January 2013

Thu
03
Rush Hour Relief: Syrah from the U.S.
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Wine Bar
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Rush Hour Relief: Syrah from the U.S.
Thursday, January 3rd
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wine Bar, $17

Join us each Thursday evening as our experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers.

Fri
04
Michigan Beer Tasting: Original Gravity Brewing Company
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ at the bar
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Michigan Beer Tasting: Original Gravity Brewing Company
Friday, January 4th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
at the bar, Price varies

Join Brad from Original Gravity to taste and discuss his awesome brews.

Wed
09
Health Starts Here: 14-Day Blast Off Launch
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Health Starts Here: 14-Day Blast Off Launch
Wednesday, January 9th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Lifestyle Center, $5

Join us this evening as we prepare for Whole Foods Market’s 14-Day Blast Off to better health, an on-line program that begins on Monday, January 14. Tonight, Susan will review healthy eating concepts and demonstrate some simple recipes to get you started: Kale Warlord Salad; Indian Red Lentil Soup; and Southwest Veggie Burgers. To register, please call (734) 997-7500. Space is limited. Register early to reserve your seat.

Thu
10
Rush Hour Relief: Oregon Favorites
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ wine bar
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Rush Hour Relief: Oregon Favorites
Thursday, January 10th
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
wine bar, $17

Join us each Thursday evening as our experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers.

Sat
12
Health Starts Here Passport Event
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Cranbrook
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Health Starts Here Passport Event
Saturday, January 12th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cranbrook, Free

Whole Foods Market celebrates healthy eating for the New Year with a Health Starts Here (HSH) Passport event that showcases good for you foods and recipes. Using the WFM HSH passport as a guide, shoppers can taste nourishing foods in each department and learn how a few simple dietary changes can impact lifelong health. Shoppers who visit all the sample stations and complete the passport can enter to win a Healthy Pantry Makeover.  The winner will receive a $50 Whole Foods Market gift card, along with a list of suggested healthy pantry products recommended by our HSH experts. Whole Foods Market’s Health Starts Here program provides healthy eating education with the goal of empowering customers, team members and stakeholders to make the best health-supportive, delicious food choices to maximize personal health and vitality. HSH focuses on four pillars of healthy eating: real foods that are whole, fresh, natural, organic, local, seasonal and unprocessed; plant based foods; healthy fats from plant sources such as nuts, seeds and avocados; and nutrient dense foods.

Tue
15
Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan: Big Game Vegan Favorites
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan: Big Game Vegan Favorites
Tuesday, January 15th
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Lifestyle Center, $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 a variety of vegan 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.

Thu
17
Community Support Day: Legacy Land Conservancy
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM @ Cranbrook
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Community Support Day: Legacy Land Conservancy
Thursday, January 17th
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Cranbrook

Shop Whole Foods Market today and five percent of the day’s sales will benefit Legacy Land Conservancy which protects forests, prairies, farms, wetlands and waters- today and forever. For information, visit http://legacylandconservancy.org/

Thu
17
Rush Hour Relief: Chianti
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ wine bar
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Rush Hour Relief: Chianti
Thursday, January 17th
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
wine bar, $17

Join us each Thursday evening as our experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers.

Thu
17
Twitter Chat: Fuel Your Exercise
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Fuel Your Exercise
Thursday, January 17th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

How you eat can help elevate your exerise. We'll share ideas, favorite recipes, and more. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to join the conversation from 6pm - 7pm CST.

Fri
18
Tap Takeover: Great Lakes Brewing Company
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ at the bar
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Tap Takeover: Great Lakes Brewing Company
Friday, January 18th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
at the bar, varies

Join us at the bar along with a representative from Great Lakes Brewing Company to explore beer. Great Lakes Brewing is in Cleveland, Ohio.

 

Sat
19
Bread Baking 101: Dinner Rolls
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Bread Baking 101: Dinner Rolls
Saturday, January 19th
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Lifestyle Center, $10

Join Eric for some bread baking basics. To register, call (734) 997-7500 or stop by the customer service desk. Space is limited. Please register early to guarantee your seat.

Thu
24
Rush Hour Relief: Charles Smith Wines
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ wine bar
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Rush Hour Relief: Charles Smith Wines
Thursday, January 24th
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
wine bar, $17

Join us each Thursday evening as our experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers.

Thu
24
Twitter Chat: Super Foods
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Super Foods
Thursday, January 24th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

You've heard about "super foods" but what's behind all of the hype? Join us on Twitter from 6pm - 7pm CST to discuss just what super foods are, what they can do for you, and how to get more of them in your diet in tasy ways. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to join the conversation.

Sat
26
Power to the Pepper!
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Cranbrook
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Power to the Pepper!
Saturday, January 26th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cranbrook

Whole Foods Market introduces the Whole Trade Peppers! To celebrate, join us this afternoon and sample ready-to-eat foods featuring Whole Trade bell peppers and learn how these products improve lives with every purchase. To learn about Whole Trade, visit wholefoodsmarket.com

Wed
30
Health Starts Here: 14-Day Blast Off Wrap
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Lifestyle Center
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Health Starts Here: 14-Day Blast Off Wrap
Wednesday, January 30th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Lifestyle Center, $5

This evening we will celebrate the completion of Whole Foods Market’s recent on-line healthy eating program. We’ll share strategies to continue with new healthy eating habits and share successes. Susan will demonstrate some favorite Health Starts Here recipes including: Zesty Quinoa with Broccoli, a Beautiful Pot of Beans, and Creamy Sesame Greens. To register, please call (734) 997-7500. Space is limited. Register early to reserve your seat.

Thu
31
Rush Hour Relief: Michigan Wines
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ at the wine bar
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Rush Hour Relief: Michigan Wines
Thursday, January 31st
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
at the wine bar, $17

Join us each Thursday evening as our experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers.

Thu
31
Twitter Chat: Winter Entertaining
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Winter Entertaining
Thursday, January 31st
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

From big game parties to comforting dinners and healthy soirees, winter is a great time for entertaining. Join us on Twitter from 6pm - 7pm CST to swap recipes, ideas, and more. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to join the conversation.

Events At Nearby Stores

Exploring Wine
Friday, May 24th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cooking Classroom, $20.00

Join Steve Kolody as we explore classic and unique styles of white wine from throughout the world. Snack on some delicious cheeses and taste some great wine for your summer gatherings! Seating is limited, please sign up at the customer service desk!

Join Steve Kolody as we explore classic and unique styles of white wine from throughout the world. Snack on some delicious cheeses and taste some great wine for your summer gatherings!

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.