May 2013

Sat
04
Cinco de Mayo
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Plano
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Cinco de Mayo
Saturday, May 4th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Plano, FREE!

Come into the store today and try some of your favorite Mexican food! We have great ideas and all the supplies to make your celebration a big hit!

Sun
05
Afternoon Tea
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Plano
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Afternoon Tea
Sunday, May 5th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Plano, $20 plus tax

Celebrate Mother's Day early and treat the women in your life to a relaxing afternoon! Join us for a traditional Three Course Tea served with a variety of loose leaf teas. Hats & gloves optional. Limited seating. Please RSVP to megan.unkenholz@wholefoods.com

 

 

Mon
06
Healthy Eating Meet-up Monday
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Plano
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Healthy Eating Meet-up Monday
Monday, May 6th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Plano, FREE!

Recipe contest! Do you have a favorite recipe that can be made into a Health Starts Here recipe? Bring them in for this meet-up. Do they need some alterations before they are a Health Starts Here recipe? We’ll learn to adapt a recipe using more nutrient dense, plant-based substitutions. I will test the recipes and for our next meet-up on May 20th, you will taste the dishes and vote. RSVP laurie.atchison@wholefoods.com

 

 

Tue
07
Label Reading and Product Search
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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Label Reading and Product Search
Tuesday, May 7th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, FREE!

This label reading class is going to be hands on! A short tour and some basic label reading rules and then it’s your turn! You will gather a few items that follow the label reading guidelines and meet back in the class room. Surprises await! RSVP laurie.atchison@wholefoods.com

Sat
11
Mom's Rule!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Plano
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Mom's Rule!
Saturday, May 11th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Plano, FREE!

We have everything you need to give Mom a very special day! From beautiful flowers and cards to delicious seafood and meat we have you covered. Top it all off with something sweet from our Bakery! Come into the store today where we will be sampling great ideas to show Mom that in your book she RULES!

Mon
13
Vegetarian Cooking Class - Hands On
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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Vegetarian Cooking Class - Hands On
Monday, May 13th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, $25 plus tax

(Plano, TX Store) - Check out these awesome vegetarian recipes for Spring. Crispy tofu with veggie lo mien and avocado rolls. Class size is limited, please contact Jason.Campbell@wholefoods.com

Tue
14
Gluten Free - Hands on Cooking Class
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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Gluten Free - Hands on Cooking Class
Tuesday, May 14th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, $25 per person plus tax

(Plano, TX Store) Get ready for spring with these awesome easy gluten free recipes. Pan seared white fish with fresh cherry tapenade, over brown rice pilaf, and cucumber, tomato, and beet salad.  Class size is limited, please contact Jason.Campbell@wholefoods.com.

 

 

Wed
15
Raw Foods Cooking Class
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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Raw Foods Cooking Class
Wednesday, May 15th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, $15 plus tax

Sure, raw food can be a handful of raw almonds and carrot sticks, but it can be so much more! Like carrot cake, for example—raw, gluten-free, grain-free, no refined sugars!! Or ‘queso’ made from raw cashews! Come learn what benefits can be gained from raw foods and try some delicious dishes. RSVP laurie.atchison@wholefoods.com

 

Thu
16
Twitter Chat: Light Up the Grill
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Light Up the Grill
Thursday, May 16th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Fee

The weather is warming up and that means it's time to head outside for some cooking over the coals or gratesl. Let's chat about our favorite foods to kiss with flame, tips and tricks for seasoning, and more. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

Thu
16
Wines of Burgundy
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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Wines of Burgundy
Thursday, May 16th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, FREE!

Join us for a tasting of old world Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays of the Burgundy region. Class size is limited. Please contact andrea.beckham@wholefoods.com to RSVP. 

Fri
17
Grills Just Want to Have Fun
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Plano
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Grills Just Want to Have Fun
Friday, May 17th
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Plano, FREE!

Join us this weekend for our second annual celebration of our favorite summer pastime grilling! Join us for live music (Sat and Sunday only), and all things grilled! We will be sampling grilled delights around the store and we need you to tell us what department is serving up the best grilled food for bragging rights as rulers of the grill. We will also be grilling food outside for purchase.

Sat
18
Grills Just Want to Have Fun
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Plano
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Grills Just Want to Have Fun
Saturday, May 18th
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Plano, FREE!

Join us this weekend for our second annual celebration of our favorite summer pastime grilling! Join us for live music (Sat and Sunday only), and all things grilled! We will be sampling grilled delights around the store and we need you to tell us what department is serving up the best grilled food for bragging rights as rulers of the grill. We will also be grilling food outside for purchase.

Sun
19
Grills Just Want to Have Fun
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Plano
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Grills Just Want to Have Fun
Sunday, May 19th
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Plano, FREE!

Join us this weekend for our second annual celebration of our favorite summer pastime grilling! Join us for live music (Sat and Sunday only), and all things grilled! We will be sampling grilled delights around the store and we need you to tell us what department is serving up the best grilled food for bragging rights as rulers of the grill. We will also be grilling food outside for purchase.

