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Signing up for classes:
Register on-line or by calling 650-358-6900 & asking for customer service. Ask us about private cooking classes for your next party or event. A great way to celebrate!


Private Parties
Let our Culinary Center take care of your next party, team build or special event. Call the store and ask for our culinary center specialist to inquire about private parties, or email us at sanmateo.culinary@wholefoods.com. A great way to celebrate!

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  • Tuesday, January 26th

    Improve Your Respiratory System

    6:30-8:30pm FREE!

    Colds, flu, asthma, allergies and bronchitis effect your respiratory and immune systems. Learn how Chinese Medicine - herbs & acupuncture, exercise, massage and diet therapy - can improve your lungs and immune system and get you through the winter feeling fantastic! Learn how to cook Chinese Herbs into your soups so your food becomes your medicine. Explore Qi Gong exercises to improve your respiratory system. www.BayTreeWellnessCenter.com

  • Wednesday, January 27th

    Natural Healing for Asthma and Bronchitis

    6:30-8:30pm FREE!

    Learn how to use herbal and homeopathic remedies to heal acute bronchitis. Discover the natural ways of managing asthma in children an adults. Masha Rosen is a certified homeopath, learn more about Masha's practice from her web site www.masharosen.com

  • Thursday, January 28th

    Food Allergies and Sensitivities

    6:30-8:30pm FREE!

    Learn why we are most often attracted to eat the foods we are most sensitive to. Discover the most common food allergies, how to eliminate them and increase your body's resistance to food sensitivities. Dr Michael Aaron has practiced holistic chiropractic and nutrition for 25 years and is known for his ability to resolve problems that have failed to respond to traditional methods of treatment.

  • Monday, February 1st

    Health Starts Here!

    2:30 & 6:30pm FREE!

    Store Tour, Demo & Tasting.

  • Tuesday, February 2nd

    Health Starts Here! with Chef Susannah

    6:30-8:30pm FREE!

    Learn how to prepare healthy delicious recipes even your kids will eat.

     

  • Wednesday, February 3rd

    Italian Cooking from the Region of Puglia!

    6:30-8:30pm $35

    Join Valentina for an evening of Puglia cooking and learn the art of cooking frugally without sacrificing the good taste and the appealing look of an expensive dinner. Valentina cooks the healthy, gorgeous and incredibly tasting Italian food from the Region of Puglia. She will uncover the secret of her people's longevity and some interesting history about Puglia and its customs.

    Menu: Antipasto - Appetizer: Rotolini Di Peperoni Arrosto(Bell Peppers Rolls); Primo Piatto - Rice Course: Gamberi E Riso In Salsa Piccante (Shrimps With Rice In Piquant Sauce); Dolce - Dessert: Le Chiacchiere (Chit-Chat Cookies).

  • Thursday, February 4th

    Simply Elegant Valentines Dinner

    6:30-8:30pm $40

    Celebrate Valentine's Day early with your sweetheart or come single and meet someone special.

    Menu: Kalamata olive dip with rice cracker, apricot Dijon chicken breast with almond quinoa pilaf, pear and cranberry spinach salad with candied walnuts, chocolate molten cakes, paired with red wine.

     

  • Monday, February 8th

    Take it to Heart

    6:30-8:30pm FREE!

    February is National Heart Month and we will be discussing how to keep your heart healthy with nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This is an important class for both men and women. Dr. Laura Enfield is a California State licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist. She works with people that have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease. She has a private practice in San Mateo. Please visit her website www.springtidenaturalhealth.com to learn more.

     

  • Tuesday, February 9th

    Peak sexual performance for Valentine's Day!

    6:30-8:30pm FREE!

    Learn how Chinese herbs and acupuncture can make you perform like a rock star! Taste herbal teas to increase your libido and practice Qi Gong to improve your stamina. www.BayTreeWellnessCenter.com

     

  • Wednesday, February 10th

    Specialty Wine & Chocolate pairing for Valentine's Day!

    6:30-8:30pm $10

    Come explore the world of chocolate and wine to find just the perfect gift for you and your sweetheart!

  • Thursday, February 11th

    Craniosacral Therapy and Trauma Release

    6:30-8:30pm FREE!

     Many traumatic events can remain in the body's memory for years, including trauma from accidents, abuse, surgeries and birth trauma. Through lecture and demonstration, you will learn how trauma can affect your body and how you can release it permanently. You will also learn about training in craniosacral work. Dr Michael Aaron has practiced holistic chiropractic and craniosacral work for 25 years. He is the director of the Craniosacral Institute.

     

  • Friday, February 12th

    Festive Vegetarian Indian Food!

    6:30-8:30pm $35

    Low in carbs, high in protein, rich in vitamins, and fresh from garlic--this delectable menu includes: Shakarkandi Masala (Sweet potatoes/yams curried with mustard seeds, fresh curry leaves and coconut), Bandh Gobhi Mutter Subzi (Stir fried green cabbage and peas with mild spices and herbs) and Tempheh Curry(Organic soybeans curried with peas and tomatoes). Sampled with ready-made naan or organic whole wheat tortillas.

