Store Calendar

• Class Registration Information

• Thursday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 5th

  RED, WHITE AND BLUE SALE!

  EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR PATRIOTIC PARTY AT GREAT PRICES!

• Saturday, July 4th

  Happy Independence Day!

  11:30-2pm

  Come in and get your grilling goods here. We will be grilling our famous seasoned burgers and snacks just right for your night under the stars watching great fireworks! Don't miss our ice cream social going on inside.

• Monday, July 6 or Thursday, July 9

  Savory Fish Cakes with Chef Gayle Jolley

  12-1pm $15

  A terrific way to stretch any quantity of fish. Delicious, crispy little croquettes are perfect as appetizers, brunch or a light supper.

   

  On the Menu

  Absolutely the Best Salmon Cakes with Sweet Red Pepper Aioli

  Golden Asian Fish Cakes with Spicy Apple-Bok Choy Slaw

   

• Friday, July 10th through Sunday, July 12th

  YAKITAT SALMON SALE!

  A GREAT EXCUSE TO STOCK UP ON DELICIOUS SALMON! ENJOY IT ALL SUMMER LONG!

• Friday, July 10

  Breakfast Anyone? (Vegan!) with Dena Hastings

  12-1pm $12

  Breakfast is good anytime of the day.  Remember when you were little and having breakfast for dinner was so exciting and fun? Here are three recipes to bring it all back (they are good in the morning too, if you are a traditionalist).

   

  On the menu

  Warm Spiced Tofu Scramble with Turmeric and Onions

  Cinnamon 'French' Toast with Real Maple Syrup

  Smoky Tempeh Bacon

• Saturday, July 11th

  New Wheat Free Item Showcase

  11-2pm free

  We are making our own house-baked wheat free items and we want you to try them. Come in and give us some feedback about these new bakery treats.

   

• Saturday, July 11th

  This is What Summer Tastes Like!

  12-3pm free!

  We can't get enough of outdoor entertaining. Come in and try even more of our favorite summer treats!

• Monday, July 13

  Mexican Mole with Chef Gayle Jolley

  12-1pm $15

  Mole is simply the word for mixture or sauce and most think that this dish always includes chocolate. There are actually seven different moles (one includes 26 ingredients!) but we will prepare a delicious version with smoky chiles, spices, nuts, raisins and a hint of chocolate.

   

  On the Menu

  Mole with Grilled Chicken

• Friday, July 17

  Asian Melange (Vegan!) with Dena Hastings

  12-1pm $12

  A medley of Asian pairings to reward you with a harmonious blend of tastes and textures.

   

  On the menu

  Pan-Seared Teriyaki Tofu

  Toasted Coconut Jasmine Rice with Pistachio Nuts

  Vegetable  Salad Rolls with Peanut-Hoisin Dipping Sauce

• Friday, July 17th

  Coconut oil tasting and education

  11-2pm free

• Saturday, July 18th

  Presto it's Pesto

  12-3pm free!

  Pesto is made from more than just basil these days. Come in and try some new combinations of nuts and greens.

• Monday, July 20th

  Coconut Oil Tasting and Education

  11-2pm free

• Monday, July 20 or Thursday, July 23

  Paella-The Ultimate Entertaining Dish! with Chef Gayle Jolley

  12-1pm $15

  The saffron-infused Spanish rice extravaganza is filled with juicy chicken, seafood and chorizo is a one dish star that can be prepared with ease.

   

  On the Menu

  Spanish Paella with all the Trimmings

  Manchego Cheese Tasting with Quince and Almonds

• Friday, July 24

  Vegan Picnic Time! with Chef Dena Hastings

  12-1pm $12

  Sitting outside on a warm summer day, sun overhead and yummy treats laid out before you, so crunchy, so creamy and so delicious!

