Organic Grocery Seminars & Events in Tallahassee, FL
In Store Classes and Organic Wine & Microbrew Tastings
New Leaf Market offers a variety of fun, informative classes.
- Experienced chefs present hands-on cooking classes using local and organic produce.
- Local practitioners discuss health issues and trends.
- Learn how to clean your house without harsh chemicals, sample new organic wines and microbrews, or enjoy chair yoga.
With an ever-changing line-up of seminars we offer something for everyone.
Wine Tasting
Every Friday - 5:30-7:00 pm - FREE!
Beer Tasting
Every Saturday - 4:30-6:00 pm - FREE!
360º Health
Getting healthy is so much more than losing weight; it’s a state of mind, body and soul. Begin the journey this year with the 360º Health, a series of seminars designed to help you eat healthy, get fit and find balance in your life.
Let New Leaf Market treat you to breakfast, lunch or dinner! Just attend three (3) seminars, each one from a different category, and we will send you a deli voucher for a delicious wholesome meal ($10 value). Simply sign in the 360º Health Registry book and we’ll do the rest! Look for the 360º Health logo for eligible classes.
Make Your Own Sushi
Tuesday, January 31 ∙ 7:45-8:45 pm
$8 owners, $10 non-owners. Pre-payment required, limit 10.
Join self-taught sushi expert Barry Courtney as he shares his enthusiasm for the avocado roll. Students will learn how to make sushi rice and practice rolling sushi. Yes, students can and will sample their creations!
Ask the Farmer—Home Composting Made Easy
Wednesday, February 1 ∙ 7:45-9:00 pm ∙ FREE!
Herman Holley, of Turkey Hill Farm, is a master of compost, both large and small scale. Herman will share his experiences, knowledge and advice. Bring all your compost questions and concerns and ask away!
Co-op Café Night
Friday, February 3 ∙ 6:30-9 pm ∙ FREE!
Richard Bertram and Jack Quine are Quanta and will be performing a wide variety of jazz, blues and folk for February’s Co-op Café Night. To learn more about Quanta, visit http://home.comcast.net/~jquine/QuantaHome.htm.
For more adventure, hop on the Art Showcase Trolley to visit local galleries and art openings. Tickets only $5 per person. Visit Tallahassee’s Art Showcase Trolley on Facebook for the trolley schedules.
What is Stress? The Stress Response
Tuesday, February 7 ∙ 7:45-9:00 pm ∙ FREE!
Mindfulness practices are an evidence-based natural approach to stress and pain management. Hundreds of studies have proven the broad range preventative and treatment benefits of Mindfulness Meditation practices in the Western health care system. Now Mindfulness is mainstreaming in America into schools, corporate settings, the military, and in a broad range of settings and situations. Check out this interesting Mindfulness segment on ABC News at http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/changing-life-meditation-13574232.
Pamela Chamberlynn, MSW, Mindfulness Professional and Integrative Health Coach Professional, is a graduate of Duke University Integrative Medicine Center. Pamela will share the principles and practices of Mindfulness for health, stress management, and wellbeing. You can contact Pamela at 850-329-6638 and www.integrativehealthcoachPSC.com.
Eat Healthy, Live Longer
Wednesday, February 8 ∙ 7:45-9:00 pm ∙ FREE!
Eating healthy is not the same as eating foods you don’t like. Whole Foods Chef Sadiqa Williams will show you just how true that is—all you have to do is come to class. Raised on pork and pork-flavored vegetables, Sadiqa knows exactly how challenging it is to cook healthy foods with the delicious flavors you crave. Determined to prepare healthy meals, Sadiqa learned to cook family favorites without unhealthy fats, sugars and salt.
Heart Health
Thursday, February 9 ∙ 7:45-9:00 pm ∙ FREE!
Wendy Creel, naturopath and master herbalist, will show you the various herbs that are used to strengthen and rebuild the heart and circulatory system. Learn some simple ways that you can add years to your heart’s function. Diet and the dos and don'ts for better heart health will also be discussed.
Homemade Baby Food
Saturday, February 11 ∙ 9:30 am-10:45 am ∙FREE!
As a mother of two young boys, Angela Meredith has been making baby and toddler food for the last five years. Homemade baby food is the best way to introduce your little ones to solid foods while also saving money and reducing your impact on the environment. In this seminar you will learn how to make your own baby food using organic produce and other whole foods. The best methods and tools for preparing baby food, nutritious recipes, food safety, time saving tips, and other tasty topics will be covered. Demo and samples will be provided for baby and parent.
Fine Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting
Saturday, February 11 ∙7:00-9:00 pm
$20 a person, Must be 21+ to drink
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, an evening of fine wine and gourmet appetizers await you.
Oatburgers
Monday, February 13 ∙ 7:45-9:00 pm ∙ FREE!
Heart healthy vegan burgers with all the fixings are on the menu tonight! Make a lot and freeze them for those busy, no-time-to-cook days. Samples provided.
5 Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss
Wednesday, February 15 ∙ 7:45-9:00 pm ∙ FREE!
Have you tried diet after diet without success? Do you wonder why you can't lose weight or what it would take to make weight loss PERMANENT? In this informative workshop Dr. Patrick Smith, D.C., will explain:
- Why diets don’t work
- Why eating fat doesn't make you fat
- What hormone could be out of control in your body
- How stress affects your digestion
- How improved digestion helps with weight loss
- How to regain your energy and vitality NATURALLY
- Plus much more!
Let us help you make this your healthiest year yet!
Kundalini Yoga
Saturday, February 18 ∙ 11:00 am–12:15 pm ∙ FREE!
Location: Namaste Yoga
1369 E. Lafayette St (between New Leaf Market and Pier One)
Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, is the yoga of awareness and soul awakening. Class will consist of pranayama (breathwork), kriya (exercise set of postures), a meditation using mantra and mudra, and live gong savasana/relaxation. Please contact Jasbir Kaur for more information: dzurikj3@embarqmail.com.
Make Your Own Kimchee
Monday, February 20 ∙ 7:45-9:00 pm ∙ FREE!
Kimchee, a pro-biotic pickled vegetable condiment from Korea, can easily be made at home. Kimchee promotes healthy digestion and is delicious with rice and many other foods and it’s easy on the budget. Learn how to make your own with Whole Foods Educator Jill Welch.
Everyday Fitness with Ahzel
Monday, February 27 ∙ 7:45-9:00 pm ∙ FREE!
Ahzel Ackerman, certified fitness professional and holistic health counselor, will share information how you can get fit and stay fit. Ahzel will present information on:
- Fitness for everyone
- Setting goals
- Getting started on a personal fitness plan
- Increasing aerobic fitness
- Increasing strength, endurance and stamina
- Joining a fitness facility
- How to get fit at home
Make Your Own Sushi
Tuesday, February 28 ∙ 7:45-8:45 pm
$8 owners, $10 non-owners. Pre-payment required, limit 10.
Join self-taught sushi expert Barry Courtney as he shares his enthusiasm for the avocado roll. Students will learn how to make sushi rice and practice rolling sushi. Yes, students can and will sample their creations!
