This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Simply put, everything is better with bacon. Bacon is salty, savory and satisfying, and even just a little bit goes a long way to adding smoky succulence to all sorts of dishes, from appetizer to dessert. In this class, we’ll discuss the anatomy of a pig, how bacon is made, how to cook it to perfection, and how to get the biggest bang for your bacon buck at the Whole Foods Market meat counter (where sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite are not allowed). A perfect gift for the bacon-obsessed. Additional lessons included in this class are how to build a toffee, baking with bacon, and brining your way to perfect pork chops. This class has hands on opportunities as desired. Come hungry! On the menu:

• Bacon Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese
• Warm Bacon Spinach Salad
• Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops with Lemon and Sage
• Bacon Braised Leeks
• Buttermilk Bacon Biscuits
• Bacon Toffee with Dark Chocolate Drizzle

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Jeremy. Have you ever thought about skipping the trek to a restaurant and instead doing something just as impactful, but more appealing to the senses? We will turn the routine of dinner into a fun and meaningful evening with your significant other.  You and your date will learn to prepare and then eat an amazing four-course dinner. Includes a tasting of gourmet French cheeses. This class is gluten free and has minimal hands on opportunities. On the menu:

• Sparkling Pomegranate Spritzer
• A Tasting of Gourmet French Cheeses
• Classic Nicoise Salad with Yellowfin Tuna
• Steak for Two with Demi-Glace
•  Whipped Potatoes
• Cappuccino Crème Brulee

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Anu of Exotic Palates. Learn how to cook simple, easy yet exotic Chinese and Thai cuisine. Use simple ingredients to create delicious dishes from the far east. On the menu:

• Chinese Egg rolls with Soy chili dipping sauce
• Chinese Hot ‘n’ sour soup
• Thai Green chicken Curry served with
• Lemongrass scented  Jasmine rice pilaf

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. In most standard dessert recipes, sweet flavors rule the day, with maybe a little pinch of salt, just for flavor. Want to turn the flavor of your desserts up to 11? Cut a little sugar and add a little more savory, salty goodness. Not only do salty ingredients temper the sweetness of sugar, but salt can make our taste buds more effective, deepening flavors and creating a delicious balance in your dessert. In this class, we’ll explore the chemistry of salt, examine the different types of salt available and discuss how to work it into your desserts for maximum enjoyment. Additional lessons will include candy making basics, how to work with chocolate ganache and how to brown butter. Class has hands on opportunities as desired. Dinner will not be served during this class, but you will take home lots of delicious treats, so please plan accordingly. On the menu:

• Brown Butter Coffee Cake with Bacon Streusel
• Rich Chocolate Brownies with Pretzel Crust
• Salted Pistachio Truffles
• Salted Caramel Sauce
• Marcona Almond Brittle with Rosemary and Orange

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. The Upper Midwest and its cuisine have been greatly shaped by the traditions and flavors of Scandinavia. Immigrants from Denmark, Norway and Sweden were some of the first to explore and settle in Minnesota and surrounding areas, and brought with them the hearty, thrifty practical style of cooking that many still practice today. We’ll use traditional Scandinavian ingredients and techniques to make a smörgåsbord of delicious Northern treats. Class has hands on opportunities as desired. Come hungry! On the menu:

• Homemade Gravlax with Dilled Crème Fraiche and Rye Bread
• Scandinavian Split Pea Soup with Caraway
• Lefse
• Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Jam
• Rotmos (Mashed Rutabaga)
• Ebleskiver

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. We all try our best, but sometimes, you don’t make it to the store, your mental cache of dinner ideas is blank, and you’re hungry. NOW. In this class, we’ll discuss how to stock your pantry, fridge and freezer with healthy eating staples that you can turn into a well-balanced, satisfying meal in less time than it takes to justify eating popcorn and a protein bar for dinner.  In this class, we’ll discuss how to safely, conveniently and thoroughly build up your kitchen for quick dinners with minimal mess and fuss. We’ll show you the various cheap and easy time savers located throughout the store, delve into batch cooking and reveal Chef Ani’s quick, cheap, simple and free secret ingredient to making excellent easy meals. This class is vegan friendly, with hands on opportunities as desired. On the menu:

