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Event Date Time Location Instructors Event Details Owner General Public
Free Lecture Monday, April 30, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Community Classroom Joy Hosey The Art of Arguing

Long-term loving requires conflict in order for deeper intimacy to occur.

Unfortunately, most of us have not been taught how to express our anger, dissatisfactions and hurt in productive ways. In this interactive evening,you will receive some practical tips for how to share your uncomfortable truths with the one you love!

Tasting Tuesday, May 1, 2012 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Soba Noodles with Tempeh and Spring Veggies

This vegan meal in a bowl is great with spinach or asparagus or snow peas; choose one or mix and match!

Tasting Thursday, May 3, 2012 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Green Enchiladas with Guacamole

Switch up your enchilada color for Cinco De Mayo, try green instead of red.  Serve with guacamole to keep the green theme rolling.  We have great recipes for both!

Tasting Saturday, May 5, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Rhubarb and Strawberry Torte

This is the best dessert spring has to offer!  New crop rhubarb and strawberries are partnered with a delicious custard in a traditional tart shell.

Free Lecture Monday, May 7, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Community Classroom Ryan Ginn Embracing our Selves: An Introduction to Voice Dialogue

Voice dialogue is a compassionate and playful way to explore the different parts within us and bring some spaciousness where there was conflict, curiosity where there was judgement.  The psychological framework of voice dialogue will be presented followed by a live demo and Q and A.

Tasting Tuesday, May 8, 2012 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Roasted Asparagus with Warm Rhubarb Vinaigrette

Who would have imagined rhubarb would make such a tasty dressing, but its tartness is a perfect flavor accompaniment for Cowhorn asparagus. 

Tasting Thursday, May 10, 2012 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Garbanzo Beans with Fennel, Radishes and Spring Greens

Here’s a fresh tasting vegan salad that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner, just add a slice of New Sammy’s Cowboy bread. 

Tasting Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart

We recommend you use Mama Terra fresh soft goat cheese and Cowhorn asparagus on this dressed up spring pizza.  It is a perfect company-for-dinner recipe, easy to make and very elegant.

Free Lecture Monday, May 14, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Community Classroom Methods of Birthing

Whether you are choosing a hospital, home, or birth center birth, learn about four different approaches to educate and prepare yourself for childbirth. Meet practitioners of HypnoBirthing, Lamaze, Bradley, and Birth Your Baby, Birth Yourself.

Tasting Tuesday, May 15, 2012 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Asparagus and Pasta Salad

Here’s a fast meal with new season asparagus!  It’s vegetarian, very satisfying, and easy on the budget.

Tasting Thursday, May 17, 2012 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Potato Salad

Get your picnic repertoire going with this classic potato salad.  Dill pickles are the secret ingredient!

Cooking Class Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Community Classroom Mary Shaw Tempeh the Other Soy Protein

Looking for a little more texture?  ConsiderTempeh, the Indonesian protein made from soy beans. Tempeh is a whole food with a better nutritional profile than tofu. Learn a variety of ways to infuse flavor into this bland white food.  Recipes include: Honey Cured Tempeh (better than bacon), Mediterrean Tempeh with Mushrooms and Sugar Snap Peas, Orange Quinoa and Tempeh Salad, Summer Picnic Salad, and Tempeh Stroganoff.  You will be too full to care about dessert!  Vegan

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Tasting Saturday, May 19, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Asparagus Crepes

Don’t forget about the original French fast food, crêpes.  Fill them with new season asparagus for a Sunday brunch or a light supper.  Either way they are a delicious vegetarian entrée.

Free Lecture Monday, May 21, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Community Classroom Tim Westfeldt, MS Emotional Hygiene

This lecture presents concepts and practices for “Emotional Hygiene,” the idea being that you can learn right now to keep your emotions hygienic, healthy, helpful for you, and acceptable for others - similar to the way you take care of your physical hygiene (your teeth, for example). This includes any emotions such as joy, fear, anger, sorrow, shame, and resentment.

Tasting Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Nogales Steak Tacos

Grill an extra steak. Save it for the following night to make these delicious steak tacos.  They take only minutes to assemble.

Cooking Class Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Community Classroom Spring Super Foods

Spring is finally here with a cascade of vibrant super foods to support a spring cleaning and rejuvenation of your body.  Join us in the celebration of renewal and learn about high enzyme-packed spring time foods.  Delicious recipes include a Smooth Nettle Smoothie, Kale Salad, Asparagus Soup, Veggie Wraps, Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp and more! Vegan

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Tasting Thursday, May 24, 2012 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Wild Rice and Mushroom Salad

We now carry wild rice from Mt. Angel, Oregon which is right near Salem.  It has a rich, sweet flavor and harmonizes well with sautéed mushrooms.  Try this salad you’ll see what we mean.

Cooking Class Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Community Classroom Kristen Lyon Cooking Rogue with Kristen Lyon: Spring Treasures

Enjoy the spring delicacies found at local farms and in the hillsides and forests all around us from fresh greens and veggies to goat cheese and morel mushrooms.  We will cook and taste simple and fast meals featuring these foods with nutrition and local food in mind.  Recipes include a Warm Dandelion Salad with Fresh Chevre and Bacon, Garlic and Fiddlehead Pasta Parmesan, Morel Risotto, Asparagus Philo Rolls, Fresh Peas and Prawns in Easy Alfredo Sauce and a few salads and homemade dressings that can easily become the main course! Enjoy a glass of wine with dinner for an extra $5 at the door.

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Tasting Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Spinach and Strawberry Salad

The color of this salad is beautiful and the flavor is springtime personified.  

Tasting Tuesday, May 29, 2012 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Grilled Chicken Salad with a Miso Dressing

This recipe is a bit like an Asian Caesar salad.  The dressing has sweet, sour, and salty flavors plus smoky toasted sesame oil.  It  would be delicious on rice, tempeh or about any vegetable.

Cooking Class Tuesday, May 29, 2012 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Community Classroom Jean Layton, ND Gluten Free Baking for Dummies

Have you been frustrated that your gluten-free goodies have been less than stellar?  Learn a simple way of measuring for perfect results every time. Dr. Jean will demonstrate with a variety of tasty treats from her new gluten free baking book.   Sample Crunchy Hazelnut Biscotti, a twice baked cookie that is perfect with a cup of tea.  Then sample Maple Walnut Tea Scones using no sugar, just pure maple syrup for sweetening followed by Sweet Potato Biscuits that use sweet potato puree for tenderness and flavor.  Cranberry Orange Muffins are a vegan breakfast treat as are Perfect Pancakes.  The final tasting is Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes with a Sweet Lemon Glaze.

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Tasting Thursday, May 31, 2012 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Culinary Kiosk Grilled White Fish with Strawberry and Blueberry Salsa

The surprising flavor combination of berries, avocado and green chili are the perfect partner for firm fleshed white fish like halibut or cod.