Paleo Cooking Class

The Whole Foods on Pearl Street will host a Paleo cooking class this Sunday, the 3rd, from 10 to 11 a.m., taught by Michele Spring of Thrivingonpaleo. Meet near the food bars in the store.

Classes At Louisville Alfalfa's

The Alfalfa's store in Louisville has a couple of pretty interesting classes coming up, for which you can sign up on their website or at customer service. Tomorrow evening from 7 to 8:30 pm, there will be a free Nutrition 101 class focusing on metabolism. On Friday, their calendar has a Plant Based Cooking Class from 6 to 8:30 pm with Lailina Wisoff, at a very reasonable $5 charge. Friday is also the start of a three day back to school sale.

Gluten- And Dairy-Free In Louisville

The Alfalfa's store in Louisville will host a gluten-free and dairy-free dessert cooking demo this Friday, the 29th, from 6 to 7:30 pm. Cost is $5 for the class taught by Genevieve Doll of Bauman College. Looks like you can sign up at alfalfas.com or at Guest Services.

Stock Class At Louisville Alfalfa's

The Alfalfa's in Louisville will host a Bone & Meat Stock Demonstration this Saturday, the 11th, from 2 to 4 pm. Cost is $5, and you can sign up online or at Guest Services. They say, "Come and learn what makes this comfort food a superfood! Making your own stock is cost effective and easy!! Don't throw away those bones!!"

I have no idea if Alfalfa's approach will be similar, but I had an eye-opening experience this past Thanksgiving. Sure, I've always made turkey stock with the bones and clinging meat simmered in water. But this past year, one of our guests was a chef, and her method included all sorts of other scraps from the dinner like onion skins, carefully chosen through her knowledgeable eye. The resulting stock, once those solids were drained away, was so much more flavorful than any I've ever made.

Eating For Health Cooking Class

The Alfalfa's in Louisville will be hosting an Eating for Health cooking class this Tuesday (with a $5 fee). Presumably we'll all be dug out by then, and maybe they'll let you call the store to reserve your spot this weekend instead of stopping by.  Here's what they say:

Eating for Health Cooking Class with Genevieve Doll

Louisville: Tuesday, February 24th

6:00pm to 7:30pm

A $5 event!

Louisville Store, Community Room

Genevieve is a Natural Chef and Culinary Administrator for Bauman College working to share the Eating for Health model. Eating for Health is a comprehensive approach to educating individuals on how to eat a diverse, plant-based diet that provides a full range of nutrients.  www.baumancollege.org

Genevieve will be demonstrating how to make;
• Vegan Creamy Mushroom Soup with Crispy Shiitakes
• Wilted Spinach and Basil Salad with Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette and Toasted Dulse
 Recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian

* Please sign-up at Guest Services.

- See more at: http://www.alfalfas.com/events/#sthash.5sxlYyJA.dpuf

Cooking With Winter Staples Class

Here's a class we could all use about now, cooking with winter staples this Thursday the 22nd from 6 to 7 pm at the Whole Foods in Superior. It's free, but note they would like you to sign up in advance. Here's the word from them (and these things always cut off on the right, sorry):

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HEALTHY COOKING CLASS-"WINTER STAPLES AND VALUE COOKING

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SUPERIOR WHOLE FOODS MARKET CAFE, FREE

Thursday, January 22

6:00pm-7:00pm

Healthy Eating Class- “Winter Staples and Value Cooking”

Free

Join Stephanie for this healthy eating Cooking Class which will include winter staples to create amazing recipes with Value added! Please sign up at our Customer Service Desk or emailrm.sup.events@wholefoods.com

Healthy Eating Cooking Class In Superior

The Whole Foods in Superior will offer a Healthy Cooking class this Thursday, the 8th, from 6 to 7 pm, but note they ask you to sign up.  Here's what they say (and apologies that the bottom will cut off on the right):

HEALTHY EATING COOKING CLASS

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 8TH

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SUPERIOR WHOLE FOODS MARKET CAFE, FREE

Thursday, January 8

6:00pm-7:00pm

Healthy Eating Class –

Free

Join Stephanie for an introduction to Healthy Eating after the Holidays! New Year, New You. Please sign up at the Customer Service Desk or at rm.sup.events@wholefoods.com to reserve your spot today!

