Baking with Ancient Grains

Sunday, November 1, 2015 – 11:00am to 1:00pm
McClure Multigenerational Center (map)

For thousands of years, ancient grains and seeds have sustained civilizations around the world. This class will give an overview of some of the oldest grains and pseudocereals and how they can be incorporated into baking for improved flavor and health. Taught by a baker-anthropologist team, the class will cover the origins, history and traditional uses of einkorn, emmer, kamut, buckwheat, millet and corn. We will bake and sample a variety of recipes including pumpkin kamut pound cake, einkorn sourdough bread, buckwheat crackers and millet cornbread. The class includes a tasting lunch where we will sample the baked goods with seasonal toppings. Heike Meyer is the owner and founder of the brotbakery, a small artisan bakery and education project, focusing on handmade breads & pastries, traditional baking techniques and baking with all-natural leavening. Anna Mays is an anthropologist who enjoys researching and teaching about world culinary traditions, agricultural practices and the intersection between food, culture and well-being.

$5 City Market Members, $10 non-members

Free Herbal Consultations

Monday, November 2 & 9, 2015 – 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

Stress, Lifestyle and Nutrition

Tuesday, November 3, 2015 – 5:30pm to 6:30pm
City Market (map)

Stress is one of the most prevalent chronic health issues of today. There can be a variety of triggers, however the end physiological result is the same – an imbalance in our hormones that have far reaching effects including fatigue, lethargy, digestive distress, anxiety, cognitive concerns including brain fog, inability to make decisions, irritability, etc. This class will help you understand exactly what happens when stress is triggered so you can understand how to manage it better.

$5 City Market Members, $10 non-members

The Dish: Local = Accessible?

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm
ArtsRiot (map)

“Local” is a popular buzzword in our food system, but even if food is grown locally, does that mean it’s more accessible? According to US Census data, 13% of Vermont households are food insecure, meaning they don’t have access to enough food to meet basic needs at all times. While creating economic opportunities for Vermont farmers and food producers has been a major goal within our state, the development of the local food system hasn’t necessarily made food more affordable for people experiencing food insecurity. We’ll explore this multifaceted issue and discuss innovative approaches during a lively panel discussion with local food producers and representatives from organizations focused on alleviating food insecurity in Vermont.

Brought to you by City Market and the Intervale Center with support from ArtsRiot.

FREE! $5 suggested donation to benefit the Intervale Center accepted online or at the door.

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Winter Farmers’ Market:
Heirloom Apple Tasting

Saturday, November 7, 2015 – 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. Our November activity is all about apples. Try different varieties of heirloom apples and pick your favorite!

Free

Pennywise Pantry Tour

Monday, November 9, 2015 – 10:00am to 11:00am
City Market (map)

Learn how to shop for fresh, long-lasting, and nutritious foods in Produce and Bulk. With this interactive and hands-on tour, we’ll explore the Produce and Bulk departments, learning a simple method for finding the best value on fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans by paying attention to the price per pound. You’ll learn tips for selecting and storing these foods at home to get the longest use out of them, develop a better understanding of Co-op sales, and get inspiring recipes to start cooking quick and affordable meals at home. No matter what kind of diet you follow, these pennywise tools help you stock your kitchen with variety of healthy, local, and even organic foods. Each month, we’ll hand out recipe cards for a 4-serving meal for under $10.

Free

A Mosaic of Flavor: Eritrean Injera, Yemesser Watt and Gomen

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm
McClure Multigenerational Center (map)

This monthly series is a collaboration with theVermont Refugee Resettlement Program. In November, we will be preparing two traditional dishes popular in Eritrea and Ethiopia. We will learn to make Yemesser Watt, a spicy lentil sauce made with onions, garlic and the East African spice berbere, as well as Gomen, a slow-cooked kale dish seasoned with tomato, garlic and jalapeno. We will also sample Injera, the teff and barley flatbread traditionally served with these dishes, and hear how Injera is made. Mulu Tewelde came to Vermont from Eritrea in 2006 and enjoys sharing her knowledge and love of Eritrean and Ethiopian cooking. Together with her friend Alganesh Michael, Mulu cooks for Ethiopian Night at ArtsRiot once a month and caters for private events.

$5 City Market Members, $10 non-members

Infuse Your Booze:
Herbal Cocktails and Elixirs

Saturday, November 14, 2015 – 2:00pm to 4:00pm
City Market (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 like kahlua, apple-spiced bourbon, and ginger liquer, just in time for holiday gift making! Participants will make and take their own jar of apple-spiced bourbon. Must be 21+ to participate.

$5 City Market Members, $10 non-members