Whole Foods Market
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Napa, CA 94558
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Tuesday, May 6th

Italian Classics: Risotto, Polenta and Gnocchi
6:00–8:30 p.m. $49
Versatile and surprisingly easy to prepare, our Professional Guest Chef will show you how to expand your repertoire of Italian cooking to include creamy risotto, polenta, and gnocchi dishes. Prego!

On the Menu:

Classic Risotto Milanese with White Wine
Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola
Potato Gnocchi with Fennel Broth

Wednesday, May 7th

Tricks of the Trade
1:00–3:00 p.m. $49
Enjoy this inside look at professional cooking tricks and shortcuts with Chef Instructor Karri Selby. We will show you cutting techniques, quick pan sauces, and plate artistry. If you have ever wondered "How did they do that?" just ask! We will be happy to give up all the inside information!

Thursday, May 8th

Vegetarian for Beginners
6:00–8:30 p.m. $45
Are you curious about being a vegetarian or are you tired of cooking meat-free without the wow factor? Come take our introduction course to being a vegetarian. Chef Karri Selby will introduce you to meat-free products we see at Whole Foods and how to cook with them.

On the Menu:

Chinese "No Chicken" Salad with Sesame Peanut Dressing
Meatless Sausage, Peppers and Onions
Meatless Bacon, Leek and Cheese Quiche
7 layer dip with Homemade Hummus

Friday, May 9th

Cooking with Beer
6:00–8:30 p.m. $49
A centuries-old tradition, cooking with beer adds an earthy, nutty complexity to foods. Join us for this unique and fun class, as our Professional Guest Chef explains how to include beer into a variety of delectable dishes.

On the Menu:

Farmhouse Cheddar and Beer Soup
Beer-Braised Beef Stew
Guinness Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Crème Anglaise

Saturday, May 10th

Wine Dinner Series with Swanson Vineyards
6:00–8:30 p.m. $52 per person or $85 per couple
Chef Karri Selby will be preparing a four-course dinner paired with a four whites and reds from vintners Clarke and Elizabeth Swanson and their daughter Alexis. Relax and watch her prepare the meal right in front of you while you are pampered with a "White Table Cloth" experience. You will taste and discuss four wines that will be expertly paired with your dinner. Come and "unwined" for an evening of great food and exceptional wine!

Sunday, May 11th

Mother and Daughter Tea
2:00–3:00 p.m. $39
Relax and enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea in our sunny Culinary Center with table service. Limited seating, register early to ensure this special treat for you & your Mom.

On the Menu:

Assorted Savory Tea Sandwiches
Assorted Petite Sweets
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Glass of Champagne
A Free Rose For Every Mom

Monday, May 12th

Healthy Senior Living Sponsored by Senior Helpers
1:00–2:30 p.m. $25
If you're a Senior and finding it hard to eat healthy without spending a bundle and cooking for hours, you should join us for our Senior Series of cooking demos and nutrition discussions with Chef Karri Selby and Registered Dietitian Catherine Wall. We'll be working from menus, recipes, and shopping lists written especially for you. We'll be focusing on items from Whole Food's low-priced Store brand foods (called "365"). Easy, economical, high in nutrients, low calorie and delicious, these meals will address your food issues. Priced to be affordable, our Senior Series lectures will be presented in our comfortable Whole Foods Culinary Center in a casual and fun atmosphere. Please plan to join us!

Tuesday, May 13th

Closed for Private Demo

Wednesday, May 14th

Closed for Private Class

Thursday, May 15th

Lunch Express
12:00–1:00 p.m. $20
Don't have enough time to make your own lunch? Tired of eating fast food everyday? Join us during your lunch time for a quick and easy meal that all your co-workers will be jealous of!

On the Menu:

Upscale Grilled Cheese on Focaccia
Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup
Lemon Panna Cotta

Friday, May 16th

Global Passport: Southeast Asian Curries and Wok Cooking
6:00–8:30 p.m. $49
We'll take the mystery out of wok cooking with this simple approach to enjoying exotic curries and spices as our Professional Guest Chef transport us to the back alleys of faraway countries and unlocks the secrets of their enticing cuisines.

