Join Whole Foods Market, Demo Specialist, Hsu-Lien, for a very special tasting of a featured item that is deeply discounted only on Fridays'.

Every Friday we have a FRIDAY SALE, featuring a ridiculously great price on a particular item.  Sale items change each week so stay tuned for this ONE DAY SALE!  One Day Special will be released every Friday morning so look forward to tastings every week!

San Mateo's Upcoming February & March demos from:  Silva Sausage, The Ginger People, GloryBee, Evolution Juice, Alter Eco, and much more!

Learn how to decrease seasonal allergy symptoms with diet, lifestyle and supplements. A basic immune system overview will be given. Dr. Laura Enfield is a California State licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist. She works with people that have seasonal allergies helping them to improve their life. She has a private practice in San Mateo. Please visit her website www.springtidenaturalhealth.com to learn more.

Shop on Tuesday March 23rd, and Whole Foods Market will donate 5% of our total sales to Sustainable San Mateo County. Goodwill will be on hand collecting used books and electronics. Sample tons of organic and natural foods from all over the store!

Learn the secrets of baking amazing desserts without dairy and eggs! Desserts that taste so rich and delicious that you will be raving about them for years to come. In this class, you will learn the secrets of baking perfect chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cream-cheese bundt cake, and chocolate hazelnut torte. To learn more and to register for the class go to www.secretsofveganbaking.com. Christine Dickson's popular vegan baking classes in partnership with San Francisco Bay Area Vegetarians has been attended by nearly 200 people and held at Sur La Table in Union Square.

The Evolution Juice-bar will be set up with your favorite flavors...the taste is just like you juiced your own organic fruits and veggies.  All the best without the mess of cleanup!  As Evolution's passion for quality has intensified...your In-Store Demo Specialist, Hsu-Lien, will help YOU to evolve and sample your favorites!

Join Chef Mat Schuster for an evening of preparing Passover Dinner with a Twist.

Menu: Chicken "tortilla" matzoh ball soup; vegetable "pate" with wild mushrooms, walnuts and green beans, served with homemade veggie chips; savory Passover custard; roasted white fish, Charoset Style; Passover chocolate fondu.

Explore the different types of arthritis and the reasons behind developing arthritis. Find out about dietary modifications to help heal arthritis. Discover how to use homeopathic remedies and herbs to reduce the acute pain inflammation of the joints. Masha Rosen, CHom is a certified homeopath with a family practice in Burlingame and Palo Alto. To learn more about Masha's practice, visit her web site http://www.masharosen.com.

Kari Binley is the Executive Director of Sustainable San Mateo County helping to illuminate the importance of the 3 E's of Sustainability.  Michael Carpol is a recent graduate of UCLA where he studied Economics, Public Policy and Environmental Studies. 

Monte Bene: A Mountain of Good

Monte Bene, a great tasting, artisanal pasta sauce with the goal of doing good for the common good!

Enjoy a delicious, homemade meal of your family's favorite pasta topped with our Monte Bene™ pasta sauces.
			Simply heat and serve		All natural		Low fat
			Gluten-free		No preservatives		No sugar added

Join Valentina for an evening of Puglia cooking. Learn to prepare Spring meals, light, tasty, healthy and easy. Stay healthy with food without losing the habit of eating. Valentina generally shows how to prepare a 4 course meal for any occasion in less than two hours. Valentina will uncover the secret of her people's longevity and some interesting history about Puglia, its customs, its food and table presentation.

Menu: 

Appetizer: Mozzarella In Carrozza (Mozzarella Package); Pasta Course: Vermicelli alla San Giovanni (Vermicelli Pasta Saint John Style); Fish Course: Sgomberi Grigliati (Grilled Mackerels); Vegetable Course: Portobello in Salsa Di Ananas (Portobello Mushrooms in Pineapple Sauce); Dessert: Pere Gratinate (Pears Au Gratin)

Come and see how your menopausal symptoms can be managed naturally without drugs using natural herbs, acupuncture, and foods. Therese Hui, DAOM, LAc is a doctor of Chinese Medicine who helps people heal their bodies and minds through natural and holistic means. She offers holistic health programs, nutritional counseling, acupuncture treatments, and herbal prescriptions to people who want to upgrade their health.

Join wine instructor & Chef, Cynthia Bloebaum, for an evening of wine experimentation and education.   Learn about the basic characteristics of the grapes Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, then taste and analyze the unique qualities of each, comparing those of California to those from France. The wines will be complimented by a selection of cheeses, condiments and breads.

Cynthia Bloebaum is a San Francisco Bay Area chef and wine instructor who leads food and wine excursions to France and Argentina, caters wine themed events, and is an accomplished cooking instructor, wine trainer, wine judge and consultant.

Join Chef Mat Schuster to learn how to prepare Spanish salads and sandwiches.

Menu:  Salad of chickpea salad with roasted red pepper; ensalada de lollo rosso, salmon ahumado, ralladura de citricos, ravano, vinagreta de herbas; ensaladilla rusa - "russian" salad with hard cooked egg, tuna, potato, shrimp, olives, roasted pepper and aioli; bocadillo of queso de cabra, piquillo emulsion y jamon; bocadillo of queso cabrales, manchego, queso idiazabal, membrillo, and spinach a la plancha; bocadillo of pisto, huevo frito y aceite de herbas.

If you think gourmet cooking is out of your reach, Chef Amy Fothergill will teach you some great techniques to create delicious and satisfying dishes to delight your friends and family.

Menu: Caramelized wild mushrooms over parmesan polenta; Spanish tortilla with spinach and manchego; Garlic and Wine Shrimp; Pear, onion, walnut and bleu cheese galette; Chocolate molten cakes with vanilla ice cream.

Learn the secrets of baking amazing desserts without dairy and eggs! Desserts that taste so rich and delicious that you will be raving about them for years to come. In this class, you will learn the secrets of baking delicious strawberry shortcake, raspberry tart, and blueberry muffins. To learn more and to register for the class go to www.secretsofveganbaking.com 

Christine Dickson's popular vegan baking classes in partnership with San Francisco Bay Area Vegetarians has been attended by nearly 200 people and held at Sur La Table in Union Square.

Have you ever wondered about the Bach Flower Essences? Learn how they can support various aspects of your life in a gentle yet powerful way. Dr. Laura Enfield is a California State licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist. She regularly uses flower essences in her practice. She has a private practice in San Mateo. Please visit her website www.springtidenaturalhealth.com to learn more.

Discover the importance of food and stress physiology, some super simple steps you can take to support your health and well being with whole foods. Dr. Ginger Mills, a chiropractor and wellness specialist since 1993, will inspire you with tasty, easy ways to add veggies to your life. Dr. Mills specializes in supporting women under stress, gentle chiropractic and intuitive healing.

For information about her Redwood City practice, visit her at www.back-in-health.com.

Learn from Chef Kelly Fong how to make a Winning Weeknight Supper!

Menu: Ginger Broccoli Beef with Fried Rice, Huli Huli Salmon (Hawaiian Teriyaki Salmon); Spicy Lemon Curry Chicken; Garlic Noodles.