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.

May 2012
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	1 X Allergy Free Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members Food allergies rob you of energy and cause fatigue, headaches, sinus symptoms, and back and joint pain. Learn how to identify your allergies and thrive. Creamy Wild Rice Soup, Grilled Chicken Salad, Pan Seared Salmon with Garlic Spiked Yams and Asparagus. Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Allergy Free Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	2	3 X Calorie Density: The Key to Long Term Weight Management and Health Dr. AJ Gregg Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $15/$10 members Learn a few simple concepts about calorie density and why choosing the wrong kinds of calories contributes to weight gain. These easy to follow instructions will help you reach your goal weight, have more energy, and live a long and healthy life. Calorie Density: The Key to Long Term Weight Management and Health Dr. AJ Gregg Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $15/$10 members	4
7	8 X Tired of Being Tired Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members Fatigue is a common health complaint. Learn dietary strategies based on the work of endocrinologist Diana Schwarzbein, M.D., to achieve vitality and enjoy life again. White Bean Soup with Pesto, Garlic Chicken with Yellow Squash, Green Beans and Tomatoes, Spinach Salad with Herb and Mustard Dressing. Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Tired of Being Tired Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	9 X Food is Medicine: Blood Sugar Solutions Andrew Litchy, ND Lecture 7:00–9:00 pm $10/$5 members This lecture will explore simple dietary choices that can help improve your blood sugar and insulin levels. Basic eating strategies, meal plans, and delicious recipes will be discussed. Food is Medicine: Blood Sugar Solutions Andrew Litchy, ND Lecture 7:00–9:00 pm $10/$5 members	10	11
14	15	16 X Vegan Basics/101 AmyLeo Barankovich Lecture, Demo w/Tasting 7:00–9:00 pm $35/$32 members Find out "Why Vegan?" First we'll tour the Wedge to see all the meat substitutes and naturally occurring vegan foods. Then we'll return to the classroom kitchen and create Tahini-Drizzled Veggies & "Sausage" over Millet with Cannellini Beans and Kale Saute. Vegan Basics/101 AmyLeo Barankovich Lecture, Demo w/Tasting 7:00–9:00 pm $35/$32 members	17	18
21	22 X Balanced Food for Busy People Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members Travel often? Bored with your own cooking? Just too busy? Get healthful, delicious food into your life, fast, even including wine, chocolate or dessert. Chicken with Lemon Sauce and Broccoli, Red Cabbage Salad with Peppers and Chipotle Dressing, Shrimp/Tofu and Noodles with Peanut Sauce, Pan-Seared Salmon with Brussels Sprouts and Sun-dried Tomato Sauce. Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Balanced Food for Busy People Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	23 X How to Make Your Dishes Jump for Joy Canan Karatekin Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $40/$35 members Sauteing, pan-frying and pan-cooking methods cook food quickly with just a little fat. We'll make Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes to illustrate how to regulate the temperature of the pan, the fat and the ingredients, and how to glaze and deglaze for eye-catching, flavorful results. How to Make Your Dishes Jump for Joy Canan Karatekin Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $40/$35 members	24 X The Joy of Legumes, Nuts and Seeds AmyLeo Barankovich Demo w/Tasting 7:00–9:00 pm $35/$32 members The joy of cooking vegan the old-fashioned way! If you don't use meat substitutes or other processed proteins, you will love the versatility of legumes, nuts and seeds. Expand your knowledge and taste buds as you sample Ancient Grain Banana Fritters, Savory Almond Loaf, Cream of CauliflowerQuinoa Soup and Date-Sweetened Cashew Milk. Vegan, Wheat-Free The Joy of Legumes, Nuts and Seeds AmyLeo Barankovich Demo w/Tasting 7:00–9:00 pm $35/$32 members	25