On the Menu:

Organic Vegetarian Yellow Curry
Free-Range Chicken with Green Curry
Five Spiced Beef with Red Curry
Jasmine Ice Tea
Vosges Red Curry and Coconut Ice Cream Milkshakes

Saturday, May 17th

Juliet Mae Fine Spices Cooking Class
2:00–4:30 p.m. $39
Join founder Kathy FitzHenry as she gives you an introduction into spices and learn how to prepare Chicken 5 different ways for your friends and family. By the end of this class, you will be confident in working new spices into your everyday meals!

Sunday, May 18th

Pastry Chef Annie Baker from Mustards Grill in Yountville!
2:00–4:30 p.m. $42
Roll up your sleeves and learn straight from the pro herself! Chef Annie Baker will be teaching a hands-on baking course that you won't want to miss! Annie comes to us with years of professional baking and pastry experience, so mark your calendars!

On the Menu:

Triple Berry Shortcake with Chantilly Cream
Natural and Organic Peanut Butter Pie

Monday, May 19th

Private Party

Tuesday, May 20th

Lunch Express: Cooking for One Made Easy!
12:00–1:00 p.m. $20
Don't have enough time to make your own lunch? Tired of eating fast food everyday? Join us during your lunch time for a quick and easy meal that all your co-workers will be jealous of!

On the Menu:

Individual Eggplant Parmesan
Individual Truffled Mac and Cheese
Individual Baklava

Wednesday, May 21st

Whole Body Lecture Series
Please see the Whole Body Department for more information and to sign up.

Thursday, May 22nd

Seafood 101
6:00–8:30 p.m. $42
Our first ever Seafood 101 class! Join our Seafood Specialist Mark as he shows you from A to Z about Fish and all kinds of Seafood. If your skills need a little brushing up, you will learn how to shop for, break down and cook the ultimate fresh fish and Chef Karri Selby will give you tips and tricks on how to cook it all!

Friday, May 23rd

Tips & Tricks: Adding Gourmet Flair to Any Recipe
6:00–8:30 p.m. $49
Tired of cooking the same meals over and over, and looking for a change of pace? Join our Professional Guest Chef for an evening of food, friends, and fun, as we discover how to add gourmet style to any traditional recipe. By combining classic American foods with European flair, we'll elevate comfort food to its decadent best.

On the Menu:

Truffled Short Rib Sandwiches
Wisconsin White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese with Smoky Bacon
Spinach Salad with Warm Sherry Vinaigrette, Boiled Egg, and Sonoma Goat Cheese
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Crème Brulee

Saturday, May 24th

Wine Dinner Series - Private Party Reserved.
6:00–8:30 p.m. $52 per person or $85 per couple
If you are interested in having a Private Wine Dinner for you and your friends, contact Culinary Center Specialist Karri Selby at karri.selby@wholefoods.com.

Sunday, May 25th

Diabetes Recipe and Lecture Part 2
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $25
If you are newly diagnosed or know someone who has Diabetes, please join us for Round Two as we look at foods fit for a carbohydrate conscious diet. Recipe handouts will be given as well as a tasting! Our hosts will be Catherine Wall, RD along with Chef Karri Selby.

Monday, May 26th

Sauce Basics
6:00–8:30 p.m. $49
In this class we will focus on Classical sauce making Techniques. We will start with the five "Mother" sauces and then learn how to use those to make a wide variety of new and old style sauces. This class will take the mystery out of classical sauce making. We will show you a wide variety of sauces from simple butter and cream sauces to hollandaise and chutneys. You will learn when to use these sauces to properly compliment your home culinary creations, and how simple flavors can really make or break any dish.

Tuesday, May 27th

Knife Skills 101
2:00–4:30 p.m. $45
In this class we will introduce you to the basics in handling, using, sharpening, and proper cutting techniques with a wide variety of different kitchen tools. You are encouraged to bring your own knives, but if you do not own any, we will provide one for you. This class will help you to build confidence in your cutting and also show you some professional tricks for easier home cooking!

Wednesday, May 28th

Caviar Tasting with Tsar Nicoulai
6:30–7:30 p.m. $25
Love Caviar? Love Good Sustainable Caviar? How about Champagne? Sign up for this class and enjoy a caviar information session, tasting with champagne and food. Bring your girlfriends or surprise your loved one with a great date night!

