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.

February 2012
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6	7 X Perfect Mid-Winter Vegetables Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Vegetarian 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members We all need mid-winter inspiration to keep eating vegetables - the all-important part of any healthy diet. Yam, Tomato and White Bean Soup, Roasted Maple Butternut Squash, Pan-fried Brussels Sprouts with Red Pepper, Potato Salad with Aioli Dressing, Glazed Carrots with Kale. Vegetarian. Perfect Mid-Winter Vegetables Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Vegetarian 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	8	9 X Let's Play With Water Canan Karatekin Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $30/$25 members Poaching, shallow-poaching, simmering, boiling, parboiling and blanching are all wet-cooking methods that can be applied to a large variety of ingredients. We'll apply these methods to cook simple Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-flavored dishes with seafood, poultry, grains, vegetables, and fruits. Let's Play With Water Canan Karatekin Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $30/$25 members	10
13	14 X Chocolate!! Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members Celebrate Valentine's Day by indulging in a variety of healthy chocolate dishes, treats and desserts as well as a discussion of choosing the right chocolate for a recipe. Chicken with Mole Sauce, Chocolate/Orange Custard, Chocolate Hazelnut Torte, Chewy Brownies, Chocolate Meringue Cookies, Fallen Chocolate Cake. Chocolate!! Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	15	16	17
20	21 X Hormonal Health for Women - Healing Foods for the Heart, Hormones, Weight and Sleep Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $99/$79 members Hormone levels help determine energy level, attitude, skin quality, muscle tone, ability to get restful sleep, sensuality and proper weight. Learn how food can affect hormonal status and about tests that can identify areas for improvement. Enjoy Chicken and Vegetables with Ginger Peanut Sauce, 15-Minute Citrus Shrimp Salad, Crispy Salmon with Warm Potato Salad, White Bean, Tomato, Chicken and Olive Stew. Hormonal Health for Women - Healing Foods for the Heart, Hormones, Weight and Sleep Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $99/$79 members	22	23	24
27	28 X Hormonal Health for Women - Healing Foods for the Heart, Hormones, Weight and Sleep Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $99/$79 members Hormone levels help determine energy level, attitude, skin quality, muscle tone, ability to get restful sleep, sensuality and proper weight. Learn how food can affect hormonal status and about tests that can identify areas for improvement. Enjoy Chicken and Vegetables with Ginger Peanut Sauce, 15-Minute Citrus Shrimp Salad, Crispy Salmon with Warm Potato Salad, White Bean, Tomato, Chicken and Olive Stew. Hormonal Health for Women - Healing Foods for the Heart, Hormones, Weight and Sleep Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $99/$79 members	29

March 2012
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
			1 X Adrenal Fatigue Dr. Rhys Preston Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $20/$15 members Do you have sugar or salt cravings? Carry an extra few pounds around your belly? PMS? Difficulty getting up in the morning? Need coffee in the afternoon? The adrenal glands enable your body to deal with stress from every possible source from injury and disease to work and relationship problems. Your resilience, energy and endurance depend on proper adrenal function. Adrenal Fatigue Dr. Rhys Preston Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $20/$15 members	2
5	6 X Salt: The Essential Mineral and Flavor Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members Traditional sea salt enhances flavors, defines a dish and provides a needed mineral. You can live without vegetables, grains or meats but not without real salt. Artisan sea salts take flavor to the next level. Enjoy Creamy Potato and Shrimp Soup with Red Salt Crystals, French Fries with Fleur de Sel, Green Bean Salad with Fresh Thyme, Pecans and Flaked Sea Salt and Pan-Seared Salmon and Sun-dried Tomatoes with Hickory Smoked Salt. Salt: The Essential Mineral and Flavor Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	7 X Food is Medicine: Beyond the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Andrew Litchy, ND Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $10/$5 members Inflammation is associated with chronic health problems