   

  On the menu

  Cornmeal-Crusted Tofu Po-Boy Sandwiches

  Vegetable Overload Pasta Salad with Liquid Gold Dressing

  Sweet Lemony Iced Tea

• Saturday, July 25th

  For the Love of Summer Stone Fruits

  12-3pm free

  Come on in and taste summer stone fruits at the peak of perfection.

• Friday, July 24th through Sunday, July 26th

  KRAZY FOR KABOBS MEAT AND SEAFOOD SALE!

  GREAT FOR THE GRILL!

• Friday, July 31st

  American Red Cross Blood Drive

  1-6pm

   

  We are hosting the American Red Cross for a blood drive Friday, July 31^st  1pm-6pm. Come and donate donate blood and get VIP pass backstage for the Warp Tour. Details at, http://www.nwblood.redcross.org/newsroom/HTMLarchive/2009_MusicSavesLives.html

• Friday, July 31

  Santa Fe Eat Your Heart Out! (Vegan!) with Chef Dena Hastings

  12-1pm $12

  These little tacos are full of flavor with a gratifying crunch and tang; paired with the sweet corn salad, it's the perfect compliment.

   

  On the menu

  Black Bean Soft Tacos with Cabbage-Carrot Slaw, Avocado and Pickled Onions

  Smokey Summer Corn and Anaheim Green Chile Salad

  Sparkling Minty Fresh Limeade

• Wine, Cheese, and Great Tastes with Chef Gayle Jolley

   

  Cheese is a "near-perfect" food, especially when paired with appropriate foods and wines!

  Friday, July 10 * 6:00 pm * $15

  Summer Sippers; Riesling, Rose and Sauvignon Blanc with Summer Taste Teasers

  Riesling, Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc will be the focus for warm weather drinking accompanied by a selection of cheeses and summer appetizers.

  Friday, July 31 * 6:00 pm * $15 

  Spanish Wines, Cheeses and Simple Tapas Inspired by a recent trip to Spain, Gayle will introduce us to the fabulous wines of Spain. We will taste a trio of cheeses and nibble on a few famous appetizers of the country.

   

   

• Monday, August 3 or Thursday, August 6

  Splendor in the Grass with Chef Gayle Jolley

  12pm-1pm $15

  It's high picnic season and this is a far from average menu that will inspire you to get packing for an outdoor feast.

  On the Menu

  Grilled Shrimp with Molasses Guava Glaze

  Sweet Potato and Poblano Pepper Salad with Honey and Rosemary

  Bulgur Salad with Wilted Chard and Green Olives

• Friday, August 7 12pm-1pm or Sunday, August 9 at 1pm-2pm

  The Taste of Summer (Vegan!) with Dena Hastings

  $12

   

  Nothing epitomizes summer more than tomatoes. Gazpacho is a refreshing, chilled tomato based soup that includes the summer's bounty of fresh vegetables.

  On the Menu

  Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho

  Bruschetta with Olive Tapenade and a White Bean Spread

  Summer Greens with a Liquid Gold Dressing

• Wednesday, August 12 or Thursday, August 13

  Hearty Sandwiches with Chef Gayle Jolley

  12-1pm $15

   

  Two terrific healthy layerings of ingredients that make a complete meal with the addition of a quick summery soup.

  On the Menu

  Grilled Chicken Pan Bagnat-the French picnic sandwich that means "bathed bread"

  Salmon BLT

  Zucchini Basil Soup

• Friday, August 14 12pm-1pm or Sunday, August 16 at 1pm-2pm

  A Vegan BBQ for You! with Dena Hastings

  $12

   

  The hot days of summer are prime time for barbequing, here is a perfect menu for you to get out there and claim your spot on the grill. 

  On the Menu

  Barbeque Tempeh Kabobs with Yellow Squash, Broccoli and Mushrooms

  Creamy Macaroni Salad

  Melon Salad with Basil drizzled with Agave-Lemon Vinaigrette

• Monday, August 17 or Thursday, August 20

  Oregon Albacore Salade Nicoise with Chef Gayle Jolley

  12-1pm $15

   

  Hearty enough to be dinner, salade niçoise is the ultimate gathering of summer ingredients with fresh albacore tuna, French herbed potato salad, hard-cooked eggs, summer string beans and tomatoes.

