Is your waistline expanding?  Have you tried every diet with only limited or temporary results?  Are you worried about your risk of diabetes or heart disease?  Find out the truth about which foods make us fat, and how to lose inches without restricting calories or avoiding fat!  Your health depends on it. To register for this workshop, please visit our Customer Service Desk or call us at (734) 975-4500.

Bus, train, bike or feet? Which is your favorite non-car transit?

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What's your favorite way to enjoy locally sourced ingredients?

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Travelers to Italy may be surprised at the diversity of its regional cuisine. We invite you to spend two delicious culinary evenings with our native Italian cooking instructor exploring dishes from northern Italy. Each night a complete rustic Italian meal featuring an entree, side dish and dessert will be prepared and enjoyed together. Week one includes "ossobucco" (veal shank braised in wine with carrots, celery, chicken stock and fresh herb gremolade, served with a saffron risotto), Belgian endive (baked with olives, wine, anchovies and crushed chilis) and a chocolate hazelnut torte, topped with raspberry sauce). Week two includes Umbrian style pork chops (cooked in white wine, olives and fresh rosemary, served with spaghetti tossed in a sauce made with truffle oil, garlic and anchovies), sauteed mixed mushrooms (cooked in white wine, garlic and fresh sage) and ricotta and mascarpone cheese mousse (topped with marinated strawberries). This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu.

Vintage charm. What is salvaged, repurposed or reclaimed in your home?

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Burritos and Nachos and Tacos…Oh My!  Join us for a Mexican Fiesta, Health Starts Here style. Healthy Eating Specialist, Jan Kemp, will prepare healthier versions of Tex-Mex favorites for you to sample. Come and enjoy the rich flavors and textures of traditional Mexican food without all the fat laden ingredients. You’ll be delighted how delicious and satisfying they are! To secure your seat at this class, please stop by the Whole Foods Market customer service desk, or call (734) 975-4500. Seating is limited.

Calling All Earthlings!

We're having an out-of-this-world bash on Saturday, April 20th.

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What do you do for energy? Wind? Solar? Coffee? Chocolate?

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Chicken Cacciatore is a very old dish with many regional variances. In Francesca’s version the chicken is braised “hunter style” in a pan with white wine, wild mushrooms, vegetables and  fresh basil. She serves it on a soft bed of Polenta. Discover the secrets to cleaning a fresh artichoke and preparing it to sauté Italian style. End the evening with an egg custard, Zabaione made with sweet Marsala wine and served with biscotti.  This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Travelers to Italy may be surprised at the diversity of its regional cuisine. We invite you to spend two delicious culinary evenings with our native Italian cooking instructor exploring dishes from northern Italy. Each night a complete rustic Italian meal featuring an entree, side dish and dessert will be prepared and enjoyed together. Week one includes "ossobucco" (veal shank braised in wine with carrots, celery, chicken stock and fresh herb gremolade, served with a saffron risotto), Belgian endive (baked with olives, wine, anchovies and crushed chilis) and a chocolate hazelnut torte, topped with raspberry sauce). Week two includes Umbrian style pork chops (cooked in white wine, olives and fresh rosemary, served with spaghetti tossed in a sauce made with truffle oil, garlic and anchovies), sauteed mixed mushrooms (cooked in white wine, garlic and fresh sage) and ricotta and mascarpone cheese mousse (topped with marinated strawberries). This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu

Asian Fusion is a popular practice of combining different Asian cuisines in one meal. You begin with a tasty appetizer of Grilled Asparagus wrapped in eggplant and brushed with a teriyaki sauce. Turmeric, a spice with many health benefits, flavors the Chicken Fried Rice. Pan Seared Jumbo Shrimp are prepared in a ginger and mango sauce for a fun and exotic tropical dish. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

          Fats are essential for many things, including hormone production and brain health.  Find out which fats we need in our diet and which kinds you should be avoiding.  To register for this workshop, please visit our Customer Service Desk or call us at (734) 975-4500.