Plant Based Fall Cooking Class

Finally, some news in the events calendar that isn't a twitter chat. I just checked calendars for Whole Foods on Pearl and in Superior, and all they list are twitter chats for the entire month of October, but the Whole Foods at Baseline and Broadway actually has some interesting news for Thursday of this week. Here's what they say:

Baseline Cooking Class: Plant Based Meals for Fall

Baseline

Thursday, October 16th

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Baseline Cafe, Free

Join us on Thursday, October 16th from 6:30p-8p for our next Plant Based Cooking Class. Learn easy and comforting fall recipe ideas where meat is not the center of the plate. Sign-up at any register or email: M'Lissa Baker

Plant-Based Gluten-Free Demo At Alfalfa's

This Sunday, Alfalfa's will offer a cooking demo featuring plant-based gluten-free foods.  Should be a pretty popular topic for Boulder.  Here's what they say:

Plant-Based, Gluten Free Cooking Demo with Julia Hellerman of Julia's Kitchen

Sunday, January 26th 3:00 to 5:00pm

Alfalfa's Demo Kitchen

Join Julia Hellerman, renowned Boulder chef, as she leads an informative and tasty cooking demo on gluten-free and plant-based foods perfect for the new year!

Julia has been serving Boulder vibrant, delicious, and healthy food for the past eight years. Julia believes that all food (and treats too!) should be served up with its full potential intact, so all of her creations are made from organic high-quality ingredients that are mindfully prepared for complete and optimal nourishment and true satisfaction. Be sure to check out her North Boulder restaurant, Julia's Kitchen!

More Events At Boulder Lucky's Market

In addition to today's Natural Living Fair (look a few posts below for that one), the Lucky's Market in north Boulder has a couple of other events of interest coming up shortly.  I particularly appreciate their support of Community Food Share.  Here's what they say:

SIMPLE BAKING 101 
Tuesday, January 14^th, 6-7pm
Cost: $10 per person
Learn how to make Delicious Homemade Granola (you’ll take some home, too). More than that, learn other Gluten Free Baking Tips from our own Chef Jen Bush of the celebrated Lucky’s Bakehouse! A $10 cost to participate covers supplies.

5% DAY BENEFITING THE COMMUNITY FOOD SHARE
Thursday, January 16^th, All Day
Lucky’s is proud to donate 5% of its net sales to local organizations during these special shopping days. Shop today and support the Community Food Share!

Gluten-Free Baking Class At Lucky's

The new Lucky's Market in Longmont will host a gluten-free baking class "for the holiday season and beyond" this Friday, the 22nd at 6 pm, led by Pamela Fletcher, owner and founder of Outrageous Baking.  For questions or to register, call Tracee at 303 530-0782 x 122.

Picnic Class At Whole Foods Thursday

The Whole Foods on Pearl Street will host a Pack-a-Picnic Cooking Class this Thursday at noon.  Please note you should sign up in advance, and that light lunch and recipes are included!  Here are the details from them.  And P.S., no word yet that I've seen about the customary one-day sale for tomorrow, but that sometimes comes out fairly late.

Pack-a-Picnic Cooking Class

Thursday, June 27th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Demo Island , Free

Going to a picnic or BBQ this summer and not sure what to bring? Join our Healthy Eating Specialist Steph as she shows you how to create delicious salads, appetizers, snacks and sandwiches. All are perfect for a picnic and feature local ingredients. Light lunch and recipes included. Email BoulderEvents@wholefoods.com to sign up!

Beans Class At WFM Pearl

The Pearl Street Whole Foods will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about cooking with beans in a class this Thursday.  Here's what they say:

Beans 101 Class

Thursday, June 20th
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Cooking Department, Free

Join Dana, our Cooking Coach, in our Cooking Department for a class all about beans. Learn how to buy beans in bulk, how to cook them, and incorporate them into tasty recipes! Email us at BoulderEvents@wholefoods.com to sign up.

