Events for January, 2012 — Eat Local, West Michigan!

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2	3	4	5	6	7 West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle January 7, 2012 – January 13, 2012 If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my FREE email updates. Thanks for visiting!Here’s how it works: Users purchase products from our producers on this site during… Fulton Street Farmers Market Fulton Street Farmers Market January 7, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The Fulton Street Farmers Market is the oldest and largest in Grand Rapids. When it was established in 1922 there were three other markets in operation: a large wholesale market… Baked Pastas Cooking Demonstration Baked Pastas Cooking Demonstration January 7, 2012 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Baked pasta dishes are popular in Italy because they can feed a lot of people without a lot of fuss. Let Chef John teach you how to prepare these delicious… New Holland Brewing Brewery and Distillery Tours New Holland Brewing Brewery and Distillery Tours January 7, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm New Holland Brewing offer brewery and distillery tours at our Production Brewery every Saturday. No need to reserve your spot in advance Brewery tours are at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm.…	8 New Holland Brewing Brewery and Distillery Tours West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle January 7, 2012 – January 13, 2012 Here’s how it works: Users purchase products from our producers on this site during a shopping “window” that begins on the first Saturday of every month and ends on the…
9 West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle January 7, 2012 – January 13, 2012 Here’s how it works: Users purchase products from our producers on this site during a shopping “window” that begins on the first Saturday of every month and ends on the…	10 West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle January 7, 2012 – January 13, 2012 Here’s how it works: Users purchase products from our producers on this site during a shopping “window” that begins on the first Saturday of every month and ends on the…	11 West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle January 7, 2012 – January 13, 2012 Here’s how it works: Users purchase products from our producers on this site during a shopping “window” that begins on the first Saturday of every month and ends on the… Kick the Ick with Kitchen Herbs Kick the Ick with Kitchen Herbs January 11, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Fight the winter chills with herbs you most likely have in your own pantry! Come and explore how to put those herbs to use in new ways, learning a few… Hearty Stews Hearty Stews January 11, 2012 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Michigan winters call for hearty winter eating. These delicious and nutritious recipes are great make for making in quantity and freezing. This is a Wine & Food Pairing Class. In many of… Wine Meets Beer Wine Meets Beer January 11, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Double tasting event with Fenn Valley Winery and Brewery Vivant and five courses. Winemaker: Doug Welsch \| Brewer: Jason Spaulding \| Guest Chef: Drew Turnipseed, Brewery Vivant The five-course menu includes: Course…	12 Wine Meets Beer West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle January 7, 2012 – January 13, 2012 Here’s how it works: Users purchase products from our producers on this site during a shopping “window” that begins on the first Saturday of every month and ends on the…	13 West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle January 7, 2012 – January 13, 2012 Here’s how it works: Users purchase products from our producers on this site during a shopping “window” that begins on the first Saturday of every month and ends on the…	14 West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle West Michigan Co-op Shopping Cycle Kalamazoo Beer Week Kalamazoo Beer Week January 14, 2012 – January 21, 2012 Whether you are a long-time lover of craft beer or are new to the craft beer experience, Kalamazoo Beer Week offers a host of special, one-time-only style experiences. Fulton Street Farmers Market Fulton Street Farmers Market January 14, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The Fulton Street Farmers Market is the oldest and largest in Grand Rapids. When it was established in 1922 there were three other markets in operation: a large wholesale market… It’s All Greek to Me It’s All Greek to Me January 14, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm One of our most popular ethnic cuisine classes. Escape Michigan winter with a trip to the Greek Islands. Learn classic Greek lamb recipes and delicious vegetarian meals. Work with phyllo… Holistic Immunity presented by Great Lakes Herbalist Jim McDonald Holistic Immunity presented by Great Lakes Herbalist Jim McDonald January 14, 2012 11:00 am – 5:00 pm $45.00 per person, snacks provided. Advance payment is required to guarantee your spot. Email lisa.rose.starner@gmail.com to register. Click here to read more about Jim McDonald Winter Warm Up Winter Warm Up January 14, 2012 11:00 am – 5:00 pm The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula have teamed up with peninsula area restaurants and businesses for the 2012 Winter Warm Up. Guests can purchase a souvenir mug for $10 at… New Holland Brewing Brewery and Distillery Tours New Holland Brewing Brewery and Distillery Tours January 14, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm New Holland Brewing offer brewery and distillery tours at our Production Brewery every Saturday. No need to reserve your spot in advance Brewery tours are at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm.… Soup: Free Cooking Class Soup: Free Cooking Class January 14, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm	15 Soup: Free Cooking Class Kalamazoo Beer Week Kalamazoo Beer Week January 14, 2012 – January 21, 2012 Whether you are a long-time lover of craft beer or are new to the craft beer experience, Kalamazoo Beer Week offers a host of special, one-time-only style experiences.
