May 2013

Thu
02
“Rock Star Style” Book Tour with Celebrity Chef and judge of Food Network’s hit show Chopped, Maneet Chauhan
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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“Rock Star Style” Book Tour with Celebrity Chef and judge of Food Network’s hit show Chopped, Maneet Chauhan
Thursday, May 2nd
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

In support of their book, Flavors of My World (Favorite Recipes Press; May 1, 2013), James Beard Award Winning Celebrity Chef and judge of Food Network’s hit show Chopped, Maneet Chauhan and co-author, Daily Food & Wine Founder and Jetset Magazine Travel Editor, Doug Singer will be conducting a 21-city book tour. Launching in their home city of New York, they will be traveling on a classic “Rock Star” tour bus as they make their way across the country and at each stop they will be facilitating book signings, “One Night Only” restaurant events (where they will be partnering with a high-caliber local chef), and a ProStart cooking competition. To make it even more exciting, they will be capturing everything on film for a reality television show. ProStart,

Tue
07
Bring on the Energy! Pure Energy Chef and Holistic Health Counselor, Steve Factor
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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Bring on the Energy! Pure Energy Chef and Holistic Health Counselor, Steve Factor
Tuesday, May 7th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

Join healthy-eating meets holistic chef, Steve Factor as he creates a delicious and flavorful meal for the workweek. His goal is to help people find the boundless energy that is already inside of them by helping them to remove the obstructions that block them from their birthright: Pure Energy!

 

Wed
08
Get Energized with Rochelle Ludovisi
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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Get Energized with Rochelle Ludovisi
Wednesday, May 8th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

Most all of us love the taste of something sweet and decadent, but how does your body go about digesting it for fuel? Let's create some satisfying treats without all the processed sugars.  These  healthier treats will keep you satisfied, full of energy and ready to take on your day.  We'll create some breakfast foods, snacks and desserts to optimize your body and make the most of your day.  

Thu
09
The Healthy Voyager, Carolyn Scott-Hamilton
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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The Healthy Voyager, Carolyn Scott-Hamilton
Thursday, May 9th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

"Give your oven the summer off" class. Light, healthy and easy meals to minimize your time in the kitchen and maximize health and flavor!

The Healthy Voyager, aka Carolyn Scott-Hamilton, is the Executive Producer, Creator, Host and Writer of The Healthy Voyager web series, site, and overall brand. A holistic nutritionist, plant based vegan chef, best selling cookbook author, sought after speaker, film making, screen writing, traveling, singing, dancing, fun-loving, healthy & green living wife, The Healthy Voyager aims to help people live well, one veggie at a time!

 

Tue
14
Bring on the Energy! Pure Energy Chef and Holistic Health Counselor, Steve Factor
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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Bring on the Energy! Pure Energy Chef and Holistic Health Counselor, Steve Factor
Tuesday, May 14th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

Join healthy-eating meets holistic chef, Steve Factor as he creates a delicious and flavorful meal for the workweek. His goal is to help people find the boundless energy that is already inside of them by helping them to remove the obstructions that block them from their birthright: Pure Energy!

 

Wed
15
"Ordinary to Extraordinary" w/ Charles Chen Founder of RawYouth.org
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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"Ordinary to Extraordinary" w/ Charles Chen Founder of RawYouth.org
Wednesday, May 15th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

It was not long ago when Charles weighed 250+lbs was unmotivated, morbildy obese, and depressed. Through his own holistic healing journey he reclaimed his health, and he is now passionately inspiring others to do the same. Living a healthy lifestyle does not have to be time consuming, Charles shows you simple ways to include high vibrational foods into your diet without breaking the bank. Join us as he shares his tips on tranforming our lifes' from ordinary to EXTRAordinary! 

Thu
16
Spring Fling with Karma Chow's, Melissa Costello
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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Spring Fling with Karma Chow's, Melissa Costello
Thursday, May 16th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

Cookbook author, culinary nutritionist and wellness coach, Melissa Costello, founder of Karma Chow has always had a passion for healthy, delicious food and nutrition. When she became a vegetarian at age 19 she began experimenting with healthier versions of everyday recipes, which led her to her passion for plant-based cooking. She is the creator of the 30-Day Vital Life Cleanse, which teaches people how to change their lifestyle and their relationship to food through food-based cleansing.

As personal chef to celebrity fitness guru, Tony Horton, creator of the highly popular workout system, P90X & P90X2, Melissa is constantly finding creative ways to keep Tony and her other high-profile clients happy, fit and healthy through a whole foods way of life.

Her mission is to educate the planet about healthy, whole food eating as well as how to keep our planet “green” for generations to come through vegetarianism and eco-conscious solutions.  She travels throughout the US leading nutritional lectures, leads monthly classes at Whole Foods Market and brings her 3-month wellness program into corporations to teach others how to implement a healthy way of life.

 

Thu
16
Twitter Chat: Light Up the Grill
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Light Up the Grill
Thursday, May 16th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Fee

The weather is warming up and that means it's time to head outside for some cooking over the coals or gratesl. Let's chat about our favorite foods to kiss with flame, tips and tricks for seasoning, and more. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

Tue
21
Brother Echo, "Rawking" Vegan Chef
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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Brother Echo, "Rawking" Vegan Chef
Tuesday, May 21st
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

Join Brother Echo as he delves into the wonderful world of Vegan living. Combining the importance of seasonal cooking and buying in bulk, Echo shares his recipes in this ongoing series every other Tuesday. Instructor: Brother Echo  (Brother Echo is co-founder of Open Source Organics, a conscious lifestyle and eco-friendly company specializing in vegan food, yoga and abundance. Over the past several years Brother Echo has organized and led several juice cleanse and detox programs, spoken at several health and wellness events, coached individuals and families, produced lifestyle improvement videos and much more.)

