Upcoming events and classes.
Introduction to Plant-Based Proteins
Bloomberg News reports that 35% of Americans are interested in eating less meat. Many people want to reduce their meat consumption but don't know how and are especially concerned about how they will meet their protein needs. We'll discuss various plant-based proteins, how to use them and cook with them in this fun hands-on class. You'll learn about the power of the plant-based plate- delicious and nutritious- good for you and good for the planet!
Chicks Only Mushroom Event
Bring your mom, grandma, daughter, sisters, aunties, nieces, girlfriends, or just yourself to this “Chicks Only” day! Even though no guys are allowed, we will be searching for “fun-gis.” We might even find an Old Man of the Woods.
Besides learning about mushrooms, we will have tons of fun and meet new friends. We will also discuss tree identification, plants, and berries we come across while we are in the woods. A delicious picnic lunch with wild mushrooms will prepared by the fabulous Borealle. Lunch will not only be delicious, but it will also be 100% fresh, healthy, and vegan.
Save the Planet, Eat More Plants (Brunch Focused)
Happy Earth Month! Join us for a BRUNCH cooking demonstration/class focused on sustainable, climate-friendly food.
Earth loving Loppet Members Enjoy 25% off!
As climate change increasingly becomes part of our daily reality, environmental experts emphasize the urgent need to look to our plate as a solution. Studies show that even small changes in diet can be consequential, in fact, a diet that's good for our health is also good for the environment. Learn how eating more plants and fewer animal products can make you and your family a powerful player in the climate movement.
We’ll define terms like “plant-based,” “vegan,” “vegetarian” and “flexitarian”- all of which include dietary swaps that can significantly reduce your carbon footprint, trim grocery costs, and enhance your well-being. Learn practical tips for incorporating climate-friendly food into your everyday life, sample delicious plant-based cuisine and take home proven recipes to experiment with in your kitchen.
Please note: Gluten, soy and tree nuts are ingredients in these classes. If you have any restrictions, please reach out to see if accommodations can be made.
Save the Planet, Eat More Plants
Happy Earth Month! Join us for a cooking demonstration/class focused on sustainable, climate-friendly food.
Earth loving Loppet Members Enjoy 25% off!
As climate change increasingly becomes part of our daily reality, environmental experts emphasize the urgent need to look to our plate as a solution. Studies show that even small changes in diet can be consequential, in fact, a diet that's good for our health is also good for the environment. Learn how eating more plants and fewer animal products can make you and your family a powerful player in the climate movement.
We’ll define terms like “plant-based,” “vegan,” “vegetarian” and “flexitarian”- all of which include dietary swaps that can significantly reduce your carbon footprint, trim grocery costs, and enhance your well-being. Learn practical tips for incorporating climate-friendly food into your everyday life, sample delicious plant-based cuisine and take home proven recipes to experiment with in your kitchen.
Please note: Gluten, soy and tree nuts are ingredients in these classes. If you have any restrictions, please reach out to see if accommodations can be made.
Save the Planet, Serve More Plants (School Nutrition Oriented)
Learn how serving more plants and fewer animal products can make your school nutrition program a powerful player in the climate movement.
We’ll define terms like “plant-based,” “vegan,” “vegetarian” and “flexitarian” will be defined - all of which include dietary swaps that can cut your cafeteria’s carbon footprint, reduce cost, boost student health and increase equity and belonging.
Alongside our discussion, we're offering an interactive cooking demonstration. Learn about plant-based options and swaps tailored for schools and discover "student-approved" menu items that also contribute to a healthier plan.
Power Foods to Protect Our Brains
Plant-based foods are beneficial to the brain and may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A decline in brain health is not an inevitable part of aging. But how we eat and live can help us protect our memory and stay sharp into old age. In this stand-alone class, you will learn strategies for maintaining memory and improving brain function including how to prepare brain health promoting meals.
Vegan Brunch Worth Waking Up For
Welcome to the world of vegan brunch! Elevate your brunch game- learn how to veganize standard brunch items and embrace some new favorites. Savory to sweet, eggless wonders to pancake perfection. Let's brunch! Children ages 10+ are welcome to register along with a guardian also registered.
Power Foods to Protect Our Brains
Plant-based foods are beneficial to the brain and may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A decline in brain health is not an inevitable part of aging. But how we eat and live can help us protect our memory and stay sharp into old age. In this stand-alone class, you will learn strategies for maintaining memory and improving brain function including how to prepare brain health promoting meals.
Foods for a Healthy Heart
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the world. Research, however, shows a plant-based diet does not just prevent heart disease, but it can manage and sometimes even reverse it. In this stand-alone class learn about the key role of healthful eating habits and other lifestyle factors in heart health.
Vegan Desserts
This is vegan? Discover how to create delectable vegan treats that are just as sweet, moist, and indulgent as your grandma's recipes using dairy and eggs. We'll introduce you to a wide array of plant- based ingredients like flax eggs, aquafaba, non-dairy milks, coconut oil, and nut butters. Sample treats and take home recipes. No one will know these treats are vegan...unless you tell them.
Plant-Based Brunch
Welcome to the world of vegan brunch! Elevate your brunch game- learn how to veganize standard brunch items and embrace some new favorites. Savory to sweet, eggless wonders to pancake perfection. Let's brunch! Children ages 10+ are welcome to register along with a guardian also registered. Register now!
Foods for a Healthy Heart
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the world. Research, however, shows a plant-based diet does not just prevent heart disease, but it can manage and sometimes even reverse it. In this stand-alone class learn about the key role of healthful eating habits and other lifestyle factors in heart health.