such as arthritis, obesity, allergies, diabetes, and heart disease. We'll discuss non-restrictive, delicious and anti-inflammatory eating strategies, meal plans and recipes. This is a great lead-in to Jeff Woodward's anti-inflammatory cooking classes! Food is Medicine: Beyond the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Andrew Litchy, ND Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $10/$5 members	8 X Lip Balm and Body Lotion Anna Dvorak Demo 7:00–8:30 pm $33/$30 members Natural, easy and affordable - a perfect lip balm and a creamy body lotion that are gentle enough for everyone in the family. Take home samples and recipes to customize at home. Lip Balm and Body Lotion Anna Dvorak Demo 7:00–8:30 pm $33/$30 members	9
12	13 X The Pressure Cooker and Slow Cooker Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members One cooker prepares beans, grains, soups, stews, meats and vegetables in a hurry. The other has your meals ready when you get home. Bring your slow cooker or pressure cooker to class. Taste the BEST Onion Soup, Crunchy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Smoked Lamb or Vegetarian Chili, Turkey and Portobello Mushroom Stew, Burgundy Beef Stew with Noodles, Creamy Rice Pudding. Gluten-free. Dairy-free. The Pressure Cooker and Slow Cooker Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	14 X From the Kitchens of the Turkish 99& to yours Canan Karatekin Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $35/$30 members We'll make simple, nourishing Turkish dishes. Taste spicy feta dip and "peasant" red lentil soup, move on to Turkish meatballs (kofte) with shepherd's salad and bulgur pilaf, washed down with a yogurt drink (ayran), and end with semolina pudding flavored with rosewater, studded with fresh fruits and topped with grape molasses (pekmez). From the Kitchens of the Turkish 99& to yours Canan Karatekin Demo w/Meal 7:00–9:00 pm $35/$30 members	15 X Container Gardening Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a Don't have the space for a garden? Learn how to successfully grow vegetables or flowers in practically anything that can hold dirt. Container Gardening Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a	16
19	20 X The Anti-Inflammation Diet: Reducing the Causes of Chronic Symptoms Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $118/$98 members Inflammation is the leading cause of chronic illness. There are 15 dietary steps necessary to prevent, treat and lessen inflammation. Learn to identify food allergens, add anti-inflammatory fats to your diet and reduce low quality carbohydrates. Eat well - get well. Gluten-free, dairy-free. The Anti-Inflammation Diet: Reducing the Causes of Chronic Symptoms Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $118/$98 members	21 X Basic Vegetable Gardening Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a Learn what you need to know to bring your own bounty to the table with basic methods of vegetable gardening for large and small spaces, including tools, techniques and integrated pest management. Basic Vegetable Gardening Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a	22	23
26	27 X The Anti-Inflammation Diet: Reducing the Causes of Chronic Symptoms Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $118/$98 members Inflammation is the leading cause of chronic illness. There are 15 dietary steps necessary to prevent, treat and lessen inflammation. Learn to identify food allergens, add anti-inflammatory fats to your diet and reduce low quality carbohydrates. Eat well - get well. Gluten-free, dairy-free. The Anti-Inflammation Diet: Reducing the Causes of Chronic Symptoms Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $118/$98 members	28 X Food is Medicine: Daily Detox Andrew Litchy, ND Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $10/$5 members Detox diets can reduce allergies, help skin problems and control weight. However, many such diets are extreme and restrictive. Learn simple, delicious, daily dietary choices and gentle lifestyle practices that offer profound health benefits. Food is Medicine: Daily Detox Andrew Litchy, ND Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $10/$5 members	29 X Basic Vegetable Gardening Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a Learn what you need to know to bring your own bounty to the table with basic methods of vegetable gardening for large and small spaces, including tools, techniques and integrated pest management. Basic Vegetable Gardening Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a	30

April 2012
