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| | 9 Close A Longevity Blueprint for the Modern World
Tuesday, July 9 
Westside Santa Cruz
A Longevity Blueprint for the Modern WorldHealth & Wellness
1:00pm - 2:00pm
 With Lifestyle & Nutrition Specialist Graseilah Coolidge, Founder & Host of Epic Gatherings.
Join us for a lively discussion on longevity and wellbeing as you enjoy snippets from acclaimed Documentary Series: The Human Longevity Project.
We will discuss important contributing factors to aging, the surprising way healthy populations think about diet and exercise, the shocking truth about calorie restriction, and much more…
This awesome series takes you on an exciting journey around the globe to learn from the world's healthiest people–many living beyond 100 with abundant energy, joy and vitality.
We will learn how to apply some of this ancient wisdom to our modern lives, as we get to watch fun clips from Episode 3 to fuel our inspiration.
About the Instructor:
Graseilah has a passion for hosting transformational experiences in regions where high a concentration of healthy populations still exist. She is the Founder Epic Gatherings, a thriving community of health enthusiasts and adventurers who come together every year to nourish their body and enjoy culinary & lifestyle pleasures in Tuscany, Italy.
Graseilah is interested in everything health, wellness and nontoxic living. Through her own struggles healing from health debilitating conditions, she learned to leveraged the power of food and environment as her way to regain health.
Graseilah is a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). She coaches high-functioning professionals enrich their lifestyle so that they too can feel great & inspired in their own bodies.
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| 10 CloseSeeds, Beans and Grains Nutrition Class
Wednesday, July 10
Westside Santa Cruz
Seeds, Beans and Grains Nutrition ClassHealth & Wellness
1:00pm - 2:00pm
 Nutrition Class with Certified Nutrition Consultant Madia Jamgochian
How much do you know about seeds? Although you may not have stopped to think about it, we live in a world of seeds- from our morning coffee, to the slice of toast with breakfast, to the cotton clothes we wear and the piece of chocolate we had for dessert, seeds supply us all day long.
Seeds (as well as beans and grains) can be an important source of nutrition. Come to this class to learn the benefits, how to soak them, and the point of sprouting.
About the Instructor:
Madia graduated from Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition in 2013 after completing her BA in Environmental Studies and Exercise Sports Science at UCSB. Shortly after, she started her personal consulting business My Healing Habits. She enjoys educating on how to heal inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, and believes in the food-as-medicine approach.
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| | | 13 CloseMexican Mango Mania Cooking Class
Saturday, July 13
Westside Santa Cruz
Mexican Mango Mania Cooking ClassFood & Drink
2:00pm - 4:30pm
$40.00 With Nissa Pierson, Cooking Instructor & Food Writer
Summertime screams mango. As the Mexican mango season blossoms in the peak of our summer, we begin to crave more and more of this sweet, perfumy fruit. Despite mango being the most widely consumed fruit in the world, it is one of the most intimidating in our kitchens.
This hands-on class takes the pressure off, teaching the basics and beyond of all things mango while celebrating the authentic food and flavors of Mexico. Instructor Chef Nissa Pierson, mango aficionado will provide the basic need to know advice and techniques for all things mango. How to choose, store, cut and use.
The menu for the class combines some of Mexico’s most dominant flavors while keeping it simple and cooling, which the peak of summer demands.
Recipes:
Tropical Mango Ceviche, Crespo Sinaloa Sauce, Avocado Mango Pico de Gallo, Chipotle-Mango Carnitas Tacos, Zucchini White Bean Corn Tacos, Lime Pickled Red Onions, Sweet corn Mango Strawberry Cupcakes, Frozen Mango Lime Agua Fresca With Mango Pit Syrup
About the Instructor:
Nissa Pierson is a noted cooking instructor, food writer, recipe developer, and food marketing photographer, specializing in fresh herbs and sustainable, organic,fair-trade and local produce, as well as a bit of an extremist in proving that the art of eating & cooking well is a relatively simple process. She spends most of her time working in a gamut of farm to fork organic fruit and vegetable work for small global growers. You can find her Under The Mango Tree.
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| | 16 CloseSummer Cooking Camp for Teens
Tuesday, July 16
Westside Santa Cruz
Summer Cooking Camp for TeensFood & Drink
10:00am - 1:00pm
$200.00 Hands-on Cooking Series with Chef Laura Casasayas-Pala
This immersive culinary experience is designed for teens ages 13 -16.
Looking for something different to do this summer? Let’s start cooking!This series provides an unforgettable 4 days of cooking, learning, team challenges and FUN!Campers will sharpen their culinary skills while developing healthy lifestyle concepts, like basic nutrition.During the first three days we will prepare ourselves by practicing a variety of healthy recipes.On the last day each participant is encouraged to invite one person of their choosing to join us and experience all of the culinary creations!
