Cooking Classes
COOKING CLASSES KIDS & TEENS HEALTH & WELLNESS GARDENING & MORE Our program offers something for everyone. Cooking classes include a sample-sized portion of each dish prepared.
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
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QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR CLASSES Call 916-868-6399 from 9am- 5 pm
CHILDREN IN CLASS FINISHES
We proud– to offer 2NDare FLOOR MEZZANINE cooking classes designed especially for students aged 4-16. Students over 16 are welcome to attend most cooking classes designed for adults, accompanied by a parent or with written permission. If you would like your child to attend an adult cooking class, please request prior approval by calling 916-868-6399. We ask that babies and small children are not brought to class.
*photo is a conceptual design and is subject to change.
Coming Soon! We at the Co-op are gearing up for the move to our new location—and that includes not just the store, but our Community Learning Center & Cooking School too! As we transition into our new space, our adult program will be abbreviated this summer. We are offering some of our most popular classes in July and August,
three sessions of our Kids & Teens Summer Cooking Camp, as well as a Teen Cooking Camp. Then we will take a break to get ready to welcome you to our new store and classroom. Stay tuned for a full lineup of cooking classes, wellness workshops and community events this fall!
Good Health in a Bottle: Kombucha
In the Kitchen with Ame: Small Plates, Big Flavors!
Hand-Made Pot Stickers
Wednesday, July 6 6-8:30 pm • $35, $25* Discover the healing power of kombucha. You will learn all about crafting this sparkling, detoxifying fermented tea that is loaded with active enzymes, viable probiotics, amino acids, antioxidants and polyphenols. You will leave class with your own mother culture and a customized brew to start your first batch. Sacha Laurin
Thursday, July 7 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Chef Ame leads us in creating delectable small plates that celebrate the seasonal harvest. Learn some of her restaurant tricks and techniques as we make zucchini and eggplant involtini with Halloumi; chilled corn soup; mini chickpea pancakes with cherry tomato basil bruschetta, and roasted tomato, peppers and feta en papilotte. Ame Harrington
Saturday, July 9 2:30-5:30 pm • $49, $40* Pot stickers can be stuffed with almost anything—add a variety of dips, and the possibilities are practically limitless! In this hands-on class, Sawako shares her recipes and guides you in making shrimp and vegetarian pot stickers. You will learn ideas and tips for modifying this recipe so you can make your own spring rolls, wonton soup and more. Sawako Ama
CANCELLATION POLICY: Fee is nonrefundable and classes are nontransferable with less than a 48-hour 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.
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CO-OP OWNERS SAVE ON CLASSES!* Most classes list 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 hands-on class, otherwise all classes are demonstration.
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Cooking Classes Gnocchi Workshop
Filled Pasta Workshop
Monday, July 18 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Gnocchi are delectable little Italian dumplings. Lucia teaches us how to craft light and fluffy gnocchi by hand, and top them with a variety of delicious sauces. We’ll 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
Thursday, July 21 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Learn to make fresh pasta the old-fashioned way with Lucia’s traditional methods. You’ll mix, roll and cut fresh pasta dough into various shapes and stuff them with a variety of tasty fillings. We’ll make a four-cheese tortellini with fresh herbs; mushroom mezzaluna, and spinach ravioli with a tomato-basil cream sauce. Lucia Oliverio
Veggie Burger Bash
Can Do! Tomatoes
Tuesday, July 19 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* If you’re trying to cut down on meat, that doesn’t mean you have to give up one of summer’s classic pleasures! Learn how to make delicious vegetarian burgers using fresh and healthy ingredients: fabulous falafel; chipotle spiced black bean burgers; samosa burgers, and portobello mushroom burgers. Shankari Easwaran
Saturday, July 23 10 am-12:30 pm • $49, $40* This time of year, backyard gardens, farmers markets, and produce departments are overflowing with flavorful tomatoes. Preserve the summer harvest in your own kitchen so that it won’t fade into distant memory. Janet shares various techniques for canning fresh tomatoes and creating and canning salsa. We will also learn to make a zesty tomatillo-chile marmalade. Janet McDonald, The Good Stuff
Fresh Takes on Tacos Wednesday, July 20 6:30-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Lighten up tacos with fresh ingredients and bright flavors and never feel deprived! We’ll make coconut and lime shrimp tacos, spicy steak bahn mi tacos, charred kale and maitake mushroom tacos, smoked duck breast tacos with cherry chipotle salsa, and grilled avocado tacos with queso fresco. Terese Esperas
The Dr. & the Chef: Mediterranean Diet Monday, August 1 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* There is an incredible body of research around the health-promoting benefits of the Mediterranean diet. In this cooking class, we’ll cover the cornerstones of the diet and celebrate its delicious flavors inspired by the season: lamb meatballs with avocado hummus and yogurt sauce; gazpacho; eggplant with sweet and sour tomato sauce; tabbouleh, and a summer galette for dessert. Terese Esperas and Dr. Antonella Aguilera-Ruiz, ND
Instructor: LUCIA OLIVERIO
GNOCCHI
WORKSHOP
MONDAY
JULY
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6 - 8:30 pm
HOMEMADE FILLED PASTA PASTA WORKSHOP BASICS
THURSDAY
JULY
21
6 - 8:30 pm
SATURDAY
AUG.