• Quick Tomato Soup with Pesto Hummus Roll Ups
• Mediterranean 7 Layer Dip with Whole Grain Pita
• Portobello Zucchini Tacos with Avocado Crema

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by AmyLeo of Vegan Affairs. Whether you are a vegan or an omnivore, the delights of vegetables are often overlooked.  Nature provides us with a bounty of flavor, nutrients, textures and colors in every day veggies – offering up everything from B vitamins to protein. These delicious  foods no longer need to be dreaded on the dinner plate. In this class, we’ll learn how to take veggies from side dish to main dish status, and how to add more veggies to your everyday fare. Prepare to experience something new and delightful! This class is vegan friendly and wheat-free, with hands on opportunities as desired. On the menu:

• Dijon Beet Salad
• Spinach Goma-Ae, a tradition Japanese dish with a  delectable sesame sauce
• Smoky Seared Green Beans au Poivre
• Sugar Snap Pudding

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Sushi has a rich, deep history. The concept is hundreds of years old, taking advantage of natural resources from its home region of Japan and providing a fix for those who wanted to preserve their supper without refrigeration. To Americans, however, sushi is a new, mysterious thing- becoming popular on the West Coast in the early 1950s, and going from the shores of the Pacific to the shores of the Great Lakes as few as thirty years ago. With any new cuisine comes mystery, and we’re here to delve into the mysteries of sushi- its terminology, the differences between Japanese and American style sushi, how to make great sushi rice and how to form maki, or rolls, in the comfort of your very own home. Each participant will have the opportunity to learn the maki method, then dive in and choose their own fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood to create three maki rolls. After enjoying your delicious homemade sushi, you go home with the bonus of your very own sushi mat for future rolling ventures. This class is hands on, is suitable for gluten free customers and has options for vegetarian and vegan customers. Come hungry!

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Everyone LOVES cupcakes. Not only are they pre-portioned, quick baking and convenient, they’re often easier to make, share and serve than large cakes. The process of cupcaking is simple, but in this class, we’re going to take it to the next level with clever techniques and interesting flavors that make your cupcakes stand out from the crowd. You’ll learn how to convert a cake recipe into a cupcake recipe, how to infuse batters with lovely flavors and textures, how to build a perfect buttercream and the tricks and tools of the trade that can help you turn out perfect cupcakes every time. Class has hands on participation opportunities as desired and is suitable for vegetarian customers. Dinner will not be served during the class, though you will be taking home some delicious treats, so please plan accordingly. On the menu:

• Brown Butter Pistachio Cupcakes with Rosewater Seven Minute Icing
• Candied Ginger Carrot Cupcakes with Orange Buttercream
• Lemon Thyme Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream
• Roasted Strawberry Cupcakes with Balsamic Chocolate Ganache

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

It's the end of the world- RECORD!  Join us as we defeat the Guiness Book of World Record for most wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano simultaneously cracked.  This year Whole Foods Markets across the globe are each cracking, not one, but 2 wheels of Parm to beat the world record.  The crack happens at 2pm in our specialty department.  Viewers will enjoy fresh parm samples directly from the cracked wheels, free recipes, and can enter into our parm pairing recipe basket prize drawings!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Pastry is one of the great culinary art forms, and believe me when I say- they taste as good as they look. In this class, we’ll focus on the gluten free patisserie, using gluten free flours and the unique methods required of gluten free baking to whip up delicious, decadent desserts without a speck of gluten. Additional lessons learned including how to blend flour, how to work with fats to affect the texture of your baked goods and secrets for building perfect crusts. Class is suitable for gluten free customers and is vegetarian friendly. A meal will not be served during this class, but you will be taking home plenty of treats! On the menu:

