Healthy Cooking Demonstration Series "Lighten Up"

This event took place on July 15, 2017. See upcoming events in Vero Beach.

Where: 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL, United States

McKee Botanical Garden is hosting a series of five healthy cooking demonstrations, “Lighten Up,” including one for children by Michael Clifford, Jr. and Jayne McAllister of SeaLantro in Vero Beach.  All workshops will take place each Saturday beginning July 8 until August 5 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, in the Cafe at McKee Botanical Garden. The cost for each session is $45 for McKee members and $50 for non-members. The final workshop, “Fun and Healthy Cooking for Kids” is a workshop for children only and the cost is $35 for McKee members and $40 for non-members. Participants will enjoy lunch during each demonstration. 

Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Participants can register for classes directly at McKee Botanical Garden located at 350 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL  32962 or by calling 772-794-0601. Cash and checks only. Classes fill up quickly and walk-ins will not be accepted, so register now. To view a complete description including dates, times and fees for all classes, please visit www.mckeegarden.org.

Lesson Two:  Delicious Ways to Prepare Vegetables

Saturday, July 15, 2017

In this session, participants will learn 1) different types of vegetables (including greens, cruciferous and roots) and their health benefits, including their effect on the immune system and disease prevention 2) technical applications such as knife skills and essential equipment 3) practical applications such as roasting, steaming and sautéing vegetables.  All participants will receive  recipes, prep sheets and educational handouts about the immune system, storing vegetables, organic v. conventional, and much more.