Cooking (& Raw) classes

Arvinda's Healthy Gourmet Indian Cooking – o d
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 905-842-3215
www.hgic.ca
~~Learn delicious authentic vegetarian Indian and Thai favourites. Fun, informative and hands-on.
››› www.arvindas.com – Learn a healthy, nutritious and economical way of cooking Indian and Thai cuisine. Sessions focus on developing a better understanding of Indian cuisine using wholesome, unprocessed and natural ingredients. Vegetarian and Aryuvedic hands-on classes. One day beginner's and one-day advanced workshops. Classes includes meal and recipes; Arvinda's spice blends available for purchase at classes. For class descriptions and online registration visit www.hgic.ca.

Ayurveda Vegetarian Cooking – O d
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 416-434-0180
~~Intro events, six session courses, presentations, handouts, food demos and samplings. North York, 416-434-0180.
››› Apply the life affirming principles of Ayurveda to the way you cook and eat. Experience wholesome living. In Ayurveda good health includes balance in mind, body and spirit, and life affirming attitudes and actions. We are what we eat and digest. See veg.ca/classes for upcoming classes.
    

Ayurvedic Indian Vegetarian Cooking – v d
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 416-593-7546
www.indiancooking.ca
~~Courses consist of 5 sessions offered in the evenings from 6-9pm.
››› Warm up your soul with hands-on experience of fresh spicy Indian vegan or lacto vegetarian cuisine. You will learn the art of incorporating various grains, seeds, nuts, lentils, herbs and spices in your diet, and plan well-balanced meals and learn timesaving tips.

The Big Carrot Vegetarian Cooking –
416-466-2129  www.thebigcarrot.ca
~~Introductory five-week course with Nettie Cronish. Hands-on.
››› NEW! Single classes featuring Anti-Inflammatory Cooking, Raw & Vegan Cuisine, Cooking for Colitis, Candida, and other health related classes.

Clear Being Total Health – v O
905-884-5358  www.carolinedupont.com
~~Nine-week course, whole foods, conscious living, meditation and healing. With Caroline Dupont, M.Sc., RHN.
››› We specialize in health enhancement through conscious authentic living and whole foods. Topics include whole and living foods, detoxification, meditation, physical and emotional healing. Email: cmdupont@sympatico.

Fully Nourished Cooking Classes – d
Bayview/York Mills
www.marniwasserman.com
~~Natural, organic and whole foods cooking classes. Eight recipes per class. Includes dinner.
››› Everyday eating can be simple and delicious!
    Come and learn how everyday eating can be simple and delicious. Every “Fully Nourished” class is filled with delicious knowledge and organic whole-foods based recipes. You will be given helpful tips in the kitchen along with the nutritional benefit of the foods being prepared. You will always leave each class feeling nourished with delicious food and valuable information.
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~~Hours (9/17/2009): Classes are held on weeknights between 6:30 and 9:30pm.

George Brown Chef School: Vegetarian Cuisine Certificate –
416-415-5000, ext. 2517
coned.georgebrown.ca/owa_prod/cewskcrss.P_Certific
~~This Vegetarian Cuisine Certificate includes five compulsory courses: Cooking with Tofu, Indian Cuisine – Vegetarian, Vegetarian Chinese Cuisine, Vegetarian Cuisine I, and Vegetarian Cuisine II. Each one is 24 hours except the Tofu course which is 8 hours. Open to anyone, "whether you're a weekend gourmet seeking a new adventure in the kitchen or a chef looking to expand your repertoire."

Hallelujah Acres Diet & Lifestyle Centre – o d
Toronto, 866-478-2224
www.hacres.ca
~~Raw food classes, sessions and workshops. See website for schedule.
››› Vegetarian food classes, learn how to prepare raw soups, salads, appetizers, main courses and deserts. Classes features a wide variety of nutritious recipes, copies of recipes for you to take home and try in your own kitchen, along with sampling of the recipes created during the class.

Healthy Food Choices – v
Oshawa, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 905-404-0412
~~Vegan cooking series held generally twice a year held in Oshawa. Each series consists of five weekly 2-hour classes.
››› Each participant gets a recipe book, Healthy Food Choices Book One (238 pages) or Book Two (250 pages). In each class there are at least 4 demonstrations, and participants get to sample the dishes at the end. Between demonstrations, we watch videos or DVDs on various pertinent nutrition topics. Each series including one of the recipe books costs $75. I am also involved in the CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) which meets 4 nights a week for four weeks. There is also a vegan cooking segment in it.

Hearty Vegetarian & Raw Classes – O
416-410-2928  www.HeartyCatering.com
››› Raw meal preparation and vegetarian cooking workshops and food demos presented by a variety of Health Educators & Holistic Nutritionists.

Lisa's Kitchen – O
416-494-5952  www.lisaskitchen.ca
~~Nutritional consultant, Lisa Bixel offers creative, organic, vegetarian cooking classes three times a month, year-round.
››› Classes include: Crohn's, colitis and irritable bowel; Legumes and ancient grains; Detoxification; Fast meal ideas; Soups and Stews.
    Cost is $70 for a 3 hour hands-on class that includes copies of recipes and a shared meal. Learn the nutritional basics, alternate food choices and how to make food that’s good for you taste delicious too! Maximum of 8 participants per class.
    Lisa is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist offering nutritional counseling sessions, seminars, and cooking demo’s available. Learn how to increase energy, prevent disease, lower blood pressure, prevent allergies, diabetes, and elevate digestion problems.

