Whole Foods Co-op – Hillside

Participants in this Whole Foods Co-op class will create vegetable noodles that pair with an almond-ginger sauce. The dish can be enjoyed raw or cooked. Allergen warning: Contains almond, sesame and soy. Reserve a spot at eventbrite.com.

In this hands-on cooking class, attendees learn how to make two different kinds of Jjigae, a Korean stew. The class will start with a basic vegan version and move on to Cham-Chee Jjigae, made with pork and tuna. Folks get to sample each dish and leave with the knowledge to make Jjigae at home. As an allergen warning for those who are allergic, the vegan version contains sesame and soy. The non-vegan version contains fish, shellfish, sesame and soy.

In this hands-on class, prepare sauerkraut using the mason jar method. You will learn proper cutting and packing techniques, how to avoid common errors and what to expect during the fermentation process. As part of the class fee, you will receive everything you will need in a mason jar fermentation kit you will get to take home along with your kraut and can use it for future batches.

This class will explore coffee brewing methods from drip and pour-over to French press, moka pot, ibrik/Turkish coffee, AeroPress, siphon and espresso. Learn it all from Justin, the owner of Almanac Coffee. Experiment with various brewing techniques during the session. Participants can bring coffee equipment from home and refine their brewing skills. Bring a notepad and a writing utensil.

This Thai noodle recipe is rich and complex despite its simplicity. In this class, participants will learn how to make Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) that livens their senses with basil as a foundational flavor. Attendees will taste this dish and take away a recipe and shopping list with all ingredients readily available at Whole Foods Co-op. Light refreshments will be served.

Jessica Karpinske of Rooted in Wellness leads this event, in which people can work together to create a unique recipe while discussing the Ayurvedic lifestyle and learning some cooking techniques. Tickets can be bought at wholefoods.coop.

Participants in this class will learn how chocolate is made and taste some chocolate along the way. Learn about the chocolate industry and alternatives to the chocolate industry by discussing the Equal Exchange trade model. The class will be guided through a chocolate tasting led by Laura Bechard, an Equal Exchange worker-owner and chocolate expert. Register at wholefoods.coop.