methods and equipment required for the safe canning of fruits, vegetables and meat. (Offered in cooperation with the University of Minnesota Food Safety Extension.) Basics of Home Canning: Safety First Suzanne Driessen Demo 7:00 - 9:00 PM $15/$12 members	18	19	20
23 X Yeast Gone Wild David S. Cargo, Saint Paul Bread Club Demo w/Tasting 7:00 - 9:00 PM $25/$20 members Sourdough breads are truly traditional breads, dating back thousands of years. While they take patience, they can also be extremely rewarding. Learn how to make your own sourdough starters and the specifics of their care and feeding. You even get samples of starters to take home! Vegetarian, some Dairy-free. Yeast Gone Wild David S. Cargo, Saint Paul Bread Club Demo w/Tasting 7:00 - 9:00 PM $25/$20 members	24	25	26	27 X Traditional Tastes of Tunisia Abdelmajid and Onsa Mahjoub of Les Moulins Ma Demo w/Tasting 7:00 - 9:00 PM $7/$5 members Majid and Onsa will prepare unique dishes from Tunisia. Traditional recipes on the menu may include Ogjaa on Toast; Lablabe; Chouf Book Gashe Tangine; Scallops with Harissa and Preserved Lemons; M'hamsa Couscous Salad with Octopus; Lentil, Beans, Peas and Preserved Lemons; Olive Oil Orange Cake and/or Brik with Bitter Orange Slices and Dark Chocolate, delicately coated with Date Syrup. Traditional Tastes of Tunisia Abdelmajid and Onsa Mahjoub of Les Moulins Ma Demo w/Tasting 7:00 - 9:00 PM $7/$5 members
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