Versatile and delicious plant-based proteins
Description Bloomberg News reports that 35% of Americans are interested in eating less meat. Many people want to reduce their meat consumption but don't know how and are especially concerned about how they will meet their protein needs. We'll discuss various plant-based proteins, how to use them and cook with them in this fun hands-on class. You'll learn about the power of the plant-based plate- delicious and nutritious- good for you and good for the planet!
A Plant-Based Evening at the Fox and Pantry (SOLD OUT)
Join Borealle for a special evening at gorgeous Fox and Pantry. Learn tips and tricks to bring more plant-based meals into your home in 2024. Good for you. Good for the planet. SOLD OUT
Must Make Vegan Desserts
This is vegan? Discover how to create delectable vegan treats that are just as sweet, moist, and indulgent as your grandma's recipes using dairy and eggs. We'll introduce you to a wide array of plant- based ingredients like flax eggs, aquafaba, non-dairy milks, coconut oil, and nut butters. Sample treats and take home recipes. No one will know these treats are vegan...unless you tell them.
Kickstart Your Health-The Power of Food for Healthy Weight Management
Discover which foods are optimal for weight management, learn about various health topics, and get empowered with Discover which foods are optimal for weight management, learn about various health topics, and get empowered with the practical cooking skills needed for better health. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and taste delicious, healthful dishes in a supportive group setting.
Kickstart Your Health-The Power of Food for Healthy Weight Management
Discover which foods are optimal for weight management, learn about various health topics, and get empowered with Discover which foods are optimal for weight management, learn about various health topics, and get empowered with the practical cooking skills needed for better health. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and taste delicious, healthful dishes in a supportive group setting.
SOLD OUT….A Plant-Based Evening at Fox and Pantry
Join Borealle for a special evening at gorgeous Fox and Pantry. Learn tips and tricks to bring more plant-based meals into your home in 2024. Good for you. Good for the planet.
https://www.thefoxandpantry.com
Kickstart Your Health- The Power of Food for Healthy Weight Management (In-person)
Discover which foods are optimal for weight management, learn about various health topics, and get empowered with the practical cooking skills needed for better health. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and taste delicious, healthful dishes in a supportive group setting.
Holiday Forest Fair Mushroom Cooking Demo
Forest-themed vendors for the nature lovers, demonstrations, Santa, face-painting, and more! Free event. More info to come.
Help! What to cook the vegan/plant-based person for the winter holidays? (Online Class)
Not sure what to serve the vegan/plant-based person celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza with you? Plant-based recipes, tips and tricks to make everyone feel included.
Holly Jolly Vegan Brunch Class (Online Class)
Welcome to the world of plant-based brunch! It’s more than acai bowls and avocado toast (which we LOVE by the way). Up your brunch game, learn how to veganize standard brunch items and embrace some new favorites. Everyone deserves to be included at Brunch, it is America’s favorite meal after all.
Intro to Plant-based Proteins (In-person)
Over the last 5 years, more and more Americans are interested in eating less meat. Many people want to reduce their meat consumption but don't know how and are especially concerned about how they will meet their protein needs. We'll discuss various plant-based proteins, how to use them and cook with them in this fun hands-on class. You'll learn about the power of the plant-based plate- delicious and nutritious- good for you and good for the planet!
This class is offered through Hopkins Community Education. Register here.
Healthy Basics-The Power of Food for Health on a Limited Budget (In-person)
Find out about the economic value and health benefits of plant-based foods. Attendees discover the relationship between diet and disease, get tips on planning a budget-friendly weekly or monthly menu, and enjoy cooking demonstrations that do not require costly cooking gadgets or equipment.
Offered through Hopkins Community Education. Register here.
Help! What to cook the vegan/plant-based person for Thanksgiving? (Online Class)
Not sure what to serve the vegan/plant-based person celebrating Thanksgiving with you? Plant-based Thanksgiving recipes, tips and tricks to make everyone feel included.
Let's Beat Breast Cancer 1-day Workshop- Food For Life Immersion Experience
Join MN Food for Life Instructors Jill Erickson & Jodi Gruhn for a day of fun, food, and healing. This in-person workshop will take place at the Center of Belonging in south Mpls on Saturday, November 11th, from 9am-3pm.
Our Let's Beat Breast Cancer workshop includes:
1. Brunch, Lunch, Snacks and Dessert
2. Recipes and Resources to savor, equip, and inspire you
3. Physician-led lessons
4. Cooking demonstrations
5. Breakout sessions
6. Optional meditation breaks (indoor or outdoor) and so much more!!!
This is a co-led workshop by Jill Erickson of Rooted Green and Jodi Gruhn of Borealle. *Limited capacity: minimum of 8 participants, maximum of 25
Register here.
Plant-Based Cooking Made Easy (Online Class)
Studies show culinary/ cooking/ shopping knowledge is reported as the #1 obstacle to diet change. Let’s change that.
We’ll walk you through the basics of plant-based, share concepts, introduce ingredients and offer quick and easy recipes to build your confidence in plant-based cooking.
Intro to Plant-based Proteins (In-person)
Over the last 5 years, more and more Americans are interested in eating less meat. Many people want to reduce their meat consumption but don't know how and are especially concerned about how they will meet their protein needs. We'll discuss various plant-based proteins, how to use them and cook with them in this fun hands-on class. You'll learn about the power of the plant-based plate- delicious and nutritious- good for you and good for the planet!
This class is offered through Hopkins Community Education. Register here.
Food for Fitness (In-person)
A diet comprising whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables has been shown to provide the ideal fuel for any physical activity and enhanced recovery. This stand-alone class delivers the knowledge and skills needed to prepare simple, nutritious meals that fuel optimal fitness and recovery.
Offered through Hopkins Community Education. Register here.