• Gluten Free Fruit Tart
• Pear Tart Tatin
• Rich Chocolate Torte
• Cream Puffs

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. There is some serious science behind cooking protein rich foods such as meat and seafood. Adding meat to a hot pan or oven seems like a simple thing, but it is in fact a series of complex things going on in that pan that give you a perfect sear, a precise doneness and crispy skin. Luckily, with a few tricks of the trade, proper pan selection, a little patience and a little time, you can turn out restaurant-quality proteins without making a reservation or paying through the nose. The first step to cooking great meat is to find a great butcher, and we’ve got you covered. In this class, we’ll tour the meat department and meet our knowledgeable and helpful meat Team Members, who can guide you through a department full of the best meat in town. Then head back to the classroom with Chef Ani, where she’ll teach you how to perfectly pan sear, stir-fry, poach and braise delicious meaty dishes. You’ll discuss thermodynamics, metallurgy and the science of seasoning, then tuck into the delicious dishes that you will create. Class has hands on opportunities as desired. Come hungry! On the menu:

• Chicken Noodle Soup
• Braised Pork Barbecue
• Seared Duck Breast with Concord Grapes
• Pan Roasted Steak with Red Wine Jus
• Korean Bulgogi Stir fry

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Jeremy. Knife in hand you will learn how to confidently tackle preparing some of your favorite vegetables as well as learning the cooking methods the pros use. We will build on some basic culinary knowledge and step up our skill-set, tackling some intermediate cuts and techniques. No experience is necessary however basic familiarity using a knife and cutting board is recommended. During the second half of the class we will prepare and then enjoy a family style meal made using the skills we just learned. This class is vegetarian and gluten free and can be vegan upon request. Lots of hands on participation throughout the class. On the menu:

• Spinach and Artichoke Dip
• Citrus Supreme salad with Watercress and Sherry Vinaigrette
• Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
• Wild Rice Pilaf with Exotic Mushrooms and Dried Cherries
• Award Winning Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Whether you can trace your roots back to the “land of saints and scholars” or not, everyone gets to be a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. One of the best ways to celebrate is to feast on some of the delicacies that Ireland has to offer. Learn all about some of the foods that has made Ireland a culinary destitution for many globe trotters who seek out their cheese, superlative meats and seafood and the many uses for Ireland’s fabulous potatoes. Additional takeaways include how to brine and cook your own corned beef and how to cook with beer and good Irish whiskey. Class has hands on opportunities as desired. Come hungry! On the menu:

• Irish Cheese Tasting
• Mulligatawny
• Corned Beef and Cabbage
• Colcannon (Whipped Potatoes with Leeks and Kale)
• Irish Soda Bread
• Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

The Whole Kids Club Presents…Your Personal Pizza Parlor!

There aren’t many kids out there who aren’t big fans of pizza. Not only is pizza delicious and (sometimes) nutritious, it’s a food that gets kids into the kitchen for dough kneading, stretching, saucing and topping. It’s a great way to get creative and learn some useful kitchen skills. In this class, we’ll each whip up our own personal pizza, discuss pizza history and toppings from A-Z, and make an Italian salad on the side to enjoy with our pizzas. Gluten free and vegetarian/dairy free options are available (please specify upon registration). Classes are suitable for kids 5-14, and are drop off classes- kids only please! Come hungry!

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Sonja Ramos of Fresh Betty Lifestyle. Learn more at www.sonjaramos.com. Have you found that your sweet tooth has become sweet teeth? Do you crave sugar, only to find yourself unsatisfied? Do you want to enjoy treats made with lower-glycemic, natural sweeteners, and figure out where all this sugar is coming from in your diet? Then this is the class for you. Join Sonja of Fresh Betty Lifestyle to decode your sugar cravings, examine the sugar content and composition of a number of everyday foods and learn how to make crave-worthy snacks and desserts using sweeteners such as honey, agave and fruit. Handouts and recipes will be given as well as the dishes that we'll co-create together. Class is vegan friendly and gluten free.