This series breaks down as follows:
Day 1: Tuesday, July 16 10am-11am: Welcome and introduction /Knife Skills and Safety /Kitchen Safety rules.11am-12pm: Cooking: Pink Gazpacho, Hummus with Crudités, White Bean and Jackfruit Chili.12pm-1pm: Lunch & review of recipes.
Day 2: Wednesday, July 1710am-11am: Oven and stoves safety, cooking temperatures and preservation. 11am-12pm: Cooking: Vegan Beet Burger, Chicken and Rice Casserole, Salmon Tartar.12pm-1pm: Lunch & review of recipes
Day 3: Thursday, July 1810am-12pm- Cooking: Meringue Milk, Chocolate Mousse, Creme Brulee. 12pm-12:30pm Organizing and Shopping for tomorrow's event12:30-1pm- Light lunch
Day 4: Friday, July 19
10am-10:30pm: Set up and planning for guest lunch.10:30-12pm: Cooking selected menu.12pm-1pm Lunch and goodbyes.
*Register for the first date only to sign up for the series*
About the Instructor:
Laura Casasayas was born in Catalonian, Spain and raised around food, stories and traditional cooking. Her grandmother taught her the magic of what ingredients make a delicious, nutritious homemade Spanish dish. Laura is a Spanish Acupuncturist, Dietitian and creator of the 11th Hour Coffee food menu. Laura has more than 10 years running her own practice in Spain. she Recently moved to Santa Cruz and has a very strong desire to keep educating and expanding awareness in mindful and healthy eating.
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| 17 CloseSummer Cooking Camp for Teens
Wednesday, July 17
Westside Santa Cruz
Summer Cooking Camp for TeensFood & Drink
10:00am - 1:00pm
$200.00Hands-on Cooking Series with Chef Laura Casasayas-Pala
This immersive culinary experience is designed for teens ages 13 -16.
Looking for something different to do this summer? Let’s start cooking!This series provides an unforgettable 4 days of cooking, learning, team challenges and FUN!Campers will sharpen their culinary skills while developing healthy lifestyle concepts, like basic nutrition.During the first three days we will prepare ourselves by practicing a variety of healthy recipes.On the last day each participant is encouraged to invite one person of their choosing to join us and experience all of the culinary creations!
This series breaks down as follows:
Day 1: Tuesday, July 16 10am-11am: Welcome and introduction /Knife Skills and Safety /Kitchen Safety rules.11am-12pm: Cooking: Pink Gazpacho, Hummus with Crudités, White Bean and Jackfruit Chili.12pm-1pm: Lunch & review of recipes.
Day 2: Wednesday, July 1710am-11am: Oven and stoves safety, cooking temperatures and preservation. 11am-12pm: Cooking: Vegan Beet Burger, Chicken and Rice Casserole, Salmon Tartar.12pm-1pm: Lunch & review of recipes
Day 3: Thursday, July 1810am-12pm- Cooking: Meringue Milk, Chocolate Mousse, Creme Brulee. 12pm-12:30pm Organizing and Shopping for tomorrow's event12:30-1pm- Light lunch
Day 4: Friday, July 19
10am-10:30pm: Set up and planning for guest lunch.10:30-12pm: Cooking selected menu.12pm-1pm Lunch and goodbyes.
*Register for the first date only to sign up for the series*
About the Instructor:
Laura Casasayas was born in Catalonian, Spain and raised around food, stories and traditional cooking. Her grandmother taught her the magic of what ingredients make a delicious, nutritious homemade Spanish dish. Laura is a Spanish Acupuncturist, Dietitian and creator of the 11th Hour Coffee food menu. Laura has more than 10 years running her own practice in Spain. she Recently moved to Santa Cruz and has a very strong desire to keep educating and expanding awareness in mindful and healthy eating.
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| 18 CloseSummer Cooking Camp for Teens
Thursday, July 18
Westside Santa Cruz
Summer Cooking Camp for TeensFood & Drink
10:00am - 1:00pm
$200.00Hands-on Cooking Series with Chef Laura Casasayas-Pala
This immersive culinary experience is designed for teens ages 13 -16.
Looking for something different to do this summer? Let’s start cooking!This series provides an unforgettable 4 days of cooking, learning, team challenges and FUN!Campers will sharpen their culinary skills while developing healthy lifestyle concepts, like basic nutrition.During the first three days we will prepare ourselves by practicing a variety of healthy recipes.On the last day each participant is encouraged to invite one person of their choosing to join us and experience all of the culinary creations!
