In each class Beth shares her expertise in creating fast, easy and delicious plant based meals that satisfy the whole family through demonstration and sampling. These classes are designed to help you optimize the flavors and abundance of fresh organic vegetables available seasonally and year-round. Please note that class content, recipes, and taste samples may change at Beth's discretion based on produce availability.
Tuesday September 20 -- Late Season Harvest: Savoring Abundance with Warming Soups, Sides and Wholesome Sweets The seasonal garden can offer its best as Autumn creeps in. This class will focus on flavorful recipes and nutritional strategies to help make a healthy transition to shorter days and cooler nights. Recipes to be announced.
Sunday August 7th --Heart Centered Healing Foods: Cacao Dinner and Wine Pairing Not just a sweet dessert ingredient, cacao has a savory side, too. With its antioxidant, mood-boosting, mineral-rich qualities, what's not to love about cacao? This is a unique experience where you will learn the secret subtleties of cacao in a bistro style classroom with such flavorful temptations as White Chocolate Baba Ghanouj, Savory Chimichurri Stuffed Crimini Mushrooms with Raw Cacao Mole Sauce, and a selection of raw cacao desserts paired with a light but satisfying tasting of perfectly paired wine.
July 20th --Puttin' Your Party Plants On: Foodie Friendly Picnic Platters Ever gone to a picnic or party and discovered everything is made of either wheat, meat or cheese or something less than identifiable? Come learn to put together foodie fan fare that is quick, healthy and so delicious it will convert even a die-hard carnivore and junk food junkie. Foodie Fare Recipes to be announced.
June 22nd --Early Season Harvest: The Green Scene- Dress Up Your Juices, Smoothies and Salads There's more than one way to "leaf" your love of your "go-to" salad and transform those greens into something new and magical! Learn how to love those early spring greens and season fruits in fast and refreshing ways. Here's a quick sampling of the delicious signature recipes you'll taste and learn: Spin-Mint Smoothie, Groovin' On Greens Salad with Lemon Miso Dressing, Lettuce Cups with Radish- Strawberry Slaw with Tarragon Vinaigrette, Raw StrawberryRhubarb Rosemary Tart with Coconut Whipped Cream