SHS Humane Gourmet

For the last couple of years, the Sequoia Humane Society has been hosting a fundraiser called the 'Humane Gourmet'. I haven't attended personally in the past, but I've heard that it's an upscale vegetarian meal, plus entertainment (live music, I think?) and some kind of auction event. In the past, the vegan offerings have been somewhat scarce, but things are set to change this year. (Yay!)

The event will take place on Saturday, January 30th at the Eureka Women's Club, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

This year's chef will be the wonderful and talented Jennifer Raymond, who runs the Humboldt Spay/Neuter Network and has authored various vegan cookbooks including The Peaceful Palate. (I also give Jennifer full credit for my own conversion to veganism some eight or so years ago.)

Thank in large part to Jennifer's involvement, this year's menu will be almost completely vegan. I'll post ticket sales information here as soon as I have it, but in the meantime I want to help get the word out that Jennifer is looking for volunteers to help with food preparation, food serving, clean-up, etc. If you would like to volunteer your services for this exciting fundraiser, or if you have any questions, please contact Jennifer directly.

Upcoming Classes & Film Screenings at the Eureka Co-op

I got my copy of the Co-op News the other day, and it looks like there are some veg-friendly cooking classes,workshops, and interesting film screenings coming up...

Cooking Classes

Saturday, January 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ayurvedic Cooking for Health
Traci Webb; $40/$30 Co-op Members

Tuesday, February 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Vegan Southern Influence
Chef Elizabeth Nester; $30/$20 Co-op Members

Tuesday, March 16 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Eastern Cuisine: Vegan Style
Chef Elizabeth Nester; $30/$20 Co-op Members

Workshops

Wednesday, January 6 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Cooking with Whole Grains - Long Grain Brown Rice & Rye Berries
Co-op Staff Instruction; $10/Free Co-op Members

Saturday, January 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Smart Shopping Workshop - The Good Food Buzz on Citrus
Jonna Kitchen, RD & Chef Alex Bergovic; $10/Free Co-op Members

Saturday, February 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Smart Shopping Workshop - The Good Food Buzz on Heart Health
Jonna Kitchen, RD & Chef Alex Bergovic; $10/Free Co-op Members

Saturday, March 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Smart Shopping Workshop - Beans & Lentils
Jonna Kitchen, RD & Chef Alex Bergovic; $10/Free Co-op Members

Movies & Munchies
Register online at www.northcoastco-op.com or by calling 707-443-6027. Movies & Munchies is FREE to Co-op Members.

Friday, January 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Fresh
A call to action from farmers, philosophers, and business people who are reinventing our food systems.

Friday, January 29 at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Fast Food Nation
A satirical commentary on popular fast food chains and their impact on meat production and working conditions.

Friday, February 12 at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The World According to Monsanto
A thorough documentary about how Monsanto is taking over the food chain.

Friday, February 26 at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The Price of Sugar
Examines the human costs associated with producing cheap sugar.

Friday, March 12 at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Meat the Truth
Exposes the negative effect livestock farming has on climate change.

Friday, March 26 at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Eating Alaska
A serious and humorous film about a vegetarian from the city who moves to Alaska to eat locally and reconnect to the wilderness.