16 Kalamazoo Beer Week Kalamazoo Beer Week Kalamazoo Beer Week Kalamazoo Beer Week January 14, 2012 – January 21, 2012 Whether you are a long-time lover of craft beer or are new to the craft beer experience, Kalamazoo Beer Week offers a host of special, one-time-only style experiences. Joel Salatin Book Signing Joel Salatin Book Signing January 16, 2012 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm Nourish Organic Market and Egypt Valley Angus are delighted and honored to host Joel Salatin for a book-signing event. Self pro-claimed “lunatic farmer”, food activist and educator, Joel Salatin will be…	17 Joel Salatin Book Signing Joel Salatin Book Signing Joel Salatin Book Signing Kalamazoo Beer Week Kalamazoo Beer Week January 14, 2012 – January 21, 2012 Whether you are a long-time lover of craft beer or are new to the craft beer experience, Kalamazoo Beer Week offers a host of special, one-time-only style experiences. Joel Salatin “Dancing with Dinner” Joel Salatin “Dancing with Dinner” January 17, 2012 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Joel Salatin is a fulltime alternative farmer in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. He writes extensively for agriculture magazines and is a popular speaker who defends small farms, local food systems, and… A Wok in the Park A Wok in the Park January 17, 2012 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm You’ve been at work all day and the family is hungry. Stir-frying is a quick, delicious, healthy alternative to running out for boring fast food. And the variations are endless.…	18 A Wok in the Park A Wok in the Park Kalamazoo Beer Week Kalamazoo Beer Week January 14, 2012 – January 21, 2012 Whether you are a long-time lover of craft beer or are new to the craft beer experience, Kalamazoo Beer Week offers a host of special, one-time-only style experiences. Soup Cooking Class Soup Cooking Class January 18, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm We have 2 classes! Great soup doesn’t come as easily as it may seem. And it comes in handy when you live in the Midwest. You’ll learn about solid base, proper…	19 Soup Cooking Class Soup Cooking Class Soup Cooking Class Kalamazoo Beer Week Kalamazoo Beer Week January 14, 2012 – January 21, 2012 Whether you are a long-time lover of craft beer or are new to the craft beer experience, Kalamazoo Beer Week offers a host of special, one-time-only style experiences. Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend January 19, 2012 – January 21, 2012 An Annual Celebration of Compassionate Living in Grand Rapids, MI Wake Up Weekend is an annual grass-roots celebration of animal-friendly advocacy, art, food, education, music, philosophy, and religion in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our… East Meets West East Meets West January 19, 2012 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Fusion Cuisine brings together the best of East and West traditions and it’s what’s happening in the most innovative restaurants. Learn key elements, then use your imagination to create a…	20 East Meets West East Meets West Kalamazoo Beer Week Kalamazoo Beer Week January 14, 2012 – January 21, 2012 Whether you are a long-time lover of craft beer or are new to the craft beer experience, Kalamazoo Beer Week offers a host of special, one-time-only style experiences. Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend January 19, 2012 – January 21, 2012 An Annual Celebration of Compassionate Living in Grand Rapids, MI Wake Up Weekend is an annual grass-roots celebration of animal-friendly advocacy, art, food, education, music, philosophy, and religion in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our…	21 Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend Kalamazoo Beer Week Kalamazoo Beer Week January 14, 2012 – January 21, 2012 Whether you are a long-time lover of craft beer or are new to the craft beer experience, Kalamazoo Beer Week offers a host of special, one-time-only style experiences. Wake Up Weekend Wake Up Weekend January 19, 2012 – January 21, 2012 An Annual Celebration of Compassionate Living in Grand Rapids, MI Wake Up Weekend is an annual grass-roots celebration of animal-friendly advocacy, art, food, education, music, philosophy, and religion in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our… Fulton Street Farmers Market Fulton Street Farmers Market January 21, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The Fulton Street Farmers Market is the oldest and largest in Grand Rapids. When it was established in 1922 there were three other markets in operation: a large wholesale market… Metro Cupcakes Sampling Metro Cupcakes Sampling January 21, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Metro Cupcakes will be making their retail debut at Art of the Table. You may have seen their products around town or received them as a gift – now you… Tenderloin Three-Ways Cooking Demonstration Tenderloin Three-Ways Cooking Demonstration January 21, 2012 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Tenderloin, as the name suggests, is cut from the loin of an animal – a part of the body that does not get very much of a workout. It’s that… New Holland Brewing Brewery and Distillery Tours New Holland Brewing Brewery and Distillery Tours January 21, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm New Holland Brewing offer brewery and distillery tours at our Production Brewery every Saturday. No need to reserve your spot in advance Brewery tours are at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm.