Our courses are presented in a demonstration format, with students observing the instructor prepare menu items while assisting the instructor in selected preparation steps. Class sizes are limited to 20 participants to allow for better student/instructor interaction. You must pre-register for courses at the customer service desk 608.784.5798 ext. 244. Classes are $15.00 for co-op members, $25 for nonmembers.
Cooking Classes
Tea Class & Tasting
(with Orient Organics)
Thursday, July 10th • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • We’ll discuss history, types of tea, steeping techniques, storing tea, health benefits and more… Tea samples will be served. This class is free, but registration is required due to the limited number of spaces.
To register, please call 608.738.4000 or
e-mail: kkorish@orientorganics.com
Stress Managment (Free to all!)
with Lamont (Monte) McPheron
Tuesday, July 29th, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn how to stay calm in any situation, how to clear your thoughts and powerful relaxation techniques to gain a quiet confidence. Aquire insight into understanding stress and what causes it. Think the problems of stress away while building your physical defenses.
A Night in Rio with Arlene Vrlec
Tuesday, July 29th, 6 to 8 p.m.
Spend a sultry night in Rio de Janeiro, enjoying Ceviche (lime-marinated fish), Empañadas de Camarao (flaky shrimp turnovers), and Feijoda Completa (the national dish of Brazil—meat and black bean stew) served with the traditional accompaniments of Couve (stir-fried kale), rice, salsa, and sliced oranges. We’ll finish with an iced mocha drink topped with
ice cream.
How to Eat the Rainbow with Arlene Vrlec
Thursday, July 31st, 6 to 8 p.m.
With local produce at its peak, learn which important nutrients are present in various fruits and vegetables and why they are so important to good health. We’ll also discuss how to choose, transport, store and prepare them for optimum health and safety. This is more of an informational session but we will be preparing and sampling some local products too.
Spanish Tapas with Arlene Vrlec
Tuesday, August 12th, 6 to 8 p.m.
Perfect nibbles for a warm summer evening—we’ll prepare all-new recipes including Bunuelos (cod fritters), Tortilla Española (potato omelet), Marinated Manchego Cheese, and Spiced Almonds, along with several other scrumptious selections from sunny Spain.
Viva Italia Reprise with Arlene Vrlec
Thursday, August 21st, 6 to 8 p.m.
This evening we’ll travel across Italy, taking advantage of our fresh, local produce to make regional favorites including Panzanella (tomato, roasted pepper, and bread salad), Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi, Crispy Sicilian Fish Fillets, and Stuffed Beef Rolls with Garlic and Tomato Sauce.
