Doctor Steve Blake

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Catherine's Class and Lecture Schedule

Monthly plant-based original recipes prepared for 40 guests for 36 months at the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii meetings on Maui, 2011-2014.

Dine-Out for Speaker Catherine Blake at Simple Joy restaurant, Honolulu, HI July 10, 2014, 6 pm.

Cooking for Brain Power: Can foods enhance our brain power? Chef Catherine Blake will present a five-step program that can help you keep a sharp mind for years to come. Learn how to prepare easy, delicious wraps topped with antioxidant-rich delights. Find out which restaurant foods will best protect your brain power. Discover the importance of Vitamin E and plant polyphenols in protecting the brain and where to find them in your diet. Learn how and why to replace dairy milk with almond milk -- and how you can quickly and easily make it at home. How to "Make One Change" that will protect your brain power. VSH monthly speaker series, filmed and aired on VSH.org. Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, Honolulu, HI, July 8, 2014, 7-9 pm.

Cooking for Brain Power: Can foods enhance our brain power? Chef Catherine Blake will present a five-step program that can help you keep a sharp mind for years to come. Learn how to prepare easy, delicious wraps topped with antioxidant-rich delights. Find out which restaurant foods will best protect your brain power. Discover the importance of Vitamin E and plant polyphenols in protecting the brain and where to find them in your diet. Learn how and why to replace dairy milk with almond milk -- and how you can quickly and easily make it at home. How to "Make One Change" that will protect your brain power. Sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. July 2, 2014. Cameron Center, Kahului, Maui, 7-9 pm.

Healthy Brain Seminar, Cooking for Brain Power with Chef Catherine Blake: Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. You will learn how to lower your risk by increasing your intake of antioxidant fruits, vegetables, and seeds. Lowering saturated fats in the diet can result in better blood flow to the brain.Chef Catherine will show you healthy ways to prepare delicious foods that can protect your brain. Castle Medical Center, Oahu, Hawaii, hosted by Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience. March 16, 2014, 2-5 pm. Healthy Brain Seminar.

Nutrition for Menopause: Special needs for special women.Catherine Blake co-taught with Dr. Steve Blake. Menopause can become the healthiest years of your life. We will explore the special nutritional needs and life skills required for your wise women years to keep the right balance. We will also discuss which foods keep your bones strong and healthy and which foods weaken your bones. You will learn how to: adjust your diet to minimize hot flashes, restore moisture to dry skin, choose special supplements which might be needed after age 50, and, use medicinal plants to help with hormone balance. This class will provide tips and tools to promote self-healing, avoid inflammation, and live a full and graceful life. University of Hawaii, Maui Campus, Edventure program. Monday, March 3rd and 10th, 2014 from 9:30 am-11:30 am. For registration, please call 808 984-3231.

Television Filming for SMTV: Cooking for Alzheimer’s Disease with Chef Catherine Blake: Learn easy, quick recipes that can protect your mind for years to come. One-minute breakfast. Selenium-rich sunflower topping. Learn how Portabella mushrooms can prevent buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain. Palo Alto, CA. October 13, 2013

Television Filming for SMTV: Cooking for Arthritis with Chef Catherine Blake.Which foods increase inflammation and which foods decrease inflammation? How does the balance of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids affect our tissues? Soy beans are high in phosphatidyl choline, which helps to lubricate joints. Massaged Kale Salad contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Magnesium. Creamy Walnut Salad Dressing is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids. Walnuts are quite high in vitamin E, an anti-oxidant vitamin that helps to reduce inflammation. The flax powder is high in alpha linolenic acid, omega 3 which is anti-inflammatory. Palo Alto, CA. October 13, 2013

Cooking for Singles: Instead of going to a restaurant or cracking open another can, save money and learn fun ways to create delicious, healthy and satisfying meals at home. Discover how easy it is to cook whole grains. Can you create your own salad dressing? Learn all of this and more, and have a good time doing it! Instructor Catherine Blake has been preparing healthy meals for over 30 years. She has studied nutrition and loves to combine healthy, delicious foods with fun meals. Aug 5 – 19, 2013. (3 Mondays, 9-11:30 am). University of Hawaii - Maui College, Laulima Building room 106.

