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Summer Salsa to Can

Mary's Wholesome Living

Summertime and warmer weather encourages lighter fare, cook outs and entertaining. Are you tired of the same old red salsa and chips that has become a standard appetizer? We will brighten up your taste buds and BBQs with a cheery pineapple salsa. Great on chips, tacos or roasted fish. You will learn the basics of hot water bath canning and proper preparation of fruits and veggies for preserving this summer favorite. We will be chopping and slicing,...

(3) Beginner 16 and older
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Fermentation Basics

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 811 S Oak Park Ave, Illinois City, IL

"Probiotics are essential to basic human nutrition, they provide multiple benefits for your immune system. When probiotics are abundant in your body, it’s harder for bacteria that cause illness to get a foothold. Some also keep you healthy by making bacteriocins, which suppress the growth of harmful bacteria. Sources of probiotics include eating fermented foods like Brewer’s yeast, miso, and sauerkraut." The Dr. Oz Show Fermentation is one of...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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No Knead Sourdough Bread - with Sprouted Grains

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2607 W 75th St, Naperville, IL

Do you love the smell, taste and wholesomeness of fresh baked bread? Do you like the idea of baking your own bread, but don’t think you have the time or expertise? Well we have a solution for you! This class will teach you how to make a NO KNEAD hearty dough that will supply fresh bread to you and your family for the week. We will offer a traditional sourdough bread as well as one utilizing Sprouted Ancient Grains. Please bring: A very large...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Holiday Fruit Filled Cookies Czech Kolacky

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2607 W 75th St, Naperville, IL

Do you love making cookies with the kids for Christmas?  Have you always wanted to go the neighborhood Cookie Exchange but didn’t feel your cookies were worthy? Kolacky are delicious flaky fruit-filled cookies, made with cream cheese and butter for a very rich holiday treat. Possible fillings are apricot, raspberry, pineapple, poppy seed and homemade cheese filling. Great family project– kids love making the thumb prints and filling...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Yogurt Making Workshop

Mary's Wholesome Living

Learn to make yogurt, yogurt cheese balls and frozen yogurt. You’ll get to take a yogurt starter home with you.

(3) All levels 16 and older
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How to Use Your Pressure Cooker

Mary's Wholesome Living

Did Santa bring you one for Christmas? Or do you have one in the closet still in the box? Well now is the time to bring it out and learn what you have been missing. A pressure cooker allows you to prepare healthy, wholesome, delicious meals in a fraction of the time. Inexpensive cuts of meat become tender and juicy, grains and beans can be cooked daily without long cooking and stirring. Beautiful broths and soups can be made on a weekly basis. We...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Fermented Sauerkraut

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn, IL

Raw and Lacto-fermented sauerkraut is a far cry from the soft, vinegary stuff in a can we ate as kids. Fermented sauerkraut has many health benefits: It is ripe with probiotic power – a great way to rebuild healthy bacteria in our systems due to the overuse of antibiotics. Is a good source of vitamin C – sauerkraut was packed for long sea voyages to ward off scurvy (caused by vitamin C deficiency) It has cancer-fighting properties, both as...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Hearty Breads in 5 minutes a Day

Mary's Wholesome Living

Do you love the smell, taste and wholesomeness of fresh baked bread? Do you like the idea of baking your own bread, but don’t think you have the time or expertise? Well we have a solution for you! This class will teach you how to make a no knead hearty dough that will supply fresh bread to you and your family for the week. Bring to class: A very large bowl with cover to bring home your dough A pizza or baking stone (if you have one) An apron...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Irish Soda Bread and Brown Bread

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn, IL

St. Patrick’s Day dinner has always been the traditional Corned Beef, Cabbage and a lovely bread made with buttermilk, eggs, caraway and raisins. In Ireland soda bread is not reserved only to the holidays, but a daily staple in most homes. Since Irish soda bread does not use yeast, there is no kneading or long rising time necessary. Baking soda and baking powder are used as the leavening agents, creating a moist bread without the fuss. For folks...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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It’s a Pickling Party

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2607 W 75th St, Naperville, IL