Thursday, May 29th

Cooking for a Week in a Day
6:00–8:30 p.m. $49
Just when you thought you were too busy to cook, Chef Instructor Karri Selby will show you how to shop effectively, and then prepare 7 meals for 2 - all in one day! You will learn how to use similar ingredients to make completely different menus using only thirty minutes to complete each meal. This class is mostly demonstration but will have some hands-on training and class input on the menu. Come and enjoy this 2 1/2-hour class that will make your weekly cooking easier and tastier!

Friday, May 30th

Cooking with Kids: Cooking with Fruit
6:00–8:30 p.m. $45
Designed for kids under 14, this menu will show kids how to use sweet seasonal fruit in a variety of healthy and delicious kid-friendly dishes. We'll teach simple culinary techniques, explore basic properties of food, and help them learn to appreciate the care and craft of cooking in a fun and festive atmosphere.

On the Menu:

Chef Gary's Barbeque Pizza with Pineapple
Chicken Tenders with Apricot-Mustard Dipping Sauce
Chilled Fruit Soup for Dessert

Sunday, June 1st

Knife Skills 101
2:00–4:00 p.m. $45
In this class we will introduce you to the basics in handling, using, sharpening, and proper cutting techniques with a wide variety of different kitchen tools. You are encouraged to bring your own knives, but if you do not own any, we will provide one for you. This class will help you to build confidence in your cutting and also show you some professional tricks for easier home cooking.

Wednesday, June 4th

On the Menu:

Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Crispy Artichoke Chicken
Caramel Apple Tart

Thursday, June 5th

Book Signing with author Diana Kennedy
6:00–7:00 p.m. $52, price includes book
Join us for an hour with the author of Art of Mexican Cooking. Diana Kennedy will be in the Napa Whole Foods Culinary Center talking about her book and signing it for you. Diana will be bringing some of her favorite ingredients. Sign up now, spots fill up quickly.

Saturday, June 7th

Sauce Basics
2:00–4:30 p.m. $35
In this class we will focus on classical sauce making techniques. We will start with the five "Mother" sauces and then learn how to use those to make a wide variety of new and old style sauces. This class will take the mystery out of classical sauce making. We will show you a wide variety of sauces from simple butter and cream sauces to tomato and hollandaise. You will learn when to use these sauces to properly compliment your home culinary creations, and how simple flavors can really make or break any dish.

Sunday, June 8th

Teens in the Kitchen: Brain Food Brunch
2:00–4:00 p.m. $49
Learn from Chef Karri Selby how to boost your energy and increase your memory power before a big exam by eating the right foods.

On the Menu:

Blueberry Pancakes
Spinach and Bacon Quiche
Smoked Salmon Garlic Toasts
Fresh Fruit Salad with Lemon Mascarpone Cheese

Wednesday, June 11th

Thursday, June 12th

Tricks of the Trade
4:00–6:30 p.m. $49
Enjoy this inside look at professional cooking tricks and shortcuts with Chef Instructor Karri Selby. We will show you cutting techniques, how to break down a whole chicken, quick pan sauces, homemade dressings, easy tomato sauce and plate artistry. If you have ever wondered "How did they do that?" just ask! We will be happy to give up all the inside information.

Friday, June 13th

Whole Body Lecture Series
For more information and to register, please call or visit our Whole Body department.

Saturday, June 14th

Wine Dinner Series with Mansfield Winery
6:00–8:00 p.m. $52 per person or $85 per couple
Chef Karri Selby will be preparing a four-course dinner paired with a four whites and reds from vintners Richard and Leslie Mansfield. Relax and watch her prepare the meal right in front of you while you are pampered with a "white table cloth" experience. You will taste and discuss four wines that will be expertly paired with your dinner. Come and "unwined" for an evening of great food and exceptional wine!

Sunday, June 15th

Vegetarian for Beginners
1:00–3:00 p.m. $49
Are you curious about being a vegetarian or are you tired of cooking meat-free without the wow factor? Come take our introduction course to being a vegetarian. Chef Karri Selby will introduce you to meat-free products we see at Whole Foods and how to cook with them.