Gluten-Free Baking and Cooking with Chef Catherine Blake: Learn how to bake and cook with gluten-free foods. Cinnamon raisin buns. Super-food popcorn. Raw gluten-free breakfast delight. There will be more delicious gluten-free recipes. We will look at how wheat has been altered to become unhealthy and what we can do to create a gluten-free home. $5 food fee. Kaunoa Senior Center, May 2, 2013, from 1-3 pm.

Let's Draw Cats! Wednesdays, December 5 and 12, 2012 5:30-8 pm, You love them, they love you. What a joy it is to draw cats. Bring a photo or two of your favorite feline. We will begin with pencil, then move into pen and finally add colored pencils.Cat Blake BA, BD, studied art at Skidmore College, L’Ecole de Beaux Arts and La Sorbonne in Paris, France, and the Kansas City Art Institute. She has been creating personal art pieces for loved ones all her life. Pen and pencil, watercolor, and multimedia are her passions in art. She has illustrated one book and two book covers. Class number 359F12 / $69 includes art materials. Please call 984-3231 to register

Understanding the Health Food Store. Ever want a tour guide to navigate the Health Food Store? If you’re ever puzzled by the products you find, or wonder if you can make the same products at home with inexpensive ingredients, this class is for you! You will learn the answers to these questions and more. What is curcumin and do I need it? What is Chondroitin sulfate? How about Arnica and rescue remedy? Discover the secrets behind these and more natural remedies with former health food store manager, Cat Blake. With no sales motive in this class you can get the straight scoop about product qualities and relevancy for you. Learn how to make a few remedies at home for mere pennies!
Catherine Blake BS, BD,has been teaching about healthy cooking and nutrition for over 35 years. She was a Kitchen Health consultant and manager of a health food store in Santa Cruz, CA for 12 years. In 2006 she earned a certificate in micronutrtion. Catherine is author of Healthy Recipes for Friends and star of Aloha Sauces DVD and The Maui Light Diet, DVD. Two Wednesdays, November 7th and 14th, 2012. 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. UH Maui, in Laulima 106. Please call 984-3231.

The Maui Light Diet, Seven Ways to Perfect Health Saturday, September 8, 10 am - 2 pm. Much more than just another cooking class, this exciting 4-hour workshop is a healthy lifestyle guide! Together let's prepare a delicious, healthful, and satisfying lunch. You will also learn a proper way to fast, compassionate communication, three easy stress-relieving techniques, and a nutritional review of our meal. $50 includes a healthy gourmet lunch. Only $40 if paid before August 31st. Pre-registration required. Limited seating, call soon for reservations. Haiku area. 572-8371 or email: cat@naturalhealthwizards.com

Chef demo at Down to Earth with Dana Naylor. Tuesdays, July 24th, 31st, August 7th, 14th. 5:30-6:30 pm.

Arthritis, A Natural Approach by Dr. Steve Blake, ScD. One in five adults and half of those over 65 have arthritis. Learn why certain foods aggravate inflammatory joint conditions. Food fats can reduce or increase our risk of arthritis pain. See how we can avoid certain foods to reduce inflammation. Find out some supplements can be helpful? Taste-test a delicious Creamy Walnut Dressing by Chef Catherine Blake. July 14th, 1-2 pm. FREE at Whole Foods, Kahului.

Summer Meals for Swimsuit Season with Catherine Blake. Sat., June 2, 10:30 am -12:30 pm, Haiku. Lighten Up and feel well fed! Learn how to create whole food, plant-based meals that are high in antioxidants and natural fibers. Together let's make Veggie Lover's Pizza, Yummy Greens Power drink, and Magical Magenta Carrot juice. $20 includes a yummy lunch and a farm tour. Register early: 572-9300 or: http://haleakuagardenfarm.com/farm-tours-classes/summer-meals-for-swimsuit-season-2

Scrumptious Sauces and Toppings Catherine Blake, BS, BD, Natural Chef, Two Mondays, April 24th and 30th, 2012, 10:30 am -12:30 pm.
Kaunoa Senior Center, Paia, Maui

Create nourishing, delicious sauces to enhance your meals.

