COOKING CLASSES KIDS & TEENS HEALTH & WELLNESS GARDENING & MORE Our Cooking Class program offers something for everyone—Cooking Demonstrations and Hands-on Workshops for a variety of dietary preferences, as well as Seasonal Dinners featuring special guests. At our Cooking Classes, students will be served a sample-sized portion of each dish prepared; at our Seasonal Dinners, a full meal will be served.
CLASS REGISTRATION All classes and events are held in the Co-op Community Learning Center & Cooking School at 1914 Alhambra Blvd. unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Fees are due at the time of registration.
ONLINE sacfood.coop By Phone 916 868-6399 weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm
CANCELLATION POLICY: Fee is nonrefundable and classes are nontransferable with less than a 48hour cancellation notice. We reserve the right to change any menu due to availability of seasonal ingredients. We expect all students to behave in a safe and respectful manner, and we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
CO-OP OWNERS SAVE ON CLASSES! Each class lists two prices. The first price is for the general public. The second price, indicated with an asterisk, is for Co-op owners. Learn more about Co-op ownership at sacfood.coop/ownership The instructor for each class is listed in italics following the class description. Indicates a seasonal dinner hands-on class, otherwise all classes are demonstration. a vegetarian menu
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a vegan menu a class where students must be 21 years or older.
Cooking Classes OktoberFest with Ol’ Republic Brewery
The Art and Science of Cheesemaking
Thursday, October 1 6-8:30 pm • $55, $45* Oktoberfest is a celebration of food, community and beer! Our menu includes fresh Bavarian-style pretzels; housemade bratwurst with sauerkraut; breaded pork schnitzel; spaetzle with caramelized onions and Gruyère; braised red cabbage, and apple strudel, paired with a selection of beers from Ol’ Republic Brewery. Dionisio Esperas
Thursday, October 8 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Gorgonzola is a delicious Italian blue cheese. Join cheesemaker Sacha Laurin and create your own Gorgonzola to take home and age to perfection. We will also sample some of our favorite local cheeses. Sacha Laurin, Winters Cheese
Saturday, October 3 10 am-12:30 pm • $59, $50*
This hands-on class gives students direct contact with pastry dough from start to finish. By the end of the class, you’ll know how to command the crust! We’ll practice our skills by making two distinct pies. Elaine Corn
Ancient Grains Monday, October 5 6:30-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Discover some of the grains that sustained civilizations throughout history. Our delicious menu features spelt pizzas with kale pesto; carrot quinoa mini burgers; summer squash and tomato salad with toasted barley and Parmesan, and zucchini involtini with minty millet. Ame Harrington
Saturday, October 10 10 am-noon • $45, $35* Learn the techniques for lactic fermented pickles as Marga teaches us how to make garlic tamari pickles; kimchi; carrot-beet-red cabbage kraut; ginger pickle, and curried cauliflower pickles. Marga den Hoed
The Art of Risotto Saturday, October 10 3-5:30 pm • $49, $40* Once you master the technique for perfect risotto, you can create countless variations. Lucia leads us in making a saffron-rich risotto Milanese; luscious seafood risotto with shrimp; vegetable risotto with lemon and fresh herbs, and crispy and creamy arancini. Lucia Oliverio
Join Fabrizio Cercatore & discover "la passione per la pizza!"
