Vegetarian vegan sustainable eating cooking classes, healthy recipes, health, nutrition, animal rights

"Thank you so much for your inspiration! This was my 3rd class, and I have finally become vegan. I feel so much better. Thank you!"

~Student

In our monthly high-energy demonstration vegetarian cooking classes, we

feature uncomplicated recipes
debunk myths regarding plant-based eating
share food lore & history
eat yummy food samples
enjoy taste tests of various foods & products
have a lot of fun!

Committed to supporting a sustainable food system, we use mostly local, seasonal, organic plant-based ingredients and provide students with

copies of the featured recipes
discounts to local grocers and restaurants
a bevy of resources on nutrition, cooking tips, and more!

(See below for the discounts students receive!)

2008 Schedule (register below)

January - Healthful Resolutions: Low-Cal, High-Flavor (buy recipes)

February 23 - The Joy of Vegan Baking (buy cookbook)

March 29 - Demystifying Tofu, Tempeh & Seitan (buy recipes)

April 26 - Hearty Homestyle Italian (buy recipes)

May 24 - Burgers & Backyard Bites (buy recipes)

July 19 - Greens, Greens, Glorious Greens! (buy recipes)

August 16 - Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Menu (buy recipes)

September 20 - Demystifying Tofu & Tempeh (buy recipes)

October 25 - Comfort Foods from Around the World (view menu)

November 15 - Harvest Feast (Thanksgiving for the Birds) (view menu)

December 13 - Holiday Cooking & Baking (view menu)

View 2007 Class Recipes

$50 per class

(There is a $5 in-class food/materials fee, due on day of class, and there is a small fee for online transactions.)

THE DETAILS:

PAY BY CHECK: Mail your check made out to "Compassionate Cooks, P.O. Box 18512 Oakland, CA 94619.

PAY BY ONLINE/CREDIT CARD: Use the online registration. NOTE: A small handling fee is added to all online payments.

TUITION: $50 per person + $5 food/materials fee (due on day of class). November and December classes are $55 + $5 due to their more elaborate recipes.

WHEN: All classes are held on Saturdays from 10am - 1pm. Please register no later than two days before the class.

WHERE: First Unitarian Church of Oakland - 685 14th St. - conveniently located right off the freeway and within walking distance to public transportation, including 12th and 19th Street BART stations.

PARKING:

Free parking on Saturdays and Sundays at the Clay Street Garage at 14th and Clay
Two-hour parking all around the church (people usually just check their cars or meters during our break)
On Martin Luther King, between 11th and 12th St., in front of the Pardee Home Museum, the 2-hour parking ends and there is unmarked, unmetered parking.

WAIVER/CLASS POLICIES: If paying by check, please enclose a copy of the signed liability waiver and class policies. If paying online, please understand you are agreeing to the liability waiver and class policies. All students will be asked to sign the waiver the day of the class.

EVERYONE WHO ATTENDS OUR CLASSES RECEIVES DISCOUNT CARDS FOR:

10%-15% off all your groceries at this locally owned store. Stock up on the ingredients we recommend in the classes, and just flash your card when you check out. 4020 Macarthur Ave. in Oakland.

15% off all your food orders at this great Italian restaurant serving up fantastic vegan dishes, including a delicious brunch menu on the weekends. 1401 University Ave. in Berkeley.

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