Prepare quick, easy toppings that take only moments to prepare.

Understand why some foods are healthier than others.

Useful tips for the marketplace when choosing foods.

The Maui Light Diet, Seven Ways to Perfect Health. Saturday, March 24, 10 am to 3 pm. This exciting 5-hour workshop is much more than just another cooking class. It's a healthy lifestyle guide! You will be involved as a sous-chef as we prepare and then share a delicious, healthful, and satisfying lunch. You will also learn:
A proper way to fast.
Compassionate communication and setting boundaries.
Three easy stress-relieving techniques.
More wonderful life enhancing skills.
Come enjoy this ocean-front Paradise in Haiku and prepare yourself for a beautiful day! Included is a walk around the magnificent gardens with the beautiful white doves. $75 includes a healthy gourmet lunch. Pre-registration required. Limited seating, call soon for reservations. 572-8371 or email: revcatblake@gmail.com.

The Maui Light Cooking Demo: 7 ways to Perfect Health. In this Maui Light cooking demo you will learn how and why to choose food that will be perfect for your overall well-being. We all make food choices daily, but are these choices good for us in the long run? Learn quick, healthy and yummy recipes to impress your loved ones. Discover tricks and tips for streamlining meal preparation. Ono taro leaves soup, apple-celery-ginger Wake-Up juice, Best Friends, and toasty garlic gomasio will delight you and keep you well. Create a healing kitchen in your own home! Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7 pm, MCCOY PAVILION, ALA MOANA BEACH PARK, Honolulu, HI.

The Maui Light Cooking Demo: 7 ways to Perfect Health. In this Maui Light cooking demo you will learn how and why to choose food that will be perfect for your overall well-being. We all make food choices daily, but are these choices good for us in the long run? Learn quick, healthy and yummy recipes to impress your loved ones. Discover tricks and tips for streamlining meal preparation. Ono taro leaves soup, apple-celery-ginger Wake-Up juice, Best Friends, and toasty garlic gomasio will delight you and keep you well. Create a healing kitchen in your own home! Thursday, February 16th, 2012, 6:30 pm. Down To Earth (Upstairs), 305 Dairy Road in Kahului, Maui, HI. Contact 572-8371 for questions.

Dine Out with Chef Catherine Blake. Come and talk and eat with televised chef Catherine Blake at the Fresh Mint Restaurant in Paia, Maui, 115 Baldwin Avenue. Meet at 6 p.m Wednesday, February 15th.

Healthy Holiday Feast Cooking Class with natural chef Catherine Blake. Let's enjoy healthy holidays without going overboard. We'll learn several simple, timely recipes that will enhance your winter days and brighten your table. Guacamole stuffed tomatoes, Give Thanks Sweet Potatoes, Boston Black Beans and tangy dessert tea will bring a new flair to your December. Learn how these and other recipes can protect your health and enrich your energy. $20 includes the class, a nice lunch and an organic farm tour. Sat., December 3, 2011, 10:30-1:30.   Hale Akua Garden Farm, 110 Door of Faith Road, Haiku, HI. (808) 572-9300

Make Your Own Holiday Cards. Let’s have fun creating lively and beautiful cards to give away (or keep!). We will discuss composition, lettering techniques, and using different mediums. You will have at least 20 cards ready to send by the end of the class. November 30 and December 5th, 2011. 5:30-8:30 pm. University of Hawaii Ed Venture Program, Maui, HI. Room Laulima, 106, 984-3231.

Healthy Cooking Demo with Catherine Blake Come join us for a fun cooking demo. You will learn how to prepare, and taste, these simple and delicious recipes: Your Favorite Soup! Hot Crouton Treat. Part of the E2 Challenge offered by Whole Foods. October 18, 2011, 6 pm. Whole Foods Market, 70 Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI.

