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    Gluten Free and Happy
    1/26 – 6-7:30PM,
    Firstenburg Community Center 
    700 NE 136th Ave Vancouver, WA 98684
    Price: $38 plus $5 to instructor
    Register at: 360-487-7001

    When you have Celiac disease or an allergy to wheat, all you are told is what you cannot have and how restricted your lifestyle will be. This class will help you shift your perspective to find vibrant and healthy alternatives to most of your favorite dishes, from pizza to pasta to delicious deserts. Find out how many things you can create, you thought you had to eliminate from your diet. Manage your new lifestyle in a fun and creative way.

    Savory Soy
    2/2, 6-7:30pm
    Firstenburg Community Center
    700 NE 136th Ave Vancouver, WA 98684
    Price: $38 plus $5 to instructor
    Register at: 360-487-7001

     Tofu, tempeh and other soy products have been given a bad wrap, as being bland, boring and a punishment for your palate. Come discover the versatile and delicious ways that this high protein food can be incorporated into dozens of dishes. Discover the secrets to why soy based protein has been the staple of delicious vegetarian food through out the East for millenia. You will learn ways to create mock meats, creamy deserts, crispy textures and exotic flavors, from salty to sweet.

    Vegan Cooking for Lifelong Health 
    2/9, 6–8:30PM
    Clark Community College, CTC 153
    18700 SE Mill Plain Rd, Vancouver, WA
    Register online here


    The bad news is that there are many reasons for poor health: stress, fatigue, lack of exercise, poor eating habits and aging. The good news is that by simply shifting to more homemade natural foods, you will not only start to lose weight, but you’ll gain energy, regularity and feel empowered. Learn powerful tricks to improve digestion and substitutes you can make every day that will add excitement and open a whole new world of possibilities for you and your family. Recipes include: Low fat creamy soups, no cholesterol omelets, fresh rolls, fruit and nuts based deserts and more.

     

    Heart Healthy Comfort Food 
    2/23, 6–8:00PM
    Venue: Vancouver     (TBA after payment is received)
    Price: $39
    Reserve with Paypal by 2/16 or email: Sophie@kindcooking.com

    This 2 hour will be held at a private home and will focus on new delicious veganized comfort foods like eggless omelet, mock meat balls, crispy tofu, kale salad, healthy sweets, power drinks and more. All of the flavors and none of the guilt! Great for the heart, the immune system!

     

    Moroccan Banquet Night
    3/8, 6-8:30pm
    Clark Community College,
    Class #: G155
    Price: $75
    Register online here
    Call: (360) 992-2939

     

    Travel to the mysteries of Marakech and Casablanca from the comfort of your kitchen. Discover a rich cultural heritage and traditional dishes bursting with new flavors and aromatic spices. Treat yourself to a lavish banquet that will feature: Zaalouk (eggplant caviar) with Ragifa (stuffed flat bread), Orange Carrot Salad, Tagine, Couscous and Harissa, Almond Snake Pastry with Fragrant Mint Tea.

     

    A Vegan Taste of Thailand   

    Vegan Thai Cooking Class

    Vegan Thai Cooking Class

    4/5, 6-8:00pm
    Clark Community College,
    Class #: R159
    Price: $75
    Register online here
    Call: (360) 992-2939

    One of the most gracious culture on earth and beautiful people can be found in Thailand. Learn to make exquisite traditional Thai dishes such as papaya salad, mee krob, vegetable pad thai and discover the rich culture of kingdom of Siam.

     

     

     

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    FALL 2011 CLASSES

    A Taste of Thailand
    11/ 1 – Firstenburg Community Center, Vancouver
    Register at: 360-487-7001  

    One of the most gracious culture on earth and beautiful people can be found in Thailand. Learn to make exquisite traditional Thai dishes such as papaya salad, mee krob, vegetable pad thai and discover the rich culture of kingdom of Siam. $5 material fee paid to instructor.

    A Taste of Vietnam
    11/3, 6-8:30pm, Clark Community College
    ID: F185, Register 

    Journey to the mystical land of Aulac, now known as Vietnam. Blending the best of Chinese and French influences, discover fresh dishes that incorporate unique herbs like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and several mint leaves. Learn to make the traditional ’pho’ soup, heavenly salad, summer rolls, pickled vegetables and more.

    Speak French & Cook!   NEW!
    Nov 17, 6-8:30pm, Clark Community College
    ID:     F177, Register

    Discover how to make the most out of your culinary journey to France. A better understanding of the culture, how to communicate with the locals, how to order food, shop at farmers markets, what to expect, will make all the difference in your travel. In this class, you will learn all that and sample some Recipes including a Onion Soup ‘Gratinée, Roasted Vegetables, Escalope with Mushroom Cream Sauce, Eggless Chocolate Mousse and more, much more..

    This new program combines language practice, cooking and travel information for four of the world’s greatest food cultures. Discover a better understanding of this culture, how to communicate with the locals, how to order food, shop at markets and what to expect.

    A Taste of China:

    12/5, 6-7:30pm,
    Firstenburg Community Center, Vancouver, WA

    Have you ever wished for a pantry window into China? Enjoy the pleasure of creating authentic ethnic foods and cultivate your culinary skills using exotic herbs and spices while de-mystifying traditional cooking methods.
    $5 material fee paid to instructor.



     

     



    SPRING 2011 CLASSES

    JUNIOR CHEF ACADEMY - June 6th, 13th, 20th, 5-7:30pm, Firstenburg, Vancouver, WA

    FRENCH CUISINE - July 7th, 6-8:30pm, St John Community Center, Portland

    HEART HEALTHY COMFORT FOODS - July 11th, 5-6:30pm, Firstenburg, Vancouver, WA

    MEXICAN FIESTA - July 14th, 6-8:30pm, St John Community Center, Portland

    A TASTE OF THAILAND - July 21th, 6-8:30pm, St John Community Center, Portland

    DAIRY FREE DELICIOUS - July 25th, 5-6:30pm, Firstenburg Community Center, Vancouver

    CHINESE BANQUET - July 28th, 6-8:30pm, St John Community Center, Portland

    Enjoy & share with friends!