New Winter Spring 2012 Programs at
Goochland Parks, Recreation & Facilities Management

Goochland County Parks, Receration and Facilities Management is proud to present new Health and Nutrition plus General Cooking programs through Hobby Hill Farms and Trephó.  Please contact the Recreation Division at (804) 556-5854 or visit us online at www.co.goochland.va.us for more information.

Hobby Hill Farms:
Cheesemaking 101: Mozzarella Ages: 16 and up
January 9th & 23rd at the VA House 6:30-8pm $6 each class
Mozzarella cheese anyone? One of the easiest cheeses to make. Mozzarella requires four ingredients and your finished product is ready in 30 minutes or less! Come taste the difference. Feel free to bring some crackers to class.

Cheesemaking 101: Ricotta Ages: 16 and up
January 10th & 24th at the VA House 6:30-8pm $6 each class
Come out and try your hand at making fresh ricotta cheese in under 30 minutes. Ricotta cheese is used in so many Italian dishes from stuffed shells to calzones. This is one of the softer cheeses and only requires 3 ingredients and just a little bit of time. If you love cheese then this is a class for you. Feel free to bring your favorite recipe to exchange with other participants.
Trephó:
Mindful Eating & the Psychology of Your Gut
Ages: 18 and up
January 25th 6:30-8:30pm at the GSC Classroom B $25
This 2-hour lecture is designed to offer a new perspective on not just what we eat, but how we eat. Shelly Nester, a Nutrition Educator and Whole Foods Chef, will share tips on how to have a healthy relationship with food without the rigidity of diets. You’ll learn about the fascinating and significant connection your brain has to your gut with regard to eating; how to tune into what your body is telling you, how to maximize your ability to properly digest and absorb your food as well as re-learn that eating can be pleasurable and in fact, that it should be!
Four Part Series:
Choosing good quality food and trying to interpret the ever-changing labels at the grocery store can be very overwhelming. This whole foods lecture series is designed to not just reduce the stress in the aisles, but to empower you as the consumer with basic, user-friendly, nutritional knowledge that will infuse you with confidence around your choices related to food and ultimately your health. Snacks will be available along with handouts. Cost is $25 a class or $80 for all four.
From Seed to Plate & the 101 of Whole Grains
Ages: 18 and up
February 1st 6:30-8:30pm at the GSC Classroom B $25

The 101 of Proteins, Fruits & Vegetables
Ages: 18 and up
February 8th 6:30-8:30pm at the GSC Classroom B $25

The 101 of Sweeteners, Fats & Oils
Ages: 18 and up
February 15th 6:30-8:30pm at the GSC Classroom B $25

Bringing It All Together & Menu Planning Basics
Ages: 18 and up
February 22nd 6:30-8:30pm at the GSC Classroom B $25

Cooking Demo: The Goodness of Gluten-free Baking
Ages: 18 and up
March 3rd 6:30-8:30pm at the GSC Classroom B $25
Today, more people are finding they cannot tolerate gluten and that their health significantly improves without it. Eating gluten-free takes some getting used to, but who says you have to miss out on a warm, home-baked treat? Shelly Nester, a Whole Foods Chef and Nutrition Educator, brings tasty, gluten-free recipes to the table that are familiar favorites and can be easily enjoyed by all. You’ll take home recipe templates and sample the following gluten-free dishes: Apple Cranberry Muffins, Chicken, Basil & Mozzarella Pizza, and Classic Oatmeal & Chocolate Chip Cookies.