October Classes
Thai Cooking at Home
Tuesday, October 3, 7-9 PM
taught by Chef Nancy Stark
Join us in welcoming new presenter - Chef Nancy Stark as she takes us on a
Thai culinary adventure. Nancy will talk about some of the more unusual
ingredients that make up the Thai cupboard. Then Nancy will demonstrate and
you'll get to sample: Chicken and Shrimp Salad with Fruit, Chile and Lime;
Crispy Spring Rolls with Chile-Garlic Dipping Sauce; Homemade Green Curry
Paste; Thai Green Curry with Chicken & Vegetables. Wow! Don't wait to sign
up - we expect a full house!
$18 per person, $15 for co-op members & seniors.
Gluten-Free Throughout the Day
Tuesday, October 10, 7-9 PM
taught by Hilary Kass, Nutrition Educator
Eating a gluten-free diet can be interesting and delicious. This class will
allow you to sample a days worth of gluten-free eating: breakfast, lunch,
dinner and snacks. We'll sample several products and prepare a few recipes
using healthy substitutes for wheat, barley, rye and oats. We'll also look
at the Merc's selection of gluten-free cookbooks and other resources to help
you shop and prepare satisfying foods for you and your friends and family.
$15 per person, $13 for co-op members & seniors.
Spanish Tapas
Wednesday, October 11, 7-9 PM
taught by Chef Paige Vandegrift
Sorry, this class is full
Stay Creative!
Thursday, October 12, 7-9 PM
taught by Marybeth Bethel, MS
Anyone can be creative, and it's essential to a rich life to continually
cultivate creativity. Besides, it keeps life interesting and playful! From
studying creativity and creative people for the past fifteen years, I've
developed some surefire tools to help you understand, initiate, and stay
with your creative process. It's not about being famous or making money,
it's about expressing your unique, soulful self, in a way that only YOU can,
for your own growth and happiness. Artists and non-artists alike will
benefit from this class, with its discussion, written exercises and
stimulating guided imagery.
$12 per person, $10 for co-op members & seniors.
In celebration of international herb day
Medicines in Your Spice Rack
Saturday, October 14, 2-4 PM
taught by Ocoee Miller
You already use them for flavor. Now you can learn how to use them for
common first aid as well as minor medical needs. Cinnamon, sage, garlic,
cayenne, curry powder and more can be used for a multitude of "owies." You
have these delicious flavors in your kitchen anyway, so why not get double
duty from them? Beginners level, easy to learn. If you can boil water, you
can make kitchen medicine.
$12 per person, $10 for co-op members & seniors.
Whole Grain Breadbaking Basics
Tuesday, October 17, 7-9 PM
taught by Nancy O'Connor, Nutrition Educator
We'll start with a bowl of Marvelous Minestrone Soup accompanied by a slice
of homemade Anadama bread (delicious whole wheat yeasted bread made with
cornmeal and molasses). We'll talk about ingredients and techniques used in
baking yeasted breads. Participants will see several doughs in various
stages of development, including making a sponge and kneading. We'll sample
Cinnamon Rolls made with Whole Wheat Featherpuff Dough, and also enjoy a
delicious Milk & Honey Quick Bread.
$15 per person, $13 for co-op members & seniors.
Vegetarian Pot Luck Dishes with Fall Flavors
Thursday, October 19, 7-9 PM
taught by Debjani Bhaduri
Invited to a pot luck and don't know what to bring? These fabulous
vegetarian dishes will be the talk of the party and they make great
weeknight meals, too. Debjani will demonstrate some great vegetarian
make-ahead pot luck recipes for easy entertaining. The evening starts with
Vegetable Biriyani (a classic casserole dish of spiced saffron basmati rice
cooked with paneer, vegetables, and nuts) followed by Cucumber and Mint
Raita (a yogurt condiment with cucumber and mint), Omelet Dalna (omelet
smothered in a spicy and tangy sauce), Phulkopir Korma (cauliflower florets
in a fragrant gravy) and Aapeler Payesh (apple-milk pudding infused with
green cardamom pods) as dessert. Come ready to sample and indulge.
$15 per person, $13 for co-op members & seniors.
Simple Dinners After Work
Thursday, October 26, 5-6:30 PM
taught by Hilary Kass, Nutrition Educator
After a busy day we all want a simple, healthy meal. Join Hilary Kass,
Nutrition Educator in this "after-work" class where you'll learn how to
prepare three simple meals using fresh, frozen and canned foods. We'll
prepare and then sample Pasta Primavera with Hearty Garlic Toast, Bean and
Vegetable Rice Bowl, and Roasted Squash and Potatoes with Turkey or Tofu
Dogs. Recipes printed as grocery list so you can use it for shopping.
Special price: $10 per person.