Wed
22
Superfoods Chef, Andie Leon
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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Superfoods Chef, Andie Leon
Wednesday, May 22nd
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

Change your life, one bite at a time with Superfoods Chef, Andie Leon. Join Andie as she creates mouthwatering and healthy meals that keep you lean, youthful
and energized with a glowing complexion and optimal health without compromising on taste!

 

Andrea's embarked on a life changing path, traveling to the jungles of South America and Asia to studying food and its healing proprieties. In her travels, Andrea learnt many ancient remedies and shamanic rituals that involved herbs, spices, fruits and grains.  Combining that with the life force (chi) that meat provides, if the animals live happy lives, Andrea healed and went on to co-write a book “The Superfood Heroes” how to, Change your life one bite at a time.

For the last three years, Andrea has immersed herself in Culinary Arts and developed over 200 unique recipes involving ingredients like acai powder, maca powder, camu camu, amaranth, pomegrate powder, cocoa nibs, locuma, mesquite, golden berries, etc to keep you lean, youthful, and energized, with a glowing complexion, and in optimal health. This Superfood concept contains all of the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants found in a raw food diet without having to eliminate delicious and nutrient rich portions of lean meat, chicken and fish. Andrea is a food consultant to improve your health and wellbeing through the power of food and has a food delivery service in Los Angeles.

Thu
23
Miss Vegucation, Kacy Franzen (3 Part Series)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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Miss Vegucation, Kacy Franzen (3 Part Series)
Thursday, May 23rd
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

A Day In The Life of a Lazy Busy Vegan:  Easy Recipes for People Who Don’t Like to Cook!

 

A three-part series, each class will feature:

 

Breakfast- A smoothie recipe to get the day started with superfoods and energy!

Lunch- A salad recipe to get those greens, veggies, and flavor!

Dinner- A hearty recipe that is delicious and will help keep you full and satisfied until breakfast the next morning!

 

For more information on the chef, visit www.MissVegucation.com

Tue
28
Bring on the Energy! Pure Energy Chef and Holistic Health Counselor, Steve Factor
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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Bring on the Energy! Pure Energy Chef and Holistic Health Counselor, Steve Factor
Tuesday, May 28th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

Join healthy-eating meets holistic chef, Steve Factor as he creates a delicious and flavorful meal for the workweek. His goal is to help people find the boundless energy that is already inside of them by helping them to remove the obstructions that block them from their birthright: Pure Energy!

 

Wed
29
Eating Well on a Budget with Jessica Erler
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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Eating Well on a Budget with Jessica Erler
Wednesday, May 29th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

How to Stretch a Lentil

Eating well doesn't mean you have to empty your pockets.  This class will provide you with meal plans, recipes and nutrition tips .  Join us and learn how to fill your fridge and your belly with delicious, nutrient dense foods  - without blowing your budget!

Lecture

Thu
30
Gill Boyd Presents: Cooking with Cooling Fresh Herbs
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax
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Gill Boyd Presents: Cooking with Cooling Fresh Herbs
Thursday, May 30th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Whole Foods Market, 3rd & Fairfax, Free

Join chef and owner of Gills-Meals, Gill Boyd for an evening of time and budget saving recipes, highlighting fresh herbs.

Fresh Dill, parsley basil, cilantro, mint are used year round, summer season is one of the

best times to really highlight their cooling effects on hot or cold dishes. The recipes in this class

use a minimal amount of ingredients and they are time saving as well.

 

Possible recipes include:

Egg Salad with dill and curry

Faro parsley and caper salad

Chicken breast with cardamom lemon and cilantro

Orzo pasta with basil and feta cheese

Honey ginger blackberries and mint

Thu
30
Twitter Chat: Wines of Summer
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Wines of Summer
Thursday, May 30th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Online, Free

Cool, crisp whites, reds to pair with your favorite steak - wine is made for summer food. Join us as we chat about pairing wines with both weather and favorite summer foods. Follow #wfmwine to join the conversation from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST.

Events At Nearby Stores

5% Community Giving Day for Mountains Restoration Trust
Wednesday, May 22nd
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Woodland Hills,

Shop for a cause on Wednesday, May 22nd! On this day, we will donate 5% of our net sales to Mountains Restoration Trust. The money will help preserve the Cold Creek Valley Preserve.

 

 

Shop for a cause on Wednesday, May 22nd! On this day, we will donate 5% of our net sales to Mountains Restoration Trust.

Kid's Club Sushi Rolling Class
Wednesday, May 22nd
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Whole Foods Market Torrance, $10

Bring your lil’ foodies in to our store to learn the traditions of sushi, its history, and its place in Japanese cuisine, as well as the variety of rolls, ingredients, and techniques used in this time honored tradition. RSVP today by calling 310-257-8700 and asking for Marketing, or email: TOR.EVENTS@wholefoods.com

Bring your lil’ foodies in to our store to learn the traditions of sushi, its history, and its place in Japanese cuisine, as well as the variety of rolls, ingredients, and techniques used in this

Free Core Power Yoga
Wednesday, May 22nd
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Conference Room- check in at Customer Service, Free

Core Power’s Introduction to Power Yoga is a perfect class for beginners.  Individual postures are broken down and demonstrated with a deliberately paced flow, emphasizing alignment and breath.  This is an interactive class where students are encouraged to ask questions and explore new postures as they are ready.  It’s a great place to begin your Core Power Yoga journey.

Core Power’s Introduction to Power Yoga is a perfect class for beginners.  Individual postures are broken down and demonstrated with a deliberately paced flow, emphasizing alignment and breath.  T