Just 28-Days to a Healthier You… Join us for the Fall Challenge! Every Wednesday from September 26-October 24, 6pm-8pm.  Whether you’re just getting started on the path to healthy eating or you want to keep moving forward with your lifestyle changes, we hope you will join us for this fun and informative Challenge! During the five class series we will explore the research on food cravings and learn how to break the habit, get tips and tricks to make quick and delicious meals the entire family will enjoy, and learn more about the connection between whole foods and health. Price includes cooking demos, samples, lectures, discussion group and educational materials.

Space is limited. To register for this workshop, please visit our Customer Service Desk or call us at (734) 975-4500.Due to high demand, payment is due at time of registration.

Game hens are rubbed with a classic mixture of Italian herbs, then slowly roasted to a golden brown and topped with a tarragon lemon vinaigrette. Discover Farrotto, a different type of Risotto made with farro grains and hazelnuts. Zucchini perfectly complements this meal as Francesca sautés it with chilies, onions, and pancetta. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Our Whole Body department at Whole Foods Market on Washtenaw Ave. now features free complexion analysis with  MyChelle Dermaceuticals. MyChelle has developed a system that relies on the trusted Visia Complexion Analysis machine (the same one used to test products for Prevention’s Defy Your Age Beauty Awards). The analysis will tell you exactly what’s wrong with your skin and what products can help. Call us today at 734-975-4500 to schedule your appointment with our consultant. .

Our Whole Body department at Whole Foods Market on Washtenaw Ave. now features free complexion analysis with  MyChelle Dermaceuticals. MyChelle has developed a system that relies on the trusted Visia Complexion Analysis machine (the same one used to test products for Prevention’s Defy Your Age Beauty Awards). The analysis will tell you exactly what’s wrong with your skin and what products can help. Call us today at 734-975-4500 to schedule your appointment with our consultant. .

Our Whole Body department at Whole Foods Market on Washtenaw Ave. now features free complexion analysis with  MyChelle Dermaceuticals. MyChelle has developed a system that relies on the trusted Visia Complexion Analysis machine (the same one used to test products for Prevention’s Defy Your Age Beauty Awards). The analysis will tell you exactly what’s wrong with your skin and what products can help. Call us today at 734-975-4500 to schedule your appointment with our consultant. .

Our Whole Body department at Whole Foods Market on Washtenaw Ave. now features free complexion analysis with  MyChelle Dermaceuticals. MyChelle has developed a system that relies on the trusted Visia Complexion Analysis machine (the same one used to test products for Prevention’s Defy Your Age Beauty Awards). The analysis will tell you exactly what’s wrong with your skin and what products can help. Call us today at 734-975-4500 to schedule your appointment with our consultant. .

This traditional rice, seafood and meat dish originates from the city of Valencia in Spain where it is cooked in a shallow curved pan similar to a wok. Paella is actually the Spanish word for pan. Discover how to make the beautiful golden rice in a mixture of meats and vegetables in this traditional version of the dish. Savor the flavors of this classic meal. It is the perfect choice for a large family gathering. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

In this course a complete rustic Italian meal is prepared featuring a chicken entree, side dishes and dessert.  The course is led by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition, who apprenticed at a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy.  Students will assist is preparing chicken scallopine (thin slices of chicken breast sauteed and topped with a reduced white wine sauce and served with sauteed spinach, pancetta and mushrooms), ravioli con zucca (homemade ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash and tossed in a white cream sauce with fresh sage) and an almond and peach tart, followed by the entire meal enjoyed family style. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu

Just 28-Days to a Healthier You… Join us for the Fall Challenge! Every Wednesday from September 26-October 24, 6pm-8pm.  Whether you’re just getting started on the path to healthy eating or you want to keep moving forward with your lifestyle changes, we hope you will join us for this fun and informative Challenge! During the five class series we will explore the research on food cravings and learn how to break the habit, get tips and tricks to make quick and delicious meals the entire family will enjoy, and learn more about the connection between whole foods and health. Price includes cooking demos, samples, lectures, discussion group and educational materials.