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Giving up animal products doesn’t mean you have to give up baking decadent desserts from scratch! Learn how to ditch the dairy, eggs and honey in standard recipes and replace them with vegan substitutes to make delicious desserts that are totally vegan, and so delicious that even the most suspicious carnivores will ask for seconds. In this class, we’ll discuss different fats for baking, how to make your own eggs, and how to “veganize” your favorite recipes for off the cuff vegan baking. You’ll whip up an easy, goof proof tart crust, luscious lemon custard and much, much more. Class is suitable for vegan customers (omnivores too!) and hands on. Dinner will not be served during class, but you will be taking home lots of delicious treats, so please plan accordingly. On the menu:

• Chocolate Molten Cakes
• Parisian Pear Tart with Almond Crust
• Lemon Custard with Raspberry Drizzle
• Chocolate Truffles
• Salted Caramel

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Despite its frost temperatures, winter has just as much of a bounty to offer as summer. Its pears, citrus fruit, root vegetables and other hearty foods deserve just as much room in your pantry as their flashier summer cousins, and as an added bonus, canning in the winter is much, much more pleasant than canning in the summer. Join us for this informative crash course in food preservation, with tricks and tips for ease, success and food safety. You’ll take away the skills necessary to preserve summer all the year through, and jars of some of Chef Ani’s favorite winter items. Dinner will not be served during this class. This class offers hands on participation as desired and is suitable for vegetarian customers. Come with questions! On the menu:

• Citrus Marmalade
• Ginger Pear Jelly
• Cranberry Rhubarb Butter
• Pickled Fennel
• Preserved Lemons

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Jeremy. Are you running out of recipes at home?  When you tell your family what’s for dinner, do you hear “again?”  Then we have a solution for you. Whether you want to learn great new recipes or different cooking methods, then this is the class for you. We will cook and eat some new versions of old favorites! This class can be gluten free upon request and has hands on opportunities as desired. On the menu:

• A Fruit and Gourmet Cheese Tasting
• Pan-Roasted Chicken
• Rainbow Chard with Maple Ham Bits
• The Best Cous Cous in 10 minutes
• Strawberry Shortcakes with Real Whipped Cream

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. If cooking seafood makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Though it is actually one of the easiest and most delicious things a home cook can prepare, there are some tricks to learn and knowledge to undertake before you can effortlessly turn out perfect seafood at home, and this class aims to give you exactly that. If you haven’t had our seafood before, you’re in for a real treat- it is fresh, sustainable and absolutely delicious, with no antibiotics, growth hormones or preservatives. Whether you’ve never seared a filet salmon in your life or simply need to add more recipes to your collection, this class will go through several of the major seafood cooking methods, show you how to select the right pans and cooking gear for cooking seafood, how to season it to perfection and how to tell when it’s perfectly done. This class has hands on opportunities as desired. Come hungry! On the menu:

• Citrus and Mint Crab Salad Crostini
• Spicy Steamed Mussels with Lemongrass and Coconut Milk
• Sole Almondine
• Pan Seared Salmon with Moroccan Spice Rub and Preserved Lemon
• Spanish Style Whole Snapper

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Our specialty department proves that you don’t have to be a Wisconsinite to be a Cheesehead.  At Whole Foods Market, we pride ourselves on our wide selection of high quality, delicious artisan cheeses. During the course of our class tonight, we’ll discuss how cheese is made, how to navigate the cheese counter, how to set up a great cheese board and how to pick the right cheese for the right job. Anticipate exploring all sorts of cheeses, from sheep to goat to cow, from soft to firm to hard, and from mild to very funky. Additional lessons included in this class will be how to store cheese for best shelf life, how to cook with beer, how to handle pastry dough and how to infuse brown butter.

• Grilled Halloumi with Honey, Lemon and Cracked Pepper
• Beer Cheese Soup with White Cheddar Popcorn
• Seasonal Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Dressing
• Pan Fried Gnocchi with Rosemary Brown Butter
• Green Bean and Mushrooms Sauté with Warm Brie
• Brown Sugar Pear Galette with Blue Cheese

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Jeremy. Nearly everyone owns a fry pan of some sort, but what’s the best way to use this versatile piece of cookware? We’ll learn some of the science happening in the pan and the best way to use this special pan while cooking then eating a variety of restaurant quality dishes. Includes a special dessert presentation! This class can be gluten free upon request and has hands on opportunities as desired. On the menu:

• Wild Mushrooms in Puff Pastry Cups
• Sautéed Chicken with Lemon Jus
• Lavender Honey Glazed Carrots
• Seared NY Strip Steak with Red Wine Demi
• Wilted Garlicky Spinach
• Bananas Foster Flambé with Vanilla Ice Cream

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Jeremy. By far the most popular restaurant outing, brunch has people dining out in droves on Sunday mornings.  Well, avoid the wait and head right to the front of the line in this class! We’ll learn how to cook the best brunch delicacies as we enjoy an afternoon meal. Take home knowledge and recipes that will amaze your friends and family next Sunday Brunch. This class is vegetarian friendly and has hands on opportunities as desired. On the menu:

• Fresh Fruit and Greek Yogurt Parfait
• Learn to make your own Omelet
• World Famous Hash Browns
• Traditional Huevos Rancheros
• Mascarpone and Cherry stuffed French Toast

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Cheap, versatile and plentiful, we add leeks, garlic, onions, shallots and other members of the allium family to many of our dishes without a second thought. They’re part of a traditional mire poix for soup, sauces, and many more dishes, but cooks often balk at the idea of a dish that allows onions and their kin to be the dominant flavor. This is a shame, because onions, shallots, leeks and the like are easy to work with and can provide a wide range of flavors and textures depending on the manner in which you cook them. Discover the sweet, musky, savory magic that alliums possess and how to take them from back-up singer to main attraction. Other lessons learned will include how to cut onions, tear free, how to preform basic cuts such as the slice, dice, mince and julienne, and how to make a compound butter. Class is suitable for vegetarians, has hands on opportunities as desired, and breath mints will be provided upon the completion of the class. Come hungry! On the menu:

• Bagna Cauda with Garlic Bread
• French Onion Soup
• Braised Leeks with Hazelnuts
• Linguine with Sicilian “Ugly Onions” and Roasted Garlic Butter
• Mushroom and Shallot Spedini with Scallion Vinaigrette
• Candied Onions

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

A Health Starts Here Happy Hour. Inspiring simple choices for the health conscious cook. The fourth Tuesday of each month.

Health Starts Here with our delightfully delicious “Snacky Hours,” the fourth Tuesday of each month.  We’ll sample a new snack and beverage each month and provide visitors with additional healthy eating resources. Additional details: Free event. Located near the salad bar.

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This class will be taught by Chef Ani. Beans and legumes are some of the powerful things you can have in your pantry- and on your plate. With a long and illustrious history of feeding hungry gourmets on the cheap, beans and legumes figure into almost every culinary culture on Earth, and with good reason. They’re an excellent source of lean protein, fiber and complex carbs that are low in calories and contain no cholesterol. They’re neutral in flavor, so they can blend seamlessly into dishes, adding a creamy texture and subtle earthiness to everything from appetizer to dessert. In this class, we’ll discuss soaking beans, how to cook them by many methods including braising, pressure cooking, slow cooking and boiling, when to use dry vs. fresh beans, and how to pick the right bean or legume for your dish. You will also learn how to toast and mix your own custom spice blend for jazzing up everything from beans to broccoli. This class has hands on opportunities as desired and is suitable for vegan customers. Come hungry! On the menu:

• Two Bean Hummus with Lemon and Sesame
• Fat Free Refried Beans
• Maple Baked Beans
• Black Bean Burgers
• Garam Masala Roasted Chickpeas
• Coconut Lentil Cookies

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Jeremy. Scientific processes are happening constantly in the kitchen.  Chef Jeremy will demystify many of the cooking techniques we use every day by explaining a little of the science behind what happens while we cook. We will discuss the best techniques and tips for getting the results we want as we learn why it happens. We will also discuss Harold McGee’s book by the same name as we experiment and theorize while enjoying some wonderful food.  This class is pescatarian friendly and gluten free with hands on opportunities as desired. On the menu:

• Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
• Wild Mushroom Risotto demystified
• Pan Seared Wild Salmon with Beurre Blanc
• Vanilla Crème Brulee with Macerated Berries

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

Community Support Day for Metro Meals on Wheels

Whole Foods Market St. Paul & Minneapolis

Thursday, March 28 - All Day

Stock up and shop for a cause during our Community Support Day at Whole Foods Market St. Paul and Minneapolis locations. On Thursday, March 28, we'll donate 5% of our sales to Metro Meals on Wheels. Metro Meals on Wheels is an association of 40 Meals on Wheels programs located throughout the Twin Cities. Together, their mission is to lead the effort to ensure that individuals in the community receive nutritional meals and the human connection they need to enable them to live independently.  Volunteers from MMOW will be onsite throughout the day to provide more information about the program.

