Eat Smart Events
November
Times, dates and locations vary
Eat Smart Year-Round at Local Farmers Markets
That's right - you can still shop for local, healthy foods at your neighborhood Farmers Market! The Broadway market is open through December 20th; and the University District & West Seattle markets are open year-round.
November 1, 2009, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Duwamish Cohousing Common House)
West Seattle Urban Crop Circle
This monthly gathering gives food gardeners a chance to share experiences, ask and answer questions, and create community. Presenting this month is Kimberly Leeper of Mariposa Naturescapes, who will be discussing using native and edible plants for landscaping.
November 2, 2009, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (PCC Market, Edmonds)
Quick and Healthy Meals for Busy Moms and Dads
Here’s your chance to learn quick and healthy recipes, time-saving tips, and dinner planning ideas. You’ll see how easy it is to make delicious meals that satisfy both adults and little ones. Menu includes Zesty Mini Black Bean Burgers, Sweet Potato Fries, Sweet-and-Sour Tofu, Creamy Vegetable Tomato Sauce on Spaghetti Squash, and Banana Ice Cream. Vegetarian.
November 4, 2009, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. (City of SeaTac Council Chambers)
Composting 101: Turning Waste into a Resource
Composting is good for your yard and garden, good for the environment, easy to do – and fun! If you are interested in improving the quality of soil in your yard and garden, attend this hands-on workshop offered by WSU extension. You’ll learn quick and easy ways to turn yard trimmings and kitchen scraps into rich soil amendments.
November 5, 2009, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Rainier Community Center)
Thrifty Kitchen: Community Cooking, Bring your Kids
Join other parents and learn to prepare and take home delicious meals that are nutritious for you and your children. You’ll learn new recipes, make new friends, and save money by cooking at home. Children may accompany parents and hang out in an activity room located next to the kitchen.
November 7, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Good Shepherd Demonstration Garden)
Putting the Garden to Bed
The rain and dark has snuck up on us and the garden is winding down. Grab those last few days of sunshine and put your garden to bed. Let the Tilth gardeners show you how a little work now will pay off big time next spring.
November 7, 2009, 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. (PCC Market, Redmond)
Locavore’s Holiday Table
Gathering around the dinner table during the holidays is often the highlight of the season. This class will demystify the idea of eating locally and show you how to put an easy, elegant twist on a classic holiday menu. You’ll enjoy the bounty of Washington-grown foods including Sage-roasted Chicken with Apples and Onions; Farro Cornbread Stuffing; Butternut Squash with Pumpkin Seed Pesto; and Caramelized Almond Pears for dessert.
November 12, 2009, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Whole Foods, Redmond)
Taste of Thanksgiving
Whether you prefer to order it pre-made or do it from scratch, we've got everything you need for a real Thanksgiving feast! We'll have samples to try from every department, and all proceeds will benefit the food bank at Hopelink (minimum $10 donation). Come by to plan your Thanksgiving menu and support this local organization.
November 15, 2009, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Broadway Sunday Farmers Market, Capital Hill)
Eat Local for Thanksgiving!
Take the pledge to enjoy delicious LOCAL flavors this holiday season! Stop by for a free cooking demo, where Chef Jim Drohman of Café Presse will show some easy and delicious ideas for locally-sourced holiday dishes. Then shop the market for winter squashes, pumpkins, potatoes, beets, turnips and more!
November 15, 2009, 11:00 a.m. (Whole Foods, Redmond)
Store Tour: Shopping on a Budget
Eating healthy, natural food doesn’t have to mean spending your whole paycheck on groceries! Join us for this awesome store tour and we’ll show you all of our best deals, tips on how to save throughout the store, and give you some easy meal ideas.