Mon
20
Healthy Eating Meet-up Monday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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Healthy Eating Meet-up Monday
Monday, May 20th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, FREE!

Time to try your recipes!!! I’ve been working hard checking out all of your entries. Now I need some help deciding the winner! Come hungry and cast your vote for the best recipe. RSVP laurie.atchison@wholefoods.com

 

 

Tue
21
Sushi - Hands on Cooking Class
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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Sushi - Hands on Cooking Class
Tuesday, May 21st
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, $35 per a person plus tax

(Plano, TX Store) Everything from picking the fish to cooking the rice to presentation. As in all the classes we eat what we make! Class size is very limited, please contact  Jason.Campbell@wholefoods.com

Wed
22
Flight Night Top Ten Wine Tasting
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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Flight Night Top Ten Wine Tasting
Wednesday, May 22nd
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, FREE!

Come try our new Top Ten Wines paired with the perfect Cheeses! Space is limited. Please RSVP to Carol.lee@wholefoods.com

 

Thu
23
Picnic Favorites and Refreshments
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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Picnic Favorites and Refreshments
Thursday, May 23rd
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, $15 plus tax

You eat a plant-based diet following Dr. McDougall or Dr. Fuhrman or Engine 2, but you miss some favorites? Tuna salad sandwiches? Egg salad sandwiches? Potato salad? Brownies? I made these favs plant-strong and vegan and avoided using tofu!!! RSVP laurie.atchison@wholefoods.com

 

Fri
24
Partners Cooking Class - Hands On
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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Partners Cooking Class - Hands On
Friday, May 24th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, $25 per person plus tax

(Plano, TX Store) Great date night for couples. This class includes large samples of all courses. Summer cucumber salad, Pan seared salmon with caramelized cherries over jalapeño and pecan pesto rice with summer squash and carrot sauté.  Learn to cook and have fun at the same time. Class size is limited, please contact Jason.Campbell@wholefoods.com

Sat
25
Memorial Day
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Plano
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Memorial Day
Saturday, May 25th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Plano, FREE!

Join us at the store today for the traditional kick off to the summer. We have all the fixings to make your holiday party a huge success. We will be sampling tasty treats around the store that are sure to make your family smile!

Tue
28
It's All American! Dinner Club
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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It's All American! Dinner Club
Tuesday, May 28th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, $20 plus tax

Burgers on my homemade rosemary burger buns, fries, grilled corn, apple pie and more! Join Beverly and me for delicious, plant-strong meal and a fun evening! It’s the all American dinner! Laurie.atchison@wholefoods.com

Thu
30
Twitter Chat: Wines of Summer
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Wines of Summer
Thursday, May 30th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Online, Free

Cool, crisp whites, reds to pair with your favorite steak - wine is made for summer food. Join us as we chat about pairing wines with both weather and favorite summer foods. Follow #wfmwine to join the conversation from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST.

Fri
31
Kids After School Snacks
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Plano
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Kids After School Snacks
Friday, May 31st
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plano, $15 plus tax

(Plano, TX Store) –Quesadillas, Mini Pizzas, fruit with veggie plate and strawberry lemonade. Students should be at least 10 year old or older. Class size is limited, please contact Jason.Campbell@wholefoods.com.  

 

 

 

Events At Nearby Stores

Grills Just Want to Have Fun
Thursday, May 23rd
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
store wide,

This is our annual three day event to kick off the summer and grilling season. We will have sampling throughout the store and great recipes and ideas for grilling at home.

This is our annual three day event to kick off the summer and grilling season. We will have sampling throughout the store and great recipes and ideas for grilling at home.

Premium Sake Tasting
Thursday, May 23rd
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Upstairs Classroom, FREE

Join Suzanne from our Wine Department as she explores the versatility and traditions of the ancient beverage, saké.  We will sample several cold, premium saké and sample some of Suzanne's favorite food pairings.  The ingredients, brewing methods, and wide-ranging styles of saké will be discussed, as well as serving and tasting notes.  Joining us for this class is Melissa Monosoff, MS, Wine & Education Director for Pioneer Wine Company.  Ms. Monosoff has been recognized by Wine & Spirits as one of America’s “Best Young Sommeliers” and was the 17th woman in the world to earn her Master Sommelier Diploma.  

 

Don’t miss out on this great class, please sign up today!  http://www.acteva.com//booking.cfm?bevaid=235932

Join Suzanne from our Wine Department as she explores the versatility and traditions of the ancient beverage, saké.

Three Blind Wines and More
Thursday, May 23rd
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
cafe, Free!

You think you know your wine?  Come test your senses.   Three wine categories to taste and test your knowledge, you don’t need to be a wine connoisseur; beginners are welcome to the challenge.  Fun evening to be had by all, tasting will include cheese pairing sampling as well. Reservation is required cookie.rudnick@wholefoods.com or (972) 363-2283

You think you know your wine?  Come test your senses.   Three wine categories to taste and test your knowledge, you don’t need to be a wine connoisseur; beginners are welcome to the challenge.  Fu