  On the Menu

  Summer Vichyssoise-Refreshing Leek and Potato Soup

  The Ultimate Salade Niçoise with Fresh Albacore Tuna

• Friday, August 21

  Bow Before Me Vegan Nori Rolls with Dena Hastings

  12-1pm $12

   

  Impressive yet so easy, these quick to wrap rolls are filled with mouth-watering flavors and textures.

  On the Menu

  Nori Rolls filled with an Assortment of Summer Vegetables

  Soba Noodle Tofu Green Onion Miso Soup

  Edamame with Pink Salt

• Monday, August 24 or Thursday, August 27

  Late Summer Salads with Chef Gayle Jolley

  12-1pm $15

   

  Cool and creative main-course salads that embrace a host of Asian ingredients with inspiring techniques.

  On the Menu

  Tangy Tomato Salad with Juicy Mangos and Fresh Basil

  Spiced Chicken Salad with Coconut Caramel Sauce

  Grilled Steak with Pineapple-Ginger Dressing

• Friday, August 28 12pm-1pm or Sunday, August 30 at 1pm-2pm

  Vegan Fajita Ole! with Dena Hastings

  $12

   

  Festive and colorful with a hint of spiciness, this easy preparation will leave you plenty of time for a long siesta or just hanging out with friends and family.

  On the Menu

  Fajitas with Portobello Mushrooms, Peppers and Onions served with

  Salsa and Guacamole

  Citrus Salad with Jicima and Pineapple tossed in Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

• Monday, August 31 or Thursday, September 3

  Mexican Mole with Chef Gayle Jolley

  12-1pm $15

   

  Mole is simply the word for mixture or sauce and most think that this dish always includes chocolate. There are actually seven different moles (one includes 26 ingredients!) but we will prepare a delicious version with smoky chiles, spices, nuts, raisins and a hint of chocolate.

  On the Menu

  Mole with Grilled Chicken

• Friday, September 11

  Jambalaya: Vegan Redeux with Dena Hastings

  12-1pm $12

   

  Deep hearty Creole flavors abound in this Southern classic; one bite and you will think you are in the middle Bayou.

  On the Menu

  Jambalaya with Peppers Mushrooms Tempeh and Brown Rice

  Zesty Fresh Corn Fritters

• Sunday, September 13, at 1-2pm or Monday, September 14, 12-1pm

  Provencal Fish Soup and Chowder with Chef Gayle Jolley

  Sunday 1-2pm or Monday 12-1pm $15

   

  Two fish soup preparations that feature healthy fish and seafood. Both are one dish meals with just crusty bread!

  On the Menu

  Creamy Salmon, Mussel and Clam Chowder

  South of France Fish Fillet and Shrimp Soup with Tomatoes, Red Wine and Pernod

   

• Friday, September 18 -1pm or Sunday, September 20 at 1pm-2pm

  Easy Peasy Vegan Italian with Dena Hastings

  $12

   

  This is a great meal for those days you don't want to be in the kitchen.  Almost everything can be made ahead of time and served at room temp.  Ahhh...delicious!

  On the Menu

  Fried Polenta with a Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce

  Garlicky Sautéed Greens

  Italian Seasoned Lentils

• Monday, September 21 or Thursday, September 24

  A Taste of Persia with Chef Gayle Jolley

  12-1pm $15

   

  Iranian cooking is fragrant with onion, garlic, mint, and rare spices. Meltingly tender lamb brochettes and the famous crunchy crusted rice dish, Polow,  introduce you to this "mother" cuisine.

  On the Menu

  Chenje Kabab-Spiced Leg of Lamb Kabob with Basil, Scallions and Lavash

  Polow-Crusty Persian Rice with Pistachios, Saffron and Dill

• Friday, September 25 12pm-1pm or Sunday, September 27 at 1pm-2pm

  Vegan Asian Sensation with Dena Hastings

  $12

   

  Fresh and exotic abound in this quick to prepare menu, allowing you to savor your time as well as the dancing flavors in your mouth.