6
1 - 3:30 pm
BURGER BASH Learn to make vegetarian burgers using fresh and healthy ingredients.
TUES.
JULY
19 6-8:30PM
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Cooking Classes Sensational Sushi Wednesday, August 3 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Sushi can be fun finger food or elegant appetizers. Learn how to prepare perfect rice along with techniques for making hand rolls and maki sushi rolls. We’ll make a spicy California roll with avocado; a smoked-salmon hand roll with pickled red onions, and a seasonal veggie roll. You’ll eat what you roll, join us and have a great time! Dionisio Esperas
Fit to Eat: Seafood! Thursday, August 4 6:30-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Adding more seafood to the diet is recommended for almost anyone looking to maintain a healthy weight and fuel fitness. Certified fitness nutritionist Mayumi shares some tasty seafood recipes and the reasons why these gifts from the sea are so good for us: shrimp and avocado cocktail with spicy lime vinaigrette; mussels with white wine and garlic; whole trout en papillote, and lemon and paprika grilled sardines with seasonal vegetables. Mayumi Tavalero
Homemade Pasta Basics Saturday, August 6 1-3:30 pm • $49, $40* Lucia shares her secrets to perfect, homemade pasta. We’ll start by making a basic pasta dough, and then create three different fresh pasta dishes with complementary sauces and seasonal ingredients: farfalle pasta in a prosciutto and green pea sauce; garganelli pasta in a fresh marinara sauce, and orecchiette pasta with zucchini, tomatoes and fresh herbs. Lucia Oliverio
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The Art & Science of Cheesemaking: Mozzarella Monday, August 8 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Mozzarella is a fresh Italian cheese made in the pasta filata, or “spun paste” tradition. Join artisan cheesemaker Sacha Laurin for this hands-on class, using organic whole milk from Straus Family Creamery. Discover the fun and art of making and stretching your own mozzarella. Each student will learn how to make their own ball of mozzarella—perfect for summer caprese salads! Sacha Laurin, Winters Cheese
Tamale Party! Tuesday, August 9 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Join Chef Dio for this handson workshop where you’ll learn to make delicious tamales right in your own kitchen. We will start by making homemade organic masa, and then we’ll prepare and enjoy red chili chicken tamales; green chili and pepper jack cheese tamales; fire-roasted salsa, and avocado crema. Dionisio Esperas
Dim Sum Workshop Wednesday, August 10 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Literally meaning, “to touch your heart,” dim sum consists of a variety of dumplings, steamed dishes, and other goodies. Learn to make a variety of dim sum in this fun hands-on class. We will make and enjoy these bite-sized treats together: chicken and shiitake mushroom pot stickers; pork siu mai (a Cantonese steamed dumpling), and vegetable spring rolls. Dionisio Esperas
CLASS SCHEDULE SUMMER 2016
Certified fitness nutritionist Mayumi Tavalero shares some tasty seafood recipes and the reasons why seafood is so good for us.
