{"id":2717,"date":"2017-12-07T18:33:22","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T22:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2717"},"modified":"2017-12-08T20:15:54","modified_gmt":"2017-12-09T00:15:54","slug":"new-leafs-december-classes-include-raw-holiday-desserts-sushi-healthy-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2717","title":{"rendered":"New Leaf\u2019s December classes include raw holiday desserts, sushi, healthy holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Learn how to make Chai Pecan Pie & other raw holiday desserts Dec. 13 at New Leaf
Photo credit: Beth Love<\/p><\/div>\n

New Leaf Community Markets<\/a> in Santa Cruz has several events this month, including ones to make \u201chealthy holiday eating\u201d easier. Here are some highlights; these are all at the Westside Santa Cruz location at 1101 Fair Ave. (831-426-1306). There is also a holiday macaron class on Dec. 20 but it\u2019s already sold out \u2013 if you\u2019re interested in that topic, try to sign up early next year!<\/p>\n

Preregistration<\/a> is required\u2014even for the free class\u2014at newleaf.com\/events.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, December 12<\/strong>
\nHealthy Holidays: Special Diets<\/strong>, 1-2 p.m.
\nIf you get stressed about what to eat or how to stick to your diet during the holidays, help is here! Gain ideas for managing your gluten-free, dairy-free or anti-inflammatory diet stress-free! Enjoy tastes of featured recipes. With Certified Nutrition Consultant Madia Jamgochian. Free.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 13<\/strong>
\nRaw Holiday Desserts<\/strong>, 6\u20138:30 p.m.
\n<\/strong>In this hands-on class, attendees will create four different delicious, healthy, plant-based desserts that everyone can enjoy without guilt! Make Raw Beet Treasure Cake, Apricot Walnut Chews with Cardamom, Chai Pecan Pie and Persimmon Cashew Sorbet. \u201cMature children\u201d welcome to attend with adult. With Chef Beth Love, author of Tastes Like Love cookbook series. $45.<\/p>\n

Thursday, December 14<\/strong>
\nIntro to Sushi Making<\/strong>, 6\u20138 p.m.
\nJoin Sushi Chef Carlos Mayorga and learn how to properly assemble your own rolls from scratch and discover your own style! Learn technique, tradition, prep and how to plate your finished masterpieces. Come hungry. $25.<\/p>\n

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