Better Brunch Cooking Class

The Whole Foods store on Pearl Street will host a Better Brunch Cooking Class this Saturday, just in time for sprucing up your Easter plans.  Here are the details from them:

Better Brunch Cooking Class

Saturday, March 30th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Whole Foods Market Pearl Street, FREE

Join our Healthy Eating Specialist Steph, and our Cooking Coach Dana for a lesson in all things brunch. Just in time to plan and shop for your Easter spread! Space is limited, please RSVP to boulderevents@wholefoods.com.

Steam Fry Cooking Class Tomorrow

The Superior Whole Foods will offer an interesting-sounding class tomorrow evening on a technique for cooking without oils.  Here's what they say:

Steam Fry Cooking Class-Health Starts Here

Tuesday, February 26th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Superior Cafe

Steam Fry Cooking Class- Healthy Eating
Join Renee in our Café and learn a healthy, new way to make delicious meals steam frying without oils. Enjoy the real flavors of your food!

Batch Cooking Class In Superior

Efficiency in cooking is something I think we all can appreciate.  One thing I do is to make something big over the weekend that also serves as an easy midweek reheat.  Here's a cooking class at the Whole Foods in Superior on a different approach, using one ingredient across four dishes.  Here are their details:

Batch Cooking Class- Health Starts Here

Tuesday, February 19th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Superior Cafe, Free

Join Renee in our Café for this class that will show you how to take one main ingredient and turn that into four different, healthy meals. Please sign up at our Customer Service Desk to reserve your spot today.

Naughty/Nice Cooking Class At Whole Foods

This Wednesday will be a hopping evening for store events.  In addition to Alfalfa's Drag Queen Bingo (see the post just below), you can also go a little more sedate with a Naughty And Nice Cooking Class at the Pearl Street Whole Foods.  Here are their details:

Naughty and Nice Cooking Class

Wednesday, February 13th


5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Whole Foods Market Pearl Street, FREE

Join our Healthy Eating Specialist Steph and our Cooking Coach Dana as they prepare two lovely dishes for your Valentine. One will be naughty and one will be nice, can you tell the difference? Space is limited, so please RSVP to boulderevents@wholefoods.com to reserve your spot.

Soup Class At Whole Foods

With more soup recipes than I can use already this winter, I won't be needing this one, but here are the details about a soup class at the Pearl Street Whole Foods on Saturday:

Superb Soups with Healthy Eating and Cooking Department

Saturday, January 26th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Whole Foods Market Pearl Street, FREE

Our Healthy Eating Specialist Steph and our Cooking Coach Dana will provide samples, recipes and instructions for creating four delicious soups! Space is limited, so please email boulderevents@wholefoods.com to RSVP.

Sweet Treats Cooking Class Friday

The Pearl Street Whole Foods will host a Something Sweet Cooking Class this Friday afternoon.  Here are the details from them:

Foodie Friday Something Sweet Cooking Class

Friday, January 25th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Whole Foods Market Pearl Street, FREE

Our Healthy Eating Specialist Steph and our Cooking Coach Dana have paired up to share some wonderful, sweet treats your waistline will love! Space is limited, so please email boulderevents@wholefoods.com to RSVP.

Cooking Demo Tomorrow In Superior

Plus a book signing with the demoing chef.  Tomorrow, the 27th, the Whole Foods store in Superior will hold a book signing and cooking demo with Alan Roettinger.  Here's what Whole Foods says:

Book Signing and Cooking Demo

Thursday, September 27th

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Superior Cafe, Free

Join us at the Superior store in our Cafe and meet Private Chef and world traveler Alan Roettinger as he shares his kitchen wizardry to create great tasting, healthful vegan dishes. He will be making a healthy Green Curry Salad and Napa Cabbage and Tuscan Kale Salad. Alan combines quick, easy preperation with palate- pleasing results.Purchase your book in our Whole Body dept. and have it signed. Please sign up at Customer Service to reserve your spot today.