LIVE – Organic Food Bar – v O
264 Dupont St (at Spadina), 416-515-2002
www.livefoodbar.com/classes.html
~~Learn about raw and vegan cuisine.
››› Cooking demos and seminars. Learn practical knowledge about raw and vegan cuisine, shopping for organics, reading labels, the fundamentals of nutrition and much more. Rediscover the connection between our bodies and the food we eat in a fun, playful and informative way.
     See website for schedule and pricing.
~~Past classes have included: Dehydrating, Blending Bonanza, Equipment Basics, Brunch Munch, The Raw Pantry and Nut Cheeses and Påtés.

Live Nutrition Cooking School – v O
905-884-9112  www.livenutritionschool.com
~~Vegan, raw, ayurvedic and holistic.
››› Whole Recipes for a Healthy World: a selection of individual classes on topics including vegan, Ayurvedic, seasonal, raw, gluten-free, just desserts, 100 mile and more. Small groups; intimate setting; generous multiple-course lunch and handouts.
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Love In The Kitchen with Meghan –
26 Noble Street, Unit 6 (w. of Dufferin Av), 416-558-0233
www.meghantelpner.com
~~Hands-on cooking classes in a loft space in the Queen West / Parkdale area. Six people maximum.
››› A unique, hands on cooking experience. In the relaxed, fun and inspiring setting of an original artist's loft, participants have the opportunity to play in the kitchen, make great food, and learn about health and nutrition. These social gatherings culminate as we share a delicious and healthful meal.
~~All menus are vegetarian and free of dairy, gluten (wheat, rye, spelt, kamut), yeast, corn, soy and sugar.

Macrobiotics Plus – v O d
Group and personalized classes, 416-964-8885
~~Macrobiotic cooking classes / lectures offered on an ongoing monthly basis in the Avenue Rd and St. Clair area.
››› Cooking classes are also available in the Ajax/Pickering Area. A full manual of recipes and educational material is provided with lots of delicious food to sample and take home. The series includes:
    -“Understanding Healing Foods-Macrobiotics: Wisdom of our Ancestors”
    -“Fast Foods of the Ancients: Japanese Rice Balls and Vegetarian Sushi”
    -“Fat Dissolving Foods of Yesterday and Today”
    -“Desserts With The Healing Touch”
    -“Warming & Strengthening Stews/Soups & More”
    -"Healing Foods Salads"

Master Vegan Cooking In Your Own Home – v
www.vegvideos.com
››› This free seven day program teaches you valuable skills to make the most of your kitchen. Each vegan cooking lesson takes just a few minutes and can be watched as many times as you need to master each skill, and help is just a click away.

Mela Itatian cooking classes – o c
7A Yorkville Ave (w. of Yonge), 416-833-1851
~~Italian vegetarian cooking classes by request.
~~Offered by friendly head chef, Roberto Granata who runs Mela Vegetarian Restaurant, these classes take place on Thu and Fri evenings and are based on demand.

Shri's Indian Vegetarian Cooking Lessons –
Toronto & Mississauga
www.indiancookinglessons.net
››› Learn how to cook healthy North and South Indian vegetarian foods like Naan Bread, Paneer, Chappati, Roti, Channa, Dosa, Poori, Upma and other delicious Indian vegetarian food at home. Classes are conducted on Saturdays and Sundays.

Simply Vegetarian –
McCowan/Finch, 416-291-9784
www.simplyvegetarian.net
››› Enjoy creating exciting vegetarian and vegan dishes in small groups. No eggs used, dairy is optional. Beginner and advanced classes offered in a comfortable home environment. Offered twice a week.

Surya's Kitchen – Cooking School – O
416-208-0556  www.SuryasKitchen.com
~~Ayurveda classes held once per month in the Toronto area, classes are 3 hours, cost $55, and conclude with a feast.
››› Cooking classes and catering. Learn how to prepare intelligent food for your body & mind. Classes are organic & integrate the ancient science of Ayurveda with a dairy & egg free lifestyle. Held once per month in the Toronto area, classes are 3 hours, cost $55, and conclude with a feast.

Thirteen Moons Culinary Wellness Centre – v O
Near Peterborough, 1-888-326-7326
www.thirteenmoons.ca
~~Vegetarian menus tailored to participant interests.
››› Small group hands-on cooking workshops facilitated by holistic nutritionist and cookbook author. Can be customized for groups of 4 or more. Beautiful country setting. Cookbook “Thirteen Moons: seasonal recipes to nourish and inspire” now available www.thirteenmooons.ca/about_book.html

The Veg Company –
416-488-5097  www.vegcompany.com
››› Cooking Classes – Everyday to Gourmet (private & corporate classes available) • Recipe development. & testing. • Full service marketing & promotion.