Schedule SUMMER 2018
ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS ARE HELD IN THE CO-OP COOKING SCHOOL & COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE CO-OP AT 2820 R ST. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
CLASS REGISTRATION Pre-registration is required for all classes. Fees are due at the time of registration. A small service fee will be added to all classes. Free classes do not have a service fee.
ONLINE sac.coop
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QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR CLASSES
Call 916-868-6399 Monday - Friday from 9 am- 5 pm
Welcome! The Co-op’s Cooking School & Community Learning Center offers something for everyone— cooking classes for cooks of all ages, interests and levels of experience; wellness seminars; events at local farms, and workshops to encourage healthy living and creativity. Our private teambuilding cooking classes offer a hands-on and co-operative experience for your office, clients or group of friends. Our classroom is located upstairs in the newly expanded Co-op at 2820 R St. It’s a great place to discover new flavors and skills and enjoy everything the Co-op has to offer.
CO-OP MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES!* CHILDREN IN CLASS We offer cooking classes designed especially for young people. To maintain an adult learning environment, we ask that babies and children under 18 are not brought to adult 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 Members and Co-op Community Discount recipients. Learn more at sac.coop.
CLASS INFORMATION
Students receive copies of the recipes in all cooking classes. Snacks and a sample of each menu item will be served. A complimentary glass of wine is offered to students 21 and over in most classes, and additional glasses are available for purchase.
PARKING Complimentary parking is available on the first floor of the parking garage at 28th and S. After 6 pm and on weekends all levels of the garage are available.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Fee is nonrefundable and classes are nontransferable with less than a 48-hour cancellation notice; 7 days notice for Kids & Teens camp. Menus may change 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. 18
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MO Style Classes These are dynamic and interactive; students watch the chef demonstrate essential techniques, ask questions, learn about ingredients and sample each dish.
Hands-on Classes Students get hands-on practice making one or more of the dishes listed in the menu. Samples of each recipe will be served at the end of class.
a vegan menu a gluten-free menu (not a gluten-free facility)
a vegetarian menu
Special Thanks! The following companies donate to our programs: Bob’s Red Mill • Celtic Sea Salt • Clover Stornetta Farms • Diestel Turkey Ranch East Bay Restaurant Supply • Eatwell Farm Salts • Emerald Valley • KATZ Lundberg Family Farms • Mary’s Poultry • Nancy’s Springfield Creamery Nature's Path • Organic Prairie • Organic Valley • Simply Organic/Frontier Co-op Smart Chicken • Sola Bee • Veritable Vegetable • Woodstock Foods
Cooking Classes A Taste of the Co-op Cooking School
Wednesday, June 27 6:30-7:30 pm • $10 Join us for a mini-cooking class and get a taste of what our Cooking School has to offer. Chef Lucia will offer tips for great cooking skills, share some favorite ingredients and prepare a fresh summer greens pesto. Sign up for special deals on Co-op cooking classes! Pre-registration is required. Lucia Oliverio
Cool Asian Noodles Wednesday, August 1 6:30-8:30 pm • $35, $25* Beat the heat this summer with cold noodle salads. Sawako will share three of her favorites: Thai noodle salad with Southeast Asian chili dressing; cold udon noodle salad with pickled ume plum ponzu dressing, and soba noodle salad with temple sesame dressing. Sawako Ama
Fresh Summer Pies
Italian Veggie Burger Dinner Thursday, July 19 6-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Join Chef Lucia in this hands on class where together we will make and enjoy tasty summertime recipes that are sure to become fast favorites: Italian veggie burger patties; freshly made basil buns; stuffed baked tomatoes, and a fruity Italian soda. Lucia Oliverio
Cooking From the Garden
Spring Roll Workshop
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Tuesday, July 31 6:30-8:30 pm • $45, $35* The bounty of the summer season is upon us and many garden gems are ready for a spot at the table. Discover delicious ways to enjoy them: Thai cucumber salad; classic gazpacho; stuffed bell peppers with seasoned beef, rice and veggies, and zucchini carrot walnut bread. Mayumi Tavalero