November 15, 2009, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. (PCC Market, Edmonds)
Gifts from the Kitchen
Your family and friends will appreciate the delicious, healthy dishes and mixes you create at a fraction of the cost of prepackaged products. In this popular class, you’ll taste and gift wrap Black Bean Soup, Cranberry-Apple Chutney, Apricot Nut Bread, Citrus Relish and French Tarragon Mustard. Instructor Roxanne Vierra will also discuss making gift mixes (such as Fruited Rice) and other holiday favorite (including Spicy Potpourri).
December
Times and dates vary
Local Farmers Markets
That’s right – you can still shop for local, healthy foods at your neighborhood Farmers Market! The Broadway market is open through December 20th; and the University District & West Seattle markets are open year-round
December 3, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Whole Foods Store, Roosevelt Square)
The Perfect Party: Entertaining 101
Any good party host needs an arsenal of appetizer recipes each holiday season to keep your guests well fed and happy. We'll go over the best of the no-fail classics, as well as some party host know how. On the menu: Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Crostini, Italian Fried Clams & Oysters with Spicy Marinara, Manchengo with Honey Brown Butter Sauce, Cheddar Sausage Bites, Cranberry Cake with Warm Butter Cream Sauce & Mulled Red Wine Sangria.
December 3, 2009, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Rainier Community Center)
Thrifty Kitchen: Community Cooking, Bring your Kids
Join other parents and learn to prepare and take home delicious meals that are nutritious for you and your children. You’ll learn new recipes, make new friends, and save money by cooking at home. Children may accompany parents and hang out in an activity room located next to the kitchen.
December 4, 2009, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (PCC Market, West Seattle)
Gifts from the Kitchen
Your family and friends will appreciate the delicious, healthy dishes and mixes you create at a fraction of the cost of prepackaged products. In this popular class, you’ll taste and gift wrap Black Bean Soup, Cranberry-Apple Chutney, Apricot Nut Bread, Citrus Relish and French Tarragon Mustard. Instructor Roxanne Vierra will also discuss making gift mixes (such as Fruited Rice) and other holiday favorite (including Spicy Potpourri).
December 12, 2009, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Loyal Heights Community Center, Ballard)
Edible Learning Garden
Even in the darkest days of winter, we can start to discuss and design our spring gardens! This is a monthly class sponsored by Sustainable Ballard & Loyal Heights Community Center, with the goal of educating and inspiring people in our community to grow their own food. Topics vary seasonally and classes are casual with a lot of time for questions.
December 13, 2009, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. (PCC Market, Issaquah)
Gifts from the Kitchen
Your family and friends will appreciate the delicious, healthy dishes and mixes you create at a fraction of the cost of prepackaged products. In this popular class, you’ll taste and gift wrap Black Bean Soup, Cranberry-Apple Chutney, Apricot Nut Bread, Citrus Relish and French Tarragon Mustard. Instructor Roxanne Vierra will also discuss making gift mixes (such as Fruited Rice) and other holiday favorite (including Spicy Potpourri).
December 14, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (J. Matheson Kitchen & Gourmet, Everett)
Easy, Elegant & Healthy Hors d'oeuvres
Create an impressive line-up of easy yet elegant hors d'oeuvres to assist with your holiday entertaining needs. Whether you’re entertaining at home, or need an appetizer to bring to a party, this class will give you some fresh ideas. You’ll learn to make Chevre, Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini; Edamame Hummus with Spiced Tortilla Crisps – and more!
December 15, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Sammamish Valley Grange, Woodinville)
Growing Winter Veggies & Herbs-21 Acres Education Series
This class is sponsored by 21 Acres, a Washington nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate, demonstrate and advance systems that support sustainable agriculture. As a part of King County’s Farmland Preservation Project, 21 Acres offers a variety of educational classes and workshops about local foods issues.
December 16, 2009, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (Whole Foods Store, Redmond)
Dinner on a Dime
What's for dinner tonight? Sometimes planning ahead is downright impossible! It's a good thing we've got plenty of ideas to help you get a quick, healthy and inexpensive meal on your table! Come by for ideas, recipes and cooking demonstrations -- then get home and create an awesome meal in minutes!
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