28	29 X The Savvy Vegetarian Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 12:00–12:00 am $49/$39 members This well-balanced diet can reduce blood sugar and weight and protect your heart. Balance proteins and carbohydrates to achieve the right acid-to-alkaline ratio. Avocado and Navy Bean Stew, Hard Wood Smoked Tofu with Mixed Vegetables, Multi-Colored Cabbage and Chickpea Salad, Garlic Tempeh with Mushrooms and Green Beans. Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free The Savvy Vegetarian Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 12:00–12:00 am $49/$39 members	30 X Food is Medicine: Healing the Heart Andrew Litchy, ND Lecture 7:00–9:00 pm $10/$5 members We'll discuss simple, evidence-based dietary choices that can help improve heart health including high blood pressure, other risk factors, and heart disease. General eating strategies, meal plans, and delicious recipes will be discussed. Food is Medicine: Healing the Heart Andrew Litchy, ND Lecture 7:00–9:00 pm $10/$5 members	31 X Nutrition Myths Dr. Rhys Preston Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $15/$10 members What causes heart disease? Is Cholesterol Evil? Should we all be vegans or vegetarians? What diet is best for me? What keeps fat around the belly? Learn about how our ancestors ate and why 98 percent of diets fail. Overview of the real culprit in heart disease, why cholesterol is not evil and how to apply nutrition to your life in a practical way. Nutrition Myths Dr. Rhys Preston Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $15/$10 members

June 2012
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4	5 X Chocolate Heaven! Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members What's life without a treat? Chocolate can be a reward, pleasure or just plain fun. Ultimate Chocolate Chip cookies, Bittersweet Brownies, Chocolate Meringue Cookies, Warm Chocolate Cake and tips on using dark chocolate in your favorite recipes. (Light meal served first.) Chocolate Heaven! Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	6	7	8
11	12 X Kicking Your Cooking Ruts Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members Get creative and learn to improvise with what's in the cupboards. Get out of your ruts! Jeff will demonstrate his secrets with the freshest, best looking foods available at the Wedge that day. Kicking Your Cooking Ruts Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	13 X South Indian Cooking Padma Chintapalli Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $40/$37 members Date Changed to June 13 South Indian vegetarian cuisine uses spices that are quite different than those used in the North. We will be using some of these spices in Lemon Rice, Beans with Coconut, Tomato Dal, Spinach Yogurt Chutney and a Spicy Ginger Spice Tea. Vegetarian South Indian Cooking Padma Chintapalli Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $40/$37 members	14 X Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia Prevention Dr. Jeremy Faue Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $15/$10 members A woman's chance of having an osteoporosis-related fracture is 10 times greater than getting breast cancer and 5 times more likely than having a heart attack. If you plan on living to 85 or older, start protecting your bones now! Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia Prevention Dr. Jeremy Faue Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $15/$10 members	15
18	19 X Perfect Summer Vegetables Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Vegetarian 7:00–9:00 pm $45/$39 members Summer brings the best vegetables of the year! Risotto with Summer Vegetables and Fried Garlic, Green Beans with Thyme Flavored Home-Made Mayonnaise, Tarragon and Lemon Spinach Salad, Red Cabbage with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese, Stir-Fried New Potatoes with Greens and Shiitake Mushrooms. Vegetarian Perfect Summer Vegetables Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Vegetarian 7:00–9:00 pm $45/$39 members	20 X Cooking Without Recipes AmyLeo Barankovich Demo w/Tasting 7:00–9:00 pm $35/$32 members If the thought of cracking a cookbook open stops you from cooking, this class is for you. Create main and side-dishes with the food that is already in your kitchen. A few basic tips and you're on your way to joyfully preparing on the spot meals. Light soups, hearty salads and delightful pilafs are only moments away. Vegan Cooking Without Recipes AmyLeo Barankovich Demo w/Tasting 7:00–9:00 pm $35/$32 members	21	22
25	26 X Main Dish Salads, Meat or Meatless Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members Salads are the perfect meal for summer. We'll cook vegetables, beans, grains and proteins to their perfect salad textures. Sesame Chicken and Napa Cabbage Salad, Garlicky Potato and Basil Salad, Hickory Smoked Tofu and Tomato Salad, Wild Rice Salad with Toasted Almonds and Cranberries, Warm Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese and Avocado. Main Dish Salads, Meat or Meatless Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	27 X Kombucha 101: How to Make the Divine Tea Barb Bredesen Demo w/Tasting 7:00–8:30 pm $38/$34 members Fermented foods have been used for thousands of years to bring good health to those that use them. Taste kombucha a variety of ways and learn to brew your own. Take home a starter culture and a divine flip-top cobalt blue bottle for your home brew. Kombucha 101: How to Make the Divine Tea Barb Bredesen Demo w/Tasting 7:00–8:30 pm $38/$34 members	28	29