Cooking class anouncement

Come join me for a special class on Digestion & Absorption, to be held on March 6 in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Drumroll please: **I will be teaching my famous nut flour crackers at this class!**

REGISTER HERE or email me (Hannah@WiseWaysCookingSchool.com) about paying by check

In this class we will focus on traditional foods and preparation methods to improve digestion and absorption of nutrients. Participants will learn how to remedy common digestive complaints (gas, bloating, reflux, diarrhea, constipation), and will explore traditional preparation methods that render many hard-to-digest foods nourishing and digestible. Topics include:

1. understanding your unique digestive strengths and weaknesses so you can tailor your diet accordingly
2. the top ways to increase digestibility of whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds
3. improving digestion of healthy fats and animal protein
4. gluten intolerance and alternatives to grains
5. improving dairy digestion, culturing, and raw vs. pasteurized dairy
6. GAPS issues (allergies, candida, behavioral and mood disorders, "leaky gut" syndrome, food addictions)
7. herbs, spices, home remedies, and supplements to improve digestion
8. digestive dos and don’ts
9. infant/toddler digestion and proper feeding

Demo list & menu

* Warm Tummy tea ~ a root, herb, and spice beverage that warms and comforts while preparing the digestive system
* raw grass-fed ghee ~ the ideal butter substitute for cooking, and an essential healthy fat for the dairy-intolerant
* court bouillon ~ a uniquely spiced beef broth, perfect for poaching raw meat and vegetables, served at our tasting with raw beef tenderloin and fresh scallions
* cashew-sunflower crackers ~ the perfect substitute for grain- and starch-based crackers
* raw grass-fed crème fraîche ~ enjoy the improved digestibility of raw cultured cream products
* beet kvass ~ the quintessential tonic for digestion, cleansing, and detoxification
* sprouted quinoa pilaf ~ a delicious gluten-free pilaf which can be enjoyed by many who are sensitive to grains, made using traditional sprouting and cooking methods
* traditional refried beans ~ an irresistibly tasty side dish made that incorporates traditional soaking methods, bone broth, and pastured pork lard for maximized digestibility and nourishment

Come join me for a cooking class this Sunday in Greenpoint!

The topic is: Nourishing Winter Favorites for the Whole Family

Date: Sun. 1/9, 2:00-6:00pm........Fee: 80.00 (150.00 couples) Location: Greenpoint (Brooklyn)

REGISTER HERE or email me about paying by check (see my contact link on the right sidebar)

This class will cover a selection of winter-themed foods from breakfast to dinner (and more!) while offering general guidance in creating sustaining and easy-to-prepare family meals. You will learn what to have on hand to make cooking easier to manage, how to increase the "staying power" of each meal, and how to employ principles of traditional foods in your kitchen every day.

The menu includes plenty of family favorites that will please even the most demanding eaters (including toddlers!), and the class packet provides many additional recipes -- from pot roast to hot chocolate -- that will instantly boost your cooking repertoire.
Emphasis is on locally-sourced nutrient dense ingredients from sustainable family farms. Participants will enjoy a tasting menu "meal" and receive samples to take home.

Menu

* Apple-cinnamon muffins ~ a yummy seasonal "compromise" breakfast for busy mornings! Learn how you can make the most sustaining and nutritious baked goods by getting them started the night before.
* Cashew-crusted chicken nuggets ~ forget about the frozen food aisle! Your family will be thrilled with these tasty favorites.
* Potato "chips" ~ satisfy your family's cravings for salty snacks with these treats, served with a side of lactofermented ketchup (recipe included).
* Lactofermented ginger ale ~ a delicious beverage, filled with beneficial enzymes and probiotics. A favorite among all ages (and great to have on hand for digestive ailments!).
* Swedish meatballs & gravy ~ made with pastured beef and blended with spices, egg, and cream. Serve simply with gravy and a vegetable of your choice. No one can say no to Swedish meatballs!
* Butternut squash custard ~ even kids who hate vegetables will love this yummy custard. It boasts the benefits of raw cream and pastured eggs, plus delicious spices and just a touch of raw honey.

Wise Ways Cooking School official opening!

Tomorrow we officially launch Wise Ways Cooking School with our first lecture, Foods for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Nursing. The following weekend we will present on Timeless Principles for Infant and Child Nutrition, and Baby's First Foods.

In August we offer a follow-up day of cooking classes at a very nice commercial kitchen space in midtown Manhattan. The topics will be Foods for Fertility and Pregnancy, and Nutrient-Dense Foods for Babies and Toddlers. We also have a few privately-sponsored classes here and there throughout the summer. Please visit our class schedule page for full descriptions and information on locations.

It is worth mentioning that we have lots of special offers for ways to earn discounts -- including FREE admission to our two Saturday lectures for all childbirth/pregnancy practitioners, and pediatricians. The full list of eligible practitioners -- along with all our other great offers! -- is on our special offers page. We are particularly encouraging early registration (3 weeks ahead for our full-day class offerings) so that we can meet our quota for enrollment. The kitchen rental is pricey!! If you're interested and planning to take a class, help us out by registering early so we don't have to cancel and disappoint all those late-registration people.

This is a joint venture with Angela Davis, a food activist and holistic nutrition consultant who has a background weirdly similar to mine. She attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, used to eat vegetarian (much much longer and more seriously than I did), then she discovered the Weston A. Price Foundation and experienced a profound improvement in health after adopting a traditional diet. You can read our full bios by clicking here.

To learn more about Weston A. Price, traditional foods, and our food philosophy, please click here.

We also have a brand-new blog!! Check us out at http://WiseWaysCookingSchool.blogspot.com. And yes, we are on Facebook and Twitter.

Can you tell I've been busy?!!?