… Techniques of European Cooking Techniques of European Cooking January 21, 2012 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm Chef-Educator Nancy Krcek Allen Chef-Instructor Lynne Brach Europe is the mother-lode of codified technique and fine cooking. After this class you’ll surprise your family with your improved knife and cooking skills. The class… 13th Annual Chili Cookoff 13th Annual Chili Cookoff January 21, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Annual Chili Cook-off and Wine Lover’s Potluck The categories will be the same as they were last year: Four Legs (beef and pork) Two Legs (Fowl) Vegetarian (non-meat) Exotic (Seafood or wild game, including venison). Our… B. Nektar Meadery Tasting B. Nektar Meadery Tasting January 21, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Ian from B. Nektar Meadery (http://www.bnektar.com/) will make an appearance at Art of the Table to share with you the joys of Mead! Never tried this delectable concoction called honey… Beer School: Beer Cultism Beer School: Beer Cultism January 21, 2012 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Can you love your beer too much? This month Professor Steve will look at the cultural phenomenon of craft beer and the dark side of craft beer. $5 class fee… Beer Tasting Event Beer Tasting Event January 21, 2012 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm $40.00 couple or $25.00 each Please RSVP Smells Like Weed – Gorgonzola Souffle Boffo Brown- Hearty Pork Stew Ravioli Tres Blueberry Stout- Pan Seared Duck with Blueberry Glaze Thirsty Trout Porter- Roasted Sirloin with Smoked…	22
23 Beer Tasting Event Soup’s On Soup’s On January 23, 2012 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Soup’s On refers to two annual fundraising events which benefit the food and pantry programs of Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM). These programs include meals delivered to the homebound, drop…	24 Soup’s On Top 10 Super Foods Top 10 Super Foods January 24, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm	25	26 Top 10 Super Foods Different Yeasts/Different Flavors Different Yeasts/Different Flavors January 26, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Beer Tasting Event	27 Different Yeasts/Different Flavors Ciders of All Sorts Ciders of All Sorts January 27, 2012 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Using delicious finds from our cooler, we’ll surprise you with cool stuff from France, Ada (yes, Michigan), up north (yes, Michigan!), and England too.	28 Ciders of All Sorts Ciders of All Sorts Ciders of All Sorts Ciders of All Sorts Ciders of All Sorts Ciders of All Sorts Fulton Street Farmers Market Fulton Street Farmers Market January 28, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The Fulton Street Farmers Market is the oldest and largest in Grand Rapids. When it was established in 1922 there were three other markets in operation: a large wholesale market… New Holland Brewing Brewery and Distillery Tours New Holland Brewing Brewery and Distillery Tours January 28, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm New Holland Brewing offer brewery and distillery tours at our Production Brewery every Saturday. No need to reserve your spot in advance Brewery tours are at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm.… Garden Planning 101 Garden Planning 101 January 28, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm It’s time to start looking at those seed catalogs again! Before you send in your order, come to Blandford to discuss companion planting, crop rotation, and seed selection. Adults only, RSVP. $5… Robert Burns Supper Robert Burns Supper January 28, 2012 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm The Grand Rapids Scottish Society Invites You To The 21st Annual Robert Burns’ Supper We cordially invite you to join us in a celebration of the birthday of… Art’s Salsa World Premiere Art’s Salsa World Premiere January 28, 2012 11:00 pm Art’s salsa will experience it’s world premiere at Art of the Table on January 28. This is a BRAND NEW locally made fresh salsa by our friend Art Azevedo. He’s… The Art of Making Gnocchi Hands-On Cooking Class The Art of Making Gnocchi Hands-On Cooking Class January 28, 2012 11:30 pm Join us for this popular class where you will learn the skill of making feather light gnocchi. Chef John has been preparing gnocchi for over 20 years and will guide…	29
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