Culinary for Youth and Adults

Everyone Loves Crepes!


Ages: 16+
Have someone you want to impress? Nothing says romantic dinner like Crepes Suzette. Learn how easy it is to make delicate, delectable crepes at home. Join us for this hands-on class where we will learn how to make both sweet and savory crepes. Your kitchen will become the newest French café!
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR 
9569 M, July 10, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

South of the Border Cooking


Ages: 16+
Spice up your life with dishes from south of the border! Join us for this hands-on class where we will learn the techniques of Mexican cooking. Learn to make yummy homemade tortillas, as well as other south of the border favorites.
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR 
9570 M, Aug. 7, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Kid’s Pumpkin Patch Party


Ages: 7-12
Learn how to make a variety of fall favorites that include cinnamon stuffed apples, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cream cheese cookies, and spiced pumpkin apple cider.
Instructor: Karon Sorensen
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR
10891 Sa, Oct. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Kid’s Holiday Cookies


Ages: 7-12
Learn how to measure ingredients and become a great baker. Bake a variety of holiday cookies to sample and take home delicious recipes to your family.
Instructor: Karon Sorensen
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR
10893 Sa, Nov. 11, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

British Doesn’t Have to be Bland


Ages: 16+
British food often has a reputation for being bland and boring. Join us for this hands-on class where we learn to make British dishes that are anything but bland!
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR
10896 M, Sept. 11, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

An Elegant Dinner

Ages: 16+
In this hands-on class, we will learn how to host an elegant three-course dinner. From an elegant appetizer to a sumptuous main course and ending with an impressive dessert, this will be a dinner to remember!
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR
10897 M, Oct. 2, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Holiday Brunch


Ages: 16+
Why not do something different this year and host a holiday brunch rather than a dinner party? Join us for this hands-on class as we learn to make dishes that will get your holiday brunch rave reviews.
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR
10898 M, Nov. 6, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Holiday Appetizer Party


Ages: 16+
An appetizer party is the perfect solution to hosting a less-stressful holiday party. Join us in this hands-on class as we learn how to make yummy appetizers sure to make you holiday party a great success.
Instructor:  Michele Lillie
Location: PACE Center
Fee: $45 R/$49 NR
10899 M, Nov. 20, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.


 

NATURAL GROCERS – FREE Lectures with Brook Ebel, MNT


Call 303.805.3374 or email PACEedu@parkeronline.org to RSVP.
   

Where to Start to Love Your Heart


Taking care of your heart doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by uncovering some common heart care myths, and then begin your journey toward heart health with three simple dietary strategies and three supplements that will pump up your heart health.
Instructor: Brooke Ebel, MNT
Sa, Aug. 12, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

The Unsweet Side of Soda: Beating Sugar Addiction


Soda - pop - cola, whatever you want to call it contains a mishmash of chemicals and enough sugar to ruin your good health.  Sugar consumption in the United States has reached unreal levels and its rise is mirrored by the rise in many of the chronic diseases that plague Americans.  Use tips learned in this class to break the sugar addiction and improve the health of you and your family.
Instructor: Brooke Ebel, MNT
Sa, Sept. 9, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Natural Hacks to Support Memory


While age-related cognitive decline might seem inevitable, it doesn't have to be!  The formula for supporting our brain and our memory is simple.  Discover how good nutrition and healthy habits can support our memory throughout our lifespan.
Instructor: Brooke Ebel, MNT
Sa, Oct. 21, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Natural Hacks to Support a Healthy Mood


Don't worry be happy, lose the 'tude, turn that frown upside down...all easier said than done, until now.  Gain a new understanding of the many complexities that play a role in supporting a healthy mood or hindering it.  Nutritional, supplemental, environmental, lifestyle and other key factors will be discussed.
Instructor: Brooke Ebel, MNT
Sa, Nov. 4, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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