Monday, July 31, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Eat Well & Age Gracefully: The Chinese Vegan Kitchen with Chef Barry Infuso. Sponsored by AARP, the class is free. YOU MUST USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or boring while enjoying a variety of foods from different food groups – fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, legumes, dairy products, and healthy fats.

In this month’s Eat Well & Age Gracefully class, sponsored by AARP, you’ll cook a sumptuous Chinese vegan meal with Chef Barry Infuso.

On the menu: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, a traditional temple dish, blanched cabbage leaves are stuffed with a savory mushroom filling then wrapped. Fragrant Dressed Tofu with Garlic and Basil is blanched tofu seasoned with fresh herbs; the preparation is minimal – the taste is sensational.

Kung Pao Mushrooms has the Sichuanese flavor profile combining a sweet, hot, and vinegary glaze with crisp golden peanuts and blistered dried red chiles; the heat is toned down to make the dish fragrant and filled with exotic Asian flavors. The dessert category doesn’t really exist in Chinese food, but sweets still play an important role in Chinese food. You’ll make almond cookies to enjoy with tea.

CLASS NOTES: The class, limited to 16, will be held at the Catalina United Methodist Church kitchen, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd. You’ll receive an email with class details (everything you’ll need will be provided) 3 days in advance. Please use an email address you frequently check. Our emails can get caught in spam filters or blocked entirely. Please contact us if you don’t receive the class information.

If you’re exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, contact us immediately at [email protected]. Click here for required in-person waiver.

Please know it may be necessary to cancel select classes if 10 or fewer guests enroll. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience; we’ll personally reach out to each guest in case of cancellation.

REGISTER ONLINE AT AARP