Whole Foods Market St. Paul & Minneapolis

Thursday, March 28 - All Day

On Thursday, March 28, we'll donate 5% of our sales to Metro Meals on Wheels. Metro Meals on Wheels is an association of 40 Meals on Wheels programs located throughout the Twin Cities. Together, their mission is to lead the effort to ensure that individuals in the community receive nutritional meals and the human connection they need to enable them to live independently.  Volunteers from MMOW will be onsite throughout the day to provide more information about the program.

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. All year long, basic citrus is available. We might add some lemon to tea or lime to guacamole, and enjoy its tang, but citrus has a lot more to give, especially in the winter, when produce bins are piled high with a plethora of cold weather citrus varieties. Not only is citrus a delicious way to season a dish, but adding tart, complex citrus juice or zest to a dish can actually enhance other flavors in your dish, giving you a deeper, more complex flavor overall. In this class, we’ll catalog the wide variety of citrus fruits that we stock here in our store, dissect a citrus fruit to discuss its useful culinary parts and discuss some must-have tools for getting the most out of your citrus fruits. Additional lessons will include how to infuse vinegar, how to make a syrup and how to cut citrus supremes. Class has hands on opportunities as desired. Come hungry! On the menu:

• Citrus Shrub
• Baked Ricotta with Preserved Lemon, Honey and Black Pepper
• Silky White Bean Soup with Citrus Gremolata
• Seasonal Salad with Olives and Orange
• Pan Seared Pork Chops with Citrus Mostarda
• Olive Oil Cornmeal Cake with Candied Citrus

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

This class will be taught by Chef Ani. For such a small country, Italy has proudly produced a wide variety of different regional cuisines. From the North, risotto Milanese. In Rome, veal and pasta rule the day. But in Chef Ani’s (biased) opinion, the best food can be found on the Italian island of Sicily. Using popular Sicilian ingredients like blood oranges, pistachio, eggplant and saffron, we’ll whip up an aromatic feast that celebrates the sweet, sour, bold flavors of the region. Additional takeaways from this class include how to make perfect risotto, how to fry at home safely and easily and how to make a brittle. Class has hands on opportunities as desired. Come hungry! On the menu:

• Arancine (Fried Risotto Croquettes)
• Seasonal Salad
• Calamari a La Plancha (Seared Squid with Lemon)
• Fresh Pasta with Eggplant Caponata
• Croccante (Pine Nut Brittle with Blood Orange)

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

March 30th ONLY! Buy $100 worth of vitamins and get $25 off your next purchase. Coupon will be issued at time of purchase and printed on the receipt. 

 Easter Brunch On the Hot Bar 9-1pm 3/30 & 3/31

Menu: Herb Roasted Potatoes, Ham, Creme Brulee French Toast, Stratas, and Quiche.

Using your imagination and fruits and veggies, you’ll transform food into fun! Come into the cooking classroom to make penguins, mice, caterpillars, octopi and more. Gluten free and vegetarian/dairy free options are available (please specify upon registration). Classes are suitable for kids 5-14, and are drop off classes- kids only please! Come hungry!

Pre-registration for classes and select events required. See class description for specific instructions. Registration required no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. Call 612-927-8141, visit our customer service desk, or register online to pre-register. Classes and events are subject to change or cancellation. If you cannot attend your class, you must call Whole Foods Market Lake Calhoun and cancel at least 48 hours in advance. You will receive classroom credit for the amount of the class to be used no later than three months from the date of the class that you registered for. Please call the above number or contact  Culinary Director Ani Loizzo at Ani.Loizzo@wholefoods.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

We're shortening our hours for Easter.  Our hours this day will be 8am-9pm.