Space is limited. To register for this workshop, please visit our Customer Service Desk or call us at (734) 975-4500.Due to high demand, payment is due at time of registration.

Join us for our Octoberfest celebration on the mezzanine in Art That Is Local Gallery. Start your weekend relaxation with us for free snacks and music during our new Happy Hour Mezzanine Musical Series.After the tasting,  relax with Michigan brew pints or your favorite glass wine at happy hour prices. Enjoy music by highly regarded local performers  Jo Brown and Eric Moore who have joined forces as Dark Eyed Molly. These two talented singers play real music from the ground up. They bring fresh arrangements and decades of performing experience to traditional music from both sides of the Atlantic. Dark-Eyed Molly has already created a buzz on the Ypsi- Ann Arbor scene, performing at both Top of the Park and the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair.

Help us celebrate Whole Trade Month and Fair Trade today at the tasting station and throughout the store. Whole Trade guarantees our quality standards and all the benefits of Fair Trade and more!  Sample products which support these important values

Prepare and enjoy four traditional appetizers in this class taught by an instructor born into the Italian cooking tradition. Apprenticed in a specialty restaurant in Naples, Italy, she learned to create these Italian favorites using the freshest ingredients available.

The menu includes: shrimp (marinated in cognac, then coated with bread crumbs and baked, served with mixed greens), "suppli" (arborio rice balls filled with mozzarella cheese, then breaded and fried until crisp), spinach tartine (sauteed spinach compote tossed with parmigiano cheese, cream and butter, served on crostini) and bruschetta (topped with sauteed mussels, garlic and spicy olive oil). This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu

Think apples are just for dessert? Learn to incorporate this classic fruit into the beginning and middle of your meals as well. You will discover and enjoy Autumn Vegetable and Apple Slaw with Smoked Trout, Pork Tenderloin with Pickled Apples, Parsnip-Apple Puree, and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Fennel and Cider Vinaigrette. You may never think of apples in the same way again. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Just 28-Days to a Healthier You… Join us for the Fall Challenge! Every Wednesday from September 26-October 24, 6pm-8pm.  Whether you’re just getting started on the path to healthy eating or you want to keep moving forward with your lifestyle changes, we hope you will join us for this fun and informative Challenge! During the five class series we will explore the research on food cravings and learn how to break the habit, get tips and tricks to make quick and delicious meals the entire family will enjoy, and learn more about the connection between whole foods and health. Price includes cooking demos, samples, lectures, discussion group and educational materials.

Space is limited. To register for this workshop, please visit our Customer Service Desk or call us at (734) 975-4500.Due to high demand, payment is due at time of registration.

Join us for the screening of the documentary “Love of Beer” with complimentary food pairing with our featured local beers. “Love of Beer “tells a great story about women brewers.  When someone thinks of a brewer, they probably don’t picture a petite woman with red pigtails.  But with Tonya Cornett’s amazing beers and growing collection of medals, things may change.  From farm to consumption, women are fighting their way to become some of the most influential people in the craft beer world.   Based in the Pacific NW, “The Love of Beer “follows these inspirational women as they struggle to end stereotypes, handle their rising fame, and raise families in a 21 and over lifestyle.  They’re not doing it for feminism or equality—they’re doing it for the love of beer. More details at http://theloveofbeermovie.com/. Seating for the film is limited, so please register at our customer service desk or call 734-975-4500.

Buy local! Today meet some of our local entrepreneur vendors and learn their stories. Taste the delicious products they produce locally.  Consider the importance of buying locally produced products to build our local economy.  The shorter distance between producer and your table also has a positive environmental impact.

Bring in your own bottle of Multivitamins to swap out with one of our 365 Multivitamins. We have a bottle to fit any lifestyle; men, women, kids, and seniors too! Our 365 Multivitamins are high quality nutrients at a fraction of the cost!