Natural Remedies with Catherine Blake. Learn how to take good care of yourself and your family using natural remedies. In this hands-on class you will learn about herbal alternatives for first aid care, and the best way to use and prepare them. We will make French Green Clay drawing salve, Cold Relief tea, rose lotion, burn relief gel and more. What about Pill Curing? Rescue Remedy? Become familiar with easy, natural care for yourself and your loved ones. Catherine Blake BS, BD, has devoted 30 years to researching, teaching, and counseling about natural wellness, specializing in nutrition, medicinal plants, and spiritual well-being. $20 includes Intro to Organic Gardening and Permaculture Tour. August 27, 2011 11am – 1pm. Hale Akua Garden Farm, 110 Door of Faith Road, Haiku, HI. (808) 572-9300 . www.haleakuagardenfarm.com

International Television. Aloha, Sauces, The Magic of Vegan Condiments with Chef Catherine Blake. 3 Television cooking shows, translated into 17 languages, now available on DVD. In this delightful video you will see how easy it is to make easy and delicious sauces to make any meal complete. Walnut Salad Dressing, Superfood Salad Dressing, and Bananasauce are just a few of the treats in store for you. Learn how to make easy, yummy sauces to go with vegetables and grains, and two desserts! Charming natural chef Catherine Blake at home in your kitchen. Colorful whole foods, plant-based meals are good for you and good for the planet. “Best Friends” Recipe makes everything better! “Vegetarianism, A Noble Way of Living”, SM TV. July 27, 29, and August 1st, 2011.

Food as Medicine, Natural Chef Catherine Blake, BS, BD, Each day we make choices about what to eat. Are we making the best choices for our long-term health?
In this hands-on cooking class we will evaluate the health effects of various foods. How are spices medicinal? Are all salads alike? We will learn to prepare a few simple recipes that will ensure long health: Curry Oat Burgers, Coconut Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Caceres Cabbage salad, and a sweet berry surprise. We’ll dine together on the food we make. Let's have fun creating delicious new recipes that will ensure lasting health. Saturday, July 24, 2011. 6:30 pm. Tickets $25 each. Class held In a private residence in Centerport, Long Island, New York.

Nutrition for Menopause: Special needs for special women. With Dr. Steve Blake. Menopause can become the healthiest years of your life. We will explore the special nutritional needs and life skills required for your wise women years to keep the right balance. We will also discuss which foods keep your bones strong and healthy and which foods weaken your bones. You will learn how to: adjust your diet to minimize hot flashes, restore moisture to dry skin, choose special supplements which might be needed after age 50, and, use medicinal plants to help with hormone balance. This class will provide tips and tools to promote self-healing, avoid inflammation, and live a full and graceful life. Tuesday evening, July 18th, 2011, 6-8 pm. University of Hawaii Ed Venture Program, Maui, HI. Room Laulima, 102, 984-3231.

Drawing and Painting for New Artists. This is a graduated training and each step segueys beautifully into the next step. The final painting will have been well thought out, with many aspects of skill development evident. It will be loose, wet and beautiful. It will capture the mood of the day and will serve as an artistic memory for the artist or a "sigh" moment for observers. Private in-home Class, July 13, 2011. East Kuiaha Road, Haiku, HI

Summer Meals for Swimsuit Season with Catherine Blake, BS, BD. We can adapt our menus to match the season. Banana Nut Smoothie, Fresh Greens Green Drink, Raisin Nutmeg Millet, Guacamole Dip, Pesto Pasta, Fruit Medley with a Cashew Frosting, and more. Feel light and well fed. This will be an in-depth, two part cooking class where you will participate in food preparation. Two meals included. Two Mondays June 20 and June 27, 2011, 6-8:30 pm. University of Hawaii Ed Venture Program, Maui, HI. Room Laulima, 106, 984-3231. http://www.ocet.org/catalog.php?courseID=3720.
Cooking with Natural Chef, Catherine Blake, Part of the E2 Challenge Program. Nutty Soup to Live For: Carrot Cashew Soup (A Classic), Pate for all seasons: Walnut Mushroom pate. June 21, 2011, 6 pm. Whole Foods Market, 70 Kaahumanu Avenue #B, Kahului, HI.