Saturday, August 4 10 am-1 pm • $75, $65* In this class, we will put a unique spin on some summertime favorites. Jill will share her prize-winning pie crust recipe and demonstrate simple steps and techniques for making a flaky mouthwatering crust every time. Jill will demonstrate a strawberry balsamic pie with a latticetop and a peaches-andcream pie made with an oat crumble crust. You’ll practice your skills in class as you make your own mini strawberry balsamic pie with an oat crumble topping. Jill Simmons
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Tuesday, August 14 6-8:30 pm • $45, $35* Summer invites cooling faire that requires little to no cooking. In this handson class Sawako will walk you through the steps to making perfect spring rolls including specific knifecuts for fresh veggies. We will make marinated tofu and fresh veggie spring rolls; a peanut dipping sauce, and a chili lime dressing. Sawako Ama
Vegan Indian Delights Thursday, August 16 6-8:30 pm • $55, $45* Learn to cook simple, fresh and healthy vegan Indian food. Together we will make and enjoy upma—a comfort food dish of roasted wheat and vegetables; Indian chickpea flour crepes with zucchini and carrots; cauliflower “fried rice,” and stuffed okra in a zesty tomato sauce. (This class contains peanuts.) Shankari Easwaran
Art and Science of Cheesemaking: Fresh Feta Tuesday, August 28 6-8:30 pm • $65, $55* Feta is a delicious, versatile, fresh cheese that can be made from sheep, goat or cow's milk. In this hands-on class, you will make your own cow's milk feta, and learn how to age it "au natural" or marinate it with your choice of herbs, peppers, garlic, olives or sun dried tomatoes. You can enjoy it the next day, or keep it in olive oil for months. Sacha Laurin
Thai Favorites Thursday, August 30 6-8:30 pm • $55, $45* Join Shankari as we learn about key ingredients and techniques to help you create delicious Thai food at home. We'll make Thai basil eggplant; cashew chicken; pork larb—a wholesome cooked salad with hot and sour flavors, a pop of fresh herbs and crunchiness from rice, and fresh mango sticky rice for dessert. Shankari Easwaran
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Cooking Classes Gnocchi Workshop
Italian Harvest
Tuesday, September 4 6-8:30 pm • $55, $45* Lucia teaches us how to craft light and fluffy gnocchi by hand. We’ll make classic ricotta gnocchi, perfect for summer, and enjoy it with freshly made pesto. Lucia Oliverio
Monday, September 17 6-8:30 pm • $55, $45* Enjoy a taste of Italy with these fresh, savory and seasonal recipes. Together we will make Italian panzanella—a delicious chopped bread and tomato salad; ceci e pasta—chickpea pasta salad; pan-fried fish in a caramelized lemon caper sauce, and a fig crostata. Lucia Oliverio
Vegan Bowls
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Saturday, September 8 11am-1 pm • $49, $40* Learn techniques for cooking grains, pan frying, making a dressing and pickling tofu as Marga makes an irresistible quinoa and seasonal veggie bowl; a satisfying potato, mushroom and bean burrito bowl, and a refreshing Asian rice noodle bowl with pickled tofu and veggies. Marga Den Hoed
Indian Classics Tuesday, September 11 6-8:30 pm • $55, $45* These one pot comfort food dishes are staples in many Indian homes. Learn classic dishes such as aloo gobi; dal tadka; karahi chicken—a flavorful chicken curry, and vegetable pulao—a mildly spiced pilaf. Shankari Easwaran
A Taste of the Caribbean
Vegan Cooking Basics
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Thursday, September 20 6:30-8:30 pm • $35, $25* If you’re beginning to dip your toe into meat-free meals, join us for some basic vegan tips, nutritional information and easy recipes. The food will be filling, healthy and…easy! You’ll taste made from scratch dishes and tasty vegan products that can help speed up weeknight dinners. Alex and Jackie will answer your questions and provide free resources. This class is designed for the veg-curious but all are welcome. Alex Bury and Jackie Va, Vegan Outreach
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Thursday, September 13 6:30-8:30 pm • $55, $45* Enjoy the flavors of the Caribbean and beyond while you dream of crystal clear waters and white sand beaches. Mayumi will show you how to make Jamaican jerk chicken; Cuban ropa vieja—shredded flank steak in a tomato sauce base; Honduran rice and beans, and Key lime pie. Mayumi Tavalero
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Local Flavors Tasting Fair Saturday, September 22 11 am-3 pm • Free Celebrate the bounty of our Farm-to-Fork Capital and all the fabulous local produce and products the Co-op has to offer!
