Cooking classes at the Theodore Wirth Pavilion

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board sent this bulletin at 05/13/2014 02:38 PM CDT

One last chance this season: From Pest to Pesto: Cooking with Garlic Mustard 2

Garlic mustard is an invasive plant that threatens the woodland ecosystems of eastern North America. Attend a garlic mustard pull held by the Friends of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden to help manage this plant first, learning proper identification and harvesting techniques. Then join us in the kitchen as we transform it into a delicious and healthful meal! Instructor: Maria W

Saturday May 17, 9:30am-noon

Theodore Wirth Picnic Pavilion: 3275 Glenwood Ave.

$10 Minneapolis resident, $15 non-resident

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Cooking with Burdock

Take advantage of the long days in May with an evening hike into the JD Rivers Children's Garden followed by a cooking session in the educational kitchen in the Wirth Pavilion! Learn how to identify, gather and cook a simple dish using this local gut nourishing root! Come promptly at 6:00pm to trek to the JD Rivers Children's Garden to dig some fresh burdock root and then cook with it in the kitchen. Wear shoes for walking and potential mud. Instructor: Kirsten Grohovsky

Thursday May 22, 6:00-8:30pm

Theodore Wirth Picnic Pavilion: 3275 Glenwood Ave.

$10 Minneapolis resident, $15 non-resident

Seasonal Every Day Nutrition: 10 Approaches to Healthy Eating this Summer

Learn how to approach your daily and weekly meals this summer with healthy kitchen techniques that will improve your overall diet. Many of us know that whole nutrient-dense foods are good for us but we're unsure about how to incorporate them into our daily diet easily and deliciously. This cooking class will inspire you to make whole foods front and center in your diet and help you with getting organized and happy in the kitchen. Learn delicious recipes and preparation techniques that will help you make the most of seasonal and nutrient-dense foods. Instructor: Bekah Rieke (CHNC) - Integrative Nutrition Coach

Thursday June 12, 6:00-8:00pm
Theodore Wirth Picnic Pavilion: 3275 Glenwood Ave
$15 Minneapolis resident, $22.50 non-resident
Register here! (#39982)

Vegetarian Cooking: Summer

Have you struggled being a vegetarian? Have you tried being vegetarian, but worried that you were not getting enough protein? You will learn the different ways to get enough nutrition, including protein, while being vegetarian without the stress. Combining certain foods can help you get 20 essential amino acids to make a complete protein. Eating dark, leafy greens and specific herbs and grains are great stand alone complete proteins. These are just a few examples of what will be learned during this workshop featuring seasonal summer foods. Instructor: Elizabeth Kraft

Tuesday June 10, 6:00-8:00pm
Theodore WIrth Picnic Pavilion: 3275 Glenwood Ave
$15 Minneapolis resident, $22.50 non-resident
Register here (#40656)

Smoothies!

Are you always on the go? Do you sometimes forget to eat during the day and the gorge or overeat at night? Learn to curb your cravings by learning how to make delicious, nutritious smoothies. Add different herbs and super foods that will keep you going throughout the day! Instructor: Elizabeth Kraft

Tuesday June 17, 5:30-7:00pm
Theodore WIrth Picnic Pavilion: 3275 Glenwood Ave
$10 Minneapolis resident, $15.00 non-resident
Register here (#40658)

For th young chef this summer: MPRB's Kids Cook summer series:

School’s Out for Summer: What’s for Breakfast?

School’s out and it is time for breakfast. Ditch your cereal bowl and learn to bake savory muffins and cookie sandwiches. Start every summer morning with a tasty and healthy breakfast! Class will include demonstration and participation, and participants will receive a kid-friendly recipe booklet with breakfast ideas to prepare at home. Ages 8 and up. Menu includes savory muffins, French toast sticks, and oatmeal cookie bars. Instructor: Patrice Johnson

Wednesday June 11, 10:00am-noon

$12 Minneapolis resident, $18.00 non-resident

Theodore Wirth Picnic Pavilion: 3275 Glenwood Ave.

School’s Out for Summer: What’s for Lunch?

Tired of bologna sandwiches and chips? Learn to make homemade hummus for sandwiches and dip, a tasty sweet snack, and soda pop your parents will approve of. Class will include demonstration and participation, and participants will receive a kid-friendly recipe booklet with lunch ideas to prepare at home. Ages 8 and up. Menu includes hummus, veggies, dessert, and sparking fruit frizzies. Instructor: Patrice Johnson

Wednesday June 18, 10:00am-noon

Theodore Wirth Picnic Pavilion: 3275 Glenwood Ave.

$12 Minneapolis resident, $18.00 non-resident

School's Out for Summer: Snack Time!

Help your parents out this summer by making healthful and tasty snacks for yourself, your siblings, friends and maybe even them! Ages 8 and up. Instructor: Patrice Johnson.

Wednesday June 25, 10:00am-noon

Theodore Wirth Picnic Pavilion: 3275 Glenwood Ave.

$12 Minneapolis Resident, $18 non-resident

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