Food as Medicine: Your Best Medicine is in Your Kitchen with Catherine Blake. This will be an in-depth, two part cooking class where you will participate in food preparation. Each day we make choices about what to eat. Are we making the best decisions for our long-term health? In this class we will evaluate the effects of various foods on our health. Are spices medicinal? We will learn to prepare a few simple recipes that will ensure long health: Curry Oat Burgers, Millet Mushroom Madness, Soothing Mashed Potatoes, and Cinnamon Fried Bananas. Come and enjoy a healing Kitchen! We’ll dine together on the food we make. Two Mondays, June 6 and June 13, 2011, 6-8:30 pm, University of Hawaii Ed Venture Program, Maui, HI. Room Laulima, 106, 984-3231. $59 plus materials fee $15.
Food As Medicine Cooking class with natural chef Catherine Blake. You will learn how to make healthy food that tastes great! Boisterous Borscht, Parsley Pesto, Massaged Kale Salad, Carrot Celery Ginger Juice, Sweet Roasted Fennel. $20 includes a meal and an organic farm tour. Sat., June 4, 2011. Hale Akua Garden Farm, 110 Door of Faith Road, Haiku, HI. (808) 572-9300

Make Your Own Natural Remedies First Aid Kit. Learn how to take good care of yourself and your loved ones using natural remedies. In this hands-on class you will learn how and when to use French Green Clay, Pill Curing, Rescue Remedy, Home Made Vitamin C Drink, Aromatic Headache Cure, Professor Cayenne’s Balm, Cold Melting Tea, Herbal Eyebright Drops, Golden Seal, and many more natural healing treasures. You take home a small kit. Empower yourself and fine-tune your life! Materials fee $10. March 29, 2011. 6-9 pm. University of Hawaii Ed Venture Program, Maui, HI. Room Laulima, 106, 984-3231.

Whole Salad Dressings with Natural Chef, Catherine Blake. Come and Learn how to make Non-Dairy Pesto (Easy), Super Salad Dressing (Awesome!), and a yummy Guacamole with Gomasio.Part of the E2 Challenge offered by Whole Foods. March 22, 2011, 6 pm. Whole Foods Market, 70 Kaahumanu Avenue #B, Kahului, HI.

Cooking Presentation at “Spring into Health” Fair. Learn more secrets of yummy food with new recipes for Satay Peanut Sauce, Toasted Coconut Treat, and Pumpkin Seed Gomasio Topping, Saturday, March 19, 2011, 12:00 noon. Whole Foods Market, 70 Kaahumanu Avenue #B, Kahului, HI.

More Healthy Sauces. Together we will create and then enjoy Almond Milk, Classic Lemon Tahini Dressing, Satay Peanut Sauce, (a basic Malaysian/Thai Satay Sauce), Garlic and Sunflower Seed Topping and Cinnamon Applesauce. March 9 and 16, 2011, 6-9 pm. University of Hawaii Ed Venture Program, Maui, HI. Room Laulima, 106, 984-3231.

How to Create your own greeting Cards.Everybody loves receiving personalized cards. Let’s have fun creating lively and beautiful cards. Prepare ahead for special days, and learn tips and tricks for card making. Birthday, Valentines Day, Get Well, Sympathy, Friendship, etc. We will discuss composition on the page (layout) and Multi-media tools. Experiment with calligraphy pens, watercolor pencils, specialty papers, fabrics, and magic markers. See samples of different lettering techniques. These will be wonderful creations to give away (or keep!!). Fun, stress-free creativity time. Saturday, February 5, 2011, 9 am – Noon. University of Hawaii EdVenture Program, Maui Campus, Room Laulima, 106, Maui, HI.
Healthy Cooking for Diabetes: Can we adapt our diets to improve diabetes? YES! Learn which foods most challenge our blood sugar systems and learn how to control this. Cooking together, you will learn easy-to-prepare recipes for deep, long-term nourishment. Creamy Dahl Soup with winter squash. Golden Eggplant surprise. Massaged Kale salad. Wild and mixed Rice. The health effects of various ingredients will be discussed.$15 food fee includes 2 suppers. January 18 and 25, 2011. University of Hawaii, Maui Campus, Room Laulima, 106, 984-3231.