On the Menu:

Roasted Garlic and Tofu Stir-Fry with Soba Noodles
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Mini 'Bello' Burgers with all the Fixings
Mushroom and Leek Tart
Traditional Cold Gazpacho

Wednesday, June 18th

Balsamic Vinegar Tasting and Recipes
6:00–8:30 p.m. $39
Want to jazz up your weeknight dinners? Learn how Balsamic Vinegar is made and how to use it in your dishes from savory to sweet.

On the Menu:

Pan fried Pork with Cherry and Balsamic Glaze
Traditional Bread Salad with Pepper-Balsamic Dressing
Honey-Mascarpone filled Strawberries with 10 year aged Balsamic Reduction

Thursday, June 19th

Girls' Night Out: International Foods
6:00–8:30 p.m. $49
Girls' Night Out is back! Round up your girlfriends and take the night off. We are cooking easy, fun appetizers and drinking great bubbly.

On the Menu:

Vegetable And Shrimp Rolls With Sweet And Spicy Dipping Sauce
Fresh Spinach and Feta Spanakopita
Tortilla Espanola with Fresh Lemon-Chive Mayo
Fresh Berries with Champagne Sabayon
Sparkling Wine

Friday, June 20th

Go with the Grain
2:00–4:30 p.m. $49
What foods help regulate blood sugar and weight loss? The answer is in the grain. Learn to cook with whole grains and make one dish per meal (including dessert) that will leave you inspired and satiated. If you're looking for alternative ways to increase fiber in your diet and actually enjoy it, join us for this seasonal selection lead by Napa nutrition educator, Karen Schuppert.

On the Menu:

Blueberry Oat Muffins
Scarlet Quinoa Salad with Roasted Beets
Seasonal Soba Noodles
Whole Wheat Carrot Cake

Saturday, June 21st

Bay Area's Joey Altman Demonstration and Book Signing
3:00–4:30 p.m. $65, includes price of book
Great restaurant style cooking made easy at home from the host of TV's Bay Café, Joey Altman. Come be a part of the day as Joey demonstrates his delicious recipes followed by a tasting and book signing. Price of class includes his new book, Without Reservations.

On the Menu:

Pannino of Brie, Figs, Prosciutto and Arugula
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Lemon Curd Parfait with Fresh Berries

Sunday, June 22nd

Mom (or Dad) and Me Cooking Class
2:00–4:00 p.m. $65 for one parent and one child, $35 for each extra child
Bring your little one to this two hour class and learn some new recipes you can incorporate into your family meals and enjoy with your kids.

On the Menu:

Best Ever Baked Chicken Fingers with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Turkey Pesto Lasagna
Easy Meatballs with Pasta
Crispy Coconut Sorbet Ice Cream Sandwiches

Thursday, June 26th

Zoe Francois & Jeff Hertzberg Bread Workshop, Tasting and Book Signing!
6:00–8:30 p.m. $55, includes price of book
From the authors of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, Zoe and Jeff will show you how to make great artisan bread in no time at all.

On the Menu:

The Master Dough Recipe
Brioche
Baguette
Pan d'Epi
Naan
Pizza
Sticky Buns
Braided Danish

Friday, June 27th

Whole Body Lecture Series
For more information and to register, please call or visit our Whole Body department.

Saturday, June 28th

Wine Dinner Series with Redwood Hill Farm in Sebastopol!
6:00–8:00 p.m. $52 per person or $85 per couple
Chef Karri Selby will be preparing a four-course dinner featuring Redwood Hill Farm Goats Milk Cheeses and paired with a four whites and reds. Relax and watch her prepare the meal right in front of you and meet the Cheese Maker from Redwood while you are pampered with a "white table cloth" experience. You will taste and discuss the four wines that will be expertly paired with your dinner. Come and "unwined" for an evening of great food, local goat cheese and exceptional wine!

Sunday, June 29th

Vegetarian for Beginners
6:00–8:30 p.m. $54
Are you curious about being a vegetarian or are you tired of cooking meat-free without the wow factor? Come take our introduction course to being a vegetarian. Chef Karri Selby will introduce you to meat-free products we see at Whole Foods and how to cook with them.

On the Menu:

Roasted Garlic and Tofu Stir-Fry with Soba Noodles
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Mini 'Bello' Burgers with all the Fixings
Mushroom and Leek Tart
Traditional Cold Gazpacho