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Now You’re Cooking! Perfect Pies—Know Your Dough
Fermentation Basics: Pickles, V Krauts and Kimchi
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29
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Cooking for Vibrant Health: Superfoods Monday, October 12 6-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Learn to cook with superfoods in delicious ways: kale salad with feta and tomatoes; goji berry smoothie; wild salmon with late summer salsa, and chia pudding with cardamom. Dr. Antonella Aguilera-Ruiz, ND
Glorious Greens
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Tuesday, October 13 6:30-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Prepare dark leafy greens for a delicious, nutrient-packed day: power green frittata for breakfast; herbed green quinoa salad for lunch, and arugula-corn salad with white bean-kale burgers for dinner. Emily Honeycutt
The Dr. & the Chef: Cancer Fighting Kitchen Wednesday, October 14 6-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Learn about the healing power of food. Our menu features cancer-fighting foods: vegetable moo shoo rolls; creamy cauliflower soup; poached salmon with cilantro mint pesto; quinoa sauté with broccolini, and poached pears with dark chocolate sauce. Terese Esperas Dr. Maxine Barish-Wreden
Vegetarian Tamales Thursday, October 15 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Learn to make delicious vegetarian tamales right in your own kitchen, starting with organic vegetarian masa. Then we’ll prepare and enjoy spinach, corn and mushroom tamales; roasted red pepper and goat cheese tamales; avocado crema, and roasted tomato salsa. Dionisio Esperas
Cooking Classes Udon Noodle Workshop
Healthy and Hearty Autumn Soups
Homemade Gnocchi Workshop
Monday, October 19 6:30-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Terese will share tips for lightening up classic soups: Tuscan white bean soup with autumn herb pesto; lemongrass-ginger winter squash soup; miso soup with fresh spinach and shiitakes; New England clam chowder, and Mexican chicken posole. Terese Esperas
Saturday, October 24 12-2:30 pm • $49, $40* Lucia teaches how to craft light and fluffy gnocchi by hand, and top them with a variety of delicious sauces. Make a classic potato gnocchi; polenta gnocchi with tomato cream sauce; spinach gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce, and ricotta gnocchi with olive oil and herbs. Lucia Oliverio
Dim Sum Workshop Tuesday, October 20 6-8:30 pm • $55, $45* We will make and enjoy these bite-sized treats together in class: steamed pork and ginger sui mai (a Cantonese dumpling); pan fried chicken and shiitake mushroom potstickers, and crispy vegetable spring rolls, served with ginger-vinegar and sweet sesame soy dipping sauces. Dionisio Esperas
Japanese Small Plates Thursday, October 22 6:30-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Learn how to create tasty dishes bursting with Japanese flavors: chicken karaage with ginger-soy dipping sauce; fresh tuna with miso vinaigrette; green beans with sesame dressing; chilled tofu with ginger, green onions and nori, and yakitori with mirin glaze. Mayumi Tavalero
Essential Spices: Ginger and Cardamom Tuesday, October 27 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40 Join Shankari for this special class dedicated to two powerful and versatile spices that originated in her homeland. Our menu includes: vegetable biryani; ginger chutney; sweet potatoes glazed with cardamom and ginger; vegetable korma, and sweet ginger bites. Shankari Easwaran
Pizza the Hot Italian Way Thursday, October 29 6:30-8:30 pm • $55, $45* Join Fabrizio Cercatore, maestro pizzaiolo from Midtown’s Hot Italian as he shares his secrets to creating the perfect authentic dough and crust, using the freshest seasonal ingredients and best quality meats for pizzas and calzones. Fabrizio Cercatore, HOT ITALIAN
Saturday, October 31 3-5:30 pm • $49, $40* Udon noodles are one of the ultimate Japanese comfort foods. Sawako will teach you the techniques essential for making the best noodles from scratch and demonstrate how to make authentic vegetarian broth and fish stock to use as a base. Sawako Ama
Indian Breads Monday, November 2 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Shankari leads us in making traditional Indian breads: naan and chapathi. We will also make channa masala and enjoy everything with a variety of chutneys. Shankari Easwaran
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Dr. & the Chef: Anti-Inflammation Wednesday, November 4 6-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Explore one of the most profound ways to counteract the inflammation that can lead to so many conditions: good food! Our delicious menu will include: beet hummus with autumn crudités; Provençal fish stew; roasted delicata squash with sage pesto and brown butter; savory grains with garlicky greens, and vanilla roasted pears. Terese Esperas Dr. Antonella Aguilera-Ruiz, ND
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Elaine Corn CREATE THE PERFECT MENU
RECIPES THAT WORK
HOW TO ESSENTIAL PLAN THE TECHNIQUES & INGREDIENTS DAY STEP BY STEP
Cooking Classes Fall Pies, Crisps, and Tarts
Elegance in a Glass: Sparkling Wine
Thursday, November 5 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Fall is a great time to perfect your baking skills! We’ll make classic apple pie à la mode; pear walnut crisp; Meyer lemon tart, and easy maple pecan pie with homemade whipped cream. Mayumi Tavalero
Tuesday, November 10 6:30-8 pm • $35, $25* Join wine expert Susan Brown as she introduces you to some impressive bubbly from around the world. With the holidays right around the corner... the timing couldn’t be better! Appetizers and snacks will be served. Susan Brown, CSW
Your First Thanksgiving Saturday, November 7 10 am-1 pm • $65, $55* This hands-on, intensive class for beginning cooks will help you create the perfect traditional menu—with recipes that work; essential techniques and ingredients, and how to plan the day, step by step. Menu: roast turkey; stuffing; gravy; mashed potatoes; vegetables and great pumpkin pie. Elaine Corn
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Monday, November 9 6:30-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Celebrate the day with a menu based on the bounty of the season and full of rich, savory flavors: wild mushroom soup; escarole salad with hazelnuts, pecorino and pomegranates; butternut squash and caramelized onion lasagna; cranberryorange winter greens and sweet potato pie with streusel topping. Terese Esperas
Intro to Sourdough Bread Baking Thursday, November 12 6-9 pm • $80, $70* This fun hands-on workshop will teach you to use and maintain a wild-yeast, naturally fermented sourdough starter. Make a well-structured loaf of sourdough bread, with beautiful crust and crumb. Ingredients and equipment provided. Jane Hollander Bonifazzi
Homemade Bitters & Liqueurs Saturday, November 14 10 am-12:30 pm • $49, $40*
Join the cocktail renaissance and learn to craft essential ingredients for your own classic cocktails. We’ll make a creamy coffee liqueur, pomegranate liqueur, and apple bitters. Janet will also share some great recipes for their use. Janet McDonald, The Good Stuff
Join Chef Ame and create tasty dishes that will make your own kitchen look like the best restaurant in town
Thanksgiving Sides
23 6 - 8 : 3 0 PM MON.