Vegan Indian Curries Thursday, August 11 6-8:30 pm • $49, $40* Sweet and spicy, creamy V and crunchy—curries are an explosion of flavors and textures. We’ll create vegan curries and accompanying dishes: chana masala— garbanzo beans cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce; aloo gobi—potato and cauliflower curry cooked with freshly ground spices; carrot salad— grated carrots with soaked mung beans seasoned with a hint of lime juice; mixed vegetable korma in a rich cashew nut sauce, and a sweetly spiced coconut burfi for dessert. Shankari Eswaran
THURS. AUG. 4 6:30-8:30PM
Homemade Gnudi Workshop Saturday, August 13 1-3:30 pm • $49, $40* Gnudi are not pasta, not gnocchi, but they are light, fluffy and delicious. Gnudi are essentially ravioli filling without the dough wrapped around it. If you like gnocchi, you’ll be a fan of gnudi, too. We’ll make spinach and ricotta gnudi with sage butter; ricotta gnudi in a pomodoro sauce, and Swiss chard ricotta gnudi with mushrooms. Lucia Oliverio
Kids and Teens
TUES. JUNE
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WED. JUNE
Designed for teens who are experienced in the kitchen and wish to hone their skills. Each day focuses on a different set of techniques, ending with a fabulous meal that we will all enjoy together.
9:30AM-1:30PM EACH DAY
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THURS. JUNE
30
G ¦ SAUTÉING KNIFE SKILLS ¦ STIR-FRYIN Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry, Pan Fried Asian Noodles Caramelized Bananas
BAKING: SWEET & SAVO
Sprouting
RY BREAD ¦ PASTRY
Sweet Potato Biscuits Rosemary Focaccia Summer Fruit Pie
HANDMADE PASTA & SAUC
ES
Handcut Noodles with Bolognese Sauce Herbed Ricotta Ravioli & Three-Herb Pesto Gelato with Raspberry Sauce
2016
$210, $180 Co-op owners
Pizza Party We will work together to make pizzas with homemade squishy tomato sauce and lots of toppings, and fruity kebabs with creamy coconut dip for dessert. $25, $20 Co-op Owners
Ages 6-9
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THURS. JULY
10 am - noon
FUN FARM on the
Each day’s menu will focus on a different cuisine from around the world. We’ll also take a break from the kitchen each day and incorporate ways to make fitness fun.
FRENCH MENU:
CHINESE MENU:
with Béchamel Sauce
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Savory Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Crepes Salad with Classic Vinaigrette Summer Fruit Galette
MEXICAN MENU:
Bean and Cheese Pupusas
Chicken Potstickers Stir-Fried Garlic and Sesame Green Beans
Create something special to take home
Almond Cookies
MEDITERRANEAN MENU:
Chicken Gyro Wraps
with Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce
Calabacitas
Greek Salad
Avocado Salsa
Baklava
Mexican Chocolate Brownies
Join the fun & explore the American River Ranch
Meet the farm animals
JUNE 20 - JUNE 24
Make a farm fresh snack
ITALIAN MENU:
Individual DIY Calzones
with Handmade Pizza Dough
Caesar Salad
JULY 11 - JULY 15
Strawberry Gelato
Ages 9-14 $350 • $300 CO-OP OWNERS
Mon. JULY 25 to Fri. JULY 29
9AM-1PM each day
SAT.
