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SUMMARY:New Vegetarian Cooking Class (full) - Treasure Island/SF
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE: Please visit Bay Area Vegetarians event calendar for more information or updates on this and other vegetarian and animal rights events.=0D=0A=0D=0Ahttp://www.bayareaveg.org/events.php#1361 =0D=0A=0D=0AHost: Chef Alex Bury=0D=0A=0D=0ANotes:=0D=0A=0D=0AAt this time, we are not accepting further pre-registrations.  If there are no-shows, we may have space on the day of the event for walk-in registration.  Thanks for your interest!=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0AThis is a class for people new to vegetarian/vegan cooking, who want to learn how to eat healthy, save money, and treat themselves to delicious food!  Chef Alex will demonstrate how to make recipes that are filling, high in protein and vitamins, low in fat, and inexpensive.  =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0AFeatured in this class:=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A*BBQ veggie "chicken" =0D=0A=0D=0A*Rustic Italian minestrone soup =0D=0A=0D=0A*Fruit smoothies =0D=0A=0D=0A*Chocolate cream pie =0D=0A=0D=0A*Soymilk sampling =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0AYou'll sample everything and get free recipe packs with nutrition information to take home.=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0AWhether you're thinking of switching to an all-veg diet, or just eating more veg foods, this class will help you make the switch and have fun doing it. =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0ALocation:  Shipshape Building on Treasure Island:  On Avenue I, just North of 9th Street.  Using maps.google.com, type in "9th Street and Avenue I, San Francisco, 94130" (public transit/driving directions emailed upon registration or you can print them now by clicking HERE)=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0AThe cost for the class is $10, pre-registered or $15 at the door.  If you bring a new person (not vegetarian) to this class, you'll both attend for the price of one!  And, your friend will receive a free membership to Bay Area Vegetarians.=0D=0A=0D=0APre-registration is required to reserve your space.  Click here to register/send payment.  Once your registration is received, you will receive a confirmation including directions.  You are considered a tenative sign-up until payment is received.=0D=0A=0D=0APUBLIC TRANSIT:  You can take Muni bus #108 from the TransBay Terminal in downtown SF directly to Treasure Island.  This bus goes only to/fro TI all day, and costs $1.50, exact change.  It is a 15 minute bus ride.  =0D=0A=0D=0ASays one Treasure Island resident, "Taking the bus  to T.I. is not only easy, it's also really fun cuz you get the most amazing views of the city and the bay and the island."=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0AChef Alex Bury was trained as a classical chef at the world's premier culinary college, the Culinary Institute of America.  In 2001, she opened the famous all-organic Sparks restaurant in Guerneville, California.  Now she lives on Treasure Island and works full-time for PETA, and also teaches the art of compassionate cooking for Bay Area Vegetarians.  Her free column, Heart Smart Cooking: Cooking with Compassion and Good Health, appears in the monthly newsletter=0D=0A=0D=0APlease help us promote this class!  Please send an email to your family & friends, please help us put flyers out at veg-friendly locations. =0D=0A=0D=0A Click=0D=0A=0D=0AHERE for flyers you can print.  There's 5 to a page, and it's ideal for double-sided or you can just do the first page.=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0AFeedback from previous classes:=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A"I  thought Alex was wonderful. She had great suggestions on how to 'enlighten' people about vegetarianism without lecturing (which is always a turn-off)."=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A"She has a wonderful personality, a bubbly vivacousness, and great energy, which made it a pleasure to listen to her."=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A"Alex did an excellent job.  Her running commmentary is good, her explanations and ingredient information helpful, she has a high energy personality and comes across as knowledgeable, friendly, and good-natured."  =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A"I liked that Alex told us her favorite brands and had the product or package there for us to see."
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