July 2019
Fire Up the Grill! Easy Home Cheesemaking Class: Haloumi
****SOLD OUT!**** Haloumi ( sometimes known as "grilling cheese") is a firm, non melting, salty cheese that can be grilled or panfried and is a perfect pairing with fresh summer veggies! We are going to make Haloumi, make some condiments, then fire up the grill for a burger, kebab & veggies supper! Burgers will be both vegetarian and local meat; and we will share our Mimi's Cafe burger bun recipe! We will eat al fresco, weather permitting! $75 includes…
Find out more »August 2019
Pizza Heaven! Easy Home Cheesemaking Class: Mozzarella
North America “discovered” fresh mozzarella in the last decade or so and embraced it with an open heart. You will learn how to make your own, and lots of different ways to use it (if it lasts that long!). We will enjoy ours on home made pizza starting with fresh dough, and we will introduce you to the delights of flammkuchen; a regional specialty from both sides of the Rhine close to where I lived in Germany for awhile. It…
Find out more »October 2019
The World of Plant Based Cheeses! (Friday Evening)
Plant based cheeses have come a long way. So many families have individuals who cannot have or prefer not to have dairy. For me, it's that wish to include everyone, along with my love of variety, that got me going with plant based cheeses! Join the wonderful guest teacher Allison Rowe (vegan chef extraordinaire) and me for 3 hours of tasting and making at least 4 different plant based cheeses including spreadable & meltable options. Your $75 class registration includes…
Find out more »The World of Plant Based Cheeses! (Saturday Morning)
Plant based cheeses have come a long way. So many families have individuals who cannot have or prefer not to have dairy. For me, it's that wish to include everyone, along with my love of variety, that got me going with plant based cheeses! Join the wonderful guest teacher Allison Rowe (vegan chef extraordinaire) and me for 3 hours of tasting and making at least 4 different plant based cheeses including spreadable & meltable options. Your $75 class registration includes…
Find out more »November 2019
Flavours of India! Easy Home Cheesemaking Class: Paneer
Nothing wakes up the taste buds like the complex and delicious flavours of Indian Food! This is a repeat class, as per popular request! (Secret! this is the very easiest of the easy home cheeses and can be made without any special equipment at all! Not even a thermometer!!). Paneer is an incredibly versatile cheese with many uses beyond Indian cuisine, which we will talk about while we also prepare everyone's favourite: Mattar Paneer, with basmati rice pilau and a…
Find out more »MEDICINE MAKING 101
Make your own supply of winter plant medicines Including tinctures, syrups, salves and medicinal teas as well as lunch and all supplies (except alcohol for the tinctures). Herbal Medicine safety review: when to see the doctor and when NOT to treat at home Making medicinal herbal teas for colds, cough, sore throat etc from items already in your pantry Tincture making (make an echinacea tincture to take home) Syrup making (make an elderberry ginger syrup to take home) Salve making…
Find out more »January 2020
Viva Italia!! Easy Home Cheesemaking Class: Ricotta
Over the course of the 4 hours, we will prepare ricotta cheese, make home made pasta, make a tomato sauce from scratch (winter version!) Then we will use our creations to put together an Italian themed meal (including a divine ricotta mousse for dessert!) which we will enjoy together at the end of the class. Co-taught with the wonderful Mimi (formerly of Mimi's Cafe) who learned her Italian cooking skills directly during the years she lived there, and with the…
Find out more »Intro to Eden Energy Medicine: Free!
Discover resilience tools for the 21st century! Learn an easy daily energy routine that will help to keep your subtle energies humming so they can support all your functions. Learn about the fascinating world of Energy Medicine; what it can and cannot do, the traditions and the modern science! This session will have an emphasis on energetically supporting immune function. Please register for this free event by sending an email to greenheartstudio@mac.com
Find out more »February 2020
Gramma Style! Easy Home Cheesemaking featuring Squeaky Curds!
Over the years I watched my Mom wow and satisfy so many family members and friends with her delicious homemade soups and breads. For centuries the norm in every household, home made cheese curds, soups, breads and (bonus!) butter have all become exotic specialty items. Well, we are going to make them all! Yes, even the butter! Fresh cultured butter on fresh bread is going to knock your socks off! We will make 3 favourite soups, a crusty and a…
Find out more »March 2020
Pizza Heaven! Easy Home Cheesemaking Class: Mozzarella
North America “discovered” fresh mozzarella in the last decade or so and embraced it with an open heart. You will learn how to make your own, and lots of different ways to use it (if it lasts that long!). We will enjoy ours on home made pizza starting with fresh dough, and we will introduce you to the delights of flammkuchen; a regional specialty from both sides of the Rhine close to where I lived in Germany. It can be…
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