October 2012

Thu
11
Michigan Beer Tasting: Arbor Brewing Company
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Cranbrook
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Michigan Beer Tasting: Arbor Brewing Company
Thursday, October 11th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cranbrook, Price varies

A representative from the brewery will be on hand to lead the tasting and answer questions.

Tue
16
Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan: Hearty Soups
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM @ Cranbrook
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Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan: Hearty Soups
Tuesday, October 16th
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Cranbrook, $5

VegMichigan is the state’s largest vegetarian organization, and we are thrilled to host them in our Lifestyle Center. This month, join Russ and Dana as they demonstrate some favorite soup recipes.  For information about VegMichigan, visit http://vegmichigan.org/index.html To register, call (734) 997-7500 or stop by the customer service desk. Space is limited. Please register early to guarantee your seat.

Wed
17
Health Starts Here Recipe Corner and Store Tour
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Whole Foods Market Cranbrook Village
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Health Starts Here Recipe Corner and Store Tour
Wednesday, October 17th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Cranbrook Village, Free

Want to learn more about healthy shopping on a budget?  Do you need help with maintaining a healthy diet? Drop by the Lifestyle Center at noon when Susan will demonstrate Broccoli Salad with Creamy Walnut Dressing.  Bring your questions about plant-strong cooking and healthy eating. Then, join Susan for a store tour and learn how to shop on a budget and maintain a healthy diet. She’ll provide an overview of Whole Foods Market’s Health Starts Here program, including the “ANDI” scoring system. The Health Starts Here program promotes the health and wellness of customers, team members and community through education and support. To register, stop by the customer service desk or call (734) 997-7500. Space is limited.

Wed
24
Health Starts Here: Cooking without Refined & Extracted Oils
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM @ Cranbrook
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Health Starts Here: Cooking without Refined & Extracted Oils
Wednesday, October 24th
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Cranbrook, $10

Health Starts Here is an educational program designed by Whole Foods Market to put you on track with healthy eating. This month, Susan will discuss how to create tasty dishes without the addition of refined and extracted oils, and how to add healthy fats to your diet. Samples and recipes will be offered. To register, call (734) 997-7500 or stop by the customer service desk. Space is limited. Please register early to guarantee your seat.

Sat
27
Whole Trade Guarantee
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Cranbrook
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Whole Trade Guarantee
Saturday, October 27th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cranbrook, free

Whole Foods Market celebrates Whole Trade Guarantee (WTG). Join us to learn more about how WTG products meet our high Quality Standards, provide more money to producers, ensure better wages and working conditions for workers and utilize sound environmental practices. There will be samples, recipes and information.

Wed
31
Natural Treat Trail
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Cranbrook
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Natural Treat Trail
Wednesday, October 31st
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cranbrook, Free

Costumes encouraged! Children of all ages are invited to wander the aisles and enjoy all natural and organic treats.

Events At Nearby Stores

Gnocchi
Wednesday, May 29th
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ann Arbor, Fee: $55.00

Learn to make Gnocchi like your Italian grandmother! These little dough pillows are found throughout Italy and are served instead of pasta. You will have plenty of opportunities for hands on experience as Francesca shows you how to create Classic Flour Gnocchi served in a basic tomato sauce and Butternut Squash Gnocchi tossed in a sage butter sauce. A seasonal vegetable and a traditional southern style Antipasto of cured meats, cheeses and olives bring this meal together. Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Learn to make Gnocchi like your Italian grandmother! These little dough pillows are found throughout Italy and are served instead of pasta.

Toscana Delights with Francesca Giarraffa
Monday, June 3rd
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cooking Classroom, Fee: $55.00

Tuscany is a rustic region well known for its rich game and simple cuisine. You begin with a Florentine Pork Chop, dusted with flour, then sautéed in a white wine sauce.  Roasted Potato Wedges, sliced onions, wine and grape tomatoes make the perfect complement, along with a fresh Spinach and White Bean Salad. You will delight in a homemade Blueberry Tart made just for you. Francesca will share her secrets for a perfect flaky crust.  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.

Tuscany is a rustic region well known for its rich game and simple cuisine.

Super Foods with Sonia Urbaniak
Tuesday, June 4th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cooking Classroom, Fee: $45.00

Imagine food powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a better mood. They call them super foods and a healthy diet that includes these foods will help you maintain your weight, fight disease, and live longer. Sonia will introduce you to delicious recipes that include Sweet Potato Soup, Kale Chips, Salmon Fillets and a Blueberry Oatmeal Crisp served with a Honeyed Yogurt Sauce.  Here's to your good health! 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.

Imagine food powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a better mood.