“To those who consider life something other than a monstrous belly with a golden navel for all to worship;
To those who have tasted and preferred renunciation, simplicity and freedom;
To those who make an art of living;
To those who cultivate poverty as a spiritual exercise whatever their religion;
To those who find in each moment a life to live for;
To the unwilling poor, victims of society, property, climate, injustice, ignorance, overpopulation, stupidity, evil or dumb pride;
Because it is clear that peoples kitchens all over the world have learned to adapt to what’s available
and from the nearly nothing at their disposal make more than just enough to live on, make sturdy, simple pleasures and elemental feasts.”
-The People’s Cook Book, by James Kardon

Find out what’s going on at the kitchen! Please register in the store for classes and feasts unless otherwise noted… hope to see you soon!

May 12th – Nutrition for the Primal Athlete 2-4pm

Join us on April 21st for an introduction to the longevity principles of the primal diet as modified to meet the specific needs of athletes.  Learn how to use nutrition to compliment an athletic lifestyle while boosting performance, endurance, immune function, and long-term health.  We will spend time in the kitchen making nutrient-dense energy bars for optimal balance before and after work outs and will blend liquid food for consumption during long events.  This lecture and demonstration will be presented by Nutritionist Stephanie Pearson of Daily Nectar. 

Classes are limited in size to encourage lots of hands-on participation.  If you’re interested in attending this class, a $45 early bird payment made by May 5th will hold your space.  For reservations made later than the 5th the price will be $55.  This workshop includes recipes, nutritional and wellness information, and samplings from the foods that we will be putting together. To register online:  http://www.dailynectar.net/registration-and-payment.html.
For questions, email stephbrooklyn@gmail.com or call 971.678.4280.

Stephanie Pearson, owner of Daily Nectar, is the mother of three and a certified herbalist as well as a nutrition educator and consultant.  Also a member of the Multnomah Food Policy Council, Stephanie works privately and regionally as an advocate for sustainable, local, and traditional foods, especially in promotion of the use of wild foods and herbs from our own backyards.  She loves sharing nutrition facts and wisdom as well as her favorite recipes and food preparation techniques.  www.dailynectar.net

May 12th — Wellness Dinner at Abby’s Table 7pm: Food & Mood: http://theopenkitchenpdx.com/food-and-mood-menu-may-12/

May 14 — GAPS Group with Maria Zilka 7pm: Contact maria@naturecuresclinic.com for more information and to register

May 19th — Introduction to Fermented Vegetables @ Mr. Green Beans with Tressa Yellig

Mat 23rd — Offal Class: Liver, Kidneys & Heart: 6:30pm – come learn some simple and new tricks for working with the special perfume of organ meats! We will make a steak & Kidney pie, Pork Liver Pate, Butter Braised Beef Liver Kebabs and Meatballs with Heart! $55/person — please sign up in our online store!

May 28 — GAPS Group with Maria Zilka 7pm: Contact maria@naturecuresclinic.com for more information and to register

June 6th — Summer Conserves Class @ People’s Co-op 6:30pm — Come learn to make some simple fruit preserves!

June 9th — Backyard BBQ — This will be both the first backyard feast of the season as well as our 3 year anniversary party. Please come and enjoy a simple traditional foods meal, feel free to BYOB. More info to come… 7pm

June 11 — GAPS Group with Maria Zilka 7pm: Contact maria@naturecuresclinic.com for more information and to register

June 13th — Cultured Dairy Class – Butter, Yogurt, Creme Fraiche & Kefir