Events
Featured Event:
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
If you are wanting all things plant-based all the time - you've got it!! We have just opened the Center for Plant-based Living, it's the nation's first plant-based nutrition and culinary education center located in downtown Kirkwood. Join us and let's get cooking!
January 24, 2020, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Featured in the Movie, The Game Changers, our Dr. Jim Loomis is back and Our Game Changers weekend continues. Tonight we are showing you how to make big hearty Superbowl food! REPERSENT with these incredible recipes that will stand out at any Super Bowl party you’re heading to!
Your Menu:
BBQ Chickpea and Carrot Sliders ( onion, chickpeas, BBQ sauce, sriracha, onion, garlic, cilantro)
Sweet Potato Queso Nachos ( sweet potato, garlic, nutritional yeast, salsa, pinto beans, pickled jalapeno)
Chickpea Tuna Salad ( corn, sunflower seeds, capers, Dijon )
January 23, 2020, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
It’s a Game Changers Documentary Cooking Class Week with Dr. Loomis! He was featured in the wildly popular new plant-based documentary, he’s our Medical Director and he’s in town cooking at the shop!
We are well into the new year and you’re wanting BIG food with BIG nutrients to keep you on track - no rabbit food here! Dr. Loomis will have info on keeping your active body well fueled while he and Caryn cook up and dish out food you’ll love (and can easily make at home.)
Your Menu:
Southwest Stew ( onion, bell pepper, potato, mushrooms, pintos, black beans, collards, cumin, garlic )
Mexican Garbanzo Salad (tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, garbanzo, avocado, lime )
Loaded Chopped Salad (kale, romaine, cabbage, white beans, hemp seeds, avocado, walnuts )
Lentil Stew (onion, potatoes, greens, garlic, cumin, celery)
January 14, 2020, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
It’s another edition of Taco Tuesday!
Your Menu:
Asian Inspired Lentil Tacos (lentils, lime, garlic, ginger, mushrooms)
BBQ Mushroom Tacos (chipotle, garlic, allspice, cloves)
Crispy Avocado with Sriracha Ranch Drizzle (avocado, lime, cumin, hemp hearts, tahini)
December 19, 2019, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
You’re looking your best for the holiday parties, why not bring the best appetizer to the gathering?! You’re such a show off - own it!
Your Menu:
“Bacon” Wrapped Water Chestnuts - (tomato paste, maple syrup, portobello)
Lentil “Caviar” with Creme - (shallot, bay leaves, ginger, nori, french lentils, tofu)
Dark Chocolate Glitter Truffles - ( walnuts, dark chocolate, truffle salt)
December 12, 2019, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Santa’s making his way around town, let’s give him a healthier version of traditional Christmas cookies to ensure he can make it down each and every chimney!
Your Menu:
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thumbprint Raspberry Jam Cookies
Spiced Oatmeal Cookies
December 10, 2019, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
It’s the holiday season, you need SIMPLICITY! Here are 5 recipes that will keep you on track during the holiday season that won’t take too much time or break the bank!
Your Menu:
Clean Slate Hummus - (chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic)
Black Bean Burger - (black beans, salsa, oats)
Crispy Onion Rings - (bread crumbs, sweet onion, nutritional yeast)
Garlicky Creamy Kale Salad Dressing - (tahini, garlic, dill, lemon, balsamic)
Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup - (carrots, coconut, ginger, onion)
November 23, 2019, at 01:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Isn’t Thanksgiving all about gathering all around the table, sharing really great food and being thankful for who we get to share it with? With this class you will learn three new dishes that will excite you and your guests.
Your Menu:
Roasted Brussels with Cashew Cream and Coconut Bacon
Green Bean Casserole with Onion Rings
Pumpkin Pie Wontons
November 19, 2019, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
We’re preparing all your favorite fall vegetables, and pairing them with delicious salsas, creams and relish. Tucking them into a warm tortilla and let the flavors explode! You’ve never had tacos like these! Our hands-on classes fill at 6 people for plenty of personal instruction. They go quickly!
Your Menu:
Sweet Potato and Corn Tacos with Cranberry Relish
Roasted Fall Vegetables and Chimichurri Sauce Tacos
Root Vegetable Tacos with Cashew Lime Sour Cream
November 18, 2019, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Using the season’s favorite squashes and dark leafy greens, these GF Autumn winners will kick up your recipe rotation at home easily and deliciously!
Your Menu
Warm Butternut Squash Salad with Kale and Quinoa
Cheesy Punky Pasta with Fresh Sage and Greens
Chocolate-y Pumpkin Spice Truffles
November 16, 2019, at 01:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
From making a simple vegetable broth (without all the junk in it!), to creating robust flavors in an oil-free, dry saute, you’ll learn all the culinary basics you need to jump start or even enhance your plant-based journey. Some other valuable take-a-ways:
How to make almond milk
How to make a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce
What 5 parts every salad dressing should have
How to make a Parmesan cheese
And much more! Scouts honor.
You’ll also walk away with a full color 20-page PDF to take home.
November 13, 2019, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
The road to diabetes does not have to be a one-way street. There is reason for hope! People who eat plant-based meals are less likely to ever develop diabetes, and for those who have diabetes, plant-based meals can help to improve blood sugar levels and prevent complications. These meals are affordable and can be quite delicious and satisfying. A low-fat, plant-based approach offers a new tool that many have found to be very useful. Review the latest science behind this approach, consider some simple ideas forgetting started, sample some dishes, and explore useful resources
November 6, 2019, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
We can all benefit from a strong immune system especially when it comes to preventing or recovering from cancer! This class will give you nutrition information and recipe ideas to incorporate immune boosting plant foods on to your plate. Once you lower your fat intake and boost your fiber intake, you can experience weight loss as well! This introductory class involves a nutrition lesson and a plant-based cooking demonstration; you will learn about the right food choices that can help reduce the risk of developing cancer as well as prevent a recurrence. You will leave with valuable information and a full tummy.
October 19, 2019, at 01:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
In this demonstration class, learn how to roll spring rolls and sushi LIKE A PRO!
Using clean, delicious and filling ingredients, you will learn how to cut, stack and roll. These are perfect for parties, and easy weeknight dinners and simple to take to work for a quick lunch. Kiddos love them too!
Your Menu::
Brown Rice Sushi Rolls with Avocado and Bell Peppers
Raw Spring Rolls with Vegetables and Rice Noodles and a Spicy Almond Butter Dipping Sauce
Crispy Spring Rolls with Cabbage, Mushrooms and Tofu and a Apricot Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce
October 17, 2019, at 06:00 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
A little traditional and a little not. Scale any of these recipes down for the two of you or, heck, why not make it a party, we are talking NACHOS however!
Your Menu--->
Minestrone White Bean Soup
Falafel with Spicy Cilantro Pesto
Greek Tahini Nachos
October 11, 2019, at 05:30 PM
Location: Center for Plant-based Living
Why settle for the same old boring appetizers at your happy hour gathering? Let’s spice things up and kick out the grease-laden old stand-bys with these tasty bites that won’t having you wishing you didn’t.
Your Menu
Potato Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Crispy Spring Rolls
Hummus Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
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