This series breaks down as follows:
Day 1: Tuesday, July 16 10am-11am: Welcome and introduction /Knife Skills and Safety /Kitchen Safety rules.11am-12pm: Cooking: Pink Gazpacho, Hummus with Crudités, White Bean and Jackfruit Chili.12pm-1pm: Lunch & review of recipes.
Day 2: Wednesday, July 1710am-11am: Oven and stoves safety, cooking temperatures and preservation. 11am-12pm: Cooking: Vegan Beet Burger, Chicken and Rice Casserole, Salmon Tartar.12pm-1pm: Lunch & review of recipes
Day 3: Thursday, July 1810am-12pm- Cooking: Meringue Milk, Chocolate Mousse, Creme Brulee. 12pm-12:30pm Organizing and Shopping for tomorrow's event12:30-1pm- Light lunch
Day 4: Friday, July 19
10am-10:30pm: Set up and planning for guest lunch.10:30-12pm: Cooking selected menu.12pm-1pm Lunch and goodbyes.
*Register for the first date only to sign up for the series*
About the Instructor:
Laura Casasayas was born in Catalonian, Spain and raised around food, stories and traditional cooking. Her grandmother taught her the magic of what ingredients make a delicious, nutritious homemade Spanish dish. Laura is a Spanish Acupuncturist, Dietitian and creator of the 11th Hour Coffee food menu. Laura has more than 10 years running her own practice in Spain. she Recently moved to Santa Cruz and has a very strong desire to keep educating and expanding awareness in mindful and healthy eating.
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| 19 CloseSummer Cooking Camp for Teens
Friday, July 19
Westside Santa Cruz
Summer Cooking Camp for TeensFood & Drink
10:00am - 1:00pm
$200.00Hands-on Cooking Series with Chef Laura Casasayas-Pala
This immersive culinary experience is designed for teens ages 13 -16.
Looking for something different to do this summer? Let’s start cooking!This series provides an unforgettable 4 days of cooking, learning, team challenges and FUN!Campers will sharpen their culinary skills while developing healthy lifestyle concepts, like basic nutrition.During the first three days we will prepare ourselves by practicing a variety of healthy recipes.On the last day each participant is encouraged to invite one person of their choosing to join us and experience all of the culinary creations!
This series breaks down as follows:
Day 1: Tuesday, July 16 10am-11am: Welcome and introduction /Knife Skills and Safety /Kitchen Safety rules.11am-12pm: Cooking: Pink Gazpacho, Hummus with Crudités, White Bean and Jackfruit Chili.12pm-1pm: Lunch & review of recipes.
Day 2: Wednesday, July 1710am-11am: Oven and stoves safety, cooking temperatures and preservation. 11am-12pm: Cooking: Vegan Beet Burger, Chicken and Rice Casserole, Salmon Tartar.12pm-1pm: Lunch & review of recipes
Day 3: Thursday, July 1810am-12pm- Cooking: Meringue Milk, Chocolate Mousse, Creme Brulee. 12pm-12:30pm Organizing and Shopping for tomorrow's event12:30-1pm- Light lunch
Day 4: Friday, July 19
10am-10:30pm: Set up and planning for guest lunch.10:30-12pm: Cooking selected menu.12pm-1pm Lunch and goodbyes.
*Register for the first date only to sign up for the series*
About the Instructor:
Laura Casasayas was born in Catalonian, Spain and raised around food, stories and traditional cooking. Her grandmother taught her the magic of what ingredients make a delicious, nutritious homemade Spanish dish. Laura is a Spanish Acupuncturist, Dietitian and creator of the 11th Hour Coffee food menu. Laura has more than 10 years running her own practice in Spain. she Recently moved to Santa Cruz and has a very strong desire to keep educating and expanding awareness in mindful and healthy eating.
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Pacific Northwest Beer and Cheese Pairing with Deschutes
Friday, July 19
Westside Santa Cruz
Pacific Northwest Beer and Cheese Pairing with DeschutesFood & Drink
6:00pm - 7:30pm
$10.00 Beer Pairing Event with Deschutes Brewery
Come out for an evening of beer and cheeses selected from the Pacific Northwest region. In this fun interactive class, Nicole Henry from Deschutes Brewery will take you on a tour of some of their newest releases paired with local cheeses from our favorite companies like Cypress Grove, Cowgirl Creamery, and Pt. Reyes.
Learn what makes Deshutes Brewery special, and sample some tasty cheeses!
