Cooking Classes

Fun! Nutritious! For vegetarians and carnivores!

In a home setting and through interactive demonstration and hands-on participation you will learn about proper preparation of nutrient dense, whole, un-processed foods. We will discuss the principles used for many generations to prepare delicious and simple foods that are easy to digest and that provide us with health supporting nutrients. Recipes may vary according to seasons and market availability.

• Overview of healthy fats, carbohydrates and proteins
• Ideas to save money and still buy good, natural foods
• Emphasis on whole foods, unprocessed, local and seasonal ingredients
• Proper preparation of legumes grains, nuts & seeds for easier digestion
• Mostly organic produce, pastured meats & eggs, natural dairy
• Vegetarian alternatives in all classes

Upcoming Classes:

Traditional Nutrition in the Kitchen - Part 1 (choose one date only)

Muesli breakfast, fermented dairy (Kefir, Fil Mjolk, sour cream, liquid whey), soaked flour baking, kefir sodas, water kefir, chicken broth, miso soup (vegetarian), raisin & coriander chutney, beet kvass (digestive aid & liver cleanser), keema palak (lamb & spinach), kichadi (vegetarian rice & mung bean dish), spelt waffles & seasonal fruit, coconut milk ice cream, and much more. Take home kefir starter kit.

Sign up sheet & flyer (pdf)

Learn more about traditional diets: Weston A. Price Foundation

• Friday September 11, 2009        10am - 2pm

Traditional Nutrition in the Kitchen - Part 2 (choose one date only)

Sunflower seed pate, crispy nuts & spicy pumpkin seed "pepitas", to die for almond butter, easy sourdough baking, sprouted lentil patties (vegetarian), rendering animal fat, ghee (clarified butter), organ meats, roasted red pepper and pomegranate molasses dip, millet pilaf, lacto fermented vegetables (Kimchi, Sauerkraut, etc). Take home sourdough starter.

Sign up sheet & flyer (pdf)

Learn more about traditional diets: Weston A. Price Foundation

• Friday September 25, 2009        10am - 2pm
• Friday October 2, 2009              11am - 3pm   SOLD OUT
• Saturday October 3, 2009          11am - 3pm

Gluten and Dairy Free Baking & more (choose one date only)

Almond milk, Chia seed Smoothie, Coconut milk custard, Coconut flour muffins, GF pizza, GF bread, Sweet Potato pancakes, Blender Pancakes, Carrot Halva, Upside- down apple cake, Sprouted Almond Bites, "breaded" chicken fingers & dipping sauce, Quinoa Tabouli.

Sign up sheet & flyer (pdf)

• Friday September 18, 2009        10am - 2pm

Traditional Nutrition for the reluctant cook
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Soups and slow-cooker meals
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Traditional Nutrition on a budget
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4 hour cooking classes and sampling of dishes
Maximum 6 students per class
$100 + GST = $105.00 for 1 class
$190 + GST = $199.50 for 2 classes
$270 + GST = $283.50 for 3 classes

Location: Bathurst & St. Clair, Toronto
St. Clair West Subway
Free street parking

To sign up, e-mail Patricia: b-healthy@rogers.com