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Holiday Appetizers
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One Pot Meals THURS.
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Perfect Holiday Pies
Brining & Roasting
Saturday, November 14 2:30-5:30 pm • $49, $40* Learn to make perfect pastry and techniques essential for holiday pies, using whole grains and seasonal ingredients. We will work together to make pumpkin and salted walnut pies in class, and you’ll take pie dough home for further pie creativity. Rose Lawrence, Founder of Red Bread
Tuesday, November 17 6:30-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Dio shares techniques for roasted citrus-brined chicken; fennel and mustard seed-brined pork loin, and turkey two ways: buttermilkbrined turkey breast with roasted Brussels sprouts, and spicy southwest beerbrined turkey. Dioniso Esperas
Whole Grain Bread Making Monday, November 16 6-9 pm • $80, $70* In this intermediate class, you’ll learn the basics of baking with whole grains using a fermented sourdough starter. You’ll create moist artisanal loaves with beautiful crumb and heart texture using organic whole grain flour. Jane Hollander Bonifazzi
Vegan Thanksgiving Thursday, November 19 6-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Prepare a plant-based celebratory meal full of V traditional flavors: shredded kale salad with cranberry citrus vinaigrette; herbed chickpea croquettes with porcini mushroom gravy; roasted delicata squash with pecan and cranberry wild rice stuffing, and pumpkin spice cheesecake. Emily Honeycutt
Cooking Classes In the Kitchen with Ame: Thanksgiving Sides Monday, November 23 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Round out your holiday meal: roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon and shallots with warm mustard herb vinaigrette; carrot casserole with crispy almond picada, and pommes Anna, with wine suggestions for your holiday feast. Ame Harrington
Holiday Cookie Workshop Monday, November 30 6-9 pm • $49, $40* We’ll go over essential techniques and decorating tips for great cookies from scratch. Learn how to make zippy gingerbread cut out cookies, chocolate chip snowcap cookies, and traditional Italian twists. Rose Lawrence, Founder of Red Bread
Hanukkah Traditions Thursday, December 3 6:30-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Learn to prepare Hanukkah treats and discover the traditions behind them: sweet potato latkes; carrot coins; apple, cheese and noodle kugel; rugelach pastries, and minipraline cheesecakes. Evie Lieb
Classic Italian Desserts Saturday, December 5 3-5 pm • $45, $35* These classic desserts add sophistication to any holiday gathering. Lucia will prepare amaretto chocolate cupcakes; pears baked to perfection in wine; an orange-ricotta-almond tart, and traditional pizzelle cookies. Lucia Oliverio
Tamale Workshop
Festive Cocktail Party
Tuesday, December 7 Tuesday, December 15 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Get ready to celebrate the holidays with a “tamalada.” We’ll make organic masa, and then prepare and enjoy red chili chicken tamales; green chili and pepper jack cheese tamales; fire-roasted salsa, and avocado crema. Dionisio Esperas
Monday, December 14 6:30-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Our party menu includes: mini oven roasted tomato BLT panini; crab cakes with avocado relish; corn cakes with smoked salmon; wild mushroom arancini, and crispy oven baked breaded prawns. Terese Esperas
The Art and Science of Cheesemaking Tuesday, December 8 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Camembert is one of the most iconic cheeses in the world. Make your very own Camembert using Straus organic milk, and learn how to ripen and age it at home. Sacha Laurin, Winters Cheese
