Vegetarian Cooking Class--Demystifying Tofu and Tempeh

Vegetarian Cooking Class: Demystifying Tofu and Tempeh Join Compassionate Cooks' founder Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author of the Joy of Vegan Baking and The Vegan Table in her monthly fun-filled Vegetarian Cooking Classes that celebrate healthful and humane eating! Learn the difference between silken, soft, firm, extra firm, and super firm tofu. Discover the magic of frozen tofu, and learn the secret behind perfect tempeh. On the menu: -Asian-Inspired Edamame Salad -French Onion Pie -Seared Tempeh with Cherry Balsamic Red Wine Reduction -Southwestern Tofu Burgers -Mango Saffron Mousse WHEN: Saturday, September 19th -- 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. WHERE: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. COST: $55 (in advance), plus $5 food/materials fee due on day of class (Discounts for registering for class packages.) HOW TO SIGN UP: Register online or mail a check to Compassionate Cooks P.O. Box 18512 Oakland, CA 94619. PLEASE NOTE: You are considered a TENTATIVE sign-up until we receive your payment, at which time we will send you a confirmation via email. WHAT TO EXPECT: In our monthly demonstration cooking classes, we feature uncomplicated recipes, debunk myths regarding plant-based eating, eat yummy food samples, and have a lot of fun! We provide students with copies of the featured recipes, coupons for local groceries and restaurants, and a bevy of resources on nutrition, cooking tips, and more! Committed to using mostly local, seasonal, organic ingredients, Compassionate Cooks empowers people to make informed food choices and delicious, plant-based meals through cooking classes, DVDs, podcasts, and more. Cooking instructor Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, food columnist for VegNews Magazine, contributor to National Public Radio radio, one-time guest on the popular Food Network show "BBQ with Bobby Flay," and author of the award-winning cookbook, The Joy of Vegan Baking: Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats & Sinful Sweets and the