February Classes
Detox & Deep Cleanse with Herbs
Saturday · February 2 · 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
taught by Ocoee Miller
This time of year most of us move about less, eat too much rich holiday
foods, stay indoors breathing stale air and the toxins begin to pile up in
all of us. This toxic condition greatly stresses our immune systems and
leads to a multiplicity of diseases. You can turn this situation around
using the right herbs. In this class we will explain which herbs clean which
inner organs, as well as the blood and lymph systems. We'll provide easy
herbal recipes you can make yourself. Ocoee will teach from her own
experience and will be able to tell you which cleanses are difficult, which
are most effective, which work quickly. What ever your concerns, she will be
able to help you design a detox program that fits your issues.
$12 per person, $10 for Merc Owners & seniors
Fabulous Ways with Winter Vegetables
Tuesday · February 5 · 7-9 PM
taught by Chef Paige Vandegrift
If you want to get really excited about eating hearty winter vegetables like
cauliflower, brussels sprouts and root vegetables then this is the class
that will inspire you. Paige will take humble veggies to a new culinary
level when she prepares Indian Spiced Cauliflower & Yukon Potatoes; Ragout
of Roasted Winter Squash & Root Vegetables with White Beans; Butternut
Squash Pizza; and Orecchiette with brussels Sprouts & Bacon. February just
took a turn for the better.
$18 per person, $15 for Merc Owners & seniors
French Twist
Wednesday · February 6 · 7-9 PM
taught by Jayni Carey
Jayni Carey, host of "Jayni's Kitchen" on Sunflower Cable Channel 6, has
gathered up some favorite recipes from her journeys in France and put her
own unique "twist" on the wonderful dishes she'll prepare in class. Travel
with Jayni as she cooks up Prosciutto Rolls with Goat Cheese, Lemon Zest and
Fresh Thyme; Moules Mariniere (Steamed Mussels); Cafe Lamb Chops; Potatoes
with Cream, Apples & Walnuts; and for the finale - Creme Caramel Bread
Pudding. The menu speaks for itself!
$18 per person, $15 for Merc Owners & seniors
Flat Breads & Winter Warming Soups (Dals) from Bengal
Thursday · February 7 · 7-9 PM
taught by Debjani Bhaduri
Few things can beat the irresistible taste of warm soups and flat bread
during the cold winter days. This class will feature Batura - fried soft
bread, Chana - spiced chickpea soup, Rooti - chapatti flat bread, with a
hearty Lentil soup rich in vegetables and onion, Naan - flatbread with onion
stuffing with Cholar Dal - yellow split pea soup with raisins and coconut.
Wash it down with Moshla Cha - spiced tea or chai. Vegetarians and
non-vegetarians alike will enjoy this class.
$15 per person, $13 for Merc Owners & seniors
"Wild Douglas County"
book presentation & discussion
Friday · February 8 · 7-9 PM
Soup and socializing begin at 6:30 PM
taught by Ken Lassman
Our evening will begin at 6:30 with a bowl of Lonesome Hut Lentil soup,
Wheatfields bread, and a chance to socialize with your neighbors. Then at
7pm join Ken Lassman, author of /Wild Douglas County/, as he helps us
explore the varied native landscapes found within the borders of Douglas
County through photos, rocks, dirt, maps, and more. This event will be a
combination of presentation, participation, and discussions that will help
peel back our normal ways of seeing the land as so much real estate to
reveal the underlying natural goings-on: migratory pathways, watersheds,
cross-timber/oak-hickory/floodplain woodlands, tallgrass prairies, and more.
Find out the best places in the county to see these places, and what you can
do to nurture your own yard's connections to the earth.
$15 per person, $13 for Merc Owners & seniors
Chocolate Treats for Valentines Day and the other 364
Tuesday · February 12 · 7-9 PM
taught by Bonnie Sparrman
This is the official holiday for chocolate lovers and a time to explore new
chocolate horizons. Bonnie is here to teach us new ways to express ourselves
in chocolate including: Chocolate Ganache Torte with Raspberry Sauce;
Chocolate Date Cake (dates, as in fruit, not just the date you goon with
your Valentine); Chocolate Pot de Creme; and Cherry Chocolate Scones. Grab a
date and come to class together.
$15 per person, $13 for Merc Owners & seniors
The Basics of Braises & Stews
Tuesday · February 19 · 7-9 PM
taught by Chef Paige Vandegrift
A brand new Paige class, and we know it will be great! Paige will guide us
through the basics of preparing melt-in-your-mouth braises and stews
including: Classic Beef Stew; Chicken Fricassee with Calvados & Cream;
Slow-Roasted Pork with Fennel & Apples; and Braised Lamb Shanks with North
African Spices. Lots of wonderful cooking tips along the way, fabulous
smells, and spectacular sampling - an unbeatable combination.
$23 per person, $20 for Merc Owners & seniors
Your Creative Life
Thursday · February 21 · 7-9 PM
taught by Marybeth Bethel
Anyone can be creative, and it's essential to a rich life to continually
cultivate one's creative pursuits. Besides, it keeps life interesting and
playful! Come and talk about your creative interests and the challenges that
get in the way of being more creative. Learn 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.
$12 per person, $10 for Merc Owners & seniors
Wrap It Up Asian Style
Wednesday · February 27 · 7-9 PM
taught by Chef Nancy Stark
We're happy to welcome back Chef Nancy Stark, teaching a fun class for which we've had many requests. Nancy will gather up lots of wonderful fresh (and some unfamiliar) ingredients and set to work rolling and wrapping. Nancy will demonstrate and you'll get to sample: Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce; Crab and Avocado California Rolls with Wasabi and Ginger; and Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili-Garlic Sauce.
Wow - don't wait to sign up for this one!
$18 per person, $15 for Merc Owners & seniors
