Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 4820 Online: www.AssabetAfterDark.com / Call: 508-263-9651 CULINARY Paleo Cooking Made Easy Monday, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Sept. 26 • $55 CU63-F16 Learn about the Paleo Diet (aka, the “caveman diet”). The Paleo Diet mimics that of the early hunter-gatherer pre-agriculture diet to include foods such as meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits and nuts.  The recipes you will prepare this evening will be gluten/ grain free, dairy free, legume free and sugar free. This eating method may be your answer if you want to lose weight, eat more healthily, or gain more energy. You will prepare some seasonal dishes which will include main course meals, sides, and even dessert (yes, you can have dessert!). You will learn first hand that not only can you eat healthy but that it is delicious. You will be cooking with eggs and nuts (no peanuts).  Instructor: Melanie Salort Preserving your Harvest: Herbs for the Holidays Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Nov. 8 • $45 CU81-F16 Handmade herbal gifts are inexpensive, easy to make, and perfect for the holidays! Give gifts to family and friends that are natural, environmentally friendly and best of all, from your garden. Through demonstration, you will learn how to make herb infused oils, vinegars, and salts, while learning about the process for harvesting and preserving herbs. Instructor: Mary Ellen Streeton Preserving your Harvest: Jams and Jellies Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Oct. 11 • $45 CU80-F16 Have you ever thought about making your own jellies and jams but didn’t know where to start? Through demonstration and sampling, you will learn about how to make and preserve them for yourself or for others! You will learn the process, tools, techniques, and precautions to take while making sweet spreads for snacks, sandwiches and more.  Instructor: Mary Ellen Streeton Super Foods! Super You! 2 Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Oct. 25 - Nov. 1 • $95 CU51-F16 Do you want to adopt a healthier, more plant-based diet, but feel as though it takes too much time, too much money, and too much planning?Then this cooking workshop is for you!Learn how to use some of nature’s most perfect super foods - such as kale, avocado, raw cocoa, black beans  and  quinoa - in irresistible meals that will have you marveling at how good they taste and how good you feel!  What are super foods?  Super foods are low in calories and dense in nutrients so they pack a lot of punch per bite, making them nutritional powerhouses that raise your energy level naturally..  Simply stated, super foods produce a super you!This course is for people who want to explore plant-based nutrition without sacrificing variety, excitement, and balance in their diet and who want to take advantage of the best foods our earth has to offer.  Instructor: Amy Karibian Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Tuesday, 6 - 9pm, Nov. 1 • $55 CU77-F16 Celebrate this Thanksgiving with decorated sugar cookies! You will learn all about homemade icing, icing consistency and piping techniques used to create beautiful and uniquely decorated cookies for parties and get-togethers. The instructor will provide delicious sugar cookies for you to decorate. Please refer to the supply list attached to your email registration confirmation. Instructor: Monika Turek Vegan Thanksgiving Feast Thursday, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Nov. 17 • $55 CU04-F16 Are you cooking a traditional Thanksgiving dinner but have guests who don’t eat meat?  Do you hope to adopt a healthier, more plant-based diet but feel as this is an impossible goal to accomplish during the holiday season? This Vegan Thanksgiving Feast is your opportunity to learn delicious and creative ways to integrate a more compassionate plant-based feast with the holiday traditions that everyone loves.  There is something for everyone - meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans alike - in this hands-on workshop and discussion session where you will learn how to make the world’s best vegan gravy and mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and other plump offerings in simple, step-by-step ways. You will also be sampling “Tofurkey”.Let this workshop be your premier source for plant-based Thanksgiving recipes and menus to create your most memorable Thanksgiving feast yet!  Please arrive hungry and ready to learn!  Instructor: Amy Karibian