Group Classes
Our group classes are part of Adult Education programs in the towns of Acton and Lexington (Minuteman Tech) and the Belmont Senior Center. They may also take place in greenhouses or offsite at a retreat setting. Most of our group classes take place from 6:30 to 9:00 pm but if you or your group would like us to be available for a day session, we can accomodate you as well.
Learn to combine vegetables, fruits, and super-foods into delicious and satisfying drinks for an optimal start to your day or a mid afternoon pick me up. This class includes demonstrations and taste tastings of cleansing hydrating recipes that are designed to boost energy and enhance your immune system. Plan to leave this class with healthy ideas and recipes that you can do at home on a budget.
This 4 week hands on class includes lecture, instructional materials, demos and tastings. My goal is to work with you to help you learn about the ingredients in your food and what you should and should not put into your body to be at your best. By incorporating a few changes into your diet, you will boost your immunity, have more energy, and manage your weight better. Week 1 will examine the science behind the food you are eating and the food you could be eating. We will learn how to increase the amount of nutrient dense foods into your daily menu using sea vegetables, nut milks, ingredients high in omega 3 and plant based protein in our recipes. Week 2 will continue with this theme encourging powerful and sustainable food choices that directly and positively impact your health. We will explore healthy alternatives to sugar, high fructose corn syrup, vinegar, gluten and other processed foods and learn recipes that are more than satisfactory as replacements to these ingredients. The good fats, coconut and avocado for example, will be discussed and incorporated into our recipes We will review the kitchen items that are recommended and in some cases essential to good healthy recipes. Week 3 will focus on sprouting seeds, nuts and grains. Learn how to grow these life giving foods in your own home using various methods including jars, bags, and trays. We will discuss seed selection, growing equipment (trays, soils, etc), as well as the history and nutritional benefits of this superfood. We will enjoy a super green garden sprouted salad. Week 4 will focus on more advanced recipes using dehydration and juicing equipment. Recipes could include granola, fruit leather, dried fruit snacks, crackers, and kale chips. All recipes are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Organic or Wild Harvested
7 Part Series
Take our entire 7 Part Series or 2 or more classes and receive a discount. Classes will be offered on 7 consecutive Wednesday evenings April 28 - June 9, 2010 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
Take the 7 part series: $225 plus a $10 material fee for each class.
Two or more classes: $30 each class plus $10 material fee for each class
Learn recipes to make your own spring cleansing drinks using the best organic ingredients on the market. Find out where and how you can buy these ingredients in bulk to save money and time and drink your way to better health. We will make raspberry agave lemonade, sweet green juice as well as a mercury detox blend. You will leave this class with several recipes and ideas to make your own great drinks.
Learn how to make Kombucha, the very popular fermented drink that contains active cultures, enzymes, and probiotics with numerous reported health benefits. See how to make your own Whey and Yogurt using "raw" unpasteurized milk with the highest quality probiotics which are necessary to support digestion, aid in nutrient absorption and contribute to optimal metabolic function while inhibiting harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract. You will leave with recipes as well as details about the health benefits of lacto-fermented living foods. Tastings and recipes included, as well as your own Kombucha Culture so you can have this drink for pennies a day.
Learn how to make your own raw salad dressings from avocados, nuts, seeds, sea vegetables, fruits, and vegetables. We will use cold pressed olive oils, apple cider vinegar and kombucha rather than white vinegar. We use lots of garlic, ginger, cilantro, herbs and spices to make the most delicious dressings and marinades you have ever tasted.
Learn how to combine vegetables, fruits, and superfoods into delicious and satisfying drinks for an optimal start to your day. A cleansing alkalizing green drink loaded with vitamins and minerals will provide you a great energy boost. Learn cleansing hydrating recipes for alkalizing your body and enhancing your immune system. Leave with healthy ideas and recipes great for growing kids and adults alike.
Learn how to make terrific salads using the varieties of greens and other vegetables that are or will soon be available from your gardens and the local farms and farmers markets. Find out about the health benefits of what has traditionally been considered weeds such as dandelions, chickweed and even seaweed, and how you can use these ingredients to jazz up your dishes. We will use fresh, organic, wild harvested ingredients in this class to make simple, healthy, and delicious recipes.
Individual One-on-One Sessions
Individual classes are hands on and take place in the convenience of your own home. We are located in Boxborough, MA and will drive up to 20 miles to your location. For those of you over our 20 mile radius, an additional fuel charge will be agreed upon. We have several packages to choose from - we will call you once you register to set up convenient dates and times. An additional $10 material fee will be due at each session.
