Do you like to cook with fresh herbs, but don’t want to have to buy them at the store? Do you enjoy gardening, but find it too difficult to do these days? NNORC is joining with Martie Teumim, Cornell Cooperative Master Gardener, to plant a windowsill herb pot. Join us to plant your own herb pot to bring home. We will also have some recipes and tasty treats to go along with the herbs.
DATE: Thursday, June 7, 2018
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church at 405 Quail St, Albany.
FEE: The cost is $5.00 per person.
RSVP: 518-514-2023
NNORC Offers "Savor the Season" Cooking Class
Would you be interested in learning what foods are in season in the late fall? Join us as we Savor the Season with Cornell Cooperative Extension for this hands-on cooking class. Cook and sample healthy and delicious recipes made from local and seasonal foods. Learn how to use the fruits and vegetables in season now, and where to find them.
DATE: Tuesday, November 28, 2017
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street, Albany
RSVP: Please reserve your spot with NNORC at 518-514-2023
FEE: $4.00.
Experience Shakespeare in the Garden!
The beauty of flowers has inspired civilizations to attribute symbolic and mystic meanings to each blossom. Throughout the ages, beautiful and poetic thoughts have been conveyed by the presentation of a single blossom, and whole messages were communicated by bouquets in which each flower chosen offered a significant idea. In his plays and poetry, Shakespeare was a master at the use of symbolism through his choice of plants and flowers. Join Master Gardener Volunteer Cathie Gifford from Cornell Cooperative Extension Come and hear about Shakespeare’s genius, including “And there’s Pansies, that’s for thoughts” (Hamlet).
DATE: Thursday, October 19, 2017
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church (405 Quail Street, Albany)
RSVP: Please call NNORC to register at 518-514-2023
FEE: $4.00
Heart Smarts with Mediterranean Cooking
Another Cooking Class with the Cornell Cooperative Extension!
Learn some healthy cooking techniques using more olive oil, tasty vegetables and hearty whole grains for a heart healthy diet. February is Heart Health Month. Come and celebrate with some new recipes and diet recommendations. Get help with some practical tips on easy ways to incorporate small changes in your diet.
Join us on Thursday, February 9, 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church at 405 Quail Street, Albany. The cost is $4.00 per person. Classes are hands-on and include sampling! RSVP to NNORC at 514-2023.
Seasonings for Your Heart: A Hands-On Cooking Class for Seniors
Sodium, in its many forms, has added flavor to our diets, but it also directly contributes to hypertension. NNORC is again partnering with Cornell Cooperative Extension to offer a cooking workshop that addresses this and other concerns about how to regulate the amount of sodium in our diet.
In this hands-on class, participants will discover both the subtlety and power of salt-free seasoning. We will explore solutions to enhancing flavor with herbs, vinegar, spices and other seasonings. This program includes cooking and sampling.
DATE: April 28, 2015
TIME: 2:00–3:30 p.m.
PLACE: First Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street, Albany, NY
FEE: $4.00 per person
RSVP: Please call NNORC at 514-2023