  On the Menu

  Sweet and Spicy Chile Sauce over Rice Noodles with Baby Corn and Seasonal Vegetables

  Toasted Sesame Lime Peanut Coleslaw

• Monday, September 28 or Thursday, October 1

  Wonton Ravioli with Chef Gayle Jolley

  12-1pm $15

   

  Little pillows of pleasure with unique stuffings are a breeze to make with wonton wrappers. Only you will know how easy the preparation is!

  On the Menu

  Eggplant Ravioli with Gewürtztraminer, Apples and Bacon

   Parsnip Parmesan Ravioli with Wild Mushroom Ragoût

• Wine, Cheese and Great Tastes with Gayle Jolley

   

  Cheese is a "near-perfect" food, especially when paired with appropriate foods and wines!

   

  Think Pink! Friday, August 14 * 6pm-7pm * $15 Savor fine rosé wines from Spain, France and Italy which pair well with a variety of cheeses and summer weather. These are not the bland, insipid, sweeter wines of cheap reputation but quality productions with great structure and flavors.

   

  Summer Sippers,Riesling, Rose and Viognier with Summer Taste Teasers

   

  Spanish Wines, Cheeses and Simple Tapas

  Friday, August 21 * 6pm-7pm * $15

   

  A great introduction the fabulous wines of Spain. We will taste a trio of cheeses and nibble on a few famous appetizers of the country.

   

   

  Oregon Wine and Cheese

  Friday, September 25 * 6pm-7 pm * $20

   

  Taste what's in our own backyard: Oregon Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir pair marvelously with River's Edge and Tumalo Farms goat cheeses, Willamette Valley Brie and Rogue Creamery blues.

• Store Tours

  free

  Did you know that Whole Foods Market offers free store tours? We have tours available for students, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Newcomer groups, men & women's groups...Everyone. Our tours are educational and fun. On your tour, you will learn why Whole Foods Market is so unique. You will learn about natural and organic foods and also get to taste many items throughout the store. To sign up for a tour, please contact Megan Hornbeak our Marketing and Community Relations Specialist by calling 503-639-6500 Ext 260 or via email at megan.hornbeak@wholefoods.com

   

• Let us host a private cooking class for your group!

  Our Salud! Cooking School is now available for personal or corporate, custom-designed cooking classes. A fabulous alternative to a restaurant, customize an afternoon or evening and create your own culinary experience. Contact Gayle Jolley for more information and schedule your event gayle.jolley@wholefoods.com or 503.639.6500x325 

   Private cooking classes are great for team building, office parties, birthdays, to bridal showers.

   

Class Information

Classes are conducted in the Sea Smoke Cafe at 12:00 p.m. and include light meal and recipes. To reserve your class pre-register at Guest Services or call: 503-639-6500

To Register for a Class
Please contatct Customer Service at (503) 639-6500, extension 0 and ask to register for a class in Salud! You will need a credit card number to confirm your registration. Or you can drop off a check made payable to "Whole Foods Market Bridgeport" to reserve. Our classroom only seats 10 students, so we appreciate your pre-payment.

Sold Out Classes
To be added to the waiting list for a sold out class, call (503) 639-6500 extension 0 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 (503) 639-6500, extension. 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 within 24 hours of the class or faxed into the store will not be honored. If a class has an insufficient number of participants, it will be cancelled 24 hours prior to the start of the class. Our Whole Foods Market Chef will contact you by phone regarding the cancellation. You will receive a full credit or refund for the class.

Questions?
If you have any other questions regarding a class, the use of the Salud! classroom for a private function or to communicate directly with the Salud! Chef/Coordinator, contact Chef Gayle Jolley, gayle.jolley@wholefoods.com. All classes are demonstration style unless noted "hands-on".