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Live Foods Cooking

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Join Lorriane as she introduces you to whole foods and the best way to prepare them form maximum nutrition and digestibility.

Contact Lorraine at 250-352-3860 or lorrainer61@gmail.com
CULTURED GRANOLA

Create Granola that is more nutritious than your regular recipe. We will discuss oats and how to make them more digestible, home grinders and roller attachments for oats. We will combine “crispy” nuts and dried fruit and top with whole milk for this very satisfying breakfast food.
Featured grain: Oats
Cost:$17.00 per person (12 to 18 year olds 1/2 price)
Thursday, December 3rd – 1:30PM to 3:30PM
OR
Sunday, December 6th - 1:30 to 3:30PM

Whole Grain Cooking Class

PRE-SOAKED LENTIL SALAD

Healthy Cultures from around the world prepare their legumes with great detail and care. Come to this class to learn why and how you can at home. We will be making a lentil salad mixed with fresh vegetables and a homemade dressing. We will be sampling our creation and recipes will be shared.
Cost: $17.00 per person (12 to 18 year olds 1/2 price)

Sunday, November 29th - 1:30 to 3:30PM
OR
Monday, November 30th – 7:00PM to 9:00PM

SPROUTING GRAIN
Learn about why sprouting grain increases its nutritional value and is easier to digest. We will discuss and demonstrate grain sprouting, drying and grinding. Take part in making a sprouted berry pilaf cooked in savory local spices and taste a chocolate chip cookie made from the sprouted grain.
2 hour class
Highlighted grain: Red Hard Spring Wheat from Creston
Cost: $17.00 per person (12 to 18 year olds 1/2 price)
Thursday, November 19th – 1:30PM to 3:30PM
OR
Sunday, November 22nd - 1:30PM to 3:30PM
OR
Monday, November 23rd – 7:00PM to 9:00PM

SOURDOUGH 101

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If you have never worked with sourdough, this is the class for you. We will be discussing sourdough’s history, how to start your own, keeping it alive, and getting into the kitchen to make some crepes. The crepes will be served with warm local apple sauce, crushed nuts and fresh whipping cream sweetened with Grand Forks honey.
Bring a glass jar if you want to take some starter home.
Cost: $17.00 per person (12 to 18 year olds 1/2 price)
Thursday, November 12th – 1:30PM to 3:30PM
OR
Sunday, November 15th - 1:30 to 3:30PM
OR
Monday, November 16th – 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Contact Lorraine at 250-352-3860 or lorrainer61@gmail.com

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