Sudbury Valley Natural Health in on hiatus until January, 2006.

Leslie is on maternity leave!  Check out our daughter at leslieandjack.com

Cooking Class Schedule for May, 2005:

* All classes start at 10:00 am and end at 12:30 pm *

Have you struggled at times to create a variety of delicious, filling vegetarian dishes to satisfy those heartier appetites at your dinner table?  Creating meals that appeal to men as well as non-vegetarian family and friends often seems like a challenge.

Sudbury Valley Natural Health is pleased to present the answer to your dilemma.  In this special cooking class, Warren Kramer will guest chef and share his recipes and wisdom gained from years of cooking for men and those with heartier appetites.

The kitchen is where we have the opportunity to create - meal by meal, day by day - the health and destiny of not only ourselves but also those for whom we cook.  Yet the demands of busy lives, the lure of convenience foods and the ease of eating out often leave the kitchen as the most underutilized room in the house.

In this special class, the kitchen will be revisited as a sacred place.  We will explore the rich traditions that made it a centerpiece of family like as well as a place of respite , rejuvenation and healing - the value of which is perhaps more important than ever today.

Cooking Class Schedule for April, 2005:

* All classes start at 10:00 am and end at 12:30 pm *

Our overall health determines how we express, experience and remember our emotions.  And daily diet and lifestyle are two of the most powerful determinants of our health.  Using the 5 Transformations and Nature as our models we will take a uniquely interesting look at emotions and how to keep them in balance.  A full lunch will be prepared.

From whole wheat to spelt, spinach to durum, soups and salads, sushi or main dishes - the pastabilities are endless.  And pasta is great food to enjoy as the warmer days (finally) arrive and we seek lighter fare and less time in the kitchen.  We'll explore the boundaries of creativity as we prepare and enjoy a variety of dishes with an array of different pastas

Cooking Class Schedule for March, 2005:

* All classes start at 10:00 am and end at 12:30 pm *

Spring is the perfect time to lighten up our cooking and use beans a bit less while giving more emphasis to protein sources such as tofu and tempeh.  Yet preparing tofu and tempeh (in a tasty way) can seem like a mystery.  Come learn a variety of delicious and nutritious dishes to enjoy throughout the Spring season.

Each day our body sends us messages about our current state of health.  Well before a specific illness develops, clues have been sent our way.  As we prepare a delicious Spring lunch meal, we will discuss the basic principles of daily self-diagnosis and how adjustments in eating, lifestyle, environment and thinking can help.

Previously Held Classes

How does one define health?  Is it simply the absence of disease?  Are colds, headaches, allergies just part of modern day life or are our bodies trying to tell us something?  In this class, we will prepare a hearty winter meal as we explore a thought-provoking view of the 7 conditions for health as described by George Ohsawa.

Spring is on the way!  Now is the perfect time to begin to alter our food selections and cooking styles to adapt to the changing season.  We'll look at the energy of Spring using the 5 Transformations as a guideline and prepare a variety of dishes to help us feel strong and healthy in the coming season.

With the holidays (and all the indulgences that go with them) behind us, it's time to get back on track with eating and lifestyle practices.  So join us for a review of the most effective ways to recover from the holidays and stay warm and well through the Winter season.

Using your leftovers creatively saves time in the kitchen, adds variety to your cooking and saves trips to (and dollars spent at) the grocery store.  We'll create a delicious and diverse array of dishes from leftovers you would commonly have in your kitchen.

November & December, 2004

* All classes start at 10:00 am and end at 12:30 pm *

Soups are satisfying, nourishing, warming, relaxing - and perfect for this time of year when the weather begins to get downright chilly.  Come hone your soup-making skills and  learn the secrets behind preparing a variety of delicious soups.

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  Whether the feast is being served at your table or you're bringing a dish to someone's home, it's always good to have a few, new exciting and healthy dishes in your repertoire.  Come and enjoy an array of my Thanksgiving favorites.

Winter is the perfect season to spend a little more time in the kitchen creating dishes that will warm and sustain you through the cold months ahead.  We'll prepare a variety of hearty soups, nourishing stews and baked dishes to warm you through and through. 

Food is an important and enjoyable part of the holiday season and often the centerpiece of gatherings we have with family and friends.  Come learn a variety of festive dishes that will help ensure your holiday cooking is a simple yet beautiful affair to be savored by all the guests at your table.

October, 2004

You can't escape it-so let's try to make some sense of it.  What's behind this frenzy popularizing diets such as Atkins and leading to food variations such as low-carb orange juice?  We'll decipher fact from fiction so you can navigate through the low-carb world.

September, 2004

Let's start off a new season of cooking classes with an array of delicious Fall dishes.  From soup to dessert, we'll prepare a variety of dishes using the foods and cooking styles that have traditionally been part of this colorful season.

Come and discover in your own kitchen the world of ki-the underlying energy that creates all life. Develop an understanding of how the ki of different foods, cutting and cooking styles directly affects how our dishes taste and how we feel.