Nutrition for Menopause: Special needs for special women. Menopause can become the healthiest years of your life. We will explore the special nutritional needs required for the body to keep the right balance. We will also discuss which foods keep your bones strong and healthy and which foods weaken your bones. You will learn how to: adjust your diet to minimize hot flashes; restore moisture to dry skin; choose special supplements which might be needed after age 50; and, use medicinal plants to help with hormone balance. This class will provide tips and tools to promote self-healing, avoid inflammation, and live a full and graceful life. 2 hours. Co-taught with Dr. Steve Blake. Tuesday evening, January 4th, 2011, 6-8 pm. Vitec class University of Hawaii on Maui.

Delicious Healthy Sauces Cooking Class with Natural Chef Catherine Blake.
The secret to eating healthy is eating food that tastes yummy - and sauces are the key! You will learn quick, easy recipes that take only moments to prepare like: Tangy Walnut Salad Dressing; Sunny Garlic Gomasio; and Sweet Ginger Pecans. 2 Wednesdays, September 8 and 15, 2010, from 6-9 pm. Vitec class, University of Hawaii on Maui.

Healthy Hawaiian Feast Cooking Class. Each day we make choices about what to eat. Are we making the best decisions for our long-term health? Are spices medicinal? Learn simple recipes that will ensure long health: Curry Oat Burgers, Millet Mushroom Madness, Soothing Mashed Potatoes, Cinnamon Fried Bananas, and more. Come and enjoy a delicious healing kitchen! August 19, 2010, 5:30-7:30 pm. Private Residence, Wailea Point, Maui, HI.
Shopping 101 for Cheap and Healthy Food. Learn life-saving tricks and tips about which grocery store items are yummy, inexpensive, and healthy. We will create recipes you will enjoy and can afford! Sweet and sour Tempeh. Pineapple yams. More! Tues. August 10, 2010, 6-9 PM. University of Hawaii, Maui Campus, VITEC class.
Self Care with Herbs & Natural Remedies. Take good care of yourself and your family using natural remedies. Learn about herbal alternatives for first aid care, and the best way to use and prepare them. French Green Clay drawing salve, Cold Relief tea, rose lotion, burn relief gel and more. Monday, August 2, 2010, 6-9 pm. University of Hawaii, Maui Campus, VITEC class.
Scrumptious Sauces and Toppings, Catherine Blake, B.S., B.D., Naural chef. We enjoy eating vegetables more often with delicious sauces and toppings. In this class you will learn healthy tips and tricks to make you crave your veggies! You're going to love “Best Friends”, Nutritional cheesy melt sauce , Lemon Tahini dressing, Five Minutes, and Toasted cashew coconut treat. Together let's create these recipes and then enjoy the feast! $25 includes food. Monday, June 28, 5:30-7:30 pm. Temple of Peace, 575 Haiku Road, Haiku, HI. Contact 572-8371.

Food as Medicine. This class will teach you healthful recipes that you can re-create at home. The ingredients will all be of top quality and enhancing lifelong wellness. We will cook together so you will gain confidence in the kitchen. The recipes will be yummy, filling, and fun to make. We will enjoy the meal that we make as a dinner. Specific health benefits of the various foods will be discussed. Peanut Oat Burgers, Soothing Coconut Mashed Potatoes, Cinnamon Fried Bananas, and more are on the menu. Let's enjoy a healing Kitchen! Monday, June 21, 2010, 5:30-7:30 pm. Temple of Peace, Haiku.
Food as Medicine with Catherine Blake. Includes organic Farm Tour. $15. My goal is to introduce basic, healthy food preparation. Real food for Real people. Learn about how to use some common spices as medicine. Think some more about the health benefits of raw food. Learn how to avoid destructive foods. Learn how to make delicious Organic Pesto Sauce, Boisterous Beet Borscht, Purple Carrot juice, and Massaged Kale Salad. In this class we will focus on long-term health. Let's enjoy a healing kitchen! Saturday, June 4, 2010. 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Hale Akua Garden Farm, 110 Door of Faith Road, Haiku, HI. (808) 572-9300
Food as Medicine Cooking Class. Each day we make choices about what to eat. Are we making the best decisions for our long-term health? In this class we will evaluate the effects of various foods on our health. Are spices medicinal? We will learn to prepare a few simple recipes that will ensure long health: Curry Oat Burgers, Millet Mushroom Madness, Soothing Mashed Potatoes, Cinnamon Fried Bananas, and more. Come and enjoy a healing kitchen! Natural chef Catherine Blake. Tuesday May 18, May 25, 2010, from 6-8 pm. Vitec class University of Hawaii on Maui.

