Down to Earth Cooking Classes Now Held at All Locations

Honolulu, HI (June 29, 2011)-- Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural is now conducting vegetarian cooking classes at all store locations. The classes are conducted by members of Down to Earth's Love Life! Community Outreach Team, all of whom are vegetarian, vegan, or raw food chefs.

"The chefs impart their knowledge gained from extensive cooking and baking experience, which make the classes a wealth of information," says Trisha "Mama T" Gonsalves, team leader of Down to Earth's "Love Life! Community Outreach. "Their delightful personalities make these classes great fun! Recipes feature amazing vegetarian and vegan dishes that are easy to make,” she adds.

The chefs use local, organic, and wholesome ingredients to make healthy and delicious entrees, soups, breakfasts, and desserts. The schedule below lists the regularly scheduled classes at all locations and the menus for classes in July:

KAPOLEI
Kapolei—Weekly Class
Vegetarian Chef Andrea Bertoli. Every Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm. 4460 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 320:
July 6 —Wholesome and Hearty Salads! Wheat Berry and Carrot Salad. Orzo and Chickpea Salad with Feta, and kale salad with Lemon Vinaigrette.
July 13 –Baking with Fresh Fruits- Banana Coconut Muffins and Macadamia Nut & Berry Scones.
July 20 –Easy Tofu Delish! Grilled Tofu with Almond Slaw,” Noochy “Tofu and Berry Coconut Mouse.
July 27 –Vegetarian Barbeque- pomegranate BBQ Tempeh, Roasted Summer Squash, and Papaya Salad.

KAPOLEI—Monthly Class
Featuring the Love Life Team of Vegetarian Chefs. The 3rd Saturday of every month 11:00am- 12:00pm. 4460 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 320:
July 16 –Summer Lovin’! Chef Saradha- Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms, Cajun Fries, Cooling Cucumber salad, Lilikoi Cheesecake Tarts w. Fresh Fruits and Watermelon Agua Fresca

HONOLULU
Vegetarian Chef Saradha Johnson. First Saturday of every month. 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. 2515 S. King St. (808) 947-3249:

July 9 –Summer Lovin’! Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms, Cajun Fries, Cooling Cucumber salad, Lilikoi Cheesecake Tarts w. Fresh Fruits and Watermelon Agua Fresca

KAILUA
Vegetarian Chef Mama T. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 4:30pm – 5:30pm. 201 Hamakua Dr. – (808) 262-3838:
July 5—Class Cancelled
July 19 –The Perfect Picnic! Pesto Panini, Festive Salad with BBQ Ranch and Delicious Rocky Road Bars.

PEARLRIDGE
Vegetarian Chef Cynthia Cruz. 1st & 3rd Mondays 5:30pm – 6:30pm. 98-129 Kaonohi St. – (808) 488-1375:
July 4 –Class Cancelled
July 18 –Hogwarts Feast! Burrows Bites, 3 Broomsticks Delights, and Honeydukes Treats.

KAHULUI
Vegetarian Chef Devin Kintop Tuesday Nights 5:30pm – 6:30pm. 305 Dairy Rd. – (808) 877-2661:
July 5 –Hot summer time appetizers using summer fruits and veggies
July 12 –Welcome to the world of seaweed
July 19 –Local vegetarian Hawaiian favorites
July 26 –A night of raw, from appetizers to dessert

HILO
Hilo—Vegetarian
Vegetarian Chef Anon Shine. Friday Nights 5:30pm – 6:30pm. 303 Maka’ala St. – (808) 935-5515:
July 1t –Pizza Party! Best Crust ever, Homemade Pizza Sauce and Sautéed Hamakua Mushrooms with Island Goat Cheese and Maui Onion topped Pizza.
July 8 –Calzones Made Easy! Italian style Calzones and Vegetarian Caesar Salad.
July 15 –Backyard Barbeque! Vegan Potato Mac salad, Grill ready Veggie Burgers, and BBQ Tofu Ribs.
July 22 –Sweet Treats! Roasted Pecan and Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vegan Banana Bread and Summer Fruit Cobbler.
July 29 – Classic Salads! Mock Chicken Salad, Mock Tuna Salad and Eggless Salad.

Hilo—Raw Food
Raw Food Chef Jordan Rose. Thursday Nights 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Maka’ala St. – (808) 935-5515
July 7 –Raw Essene Bread
July 14—Raw Pesto
July 21—Raw Potato Salad
July 28—Raw Moringa Soup

Down to Earth is Hawaii's only all-vegetarian food store chain and one of only a few in the nation. For more information visit www.downtoearth.org

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