  • Tuesday, February 16th

    Health Starts Here!

    2:30 & 6:30pm FREE!

    Store Tour, Demo & Tasting.

     

  • Wednesday, February 17th

    Chinese New Year Feast with Kelly Fong...Year of the Tiger!

    6:30-8:30pm $35

    Join Chef Kelly Fong for a festive celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Tiger.

    Menu: Flowering Seafood Soup, Roast Duck (discussed), Chinese Roast Pork (discussed), Ginger and Green Onion Crab, Braised Vegetables and Sausage, Buddah's Vegetarian Stew - Jai

     

  • Thursday, February 18th

    The Natural Way of Going Through Menopause

    6:30-8:30pm FREE!

    Discover holistic health care choices for menopause. Find out how to use homeopathic remedies to alleviate hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and mood swings. Masha Rosen is a certified homeopath, learn more about Masha's practice from her web site www.masharosen.com

     

  • Friday, February 19th

    Drink Your Tea & Eat it too

    6:30-8:30pm $35

    Join Bauman College Chef Instructor, Karen Diggs, for an evening of healthy cooking class. Drinking a cup of tea is definitely healthy and calming but did you know that you can cook with tea leaves as well? Explore in this hands-on class the many benefits of teas ranging from oolongs, to pu-erhs to Matcha. Learn the many secrets to cooking for health using common and exotic teas from around the world and create delicious dishes for you and your family!

    Menu:  Dairy-free ice cream with Matcha (green tea powder), I will bring along an ice maker; Smoked Fish with Jasmine Tea Leaves; Burdock Salad with Japanese Green Tea Leaves (I will brew a pot of Japanese green tea and then re-cycle the leaves into the salad.

     

  • Monday, February 22nd

    Spring Cleanse - Are you getting ready to do a cleanse?

    6:30-8:30pm FREE!

    Learn about the benefits and challenges to different cleanses such as the Master Cleanse, Whole Foods Cleanses and Juice Fasts. Dr. Laura Enfield is a California State licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist. She works with people that want to attain the best health possible. She has a private practice in San Mateo. Please visit her website www.springtidenaturalhealth.com to learn more.

  • Tuesday, February 23rd

    Spring Ahead with Stephanie LaCarrubba

    6:30-8:30pm FREE!

    Learn how Chinese herbs and specific exercises can enhance your athletic performance, prevent injury, condition your body. If you're a runner, weightlifter, golfer, tennis player, swimmer, all sports included, this class is for you! www.BayTreeWellnessCenter.com

  • Wednesday, February 24th

    Amy the Family Chef, Healthy Italian Cooking

    6:30-8:30pm $35

    Learn how to make healthy Italian food recipes that taste delicious.

    Menu: Tuscan white bean dip, whole grain crust pizza, roasted veggies over polenta, espresso brownies.

  • Thursday, February 25th

    Safe and Effective Weight Loss Secrets

    6:30-8:30pm FREE!

    Learn the secrets to lose weight and keep it off permanently. Dr Aaron will teach you practical ways you can begin to feel lighter and look better immediately. Dr Michael Aaron has practiced holistic chiropractic and nutrition for 25 years and is known for his ability to resolve problems that have failed to respond to traditional methods of treatment.

     

  • Friday, February 26th

    Indian Light Healthy Meals!

    6:30-8:30pm $35

    Open-face Mud Sandwich (Curried refried beans with fresh veggies on a bread or naan), Dal (Lentil) Soup (Masoor split/orange lentils), one of the most famous delicate and creamy dal preparations in Indian homes, and Cucumbar Salad (Indian-style cucumber salad). Topped off with a cup of Masala Chai Tea!

More Class Information

Private Parties
Let us take care of your next party, team build or special event. Email us at sanmateo.culinarycenter@wholefoods.com to inquire about private party menus and times. A great way to celebrate!

Registration
To sign up for a class or to receive more information regarding a class, please contact Customer Service at 650-358-6900 or check on-line. To guarantee your place in a class, payment must be received when you enroll. If a class is full, please ask to be put on the wait list or send an e mail to sanmateo.culinarycenter@wholefoods.com with the class to be wait listed.

Sold Out Classes
To be added to the waiting list for a sold out class, e-mail us at sanmateo.culinarycenter@wholefoods.com and specify the class, date and number of students to be added to the waiting list.

Cancellations
To cancel a class please contact Customer Service at 650-358-6900. Seven days notice is appreciated, but a full refund will be credited if you cancel within 48 hours prior to the day of the class. Any cancellations left via e-mail or faxed into the store will not be honored.

Salud! has the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment or instructor illness. Whole Foods will contact you by phone regarding the cancellation. You will receive a refund or Salud! Credit.
 
Questions?
E-mail sanmateo.culinarycenter@wholefoods.com for more information regarding a class, to receive monthly class calendars or to inquire about private parties. Ask us about private cooking classes for your next party or event. A great way to celebrate!
All classes are demonstration style unless noted "hands-on". Demonstration classes are limited to 21 registered students and HO classes are limited to 15 students.