Animal Art Classes Enjoy painting or drawing rescued goats, donkeys, bunnies, chickens, and cats in a Nature Lover's dream. All skill levels welcome. Two Saturdays, December 12th and 19th, 2009, 10 am to 1 pm. Leilani Farm Sanctuary in Haiku.

Healthy Holiday Feast Cooking Class: Let's enjoy healthy holidays without going overboard. We'll learn several simple, timely recipes that will enhance your winter days and brighten your table. Shiitake Mushroom Soup, Give Thanks Sweet Potatoes, and Boston Black Beans will bring a new flair to your December. Two Thursdays, Dec. 3 and Dec 10, 2009. 6-8:30 pm. Vitec class University of Hawaii on Maui.

Let's Make Money Saving Meals: Shopping for food can be a challenge. We'll look at value per pound of many foods, taste new foods, and understand how to get the most for your dollar. Whole-grain Pizza with Homemade Salsa, Carrots with Feeling, and Russian Blanket Casserole. Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, 2009. 6-8:30 pm. Vitec class University of Hawaii on Maui.

How to Create Healthy Stir Fried Foods: We'll explore the flavors of China, Thailand, and Japan with popular stir-fried foods. Learn a Japanese secret of healthy stir-fry. We will make colorful Thai spiced veggies, Chinese Bean Curd with Plum Sauce and Soybeans, and Fun Fried Dessert. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, 6-8:30 pm. Vitec class University of Hawaii on Maui.

How to Draw Animals   Have you ever wanted to draw or paint animals? Here is your chance! These wonderful animals are in the protected Leilani Farm Sanctuary and will enjoy our company as much as we enjoy theirs. Enjoy drawing or painting friendly donkeys, happy goats, colorful chickens, loving cats, fuzzy bunnies, George, the pig, or Veronica the Deer. Behind the scenes are rolling green pastures, hundreds of trees, and jungle environments to enhance your artwork. This really is an artist's paradise. All skill levels are welcome, and all drawing or painting media are welcome. Saturday November 14, 2009, from 10 am -1 pm. Leilani Farm Sanctuary in Haiku, Maui, HI.

Cooking for Diabetes. Can we adapt our diets to improve diabetes? YES! We will discuss how quickly foods increase our blood sugars and learn ways to control this. We will learn easy to prepare recipes for long-term nourishment. Dahl with squash. Golden Eggplant surprise. Birthday Rice. $10 food fee. Thursday, November 5, 2009, 6-9 pm. Vitec Class, Maui Community College, Maui, Hi.

Television Infomercial for Maui Community College. Vitec classpromotion. Take control of your meal times and to have fun doing it. Learn a strong foundation from which to move forward with confidence in the kitchen. Meet organic Blue Agave Honey, Umeboshi Plum Vinegar, Nirvana Avocado, and Home grown oregano. Learn how your food choices affect your long-term health. Eight minute ad. On the air 4 Saturdays. 6 pm, November 2009. Maui Community College, Maui, HI.

Medicines in your kitchen. We have an entire collection of natural remedies in our kitchen. Is apple cider vinegar good for you? What is a mustard plaster? When is oatmeal good for skin? Calming herbs, drawing clays, and medicinal plants can be our allies if we get off balance. Learn about 20 common items that can be relied on in times of need, and save money while doing so. Monday, October 19, 2009, 6-9 pm. Vitec class University of Hawaii on Maui.

Drawing for Fun with Catherine Blake, BS, BD. A basic understanding of the fundamentals of drawing. Classical techniques for sketching flowers and faces. Composition on the page. Freedom of movement with charcoal. Comparative uses of pencils, charcoal, or pen to draw. Quick-draw mastery. Erasing to refine your line. Develop an enhanced confidence with which to approach your drawing. 3 Tuesdays, September 29, October 6 and 13th, 2009, 6-9 pm. Vitec Class, Maui Community College, Maui, Hi.
How to Prepare Super Foods-Vitamin Boosting Meals. Vitamin tablets are all very well, but let's get down to the real source of your nutrition - preparing foods packed with the vitamins and minerals you need for good health! We will be preparing foods that meet all of our essential nutritional needs. Delicious and nutritious! You will learn: What makes a food a super food? A Super Soup recipe for colds. The value of eating your vitamins in your meals. Two Thursdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 2009, 6:30-9 pm. Vitec Class, Maui Community College, Maui, Hi.