Pairing Menu:
Da Shootz! - Cypress Grove Purple Haze
Fresh Haze IPA – Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog
Fresh Squeezed IPA – Cypress Grove Midnight Moon
Black Butte Porter – Cowgirl Creamery Red Hawk (or Pt. Reyes Original blue)
Lil’ Squeezy Juicy Ale – Pt. Reyes Bay Blue
About the Brewery:
As a family and employee-owned brewery, Deschutes believes every pint of beer worth brewing is worth sharing—with friends, family, and even the stranger you just met on the barstool next to you. Deschutes Brewery overlooks the wild and scenic Deschutes River in beautiful Bend, Oregon, home base to our adventurous, award-winning lineup of pioneering beers. Read more here: https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/discover-deschutes/ Sign Up For Event
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| | 23 CloseHow to Live Healthy in a Toxic World
Tuesday, July 23
Westside Santa Cruz
How to Live Healthy in a Toxic WorldHealth & Wellness
1:00pm - 2:00pm
 With Lifestyle & Nutrition Specialist Graseilah Coolidge, Founder & Host of Epic Gatherings.
Join us for a lively discussion on longevity and wellbeing as you enjoy snippets from acclaimed Documentary Series: The Human Longevity Project.
We will discuss: how to avoid toxic chemicals on our food, facts about food sensitivities, how to purge your living spaces of toxins and more…
This awesome series takes you on an exciting journey around the globe to learn from the world's healthiest people–many living beyond 100 with abundant energy, joy and vitality.
We will learn how to apply some of this ancient wisdom to our modern lives, as we get to watch fun clips from Episode 4 to fuel our inspiration.
About the Instructor:
Graseilah has a passion for hosting transformational experiences in regions where high a concentration of healthy populations still exist. She is the Founder Epic Gatherings, a thriving community of health enthusiasts and adventurers who come together every year to nourish their body and enjoy culinary & lifestyle pleasures in Tuscany, Italy.
Graseilah is interested in everything health, wellness and nontoxic living. Through her own struggles healing from health debilitating conditions, she learned to leveraged the power of food and environment as her way to regain health.
Graseilah is a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). She coaches high-functioning professionals enrich their lifestyle so that they too can feel great & inspired in their own bodies.
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| | 25 CloseVietnamese Street Food Classics
Thursday, July 25
Westside Santa Cruz
Vietnamese Street Food ClassicsFood & Drink
6:00pm - 8:30pm
$50.00 With Chef Eric Adema, Owner of Plus 1 Catering
Vietnamese food is considered by many to be the best of the southeast Asian cuisines, possibly due to the culinary influences acquired during the French occupation. Unique, tasty combinations were the result and their world-famous street food is no exception!
In this class you will learn how to make fresh shrimp springrolls with mint, greens, & mung bean sprouts. We will make pho’ noodle bowls with homemade star anise bone broth, rare beef, herbs & fresh lime. Class will finish with Vietnamese crepes with cardamom rubbed pork.
As a bonus, this class will offer a sweet slow drip coffee demo which will also be available to taste for anyone needing a little “pick me up.”
Beer or Sake will be available to pair with items as we snack on our creations throughout the evening for those 21+
About the Instructor:
Chef Eric Jan Adema first learned his passion for food while cooking his great grandmother’s recipes with his mother as a kid. In 1989 his family took over the Boulders Inn in Connecticut, and by age 24 he became the head chef . In 2003, Eric moved to San Francisco where he worked as a chef & restaurant consultant for over 10 years. He now lives in Boulder Creek .
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| | | 31 CloseRegional Spanish Cooking: Madrid!
Wednesday, July 31
Westside Santa Cruz
Regional Spanish Cooking: Madrid!Food & Drink
6:30pm - 9:00pm
$45.00 With Chef and Dietitian Laura Casasayas-Pala
Looking for new and exciting Spanish recipes? Traditional Spanish cuisine is full of flavor, color, and is perfect for entertaining! In this hands-on class we will draw inspiration from Madrid, using classic ingredients, and combining fresh local produce with healthy whole grains, nuts and seeds.
Laura will show you how to make four traditional recipes:
Artichokes with garlic
Pimientos del piquillo con brandada de bacalao (stuffed bell pepper)
Eggplant of Madrid
Catalan Cream
Class includes beer or wine pairing for those 21+
About the Instructor:
Laura Casasayas was born in Catalonian, Spain and raised around food, stories and traditional cooking. Her grandmother taught her the magic of what ingredients make a delicious, nutritious homemade Spanish dish. Laura is a Spanish Acupuncturist, Dietitian and creator of the 11th Hour Coffee food menu. Laura has more than 10 years running her own practice in Spain. she Recently moved to Santa Cruz and has a very strong desire to keep educating and expanding awareness in mindful and healthy eating.
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