Learn how you can make dynamic dishes using just what you have on hand in your kitchen.  Discover what supplies make up an effective pantry and how to make substitutions when necessary. Understand what safe kitchen practices you should be using for proper food handling. Steve will demonstrate two dishes perfect for using up "leftovers." You will enjoy tasting Chicken Hash with apples and fresh sage and a vegetarian dish called Risotto Cakes with a sherry gastrique. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.

Travelers to Italy may be surprised at the diversity of its regional cuisine.  We invite you to spend two delicious culinary evenings with our native Italian cooking instructor exploring dishes from northern Italy.  Each night a complete rustic Italian meal featuring an entree, side dish and dessert will be prepared and enjoyed together. Week one includes quail (wrapped in pancetta, topped with mixed dry herbs, then baked and served with mushrooms and truffle oil risotto), roasted butternut squash salad (with fresh rosemary and balsamic vinaigrette) and Piedmont style baked stuffed peaches (with amaretti cookies and pine nuts). Week two includes baked stuffed turkey breast (with parmigiano and pecorino romano cheeses, prociutto, herbs and homemade bread crumbs, topped with a white wine cream sauce and served with homemade potato puree) a mixed roasted root vegetable and cream caramel. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor. Students may register on-line through www.wccnet.edu

Just 28-Days to a Healthier You… Join us for the Fall Challenge! Every Wednesday from September 26-October 24, 6pm-8pm.  Whether you’re just getting started on the path to healthy eating or you want to keep moving forward with your lifestyle changes, we hope you will join us for this fun and informative Challenge! During the five class series we will explore the research on food cravings and learn how to break the habit, get tips and tricks to make quick and delicious meals the entire family will enjoy, and learn more about the connection between whole foods and health. Price includes cooking demos, samples, lectures, discussion group and educational materials.

Space is limited. To register for this workshop, please visit our Customer Service Desk or call us at (734) 975-4500.Due to high demand, payment is due at time of registration.

Become Breast Aware! When you know more about Breast Health, you become Breast Aware and that makes it possibly to prevent Breast Disease! When we take care of our breasts, they take care of us! Expect an exciting (and informative) night of learning more about our breasts!

Join the merchants of Huron Village Plaza, Including Whole Foods Market, ATT store, Panera Bread, Barnes and Noble, and Walgreens for the 3^rd Annual Halloween Happening. Kids come in costume and visit each merchant for assorted treats and events. Check with individual stores for events and times.

Carve and decorate your spookiest pumpkin at home. Bring it to display in our outdoor pumpkin contest exhibit on our cafe patio at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor. Pumpkins must be purchased at Whole Foods Market, a local area farmers market or be homegrown.  Register and display your pumpkin at the tent our patio and display your pumpkin. Voting by customers and team members from by 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.  Prizes awarded at 3:15 pm.  First prize $75. gift Card, Second prize  $50. Gift Card, and 3^rd prize $25. Gift Card. Prizes awarded by 3:30 pm in store by customer service, on Facebook and Twitter.

Come in Costume and follow the Halloween Treat Trail through the store for a special treat in each department. Trick or Treat bags provided. End up outside at our tent for our Spooky Pumpkin Gift Card Drawing-Everyone will win something, 1 winner will win a $50 Gift Card from Whole Foods Market. Start your day at Barnes and Noble for story hour at 11am.

Polenta is a popular comfort food in Italy, particularly in the north of Italy where polenta, and not pasta, is the traditional main staple. Francesca teaches you how to make a home-made polenta in the traditional Italian way and offers you several variations. The first version is topped with sautéed wild mushrooms served in a cream sauce. Next enjoy it with sausage and cheese. Finally experience Polenta triangles topped with a fresh tomato sauce, basil, and parmesan cheese shavings, served with a mixed salad. This class is held in the Cooking and Lifestyles Classroom at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave, Please register with Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation. Pre-registration required. Call 734-994-2300 x 53203. www.aareced.com.