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2Friday 2nd	3Saturday 3rd	4Sunday 4th	5Monday 5th	6Tuesday 6th 11:00am Hearty and Healthy Soups and Stews Register Online Hearty and Healthy Soups and Stews As the cold weather sets in, so does our craving for warming, comforting foods. You will learn basic techniques for making soups and stews utilizing health-promoting ingredients to maximize texture and flavor. Herbs, spice, vegetables, whole grains and legumes will be used in lieu of heavy cream , butter and salt. The menu includes Garlic & Herb Hummus, Moroccan Vegetable Stew with Chickpeas, Creamy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup, Curried Cauliflower Soup and Turkey Vegetable Chili. $105 Course Information Date: Thursday, November 6th 2014 Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm	7Wednesday 7th	8Thursday 8th
9Friday 9th	10Saturday 10th	11Sunday 11th	12Monday 12th	13Tuesday 13th 11:00am Signature Blum Cooking Demo - Indian Register Online Signature Blum Cooking Demo - Indian Join our culinary series and learn how to eat gluten, dairy, soy, corn and egg free. Eating this way is delicious and easy and we will teach you how! Our Chef will show you recipes following the classic elimination diet that we use with our detox programs and for most of our new patients. You will have the opportunity to eat and ask questions. We offer 4 different menus that change with each season to keep it fresh and varied, so you can take this class more than once. The menu for this class features Mango Lassi Smoothie, Red Lentil Dahl, Stewed Chickpeas, Tomatoes & Spinach, and Colorful Basmati Rice. Program Fee: $75 Course Information Date: Thursday, November 13th 2014 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm	14Wednesday 14th 11:00am Learn at Lunch Food as Medicine Series: Healing the Gut Register Online Learn at Lunch Food as Medicine Series: Healing the Gut Dr. Blum created this class for those of you interested in learning more about how specific foods can support your health goals—whether for yourself, or for your clients if you are a health coach, nutritionist, or a health care provider of any specialty. Nutritional medicine is the foundation for all health, and the best place to learn is in the kitchen! During each class, Dr. Blum will lead the discussion, and Chef Amy Bach will teach the cooking demo that goes along with it. There will be ample time for you to ask questions and initiate topics for conversation. The menu and discussion will focus on foods that heal the gut (ghee, coconut oil, cultured foods) and support digestion (papaya, pineapple). Program Fee: $150 Course Information Date: Friday, November 14th 2014 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Course Instructor Susan Blum, MD, MPH Founder and Director Learn more	15Thursday 15th 9:00am Happiness Retreat Register Online Happiness Retreat Our signature one-day retreat was created to offer an intensive learning and growth experience with a variety of mind body techniques. Led by Elizabeth Greig, MSN FNP, you will learn new skills, more about yourself, and leave feeling more grounded and calmer than when you arrived. The group size is limited to 14, with a cost of $195 per person. Healthy snacks and yoga mats will be provided. Wear comfortable, warm clothes. To register, you must pay in full, which is non-refundable if cancelled within 2 weeks of the program. Course Information Date: Saturday, November 15th 2014 Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm Course Instructor Susan Blum, MD, MPH Founder and Director Learn more
16Friday 16th	17Saturday 17th	18Sunday 18th	19Monday 19th 10:00am Introduction to Meditation Introduction to Meditation Learn the basics of how to meditate with instruction on posture, breath, and one of the classic meditation methods. There is time to share your experience of the in-class meditation and ask questions. The class meets for an hour. $40/class and pre-registration is required. Course Information Date: Wednesday, November 19th 2014 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am 6:00pm Pantry, Freezer, Fridge Makeover - Free Class Register Online Pantry, Freezer, Fridge Makeover - Free Class Healthy living begins in the kitchen, where preparation is the key! Learn how to improve the quality of your diet by keeping the right ingredients on hand. You'll leave inspired to turn over a new leaf and armed with knowledge about the best whole grains, healthy fats, vegetables, proteins, herbs and spices to make healthier versions of your favorite foods. Although this class is free, registration is encouraged to reserve your seat. Course Information Date: Wednesday, November 19th 2014 Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm	20Tuesday 20th 6:30pm Signature Blum Cooking Demo - Farm to Table Register Online Signature Blum Cooking Demo - Farm to Table Join our culinary series and learn how to eat gluten, dairy, soy, corn and egg free. Eating this way is delicious and easy and we will teach you how! Our Chef will show you recipes following the classic elimination diet that we use with our detox programs and for most of our new patients. You will have the opportunity to eat and ask questions. We offer 4 different menus that change with each season to keep it fresh and varied, so you can take this class more than once. The menu for this class includes our Very Berry Smoothie, Minted Pea and Asparagus Soup, Chickpea Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, and Killer Kale Pie. Program Fee: $75 Course Information Date: Thursday, November 20th 2014 Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm	21Wednesday 21st	22Thursday 22nd
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