October Classes
The Bounty of the Late Summer Farm Stand
Monday · October 1 · 7-9 PM
taught by Paige Vandegrift
The Farmers Market is overflowing with beautiful, fresh produce from our
area farms. Let Paige show you how to transform gorgeous eggplant and tasty
tomatoes into a feast. Paige will prepare Mediterranean Eggplant and Barley
Salad; Pasta with Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes; a Provencal Vegetable Tart
with Herbed Goat Cheese; and Roasted Stuffed Zucchini. Join us for this
celebration of local produce and we'll give you a special gift of a $5
Lawrence Farmers Market token!
$18 per person, $15 for co-op members & seniors
Stay Creative!
Tuesday · October 2 · 7-9 PM
taught by Marybeth Bethel
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
come up with 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 interactive discussion and guided imagery.
$12 per person, $10 for co-op members & seniors
Even More Simple Dinners After Work
(rescheduled from 9/18/07)
Thursday · October 4 · 5:30-7 PM
taught by Hilary Kass
Here are more ideas to help you put together a simple, tasty dinner at the
end of a busy day. This "after-work" class will feature Wagon Wheel Pasta
Salad with optional Baked Chicken from the Merc Deli and Mexican Tortilla
Bake with Vegetable Quinoa Saute. Come hungry!
Special price: $10 per person
A New Twist on Stuffing Indian Style
Monday · October 8 · 7-9 PM
taught by Anju Mishra
We welcome back longtime Merc cooking instructor and friend Anju Mishra who
will give us new and creative ways to stuff all those late season veggies.
Anju will prepare Curried Stuffed Tomatoes; Yummy Zucchini (stuffed with
textured soy protein and spices); Bell Peppers stuffed with Paneer (mild
fresh cheese); and for a real treat - Aloo Parantha (homemade flatbread bread
stuffed with potatoes). Come hungry, you're about to get stuffed!
$15 per person, $13 for co-op members & seniors
Wheat-free, Gluten-free Shopping
Tuesday · October 9 · 7-9 PM
taught by Hilary Kass
Take a walking tour down The Merc aisles as we read labels and discover the
wide variety of wheat and gluten free foods. We'll explore books,
magazines and other resources and then settle into the Community Room to
sample a few products. This informational class is a good first step for
someone who is reducing or eliminating wheat and gluten foods.
$15 per person, $13 for co-op members & seniors
Fabulous Pies & Tarts
Thursday · October 11 · 7-9 PM
taught by Paige Vandegrift
Here is a nuts and bolts class where you'll learn great techniques for
making fabulous pies and tarts. It all starts with the crust and Paige will
show you how to make three different kinds of crusts, plus some basic
components of pies and tarts like crumb topping, pastry cream, and
frangipane. Of course, you'll get to taste the results when you sample
Paige's Apple Crostata; Double Crust Plum Pie; Pear and Frangipan Tart; and
a Patisserie-style Fresh Fruit Tart. We'll put on the tea and coffee.
$18 per person, $15 for co-op members & seniors
Family Fun Celebration National Herb Day
Saturday - Sunday · October 13 - 14
with Robin Goff at the Light Center in Baldwin City
Join Robin Goff, Carla Young, Karen Frick and Kathy Alstrin for two
fun-filled days at the Light Center. Activities will include an herb walk in
the Healing Garden, visits with the horses and chickens, playing, hiking,
arts and crafts, Healing Touch for families, healthy meals prepared with
homegrown organic produce, an overnight camp out (indoors or out) and a
pajama breakfast. More info is available at info@lightcenter.info or by
calling 785-255-4583. Register through the Light Center or at the Merc.
$100 per family, $40 single
A Perfect Cup of Tea: Understanding, Enjoying
and Demystifying Tea
Tuesday · October 16 · 7-8:30 PM
taught by Zach Ware of Republic of Tea
Join a Minister of The Republic of Tea, Zach Ware, for an exploration of
tea. From its humble beginnings in the annals of Asian myth through its
fascinating flavors, and into its place in your kitchen, tea is the second
most consumed beverage on Earth, second only to water. The class will guide
you through the most consumed and most revered teas in the world and guide
you further towards the "Sip by Sip Lifestyle." Class participants will also
enjoy a selection of wonderful Merc Bakery treats and special discounts on
Republic of Tea.
$12 per person, $10 for co-op members & seniors
Build Your Immunity
Wednesday · October 17 · 7-9 PM
taught by Ocoee Miller
This is the time to build a stronger immune system for yourself and your
family. Herbs can be a powerful aid. Starting to work on your immune system
NOW can help you avoid many sick days during the cold weather flu season.
Waiting until you are sick to begin trying to strengthen your immune system
is like beginning to build a boat as the flood is washing your house away.
Ocoee will teach you which herbs to use and how to use them to build a
stronger immune system. She will also explain how a few simple lifestyle
changes will boost your immunity even more. In October we are heading into
the holiday season. Wouldn't you like to be healthy and well throughout the
celebrations?
$12 per person, $10 for co-op members & seniors
Organics 101
Thursday · October 18 · 7-8:30 PM
taught by Hilary Kass & Nancy O'Connor
If you'd like a little help making informed food decisions for yourself,
your family, and the planet then join us for this important class. We'll
start with a 40-minute film produced by California Organic Farmers. The rest
of class we'll spend discussing practical and affordable strategies for
making wise organic choices in purchasing and cooking.
Special price: $5 per person
Breakfast Breads for a Fall Morning
Tuesday · October 23 · 7-9 PM
taught by Paige Vandegrift
What could be better than the smell of cinnamon rolls baking on a crisp fall
morning? Sign up for this very popular Chef Paige class where you'll learn
how to make a selection of fabulous baked goodies. Paige will make and you
will enjoy sampling warm Cinnamon Rolls; Pear and Walnut Coffeecake; Pumpkin
Chocolate Chip Muffins; Buttermilk Crumb Muffins and melt-in-your-mouth
Cream Scones. We'll have the tea and coffee brewing.
$18 per person, $15 for co-op members & seniors
Tofu Basics 2
Thursday · October 25 · 7-9 PM
taught by Nancy O'Connor
If you missed our Tofu Basics class in January, or if you came and
want even more ideas, then join us for another fun beginner tofu cooking
class. Nancy will demonstrate and the class will sample
Tofu Sloppy Joe, Tofu Spaghetti Balls, Spicy Fried Tofu, Gabey Steaks with
Miso Gravy and (even though it's not tofu) Tempeh Reubens. Guaranteed fun
and safe - you needn't be afraid of tofu! Each class participant will
receive a complimentary pound of locally made Central Soyfoods tofu to take
home and enjoy!
$15 per person, $13 for co-op members & seniors
French Cuisine with Mari
Saturday · October 27 · 2-4:30 PM
taught by Mari Ruck
Jump on board the plane to France as we welcome back Mari Ruck. Mari will
fill our afternoon with culinary tips and lots of information, as well as
feeding us fabulous French cuisine?vegetarian style. Mari will prepare
wonderful, fresh Ratatouille (you'll never look at eggplant the same way);
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Quiche; Salad Nicoise (prepared without tuna); and
made-from-scratch Crepes. Ooo-la-la!
$15 per person, $13 for co-op members & seniors
Gluten-Free Throughout the Day
Tuesday · October 30 · 7-9 PM
taught by Hilary Kass
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