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2	3 X Ending Poor Food Choices Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members Make peace with your food choices. Learn how with Jeff's Five-Second Technique that helps you understand what drives your choices. The Six Step thought procedure gives you a step-by-step technique to make the best choice you can in the moment. Gluten-free, Dairy-free. Ending Poor Food Choices Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	4 X Herbal Skin Care Anna Dvorak Demo 7:00–9:00 pm $39/$35 members Herb-infused oils are the foundation of wonderful skin care with soothing and healing benefits. We'll make Herbal Salve, Calendula Hand Balm, Violet Leaf Lip Balm and Lavender Lotion Bars. Herbal Skin Care Anna Dvorak Demo 7:00–9:00 pm $39/$35 members	5 X Support Your Gut Dr. Rhys Preston Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $15/$13 members Acid-stopping medications (of the "purple pill" variety) work by interfering with the proton pump and stopping the production of hydrochloric acid in stomach cells. Diseases associated with low gastric acidity include celiac, asthma, eczema and many others. Find solutions and ways to prevent these problems. Support Your Gut Dr. Rhys Preston Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $15/$13 members	6
9	10 X Eggs - Nature's Perfect Food Jeff Woodward Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members A few fresh eggs can mean a quick, delicious meal. Tired? Make a quick Vegetable Omelet. Bored? Make breakfast, lunch or quick salads with these new recipes. (We'll talk about cholesterol, too.) Greek Lemon and Rice Soup, Perfect Poached Eggs on a bed of Garlic Spinach with Hot Sauce, Shitake Mushroom Omelet, Cauliflower and Caper Salad with Chopped Hard-boiled Eggs - then there's dessert - Pecan Pie! Gluten-free, Dairy-free. Eggs - Nature's Perfect Food Jeff Woodward Gluten-free, Dairy-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	11 X Crash Course in Gluten-Free Cooking Anna Dvorak Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegetar 7:00–9:00 pm $65/$60 members Create a healthy, gluten-free diet with basic techniques and simple recipes for lunch and dinner. We'll make Sweet Potato-Millet Fritters, Stir-Fried Ginger-Scallion Wild Rice, Cowboy Chop Salad with Black Beans, Sesame Soba Noodles, and Chickpea Veggie Burgers. Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free. Crash Course in Gluten-Free Cooking Anna Dvorak Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegetar 7:00–9:00 pm $65/$60 members	12 X Composting 101 Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a Reduce landfill space and turn your table scraps and yard waste into black gold by making compost in your own backyard. Composting 101 Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a	13
16	17 X Perfect Spring Vegetables Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegetar 7:00–9:00 pm $45/$39 members Spring vegetables are a welcome relief from winter foods. Bring the fresh energy of spring into your meals with these dishes. Creamy Rice Soup (non-dairy) with Watercress and Chives, Spinach Salad with Mixed Herbs and Grilled Tofu or Chicken, Fried Asparagus, Potato and Sun-dried Tomato with Goat Cheese, Roasted Green Peppers, Scallions and Carrots with Toasted Cumin Seeds. Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegetarian. Perfect Spring Vegetables Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegetar 7:00–9:00 pm $45/$39 members	18 X Vermiculture or Worm Composting Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a Don't have a backyard? Learn how worms can do the work of composting your table scraps into an amazing soil amendment for gardens and houseplants. Vermiculture or Worm Composting Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a	19	20
23	24 X Perfect Chicken Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members Moist, tender chicken is easy! Learn the best methods for poaching, brining, baking, grilling, frying and sauteing chicken for soups, salads and main dishes. Creamy Rice Miso Soup with Chicken and Scallions, Grilled Chicken Salad with French Lentils and Basil, Roasted-Butterflied Lemon Mustard Chicken, Stir-fried Chicken and Vegetables in Lemon/Caper Sauce. Gluten-free. The only dairy used is butter. Perfect Chicken Jeff Woodward Demo w/Meal, Gluten-free 7:00–9:00 pm $49/$39 members	25	26 X What's Wrong With My Plant? Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a Learn the diagnostic tools of plant pathology to keep your garden and house plants healthy and happy. What's Wrong With My Plant? Nathan Fell Lecture 7:00–8:30 pm $8/$5 for members. Proceeds are donated to a	27
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