Would you like to learn about baking cultured breads?  The culturing process of soaked bread and wild sourdough makes them more nutritious and easier to digest.  In this class, you'll learn the whole process, with complete instructions, demonstrations, and baking tips.  We will talk in detail about ingredients and culturing conditions for producing a soft texture for soaked yeasted bread.  And perhaps most importantly, I'll give you tips on how to make it all a bit easier and less time-consuming.

Date and time:  Tuesday, March 27th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Class fee:  $10  ($20 per family), by cash or check at the door.

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Would you like to learn about baking cultured breads?  The culturing process of soaked bread and wild sourdough makes them more nutritious and easier to digest.  In this class, you'll learn the whole process, with complete instructions, demonstrations, and baking tips.  We will talk in detail about ingredients and culturing conditions for producing a soft texture for soaked yeasted bread.  And perhaps most importantly, I'll give you tips on how to make it all a bit easier and less time-consuming.

Date and time:  Monday, January 15th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Class fee:  $10  ($20 per family), by cash or check at the door.

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Have you been intrigued by homeopathy? Do you use it from time to time, and would you like to expand your knowledge of it? This class will get you started using homeopathy right away for yourself and your family! We’ll talk specifically about using homeopathy for Lymes disease and other common ailments. I have lots of stories and can point you to books and resources that you will grow to love. Mark your calendar!

Date / Time:  Monday, November 6, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Class fee:  $10 ($20 per family)  Please pay by cash or check at the door.

Location: Annie Kays Main Street Market, 1531 South Main Street, Blacksburg

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Come join us for a great movie documentary about Joel Salatin's well-known farm located near Staunton, Virginia. 

Polyfaces is a joyful film about connecting to the land.  It follows the Salatins, a four-generation farming family, who do everything different than everyone else, as they produce food in a way that works with nature, not against it.  Using the symbiotic relationships of animals and their natural functions, and foregoing use of any agrochemicals, they produce high-quality, nutrient-dense food for over 6,000 families, restaurants, and cafes within a three-hour foodshed of their farm.

Date and time:  Tuesday, August 30th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Free!

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Let's learn about the process of fermentation and why it is essential for a healthy diet.  My mother, Betty Coleman, will teach with me, show some demonstrations, and coach you through making your own sauerkraut or kimchi!  We're planning to talk about fermented vegetables, yogurt, and kombucha.  And we'll have plenty of fermented foods for you to sample.  Mark your calendar!

Seating is limited to 13 participants.

Date and time:  Wednesday, July 27th, 7:00 - 9:00pm

Class fee:  $10   Please pay by cash or check at the door.

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Unfortunately, this class has been canceled due to low registration.  Check here again for other classes soon!

Would you like to learn how to make desserts that are healthy for your family?  This class will cover different kinds of sugars and other sweeteners, and how to use them in your own recipes.  We'll talk about what effect sugar has on the body and how to compensate for it and reduce it in your family's diet.  Be prepared to sample lots of different lightly-sweetened desserts and find out which healthy sweeteners you enjoy!

Class fee: $7 ($20 per family).  Please pay with cash or check at the door.

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I'm excited to offer this class on Matrix Response Testing!  I have used this method frequently since learning it, and I feel much more comfortable with it than when I taught it last year. 

If you have heard about muscle response testing, kinesiology, or other alternative health diagnostics, you will find this class to be very interesting and helpful.  Matrix response testing is an excellent method for analyzing your body's reaction to foods, supplements, and beauty products.  It is similar to muscle response testing, but easier to use and more objectively reliable.  The class will cover the scientific basis for matrix response testing, along with time for learning and practicing the techniques so you can use them for yourself and your family.

This class is an advanced level and will require a prior understanding of health based on traditional foods.  If you are new to the Weston A. Price dietary principles and the "Nourishing Traditions" book, please stay tuned for an introductory class in the near future.

Date and time:  Monday, February 29th, 7:00 - 9:00pm

Class fee: $7

Please contact me to register, or for more information.  The class size will be limited to 12 students.  No snacks will be provided.

Have you been interested in the controversies about vaccinations?  Please attend this free event to find out more about concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness.  The video is a seminar by Mary Tocco, an independent researcher of vaccinations.  She does an excellent job of presenting well-organized, factual information, without resorting to hype or fear.  Please read this review of Mary Tocco's presentation:  http://www.vaclib.org/basic/products/avs.htm

"Are Vaccines Safe?" is a 2-1/2-hour video, which we will abbreviate to allow time for other discussion during the evening, and for enjoying some snacks.

Date and Time:  Monday, January 25th, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Free.  Small donations will be accepted for covering costs of brochures, snacks, and venue.

For more information, please contact me, or subscribe to receive email notices about classes offered monthly.

Thanks!

Kimmy Bears

Would you like to discuss how to manage your time and budget for cooking according to the Nourishment Traditions style? Come and find out what some other families do to keep up with home cooking and a whole foods budget. Bring your own tips, methods and recipes to share with us as well!

Class fee:  $5 (Pay at the door, by cash or check please).

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What is homeopathy, and how is it used?  This class will get you started with some understanding of homeopathy, and you'll be able to put it to use in your home right away.  There are many resources available to help you select remedies and dosing, for successful health for your family.  Homeopathy can become a reliable tool for you to use alongside a nutrient-dense diet and other practical health treatments.

CLASS FEE: $5