Cooling Inflammation with Food

The best defense against inflammation, experts say, is diet. Anti-inflammatory foods contain compounds that can prevent or decrease inflammation, thereby reducingthe risk of degenerative disease. You will learn the difference between pro- and anti-inflammatory foods and the best food preparation techniques. Sample Birgitte’s recipes that help boost your health and support your metabolism to prevent inflammation, suchas Wilted Winter Greens with Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms; Broccoli, Orange and Greens with Orange Dijon Dressing; and Balsamic Beets with Fennel, Quinoa, Red Onions and Pumpkin Seeds. Vegetarian; no dairy or eggs.

Wednesday Jan 11, 6:30-9pm. Greenlake

Tuesday Jan 17, 6:30-9pm. West Seattle

Wednesday Jan 18, 6:30-9pm. Issaquah

Tuesday Jan 24, 6:30-9pm. Redmond

Wednesday Jan 25, 6:30-9pm. Edmonds

Registration: here (if these are full, see following class)

Cooling Inflammation with Food, Thur. Jan. 19th, 6:30-8:30, Evergreen Middle School, Everett.

Chronic inflammaion feeds most illness. Learn how to minimize or reverse inflammation with simple changes to your diet, cooking techniques and lifestyle. Discover which common foods are anti-inflammatory and which familiar foods (even in a healthy diet) can aggravate inflammatory conditions. Sample: salmon with coconut pistachio cream sauce, curried pumpkin hummus, roasted root vegetables with balsamic drizzle and nutty fudge bites.

Registration: here

Cheesemaking Workshop, Thur. Jan. 26th, 6:30-9PM, Culinary Events Northwest, Lynnwood.

Making your own cheese is fun and easy. In this hands-on class, learn how to make fresh, spreadable cheeses such as Chevre, Ricotta, Fromage Blanc and Yogurt cheese. We will customize our cheeses with savory herbs and sweet spices, then enjoy a cheese tasting at the end of class. Take home cheese cultures and recipes to make your own cheese for friends and family.

Registration: here

Taming your Sugar Beast, Tue. Jan 31st, Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds.

Do you struggle with cravings for sweets and other carbohydrates? Are you tired, stressed and find it hard to lose weight? Learn how to eat to eliminate sugar cravings. You will sample Roasted Garlic Bean Dip with Sprouted Grain Tortilla Chips, Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad, Lentils with Fennel and Chicken Sausage, and Black Bean Brownies.

Registration: here

In-Home Classes: I also provide customized classes for groups of 5 or more in your home. Choose from any of the above classes or inquire about other possibilities.