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September 9, 2010 ISSUE
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UPCOMING PUBLIC CLASSES
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Homemade Perfect Pizza Plus  -  Thursday, September 9th
Peter Berley  -  6:30 - 10:00 pm  $105
When you know a few tricks of the trade, pizza is incredibly easy and fun to make from scratch!  Learn how to mix, shape, top and bake the perfect pizza, make a whole wheat crust, and experience the taste of some highly authentic regional Italian pies. Sample them all with a healthy salad and a glass of wine.
Basics 1: How to Begin  -  2 Tuesdays, September 14th and 21st
Jenny Matthau  -  6:30 - 9:30 pm
  $160
Explore health-supportive foods including whole grains, beans, sea vegetables, condiments, oils and natural sweeteners; why we use them and how to gradually stock your pantry with these high quality staples. Learn menu planning & how to create nutritious balanced meals that leave you free of cravings!
Extraordinary Mexican Regional Cuisine  -  Wednesday, September 15th
Tricia Brown  -  6:30 - 10:00 pm  $105
These authentic dishes will introduce you to the lively flavors of Oaxaca and the Yucatán. Every sumptuous mouthful has a tale to tell.  Learn what to do with nopales, how to prepare masa and make tamales, cook with tomatillos, and work safely with a wide variety of fresh and dried chiles. (Vegan)
Mineral-Rich Sea Vegetables  -  Thursday, September 16th
Jill Gusman  -  6:30 - 10:00 pm   $105
Jill Gusman, author of Vegetables from the Sea, shares with you the mystical allure & culinary diversity of sea vegetables. These mineral-rich plants are powerful internal and external healers and detoxifiers. You will learn to identify a wide variety of sea vegetables and cooking methods that bring out the best in each.
Authentic Moroccan  -  Thursday, September 16th 
Myra Kornfeld  -  6:30 - 10:00 pm 
$110
This North African cuisine is famous for its aromatic spices, piquant condiments, healthful grains, herbs and greens.  You will make couscous the traditional way (from scratch in a couscousier), prepare an authentic charmoula herb and spice blend), and create a fiery red pepper harissa sauce.
Keeping Your Heart Strong (Lecture)  -  Tuesday, September 21st
Dr. Annemarie Colbin  -  6:30 - 9:00 pm  $55
We'll take a look at various aspects of heart disease, including atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and emotions. You'll learn that some issues need not concern you much, such as cholesterol. We'll discuss many natural ways to keep your heart healthy, including food, movement, laughter and stress reduction.
Cancer: Natural Methods for Prevention & Treatment (Lecture)  -  Wed., Sept. 22nd
Dr. Peter Bongiorno  -  6:30 - 9:30 pm
  $60
Learn the risk factors for cancer, ways to help prevent it, and what to do if diagnosed. Dr. Bongiorno will also discuss how to safely use natural therapies such as Chinese Medicine and acupuncture as adjuncts to conventional care.  Experimental therapies will also be explored.
An Introduction to Macrobiotics (Lecture)  -  Thursday, September 23rd 
Marcia Berry  -  6:30 - 9:30 pm  
$55
Is macrobiotics right for you?Tonight you'll acquire what you need to answer that question: some theory, the latest thinking and updates to the traditional macrobiotic diet, lots of practical tips, doable lifestyle suggestions, delicious recipes, and some simple but powerful home remedies.
Basics 2: Knife Skills  -  Thursday, September 23rd
Jay Weinstein  -  6:30 - 10:00 pm  $100
Learning to use a sharp knife properly and safely is essential to good cooking. You'll prepare your meals in half the time as you master knife techniques for mincing, dicing, slicing, shredding and more! You'll learn how to select and care for your knives as well as how to sharpen & hone your knives & your skills!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st
KEEPING YOUR HEART STRONG (Lecture)  -  WITH DR. ANNEMARIE COLBIN, FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE NATURAL GOURMET INSTITUTE
We'll take a look at various aspects of heart disease, including atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and emotions. You'll learn that some issues need not concern you much, such as cholesterol. We'll discuss many natural ways to keep your heart healthy, including food, movement, laughter and stress reduction.

For more information contact registrar@naturalgourmetinstitute.com or 212-645-5170 (ext. 4).
Myra Kornfeld shows you how to
blend soup while it's hot on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsugWHlHEb8

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