It is hard to believe another year has come and gone. We want to thank each and every one of you for making 2011 special. It is our privilege to serve you and we hope that we have blessed you and your family in some way. We look forward to this new year and the endless opportunities it brings to each of us. If you missed the Christmas class, I encourage you to watch it on our website. Not only did I share some fabulous recipes but a vision for the coming year that God has put on my heart. It is my prayer that 2012 will be the best year ever, as we all endeavor to "Spread the Bread".
More to come in January. . .
We have an exciting line up of cooking classes planned for 2012. We hope you enjoy attending the classes either in store or online. We certainly enjoy sharing with everyone and hope that you find the classes helpful as well as encouraging.
Start the New Year off right -We all make choices everyday that affect our lives in many ways. Come learn as Sue will teach you how to make a few simple changes in the choices you make that can change the health of you and your family. Bring a friend and join us for our 4 week series "Healthy Eating Simplified".
If you have not visited our web site lately, you may want to check out some of our new products - like our new line of herbs and spices as well as our organic dried fruits, nuts, and trail mixes.
And don't forget our online classes!
Healthy Eating Simplified
4 Evening Classes:
Begins Tuesday January 17, 2012Next 3 classes will be Tuesday January 24, 2012Tuesday January 31, 2012Tuesday February 7, 2012All Classes: 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Taught by Sue Becker
Registration $28
Sue is passionate about showing you how easy (and delicious) it is to eat healthy foods. Her 7 Easy Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle are not only easy, but also very rewarding. Incorporating "Real Bread" into a diet consisting of other real foods can bring noticeably improved health.Sue will expose the myths of what is healthy and what is not and present the truth in an easy to implement style. Great information and great food each week.-----------------------------------------Getting Started Class
Saturday January 21, 201210AM - 2:30PMTaught by Sue Becker and Ashley McCordRegistration $8Click here to registerWe will introduce you to the world of milling your own grains and making all your own breads. We will start from "scratch" and discuss all the necessary baking ingredients and types of wheat and equipment needed to make this lifestyle change not only possible but doable!
We will demonstrate milling flour, mixing quick breads, kneading bread dough, either by hand or machine, shaping the dough, making quick cereals, and even tortillas.
And best of all - you get to taste everything we make!! We will demonstrate the Wonder Mill, NutriMill, Bosch Kitchen Machine, the Kitchen Assistant, Zojirushi Bread Machine, Tribest Personal Blender, and the ChefPro Tortilla press.
Lots of information presenting the endless possibilities of baking with whole grains.
NOTE: If you already own a copy of our "Recipe Collection" (the RED cookbook), it would be a good idea to bring it to take notes and mark-up some recipes with helpful information you will hear in the class. If you don't have a copy (or forget to bring one), we do have plenty for sale in the store!
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Baking For The Busy Family
January 26, 201210AM - 1PMTaught by Ashley McCordRegistration $8Click here to registerAre you ready to get started in bread making but are intimidated due to a busy schedule?
Have you gotten out of the routine due to kids getting older and the schedule getting busier?
Are you needing just some quick tips and short cuts to get REAL BREAD on the table on a regular basis?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then this is the class for you. Join Ashley while she teaches you some fun and exciting trick to using your Grain Mill, Zojirushi Bread Machine, and Flat Bread Maker.
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Bread Making 101
February 2, 201210AM - 1PMTaught by Ashley McCordRegistration $8Click here to registerThis class is for anyone who wants to get started grinding their own wheat and making their own bread products. This class is shorter than our regular "Getting Started" class - we will concentrate specifically on making bread!
We will cover the two electric mills:
The Wondermill
The Nutrimill
We'll also discuss all electric bread making options using:
The Zojirushi Bread Machine
The Electrolux Kitchen Assistent
The Bosch Mixer
In addition to making basic breads, we'll show you how to:
Make muffins, pancakes, and coffeecake
Choose the right size pan for your bread
Shape, rise, and bake your bread.
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Cooking Under Pressure
Saturday February 4, 201210AM - 2PMTaught by Sue BeckerRegistration $8Click here to registerLearn how to use the pressure cooker for chicken, pot pies, pot roast, garlic green beans, potatoes, beans and rice, barbeque, bread pudding and cheesecake!
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Soup and Bread
Thursday February 16, 201210AM - 1PMTaught by Sue Becker and Caleb BeckerRegistration $8Click here to registerI can not think of anything much more satisfying and warming than a bowl of hot soup and fresh bread on a cold winter night. (Well maybe add a good movie and warm fire). Come see (and taste) for yourself how fast, easy and flavorful it is to make great soup using a pressure cooker. What used to take all day to make, can often times take less than 30 minutes. And the flavor is unbeatable!
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Gluten Free Bread and Rolls
Wednesday February 22, 201210AM - 2PMTaught by Denise RogersRegistration $8Click here to registerThis class will help you gain the confidence and know-how to begin making your own gluten free breads and rolls. Join us for a time of baking, sampling, and lots of helpful information. Delicious gluten free foods can be prepared fresh at home for less! Freshly milled gluten free (GF) flours contain all of the naturally occurring fiber and are much more nutritious than prepared bags of GF flour.
Along with GF grains, beans, and ingredients, the Zojirushi bread machine, Verona (Magic Mill/Electrolux) Mixer, and three of our cookbooks will be highlighted. The necessary ingredients and supplies are available here for your convenience.