Food as Medicine: Each day we make choices about what to eat. Are we making the best decisions for our long-term health? My goal is to introduce basic, healthy food preparation: real food for real people. In this class we will evaluate the effects of various foods on our health. Are spices medicinal? We will learn to prepare a few simple recipes that will ensure long health. Curry Oat Burgers. Millet mushroom madness. Caceres salad. Cinnamon Fried bananas. Come and enjoy a healing Kitchen! Saturday, June 27, 2009. 10 am -12 pm. Vitec Class, Maui Community College, Maui, HI.

How to Prepare Super Foods - Vitamin Boosting Meals.   Vitamin tablets are all very well, but let’s get down to the real source of your nutrition - preparing foods packed with the vitamins & minerals you need for good health! What makes a food a super food? A Super Soup recipe for colds. Power Out Salad dressing. Antioxidant drink. Learn the value of eating your vitamins in food. Delicious plus nutritious. Wednesday, November 5, 2008. 5:30-8:30. Vitec Class, Maui Community College, Maui, Hi.
How to Prepare Healthy Chocolate Desserts. Chocolate, oh chocolate. Scientists tell us dark chocolate is good for you and provides natural antioxidants. We will create several mouth-watering treats using organic chocolate and other healthy ingredients. These recipes are quick and easy - for busy people. Healthy chocolate shake. Rich and creamy Chocolate tapioca pudding. Dipping sauce for strawberries, and More! Monday, November 3, 2008. 5:30-8:30. Vitec Class, Maui Community College, Maui, HI.
Healthy Hearts & Food Cooking Class. Let's learn to love the foods that make us thrive! Discover how to prepare foods that can help you lower your risk of heart attacks, and enjoy doing it! See how to choose the right foods at the market. Focus is on easy, simple recipes: Avocado Happiness. Coconut Thai curry, and Quick Quinoa. Thursday, October 23, 2008 5:30-8:30 Vitec Class, Maui Community College, Maui, HI.

Nutrition for Menopause: Special needs for special women. With Dr. Steve Blake. Menopause can become the healthiest years of your life. We will explore the special nutritional needs required for the body to keep the right balance. We will also discuss which foods keep your bones strong and healthy and which foods weaken your bones. You will learn how to adjust your diet to minimize hot flashes, restore moisture to dry skin, choose special supplements which might be needed after age 50, and, use medicinal plants to help with hormone balance. This class will provide tips and tools to promote self-healing, avoid inflammation, and encourage you to live a full and graceful life. Weds. Oct 21st, 2008, 6-9 pm. Vitec Class, Maui Community College, Maui, HI.

Sensational Superfoods! Vitamin tablets are all very well, but let’s get down to the real source of your nutrition - preparing foods packed with the vitamins & minerals you need for good health! In these two classes we will be preparing foods that meet all of our essential nutritional needs. What is garlic good for? How about Chlorella, or Kale? Where do you get your best calcium? Come join us and you will learn what makes a food a super food and a Super Soup recipe for colds. Aug 15-Aug 22, 2008. 10:00am-Noon. Laulima 106, Maui Community College, Maui, HI.

How to Draw Animals   Have you ever wanted to draw or paint animals? Here is your chance! These wonderful animals are in the protected Leilani Farm Sanctuary and will enjoy our company as much as we enjoy theirs. Enjoy drawing or painting friendly donkeys, happy goats, colorful chickens, loving cats, fuzzy bunnies, George, the pig, or Veronica the Deer. Behind the scenes are rolling green pastures, hundreds of trees, and jungle environments to enhance your artwork. This really is an artist's paradise. All skill levels are welcome, and all drawing or painting media are welcome. Saturday, June 19, and June 26, 10 am -12 noon, 2008. Leilani Farm Sanctuary in Haiku, Maui, HI.