Class Schedule
“I love the spirit of Chef Lena! She is getting out there and teaching about the raw food lifestyle and it’s obvious that she is so passionate about spreading the word and creating a healthier way of eating, which is making for a better world for all of us.” Renee H
WORK SHOPS / MEET UP GROUP SCHEDULE
Start the new year CLEAN with a RAW food class
January 22nd ~ Whole Food Wheaton ~ 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
151 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton, IL 60189 USA
map, directions
630.588.1500
Back to the Basics
Cost $40 per person
So you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight/eat right and you’re off to a great start yet you need a little inspiration. Why Raw Foods?
In this two hour session you will learn what raw, vegan foods are all about and why they are important for optimal health. We will cover nutritional benefits and offer specific immediate steps you can take to bring these foods into your diet. We will be making some basic smoothies, salad, entree and dessert and samples will be served! Specific topics that will be covered include: * Where you get your protein on the raw food diet * How to adapt to a raw food diet * How to make raw food preparation quick and easy Bring your appetite as you will leave full and with the ability to go home and make simple, yet delicious raw foods yourself!
Perfect for complete beginners as well as those already experimenting with a raw diet, Chef Lena will be preparing a selection of quick, easy and delicious recipes as well as discussing shopping, menu planning and kitchen equipment and answering all of your questions.
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Fiesta Mexicana
January 30th ~ Abundant Health Chiropractic ~ 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
6300 Kingery Hwy Suite 212
Willowbrook
630.590.5670
Back to the Basics
Cost $45 per person
Mexican food is what many people crave when they want something hearty, cheesy, and comforting. Unfortunately, traditional Mexican cuisine is notorious for being high in calories, greasy, and short on fresh veggies. But once you learn the raw food preparation techniques in this class, you’ll be able to make a truly healthy as well as delicious Latin American Fiesta for yourself and your friends.
You will learn:
• How to make a Chocolate Coconut Green Spice Smoothie
• How to make Spicy Tomato Mexican Soup
• How to make a delicious side dish
• How to make tasty taco boats
• How to make the best spicy brownies you have ever had
Menu: Chocolate Green Smoothie, Spicy Tomato Soup, Authentic Guacamole, Mexican “Rice” with “Chessy” topping, Taco Boats, Spicy Mexicana Brownies
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Forget Cooking!
February 18th ~ Whole Food Hinsdale ~ 11:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
500 E. Ogden Ave.
Hinsdale, IL 60521 USA
map, directions
630.986.8500
Back to the Basics
Cost $40 per person
In the Lifestyle Center
It’s not too late to pursue your new year’s goals. Join Chef Lena Introduction to RAW Foods Cuisine and how it will help you attain those healthy goals. Learn how to make almond milk, cream of zucchini soup, Mediterranean kale salad, zucchini noodles marinara, and chocolate mousse. Don’t be scared…these recipes are not difficult to make and they’re delicious! A $15 gift card will be given away too for your raw food shopping the day of the class.
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What people who attended learning RAW food classes are saying:
“Informative, interesting, and very fun! The presentation was well organized and the food was amazing. The information packet made it easy to follow along and take notes when needed, but was basically complete to begin with. Lena, the chef, was very good at explaining concepts and coordinated her talk with the demonstrations quite effortlessly.”
Meetup Groups ~ We are back and ready for the New Year!! Come join an inspirational group of like minded people as we gather and have fun!
Raw Meet up – Hinsdale Whole Foods
Monday January 9th
7PM
FREE
Come join us as we discuss how to transition into the raw food lifestyle for the new year and learn tips on meeting and exceeding your goals for a healthy lifestyle!
Class is free and open to all. Free raw snacks will be provided.
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