Remember this childhood tongue twister? Now let's put a pucker on your face with a pack of possible pickles. Will they be pickled cucumbers or pickled peppers? Sweet may be your choice or perhaps hot. This class teaches you the basics of pickling. In this hands-on class we will show you how to prepare various brines; some sweet, some sour that will pair well with a variety of veggies. We will also experiment with whatever fresh vegetables are available...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Kombucha and Jamaican Ginger Beer

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2607 W 75th St, Naperville, IL

Kombucha is a fermented tea which is believed to have originated thousands of years ago and was known in China as “Tea or Immortality.” It has been used in Eastern Europe, Russia and Japan for several centuries and in the past decade has become a staple in many Americans probiotic regime. Mary's Jamaican Ginger Beer is made from fresh ground ginger, lime and honey. It is non-alcoholic so safe for the entire family. Both of her elixirs are made...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Canning Tomatoes and Marinara Sauce

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2764 Aurora Ave, Illinois City, IL

Your tomatoes are coming in now or you have been eyeing those red globes at the local farmers market.  Either way you have way too many to eat fresh and would like to keep some of the summer’s bounty to savor this winter.   Tomatoes are one of the easiest vegetable (really a fruit) to use while learning to can.  We will show you how to preserve your tomatoes for use in homemade sauces all year round.  As bonus, we will also...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Summer Pies

Mary's Wholesome Living

We will show you how to make 2 types of pie, one fruit filled and the other creamy. Cooking techniques, tips and short cuts will be learned. Healthy wholesome items will be created and you will leave with two fresh made pies along with detailed instructions and the know how to recreate at home. We love to entertain during the summer months and are always looking for new ideas to liven up the neighborhood BBQs and family get-togethers. Everyone loves...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Simple Supper of Soup, Salad and Bread

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2764 Aurora Ave, Illinois City, IL

Cool weather has arrived, the kids are back in school, but life is still hectic. Many nights we look for something simple, nourishing and easy to prepare for our family suppers. Sun-ripened tomatoes, slowly oven roasted, blended with lovely leeks – this is the base for our Roasted Tomato Soup. Crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside – English muffin bread – good toasted and spread with butter – a great dipper too for the soup. Fresh,...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Learn to Can Tomatoes

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn, IL

Learn to Can Tomatoes, using the hot water bath method Your tomatoes are coming in now or you have been eyeing those red globes at the local farmers market. Either way you have way too many to eat fresh and would like to keep some of the summer’s bounty to savor this winter. Tomatoes are one of the easiest vegetable (really a fruit) to use while learning to can. We will show you how to preserve your tomatoes for use in homemade sauces all year...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Holiday Kolacky Cookies

Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2N308 Brundige Rd, Elburn, IL

Do you love making cookies with the kids for Christmas? Have you always wanted to go the neighborhood Cookie Exchange but didn’t feel your cookies were worthy? Kolacky are delicious flaky fruit filled cookies, made with cream cheese and butter for a very rich holiday treat. Possible fillings are apricot, raspberry, pineapple, poppy seed and homemade cheese filling. Great family project – kids love making the thumbprints and filling with jam. ...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Strawberry Preserves & Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves

Mary's Wholesome Living

Enjoy the taste of fresh juicy strawberries, savoring only the fruit without all the sugar and additives. We will teach you to make your own strawberry preserves in a more natural way. We use a vegetarian alternative that does not require large amounts of sugar to gel. And for those who love rhubarb, we will make a batch of strawberry rhubarb too. A great way to capture fruit at its peak flavor and savor all year long. Good on...

(3) Beginner 16 and older
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Brew Your Own Kombucha and Ginger Beer

Mary's Wholesome Living

Kombucha has made its way from a strange beverage to almost a cult following now. People need their daily dose of their “Buch” as they lovingly refer to this effervescent drink. But who can afford over $3 a bottle? You will learn to make your own “Continuous Brew” kombucha, along with many tasty variations, for only a fraction of the cost. And if you are one who enjoys the new signature cocktails with Ginger Beer, I am sure you will enjoy...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Continuous Brew Kombucha

Mary's Wholesome Living

Kombucha has made its way from a strange beverage to almost a cult following now. People need their daily dose of their “Buch” as they lovingly refer to this effervescent drink. But who can afford over $3 a bottle? You will learn to make your own “Continuous Brew” kombucha, along with many tasty variations, for only a fraction of the cost. Kombucha is a fermented tea that is believed to have originated thousands of years ago and was known...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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