Knife Skills Tuesday, September 25 6-8:30 pm • $59, $50* Good knife skills make cooking easier, safer and more fun! Learn to effortlessly chop, slice, dice and mince vegetables and herbs, and practice breaking down a whole chicken step by step. Mayumi will demonstrate how to make a lemongrass ginger chicken stir-fry so you will be ready for dinner the next night! Bring your favorite chef’s knife. Mayumi Tavalero
The Ayurvedic Chef: DE Microbiological MO Foods for Gut Health Thursday, September 27 6:30-8:30 pm • $55, $45* See description on page 21.
French Cooking: The Nice Region
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Saturday, October 6 11 am- 1:30 pm • $65, $55* Contrary to popular belief, French cooking does not have to be fussy or complicated to be delicious! Jill shares her love and passion for French cooking with this elegant menu inspired by a recent trip to Nice: pumpkin flan served with sautéed mushrooms; chicken bouillabaisse topped with rouille, and a rustic seasonal fruit tart. Jill Simmons
Wellness and Community
WELLNESS
WEDNESDAYS
Third Wednesday of each month • 9 am-11 am • FREE
the co-op is partnering with our friends at fitsom studios! Take a whole body approach to wellness. We’ll combine self care techniques with healthy snack ideas as we find solutions to common problems as we get older. These classes are designed with seniors in mind but are open to everyone.
HIPS and GLUTES
July 18 Learn self care practices to loosen up the glutes and hips to keep you feeling mobile and happy.
Living and Coping with Fibromyalgia: Cultivating Self-care and a Positive Outlook Wednesday, August 15 6:30-8:30 pm • $20, $15* Learn how to prioritize, destress, alleviate pain, and how nutrition plays a role in helping you become your own best advocate as a Fibromyalgia Warrior. Fitsom Studios will join us to teach pain relief massage techniques. Live stream of class available. Terry McSweeney, Fibromyalgia Pathways with Debra Panattoni, Fitsom Studios
Back to School Health Wednesday, September 5 6:30-8:30 pm • $15, $10* Boost both immune system and mental focus for the coming school year. Learn how to naturally support body and mind, whether it is you or your child heading back to the classroom. Gail Derin, OMD and Kristin Cota, Clinical Herbalist
Aging Gracefully Wednesday, September 19 6:30-8 pm • $15, $10* We will discuss diet and supplements, spine and joint care, gentle exercise, balance and fall avoidance, memory care and independence. If you plan to grow old, this class is for you and those you love. Dr. Damon West
Healthy Eating on a Budget Wednesday, September 26 6:30-8 pm • $10, $5* for Community Discount Program members Join us for a cooking demo featuring a nutritious lowcost recipe and learn about ways to save at the Co-op to stretch your budget! Students will walk away with shopping tips, menu planning tools, a produce storage guide and delicious low cost recipes! Dana Andrak
Ayurveda
Learn about the holistic science of Ayurveda. Nicole brings wisdom, insight and years of clinical practice.
KNEE TO HIP
August 15 Learn self care practices to loosen up the hips. We will also spend time on the muscles of the upper leg that may be manifesting as knee pain.
UPPER BACK AND NECK
September 19 Learn self care practices to loosen up the upper back and neck to relieve pain and keep that area of the body mobile and happy.
“Ayurveda is a time-tested natural approach that reveals our fullest lives, provides natural energy, and works to prevent disease.” - Nicole Wilkerson
The Ayurvedic Doctor: Repair and Replenish Your Gut
The Ayurvedic Chef: Microbiological Foods for Gut Health
Wednesday, August 29 6:30-8:30 pm • $15, $10* Improve your liver, gallbladder and small intestine function through the combination of protective and healing foods, probiotics, and your unique constitution. Gain understanding and a recommended diet. Nicole Wilkerson, New Leaf Ayurveda
Thursday, September 27 6:30-8:30 pm • $55, $45* Learn why and how these simple yet deeply fortifying recipes have had successful results at Nicole’s clinic: stewed apples; spice tea; the perfect quinoa; pile of vegetables sauté; fresh and alive yogurt, and green minestrone soup. Nicole Wilkerson, New Leaf Ayurveda
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2018
Kids and Teens
JUNE 18 TO JUNE 22
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please join our waiting list
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2 JULY 9 TO JULY 13
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3 JULY 23 TO JULY 27
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4 AUG. 6 TO AUG. 10
SAC.COOP
Kinder
Summer Picnic Sprouting
Ages 6-9
COOKS & BOOKS
Let’s work together to make real food with a healthy helping of fun! Macaroni Salad Corn on the Cob Peach Handpies
Zora’s Zucchini Story time meets snack time as we read a fun story and make zucchini-chocolate chip muffins. With guest reader, Nate Halsan, from the Sacramento Public Library
Thursday, August 2 10 am-noon • $35, $25*
Ages 4-6
Thursday, September 6 3-4 pm • $15, $10*
Pollinators Fly, crawl and hop with your pollinator friends!
