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July 29, 2010 ISSUE
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UPCOMING PUBLIC CLASSES
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Easy Breezy Summer Entertaining  -  Friday, July 30th  
Myra Kornfeld  -  6:00 - 9:30 pm
  $110

The season's lush berries, heirloom tomatoes, fresh shell beans and herbs need only a little help from you to wow your guests. Here's Myra's formula for keeping cool in the kitchen: quality seasonal ingredients, a few fabulous recipes, and the unfussy cooking techniques you'll learn tonight.

*The Natural Gourmet will be closed for renovations from
August 1 - August 21.  The Registration Department WILL BE OPEN and able to register you over the phone.  Please also feel free to register online at naturalgourmetinstitute.com.

Fresh Fish Made Fabulous  -  Tuesday, August 24th
Myra Kornfeld  -  6:30 - 10:00 pm  $115
Do you need a little bit of inspiration to turn out fabulous fish dishes? Let Myra show you classic cooking techniques to get the job done! Using five different fish, she'll demonstrate how to sauté, sear, bake, grill, and prepare fishcakes. All of her recipes are easy to assemble and perfect for warm weather cooking.
Health Secrets of a Macrobiotic Kitchen  -  Wednesday, August 25th
Jill Gusman  -  6:30 - 10:00 pm  $105
Join Jill for a fascinating look at the lesser-known power foods and techniques of macrobiotic cooking.  Learn what essential nutrients can help curb over-snacking or binging; how to crank up the nutritional power of your meals with simple, tasty condiments and unique side dishes that increase our vitality; and key lifestyle points that further promote health--from strengthening teas to relaxing desserts.
Cooking for Natural Beauty: Go Ahead and Glow  -  Thursday, August 26th
Andrea Beaman  -  6:30 - 10:00 pm
  $110
The surest way to prevent premature aging, banish blemishes/blotchiness, control eczema and psoriasis and let your natural beauty shine through is right in your own kitchen. Learn how to nourish your skin with foods that help calm inflammation, strengthen hair and nails and keep body systems running smoothly.
Gluten-Free Vegan Masterpieces  -  Thursday, August 26th
Korrie Chichester  -  6:30 - 10:00 pm  $110
Do you dream about luscious gluten-free treats that are also free of dairy, eggs, excess soy and refined carbs?  Using natural sweeteners, high-quality oils, whole grain flours, and other all-healthy ingredients, you'll recreate the authentic flavors and perfect textures you've been longing for.
A Creative Twist on Comfort Food Classics  -  Friday, August 27th
Myra Kornfeld  -  6:00 - 9:30 pm   $110
Myra's creative late summer menu features foods that soothe in tune with the season. Using the best seasonal fruits and vegetables, you'll create simple technique-based dishes that deeply delight, are soul-satisfying, and designed to elevate the spirit.
Calling All Locavores: Homemade Bread & Market Menu Live From Union Sq!  -  Saturday, August 28th  Jay Weinstein  -  10:00 am - 4:00 pm   $150
You'll start by preparing dough for focaccia.  Then, while it's rising, Jay will lead the way to the Union Sq. Greenmarket where you'll learn to shop the way market-driven chefs do - by choosing what's fresh, local and seasonal.  The ingredients you select will determine the menu.  Learn to improvise!
Summer Squash Sensations  -  Monday, August 30th
Myra Kornfeld  -  6:30 - 10:00 pm  $105
Using inexpensive heirloom varieties like zephyr, patty pan, eight ball, cousa, little bear - in addition to zucchini and its squash blossoms - Myra has created a delicious culinary place for each unique squash. You'll whip up a variety of stunning late summer dishes from soup to dessert & enjoy with a glass of wine.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd
KITCHEN SURVIVAL: A DO-IT-YOURSELF FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS (Ages 16+)  -  WITH COOKBOOK AUTHOR & CHEF INSTRUCTOR JILL GUSMAN
This class will provide you with an introduction to basic cooking techniques such as omelet-making, sautéing, boiling, simmering, baking, pan-searing, stir-frying, making salad dressing and nut milk and knife skills. You'll learn how to prepare healthier and even more delicious versions of the foods you love.

For more information contact registrar@naturalgourmetinstitute.com or 212-645-5170 (ext. 4).
Watch Andrea Beaman show you
how to cook leafy greens on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsXBgXvKu7U

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