FREE Christmas Season Cooking Classes at Down to Earth

Honolulu, HI (Dec. 1, 2011)– Festive and delicious holiday recipes for the Christmas season is the theme for vegetarian cooking classes held by Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural during the month of December:

KAPOLEI-Weekly
Vegetarian Chef Andrea Bertoli Every Wednesday 4:00pm-5:30pm & 5:30pm-6:30pm. 4460 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 320. For more information call 675-2301.
• December 7th - Eat Your Beans!- Tempeh Bean Balls, Black Bean Stew, and Mung Bean Dal.
• December 14th - Holiday Treats!- Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, Vegan Sugar Cookies & Icing, and Pferneusse (Anise Cookies).
• December 21st - Warming Holiday Foods-Pumpkin and Cauliflower Gratin, Brown Rice Polenta, and Garlic Braised Greens.
• December 28th -- After the Holidays: Delicious Detox Recipes- Pineapple Quinoa, Taboulli ( Parsley Salad), and easy Miso Soup.
KAPOLEI Monthly
Featuring the Love Life Team of Vegetarian Chefs. The 3rd Saturday of every month 11:00am- 12:00pm. 4460 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 320. For more information call 675-2301.
• December 17th -- Good Luck Food! - Lentil & Kale Coin Salad, Hoppin' John, and Long Life Noodles.
HONOLULU
Vegetarian Chef Saradha Johnson. First Saturday of every month. 11:00am – 12:00pm. 2515 S. King St. No registration required. For more information call (808) 947-3249
• December 3rd -- Christmas Cookie Cheer! Thumbprint Cookies, Lemon-Honey Drop Cookies, cranberry Macadamia Nut Biscotti, and Gingerbread Cookies.
KAILUA
Vegetarian Chef Trisha “Mama T” Gonsalves. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 4:30pm – 5:30pm. 201 Hamakua Dr. No registration required. For store information call (808) 262-3838
• December 6th -- December In the Raw- Mock Turkey, Raw Mushroom Gravy, Cranberry Relish and Raw Nog.
• December 20th -- Mexican Winter Delight! Albondigas, Sopes Especiales, and Mexican Hot Chocolate.
PEARLRIDGE
Vegetarian Chef Cynthia Cruz. 1st & 3rd Mondays 5:30pm – 6:30pm. 98-129 Kaonohi St. No registration required. For store information call (808) 488-1375
• December 5th -- Winter Indulgence- Butternut Mac & Cheese, Kabocha Risotto, and Bakes Brie w/ Roasted Pears.
• December 19th -- Christmas Cheer! – Maple Walnut Cupcakes, Apple and Pear Chai Pie, and Salted Chocolate Bark.
KAHULUI
Vegetarian Chef Jessica Oshier Tuesday Nights 5:30pm – 6:30pm. 305 Dairy Rd. No registration required. For store information call (808) 877-2661
• December 6th -- Winter Warmer!- Apple Cider, and Nutella Hazelnut Sauce
• December 13th -- The Classics –Veggie Burgers, Vegan Ranch Dressing, and Chocolate Milkshake.
• December 20th -- Pizza with Pizzaz!—Raw Pizza, Spicy Marinara Sauce, and Herb-Nut Pate.
• December 27th -- Mexican Fiesta!- Veggie Taco Meat, Spicy Salsa, and Horchata.

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