AUG. $10 $15 •Owners p -o o C ested Suggs 3 - 9 age
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9:30-11:30 AM
Held at Soil Born Farms’ American River Ranch 2140 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova
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Farm Classes
Garden to Vase: Growing Cut Flowers Saturday, July 9 10 am-noon • $25 Grow beautiful flowers right outside your home! We will focus on flowering perennials, natives and herbs that do well in our climate. Students will learn what works well for cutting as well as the basics of harvesting and arranging. Katie Koch, Flower Mama
Herbal First Aid Saturday, July 30 9:30 am-12:30 pm $25 (plus $10 materials fee, payable to the instructor in class) Empower yourself to handle non-emergency first aid situations using plants! We will discuss plants that can be used to address minor injuries and illnesses, learn to create home and travel first aid kits, and identify first aid plants you may find in the wilderness. We will make herbal preparations in class to get you started on your own kit. Daylin Wade
Fruit Tree Care Saturday, August 6 3-7 pm • $35 Proper care of fruit trees can boost their health and maximize their production. In this informational and hands-on workshop, we will cover early fall care, harvest techniques, and how to prepare your trees for dormancy. Leo Buc, Common Vision 6
Sowing the Seeds of Serenity
Herbs for Stress Relief and Relaxation
Growing Medicinal and Culinary Herbs
Saturday, August 13 9:30 am-12:30 pm $25 (plus $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor in class) Garden and art activities can help children manage their big feelings and fears. Teach children that the garden is a safe and welcoming place where they can leave their stress behind. You’ll learn to share resiliency skills, stress management skills, and self-soothing techniques that empower children and help them express themselves. You will leave with practical ideas that can help children ages 4 through 17. No art or garden experience is necessary! Amy Green
Saturday, August 20 9:30 am-12:30 pm $25 (plus $5 materials fee, payable to the instructor in class) Excess stress may lead to a wide array of illnesses and impact our enjoyment of life. Learn about herbal remedies that can help relieve stress and maximize well being. This class will include indoor lecture, hands-on crafting of herbal remedies, and, weather permitting, time spent outside with medicinal plants. Daylin Wade
Wednesday, September 7 5:30-8:30 pm • $25 Medicinal and culinary herbs in the home garden can add flavor to your meals, home remedies to your medicine cabinet, and beauty, diversity, and beneficial insect habitat to your landscape. This class offers classroom and handson instruction for growing an array of annuals and perennials, including how to harvest and use what you grow. Daylin Wade
Preparing a Fall Garden Wednesday, August 17 5:30-8:30 pm • $25 Summer is the time to start planning your fall garden! Sacramento has a perfect climate for growing a wide variety of vegetables all year. In this class you will learn about seasonal crops, fall garden tasks and how to ensure your garden is productive. Leave class with a fall garden plan and some cool-season seedlings to get your garden started. Shawn Harrison
Harvesting Water Wednesday, August 24 6-8 pm • $25 Learn to use the water you already have for outdoor irrigation of shrubs, trees and vegetable gardens. As water agencies restrict outdoor water use in response to drought, we can still have a vibrant landscape. Rainfall on our roofs and the laundry water from our washers can be used to keep a landscape healthy. Examples of integrated landscape solutions including low water use plants, rainwater and graywater will be provided in this workshop. Chris Brown
Flower Arranging for the Home Gardener Saturday, September 10 9:30 am-12:30 pm • $25 Join us for a discussion on growing and arranging flowers with Farm Manager Elle Huftill-Balzer. She will show you how to create a plan for growing cut flowers as well as different types of flower arranging. Participants will create a bouquet to take home. Elle Huftill-Balzer
All classes will be held at Soil Born Farms American River Ranch 2140 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova.
For a complete schedule of classes, activities, events and volunteer opportunities happening at Soil Born Farms visit soilborn.org. Soil Born Farms is a 501(c)3 and proceeds benefit the education program.
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WATER SAVING TIPS
C O U N TS
Take 5-minute showers instead of baths. A full bathtub can require up to 70 gallons of water.
If you keep your showers to 5 minutes and under you can save up to 1000 gallons of water per month.
When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.
If your toilet flapper does not close properly after flushing replace it.
If you like hot showers, catch the water in a bucket while you're waiting for it to heat up. Use that water on your plants or to flush the toilet.
One drip every five seconds adds up to five gallons per day! Check your faucets and showerheads for leaks.
Turn off water while brushing your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute. That’s up to 200 gallons a week for a family of four.
Save the water after boiling potatoes, soaking beans or steaming vegetables and use it to water your plants.
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean patios, sidewalks and driveways. Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1000 gallons of water per month.
Cook food in as little water as possible. This also helps retain more nutrients.
Swap out thirsty turf for drought resistant plants.
Learn more at saveourwater.com
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