Explore Learn Create Ages 3-9
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 9:30-11:30 AM • $15
the Youth Garden and the American River Ranch what pollinators are and how they help us grow food something to take home and make a farm fresh snack
This is a child-focused farm experience. Registration is for children only, one adult may accompany each child.
Class will be held in the Youth Garden at Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova
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Farm Classes Sustaining the Environment with Native Plants
Introduction to Aromatherapy Saturday, July 7 9 am-noon • $25 Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from plants for healing body, mind and spirit. This class will give you the foundation to use essential oils: extraction techniques, categories and properties, common uses and the types of tools, equipment and carrier agents used in aromatherapy. Ann Sibbet
Managing Pests: Environmentally Sound Approaches for Gardens and Small Farms Saturday, July 21 9 am-noon • $25 We will review common garden pests in the Sacramento area and how to manage them without toxic pesticides. There will be a special focus on beneficial insects. A portion of the class will be outside in the field to find and identify pests and their natural enemies on site. Participants will have the option to purchase a $20 color photo identification guide from the University of California. Mary Louise Flint
Saturday, July 28 9 am-noon • $25 The better connections we have with the environment, the easier it becomes to sustain it. Using native plants for food and materials brings the connection we have with the environment to the forefront. Learn how to analyze plants for human use and how to collect them in a sustainable way. Mark Lum
Wild Edibles: Acorn Flour & Elderberry Syrup Tuesday, August 7 5:30-8:30 pm • $30 Learn how to forage and cook with wild edible foods. This hands-on class focuses on how to make acorns into a tasty flour and how to make elderberry berries into a versatile, delicious and healthful syrup. Other wild foods may be offered depending on seasonal availability. You will develop the skills and confidence to start wild foraging on your own. Alex Morton
Building Soil Fertility Wednesday, August 8 5:30-8:30 pm • $25 Healthy soil is the foundation of a bountiful garden. Learn the composition of soil and how we can improve it to grow thriving plants. In this hands-on class, we will assess which nutrients and amendments healthy soils need and find resourceful ways to create flourishing crops for your home garden or family farm. Mark Van Horn
Preparing a Fall Garden Thursday, August 23 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. You will learn about seasonal crops, fall garden tasks and how to ensure your garden is productive. We’ll talk about turning over summer crops, and how to think about the changing sunlight in autumn. This class will be a combination of lecture and hands-on gardening. Kellan MacKay
Building Vitality with Herbal and Lifestyle Wisdom Saturday, September 29 10 am-1 pm • $25 Candis will discuss the seasons of our lives, how our energy changes, how to support our energy as we grow older and how to rebuild after operations, trauma and accidents. We will review many herbal “tonic” recipes. Tonic herbs are those that help to fortify, rebuild and strengthen our systems if used over time. This class will focus on tonic herbs in the Chinese and Ayurvedic healing systems. Candis Cantin All classes are held at Soil Born Farms American River Ranch 2140 Chase Dr. in Rancho Cordova. Register at sac.coop For a complete schedule of classes, activities, events and volunteer opportunities at Soil Born Farms visit soilborn.org. Soil Born Farms is a 501(c)3 and proceeds benefit the education program.
Fall Gardening Clinic & Organic Plant Sale Satu rd a y, A u g u s t 2 5 • 8 a m - 1 p m Fr ee ga r d en i n g c l ass eS Farm tours • walks & tal ks
Organic vegetable starts, edible perennials, medicinal and culinary herbs, succulents and flowers for sale
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