Wednesday, February 17, 2016 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
City Market (map)

Join local ancestral food and health enthusiast Eric Garza for a workshop on the role that microbes play in our gut health. Eric will discuss cutting edge research linking gut microbe diversity with chronic ailments like obesity and neurodegenerative conditions. He will also talk about key foods we can add to our diets to feed and increase the prevalence of particular microbes known to enhance gut health and will note foods that increase the prevalence of gut bugs known to contribute to poor gut health. Samples will be provided as well as recipes to try at home!

$5 City Market Members, $10 non-members

Infuse Your Booze:
Herbal Cocktails and Elixirs

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm
McClure Multigenerational Center (map)

In this deliciously decadent grown-up workshop, participants will learn the fine (and fun!) art of creating sumptuously impressive liquors and cordials from scratch. Release your inner mixologist with seasonal flavors and an abundance of creativity! Participants will make and take their own jars of the recipes we make. Must be 21+ to participate.

$5 City Market Members, $10 non-members

Cider Tasting and Pairing

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 – 6:00pm to 7:30pm
City Market (map)

It’s Vermont Cider Week! Join us to celebrate with a workshop on how to taste, analyze, and pair your favorite craft ciders. Kim Beaty from Shacksbury Cider will lead this workshop, where you will taste four ciders, each paired with cheese, charcuteries, and “wildcard” items! Learn the vernacular of cider aficionados and train your palette to make a perfect pairing at your next dinner party. Must be 21+ to participate.

$5 City Market Members, $10 non-members

Winter Farmers’ Market: We ♥ Local Parsnips Recipe Contest Finalist

Saturday, March 5, 2016 – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Memorial Auditorium (map)

The Burlington Farmers’ Market goes indoors from November through April and features seasonal meats, produce, and handmade crafts from dozens of local producers. Once a month, stop by our activity table for fun, hands-on activities for all ages. This month we will have samples of the top 3 recipes from our We ♥ Local Parsnips Recipe Contest. Try all three and vote for your favorite – the most popular recipe wins a $100 gift card to City Market and a Le Creuset stockpot from Kiss the Cook!

Free

Free Herbal Consultations

Monday, March 7 & 14, 2016 – 4:00pm to 8:00pm
City Market (map)

Have you ever been interested in using herbal medicine to improve your health? Join Betzy Bancroft RH (AHG), Larken Bunce MS, and Guido Masé RH (AHG) and students from the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism in a free, personalized session focused on your individual constitution and any health conditions you may be experiencing. An incredible opportunity to explore the art of herbal healing with experienced practitioners! All sessions last about two hours and are completely confidential. By appointment. Please sign up by contacting Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism at info@vtherbcenter.org.

Free

A Mosaic of Flavor: Bhutanese Vegetable Momos with Spicy Pickled Tomatoes

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm
McClure Multigenerational Center (map)

This monthly series is a collaboration with the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. In March, we will be preparing two traditional dishes popular in Bhutan. We will learn to make vegetarian momos, a traditional Bhutanese dumpling filled with cabbage, onions, ginger and a masala spice mix. We will also make “pickled” tomatoes, a fresh tomato sauce that is often enjoyed alongside momos.  Hema Pantha and Santa Gurung came separately to Vermont from Bhutan in 2013 and forged a wonderful friendship upon their arrival. Both women live with their families in Winooski, each have three children, and have been cooking since they were eleven!  Together they will give us a window into Bhutanese culture and cuisine.

$5 City Market Members, $10 non-members

Coffee has deep roots in Ethiopian history. An ancient proverb in Ethiopia “Buna dabo naw” means “Coffee is our bread!” For a delicious and meaningful experience, join us for an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, led by Mulu Tewelde who is known for her Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking classes throughout the Burlington area. A traditional cultural and social event, an Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a celebration of hospitality and skillful roasting and preparation. Coffee will be served with the traditional accompaniments of bread, popcorn, and peanuts.

$5 City Market Members, $10 non-members