Health & Nutrition   

DITCHING DAIRY? Did you know 60-70% of the world population is LACTOSE INTOLERANT? For those wanting to go clean, lean and green, giving up dairy cheese is harder than cutting out meat...and unfortunately dairy cheese comes with a variety of health risks for the planet, as well as people. If you'd like to learn to Blend Your Own,  some of the best dairy-free cheeses in the country are made right here in Clarkdale, AZ! Made from organic cashew cream, these simple and fail-proof recipes are decadent and delicious. Jodi Paige of Virgin Cheese Co. is here to show you how it's done in this fun and tasty demo. Learn the process for cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, kefir, tzatziki sauce, goat style chevre and mozzarella !! Taste the cheeses, end the class with an organic vegan charcuterie board and get started on your dairy-free lifestyle today!  NOMINATED for BEST VEGAN ARTISANAL CHEESE in the Country by Veg News Magazine, 2020. ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED!

In this course we will take your knowledge of shopping and food selection and bring it to your table. We will highlight methods to help you plan and prep meals. You will learn easy ways to add flavor to dishes, utilize shortcuts, and make bulk cooking your friend, Food samples will be shared to illustrate easy ways to enhance flavor and several prepared dishes will also be shared.  Specifically you will learn:

-to utilize shortcuts for dishes to reduce prep and cooking time

-use bulk cooking to save time  -tips so you have healthy “grab and go” snacks 

 -easy ways to create flavorful and delicious vegan/vegetarian meals   

-to accomodate a variety of eaters in your home without needing to prepare several different meals                                                    

-to make several satisfying desserts

At the end of the session you will have a new set of tools to help you and your family plan, prepare, cook and enjoy healthy meals. We will send you home with three new recipes and inspiration to introduce new food choices into your diet.   

Learn how to shop and stock for healthy eating success in this hour-long workshop. We will review where to buy locally including standard grocery stores, specialty stores (e.g. Whole Foods, Farmer’s Markets, Trader Joes) and even Costco. We might dispel a few myths about healthy eating along the way.     These tips are designed to:  

-provide guidelines for tackling store aisles, fresh foods, packaged foods and yes- label reading  

-avoid common pitfalls and shelf temptations  

-make eating healthy easily accessible in your home  

-show you how a shopping app can keep you organized  

You will come away with your personalized shopping list with noted items to keep stocked in your pantry, refrigerator and freezer and the knowledge and confidence to try that mystery vegetable in the produce aisle.

Discover the plant-based world of soybeans with Yavapai College's resident Chef, Carl Miller and  learn how to make and be creative with tempeh and tofu.