Thursday, December 17 6:30-8:30 pm • $45, $35* These decadent plantV based recipes can be prepared the night before the big day: baked apple cranberry French toast; smoky spinach mushroom potato frittata; sweet potato oatmeal casserole, and a festive salad. Emily Honeycutt
Great Baking with Alternative Flours
Homemade Ravioli Workshop
Vegan Holiday Brunch
Thursday, December 10 6-8:30 • $45, $35* Mayumi demonstrates how to use grain-free ingredients such as almond flour, coconut flour, and flaxseed meal in a variety of baked goods: cranberry orange scones; savory garlic crackers; grain-free herbed focaccia bread, and double chocolate chip cookies. Mayumi Tavalero
Saturday, December 19 1-3:30 pm • $49, 40* Make roasted beet ravioli with mascarpone thyme filling; Gorgonzola butternut squash ravioli; pumpkin ravioli, and sweetened ricotta dessert ravioli. Simple sauces accompany each dish. Lucia Oliverio
Wholesome Holiday Desserts
Monday, December 21 6-8:30pm • $49, $40* Create tasty recipes that will keep holiday party guests happy: chickpea triangles with arugula pesto; mini broccoli rabe rolls, and spicy pub cheese, with radish and crispy potatoes with wine suggestions for your party menu. Ame Harrington
Saturday, December 12 V 2:30-4:30 pm • $45, $35* Enjoy delicious desserts made with sweet alternatives like coconut sugar and brown rice syrup: a fruity crumble pie with coconut whipped cream; ginger snap cookies; chocolate covered marzipan drops, and oatmeal raisin thumbprint cookies. Marga den Hoed
Visit our website for more class details and January classes.
In the Kitchen with Ame: Holiday Appetizers
Taste &
ENJOY
Taste what our Cooking School has to offer in this FREE cooking class!
MON.
JAN.
4
6 - 7 PM
Pre-registration is required.
Elaine Corn WITH
Local food legend Elaine Corn will personally teach you how to cook in these hands-on classes with simple, delicious recipes!
JANUARY
9 | 16 | 23
9 AM - NOON PRE-REGISTER AT SACFOODCOOP.COM
Do it Yourself
DIY Work Shops Día de los Muertos Papiermâché Skulls Monday, October 26 6:30-8:30 pm • $25, $20* Día de los Muertos is a time to remember our lost loved ones. Traditions include making skull art. Create your own skull art using papier-mache to honor the season.
DIY Skincare Wednesday, December 9 6:30-8:30 pm • $20, $15* Natural ingredients make great skincare gifts. Jolie shares how to make a moisturizing face cream, an exfoliating scrub and a simple lip balm. Jolie Laudicina, Jolie’s Herbals
Gifts from the Kitchen Saturday, December 12 10-12:30 pm • $49, $40* Learn to make easy-peasy homemade gifts: cinnamon toasted nuts; mocha cocoa mix; savory rosemary cookies, and layered peppermint bark.
DIY Holiday Ornaments Wednesday, December 16 6:30-8:30 pm • $25, $20* Make your own ornaments from natural and recycled materials. Winecork snow men and felted animals are some of the crafty ideas we’ll create.
Janet McDonald, The Good Stuff
Donna Sangwin, ReCREATE
Meredith Brungess
Kids and Teens
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Fun on the Farm
Pumpkin Circle
Saturday, October 10 9:30-11:30 am • $15, $10* Explore the American River Ranch! Meet the farm animals, create something special to take home and make a farm fresh snack. Location: Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Dr. Suggested ages 3-9
Friday, October 30 3:30-5 pm • $15, $10* Story time meets snack time as we celebrate pumpkin season! We’ll read Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden, make creamy pumpkin soup, and then enjoy it together. Featuring guest reader, Nate Halsan, from the Sacramento Public Library Suggested ages: 4-6
Cozy Treats Friday, December 11 4-6 pm • $25, $20* Let’s work together and make real food with a healthy helping of fun! Menu: hot cocoa with freshly whipped cream; sweet and spicy nuts; homemade mac & cheese, and chunky roasted applesauce. Suggested ages: 6-9
Chef Rose will teach young chefs in these hands-on classes. Learn essential techniques using the best quality ingredients to create unforgettable dishes.
