The Co-op Classes
Our Co-op Classes are legendary. They are taught by top-notch staff in friendly settings with plenty of samples to try and take home. Browse the links at left or scroll below for the latest classes, and stay posted to this page for new classes as they are scheduled.
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Just Food Reading Group
Thursdays in September | Register by August 16, 2010
Is going local “akin to making sure that everything is fine in our own neighborhood and then turning ourselves into a gated community”?
The Details
Date: Thursdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: The Hanover Meeting Room
Cost: $15 for Materials
The Reading Group
Join us for some lively discussion as we explore “the omnivore’s dilemma” from another point of view! Cost of participation is $15 for materials and is due upon registration. We have limited space available, so don’t hesitate! The registration closes on August 16, 2010 to allow time for ordering and distribution of books. To register and learn more, call our Service Desk at (603) 643-2667 or just send us an email.
Vegetarian Cooking: Harvest Meals
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Are you ready to celebrate the harvest and nourish your body with the rich, vibrant colors of the summer fields?
The Details
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Hanover Store Kitchen/Breakroom
Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
The Class
This hands-on class will cover the creative use of seasonal produce, the power of whole grains, nuts and seeds, and the nutrition behind our choices. Expect to leave with several tasty recipes that can be recreated at home with confidence.
Menu:
- Walnut Miso Noodles
- Chilled Avocado Soup with Sweet Corn Salsa
- Zucchini Fritters
- Zesty Berries with Cashew Cream
About the Instructor
Lisa Barnes is a certified natural chef, trained in therapeutic cooking through Bauman College. She brings a passion for healthy cooking along with a repertoire of delicious, home-grown recipes and knowledge of the nutrition behind them. Her classes focus on approachable cuisine that helps the everyday cook incorporate seasonal, organic, and unrefined ingredients into his or her own home kitchen. Lisa’s culinary experience includes community cooking classes, private parties, small event catering and personal chef work.
An Autumn Bounty of Vegan Soups, Stews, and Chowders
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Fall is a wonderful time to warm the kitchen (and our bellies!) with wholesome, tasty soups.
The Details
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Hanover Store Kitchen/Breakroom
Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
The Class
Learn the benefits of making soup a regular part of your diet, and expand your repertoire with recipes that focus on whole, natural ingredients. We will feature black bean soup, creamy lemon dill soup, lentil stew, curried vegetable chowder, hearty chili, and wholegrain biscuits!
About the Instructor
Kim Wilson has spent over 12 years developing healthful recipes, has several published cookbooks, and has focused her energy most recently on developing whole, natural gluten-free recipes. Kim considers cost, nutritional value, and availability in the selection of her staple ingredients. Check out her website at www.simplynaturalhealth.com.
Vegetarian Cooking: Indian Cuisine
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Inspired by the exotic flavors of Indian cuisine yet unsure how to prepare it at home?
The Details
Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Hanover Store Kitchen/Breakroom
Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
The Class
Indian cuisine is famous for its complex spices, emphasis on seasonal produce, and incorporation of health promoting ingredients. This class will focus on the beneficial properties of Indian spices, the nutrition behind the ingredients used, and practical kitchen tips to make your cooking experience easy and enjoyable. Expect to leave with plenty of hands-on experience, detailed recipes, and inspired taste buds.
Menu
Aloo Gobi (Potato Cauliflower Curry)
Koshimbir (Cooling Tomato Relish)
Spiced Red Dal
Whole-grain Naan Flatbread
About the Instructor
Lisa Barnes is a certified natural chef, trained in therapeutic cooking through Bauman College. She brings a passion for healthy cooking along with a repertoire of delicious, home-grown recipes and knowledge of the nutrition behind them. Her classes focus on approachable cuisine that helps the everyday cook incorporate seasonal, organic, and unrefined ingredients into his or her own home kitchen. Lisa’s culinary experience includes community cooking classes, private parties, small event catering and personal chef work.
Natural Gluten-Free Cooking
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Living gluten-free? Say goodbye to starches and fillers.
The Details
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Hanover Store Kitchen/Breakroom
Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
The Class
While many gluten-free foods depend highly upon the use of a lot of uncommon and costly gums, starches, and refined foods, instructor Kim Wilson’s unique approach features only whole, natural ingredients. Recipes include favorites such as Muffins (with variations), Cornbread, Biscuits and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
About the Instructor
Kim Wilson has spent over 12 years developing healthful recipes, has several published cookbooks, and most recently has focused her energy on developing whole, natural gluten-free recipes. Kim considers cost, nutritional value, and availability in the selection of her staple ingredients. She hopes that on the other side of her class, you might be able to declare along with her, “What’s the big deal?! Gluten-free can be easy, wholesome, and tasty!” Check out her website at www.simplynaturalhealth.com.
