A love of good, healthy and fun food starts young. Help the petite chefs in your house learn to express themselves and their creativity through food. Children can learn to make some amazing healthy breakfast recipes that are a perfect start to any day. This class is hands on and interactive, perfect for ages 5-12. Attendees will leave with a kid-friendly packet of ideas/recipes and a treat to share with their family. Parents are encouraged to participate or watch. Instructor: Tara Verma of Bebe Meals

Join Cherie Wolter in discovering the joys of eating real, unprocessed foods for three weeks. Discuss the benefits of eating foods in their most natural states and the impact it can have on metabolism, mood and overall wellness. Create easy, nutritious snacks that satisfy and replace common convenience foods. All recipes contain exclusively whole vegetables and fruits, natural and grass-fed meats and are gluten/grain free. See how much better you feel as you crowd out foods that cause inflammation and watch your metabolism shift!

Teens: If you've ever had freshly made pasta, you know there's nothing like it. The best part? It's not too hard, and oh-so-fun, to make. Join Jennifer Jones, and roll up your sleeves, because this hands-on class will show you how much fun it can be to make your own pasta. For grades 5 and up.

To celebrate the landing of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in our stores, we’ll attempt to take back our Guinness World Record for the Most Parmesan Cheese Wheels Cracked Simultaneously. We’ll be cracking more than 400 wheels worldwide to earn the title. This stellar event happens at all our stores. Join us and watch your local cheese monger crack open a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano, and enjoy samples, recipe demonstrations and more.

Join Cherie Wolter in discovering the joys of eating real, unprocessed foods for three weeks. All recipes contain exclusively whole vegetables and fruits, natural and grass-fed meats and are gluten/grain free. Check in and share your experience. Learn about incorporating raw and fermented foods to improve digestion. Homemade kimchi will be featured.

Join Kelly Liebrock in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Your little leprechauns will make traditional Irish soda bread and homemade butter. Wear your green and you may go home with a pot of gold! K-6

Join David Rodriguez for a culinary trip to the French countryside. Learn the proper technique for roasting a whole chicken that will make your guests say, “très bien”. You will also learn how to use your knife like a true chef while preparing the perfect vegetable side. Finally, sit back and enjoy your meal with an impeccably paired wine. The entire class fee will go directly to the Whole Planet Foundation, a private, nonprofit organization that provides grants for microenterprise loan programs, training and other financial services to the self-employed poor.

Stop in for a delicious handmade brunch to benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. From baked French toast to fresh scones, it will be a scrumptious way to start off the weekend. All proceeds of the brunch will go to the Whole Planet Foundation, providing opptunity around the globe through microloans.

A whole “new” way to nourish and provide for your baby - make your own baby food! We’ll explore purees, finger foods and BLW, and help you find the fit that is right for your baby. Information on the best fruits and vegetables for your little ones and a packet of recipes will be provided. Attendees will have time to share tips, ask questions and taste test some yummy creations as well. Instructor: Tara Verma of Bebe Meals

Join Cherie Wolter in discovering the joys of eating real, unprocessed foods for three weeks. Check in and share your experience. Find balance in your meals with healthy fats and protein. Grass-fed beef will be featured. All recipes contain exclusively whole vegetables and fruits, natural and grass-fed meats and are gluten/grain free. See how much better you feel as you crowd out foods that cause inflammation and watch your metabolism shift!

Join Ben Caldwell for this fascinating hands-on class on the art of sushi. Learn how to make popular sushi, like the California roll, and create your own unique flavor combinations, like Ben’s Whole Planet roll. Also, finish the class with some sake samples as you enjoy your creations. The entire class fee will go directly to the Whole Planet Foundation, a private, nonprofit organization that provides grants for microenterprise loan programs, training and other financial services to the self-employed poor.

Stop by the store and taste our best Easter Menu. Ham, potatoes and all sort of tasty treats.

Stop by for a store-wide Easter Egg Hunt! Gather eggs and trade them in for sweet prizes. All proceeds will go directly to the Whole Planet Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides opportunity through microloans.

Even if you spend your spring break in Madison, you can feel like you are on a tropical island! This class will feature tropical recipes, like cinnamon dusted pineapple and sweet potato fries. Join the fun of having spring break at home! K-6

Travel the globe while spending your spring break in Madison! Build your own tacos and learn how the make the perfect baklava. We will also create a refreshing lassi, a yogurt-based drink from India. K-6

Join us as we bust out the grill for the first time in 2013! We'll have classic grill fare as well as sweet treats. All proceeds will go directly to the Whole Planet Foundation, a non-profit organization that gives opportunity through microloans.