Homemade Gnocchi Saturday, October 17 10 am-12:30 pm • $45, $35*
Holiday Treats Saturday, December 5 10 am-12:30 pm • $45, $35*
Chef Rose Lawrence, Founder of Red Bread Suggested ages: 10-16
Health and Wellness
Wednesday, October 14 6-8:30 pm • $45, $35* See page 14 for details
Wednesday, November 18 6:30-8 pm • $15, $10* When our immune system functions perfectly, we can live long and healthy lives, but when it is compromised, our health suffers. We will discuss advances in neuroscience and immunology as well as foods and nutrients that support strong immune functioning. Dr. Damon West
The Brain-Gut Connection Wednesday, October 21 6:30-8 pm • $15, $10* When your gut is unhealthy, it can cause more than just stomach pain. A growing body of research reveals that gut health is critical to overall well-being. The quality of our memory, mood, stress, and sleep are all dependent upon the health of our microbiome. Join Dr. Lanzarotta for a discussion on how to improve brain functioning through diet, lifestyle and supplementation. Dr. Suzette Lanzarotta
Dr. & the Chef: Anti-Inflammation Wednesday, November 4 6-8:30 pm • $45, $35* See page 15 for details
Alleviating Stress and Fatigue
Explore cooking tips and health strategies to make meals that are both nourishing and delicious! CANCER FIGHTING KITCHEN with Terese Esperas and Dr. Maxine Barish-Wreden ANTI-INFLAMMATION with Terese Esperas and Dr. Antonella Aguilera-Ruiz, ND
Mindful Eating Wednesday, January 13, 6:30-8 pm • $15, $10* The way you do one thing is the way you do everything, so the way that you eat correlates to everything else you do in your life. Learn how to bring mindfulness to mealtimes, understand the connection between stress and metabolism, discover secrets to burning more fat and how to stay centered and relaxed in your life. Michelle Mahlman
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Olive Oil Taste and choose the best oils from the experts at California Olive Oil Council.
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Dr. Antonella Aguilera-Ruiz, ND
Wednesday, December 2 6:30-8:30 pm • $20, $15* Olive oil is packed with nutrition and potent with flavor. Come learn why this fat is so healthy and get an introduction to tasting and choosing the best oils from the experts at the California Olive Oil Council (COOC). Dr. Antonella Aguilera-Ruiz, with COOC
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Wednesday, November 11 6:30-8:30 pm • $15, $10* Frazzled, tense, and tired— stress can make you all of these and more, and it is associated with almost all chronic diseases. We’ll discuss strategies to introduce rest and relaxation into your life using simple techniques and whole foods.
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Farm Classes Compost and Soil Building Workshop Tuesday, October 20 5:30-8:30 pm • $35, $30* Learn about heat composting, chop-anddrop, sheet mulching, and watering methods to nurture your soil. Bring a soil sample from your garden and we will determine your soil type. Liz Hubbard
Classes will be held at Soil Born Farms American River Ranch
Kitchen Herbs for Food, Teas and Medicine
Raising Chickens in Your Backyard Saturday, October 10 10:30 am-1:30 pm • $35, $30*
This class will teach you how to choose the right breeds, provide proper housing, and make sure your chickens are healthy and producing the best eggs you’ve ever tasted! Greg Howes and Brian Fikes, Two Flew the Coop
Saturday, November 7 12:30-3:30 pm • $35 $30* Join Candis for a multisensory exploration of the herbs growing on the farm. Learn how to cook with them, make spice blends and teas, and discover various remedies for acute ailments such as coughs, colds, chills, and fevers. Candis Cantin, EverGreen Herb Garden
Pamela Marentis will teach two great Do it yourself classes filled with the tools to make beautiful holiday gifts
DIY Terrarium Wreath Making Workshop Workshop Sat. Nov. 7 10 am-12:30 pm Class includes a demonstration, hands-on practice, and help to create a finished glass globe to take home.
Each class is $35, $30* (plus $25 for materials, payable to the instructor at class)
Classes will be held at Soil Borns Farms American River Ranch
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Wed. Dec. 2 5:30-8:30 pm Learn how to make beautiful succulent wreaths like you’ve seen on Pinterest and in magazines.
Gorgeous
Handmade Wreaths
Gourd Ornaments
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 10 AM - 4 PM • $75, $65*
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 2 - 5 PM • $55, $45*
Includes a farm fresh lunch
Annie Main shows us how to make beautiful wreaths of dried herbs, flowers and greenery from the farm. Add a natural homemade touch to your holiday gift giving.
Gretchen Ceteras transforms the lowly gourd into a beautiful work of art. Learn how to create “Tiffany” style gourd ornaments, using layers of metallic paints to create shimmering swirls of color.
Annie Main, Good Humus Produce
Gretchen Ceteras, Blue Heron Farm
Classes will be held at Good Humus Produce 12255 County Road 84A in Capay Both classes are available for a special price. Call 916-868-6399 to take advantage of this offer!