Open Arms of Minnesota

Open Arms Cooking Classes at Whole Foods Market

We’re partnering with Whole Foods Market on two different cooking classes centered on healthy, nutritious food.

At each class and tour, you’ll take home a tote bag with yummy samples, recipes and a $5 Whole Foods Market gift card.

Good Food to Live Well Cooking Class

Start the year off on the right foot! In this class, taught by Open Arms Chef Joe Seine, you’ll learn how to bring good health and nourishment into your own kitchen. Chef Joe has 20 years of experience working in restaurants all over the Twin Cites and is looking forward to sharing several recipes that are both delicious and nutritious.

Tickets: $25 per class

Monday, 1/22, 6:30–8 pm: Hennepin

Tuesday, 1/30, 6:30–8 pm: Hennepin

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Healthy Eating Tour with Open Arms of Minnesota Dietitian

Join us for a healthy eating tour of Whole Foods Market with Open Arms of Minnesota dietitian Brianna Elliott! We’ll navigate through each department, highlighting foods that will help jumpstart your health for 2018. We’ll also talk about foods and ingredients to limit, as well as tips for shopping at Whole Foods Market on a budget. You’ll leave with healthy recipes and tip sheets to take home with you.

Tickets: $10 per class

Tuesday, 1/23, 6:30–8 pm: Woodbury

Monday, 1/29, 6:30–8 pm: Minnetonka

Tuesday, 1/30, 6:30–8 pm: St. Paul

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