Flowers for Kids
Saturday, October, 9th 2010
If you know a child who would love to learn more about flowers, then we have the Co-op Class for you. Seats often go quickly, so register today!
The Details
Date: Saturday, October, 9th 2010
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Lebanon Store Boardroom
Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
The Class
Give a child his or her first look at flowers and learn how to put flowers into arrangements. We will first do simple bud vases—showing the natural curves of flowers and ratios of flower to container. This class will also cover explanations of oasis, how to cut flowers, the importance of clean water for long-lasting flower arrangements, and the joy of giving flowers to someone!
This class is open to participants ages 18 and under. Caregivers should accompany a child under 12.
About the Instructor
Cindy Balzotti has worked in the floral business for nearly 40 years and owned her own store for 12 years. She was involved with the after school program at State Street School in Windsor, Vermont, where she taught 2nd- through 5th-grade students in the “Flowers For Fun” class. Cindy now works in the Floral Department at the Lebanon Co-op, where she has been pleasing customers young and old for more than three years.
Flour-Free, Gluten-Free
Wednesay, October 13, 2010
This class focuses on preparing gluten-free foods with whole ingredients.
The Details
Date: Wednesay, October 13, 2010
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Hanover Store Kitchen/Breakroom
Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
The Class
In contrast to gluten-free flours and mixes, we’ll begin with whole grains and legumes to prepare fabulously tasty and nutritious gluten-free baked goods. Not only is this a more economical way to live gluten-free, the foods prepared in this way are better for you, easier to digest, and are more similar in texture and flavor to traditional baked goods. We will prepare pancakes, muffins, bread and cake with this simple two-step process and learn how to generalize it to other recipes.
About the Instructor
Kim Wilson has spent over 12 years developing healthful recipes, has several published cookbooks, and most recently has focused her energy on developing whole, natural gluten-free recipes. Kim considers cost, nutritional value, and availability in the selection of her staple ingredients. She hopes that on the other side of her class, you might be able to declare along with her, “What’s the big deal?! Gluten-free can be easy, wholesome, and tasty!” Check out her website at www.simplynaturalhealth.com.
Home-made Caesar Salads
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Amaze your family and friends with the greatest Caesar salads you’ve ever tasted.
The Details
Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Hanover Store Kitchen
Cost: $25 non-members, $20 members
The Class
This class will empower you to make a home-made Caesar Salad dressing from the back of any refrigerator door. Learn how to make and properly present Caesar salad evening appetizer, dipping sauce, and chicken/ Caesar salad. This popular dish was originally created in 1924 by Italian chef Caesar Cardini at his hotel in Tijuana, Mexico. Guests decided to extend their stay, and the chef created this dressing from leftovers. Paul Silberman from New Hampshire Bowl and Board will guide you, step-by-step, in the making of the greatest Caesar salad you’ve ever tasted. Your first attempt will amaze family and friends, guaranteed.
About the Instructor
Paul decried the gradual disappearance of America-made products and losing the pride of the artisan who creates them. His love of all things wood led him to the founding of New Hampshire Bowl and Board—one of the last bastions of a disappearing “cottage” industry in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Paul’s appreciation for all great foods led him to study and master one of his most favorite dishes, the Caesar salad.
First Foods for Ages Five and Under: How To Feed Your Family Healthfully and Sustainably
This 2-hour workshop is presented as requested by the Co-op Food Store’s Sustainability Coordinator, Emily Neuman and Registered Dietitian Mary Saucier Choate at your facility: day care center, pre-school or kindergarten, parents’ group, or your group meeting place.
The Details
Cost is $50 for the 2-hour presentation for up to 30 participants. To schedule this class for your group or for more information, please call Mary Saucier Choate at (603) 640-6342 or send her an email.
The Class
Participants will have a chance to learn effective strategies for maneuvering through the boom market in food products marketed towards infants and toddlers: how to evaluate the pros and cons of these products and how they fit into your child’s healthful diet.
- Part One focuses on food choices and meal planning and looks at nutrition needs and packaging issues.
- Part Two introduces the fundamentals of age-appropriate feeding guidelines and of food prep methods that eliminate the need for commercially packaged toddler foods.
Participants will learn strategies for feeding children healthfully and with awareness of the impact of their food choices on the environment.
