
Blue Zones: A Weekly Cooking & Learning Series
Weekly hands on classes decode Blue Zones eating patterns and teach how to prepare delicious, affordable, plant forward meals suitable for beginners and families, led by NC Cooperative Extension educators in a community learning kitchen.
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Hands-on cooking and learning focused on Blue Zones longevity diets, with plant forward, legume rich, affordable recipes and practical techniques for home cooks taught by NC Cooperative Extension at the Madison County Center.

Hands-on cooking and learning focused on Blue Zones longevity diets, with plant forward, legume rich, affordable recipes and practical techniques for home cooks taught by NC Cooperative Extension at the Madison County Center.
Hands-on cooking and learning focused on Blue Zones longevity diets, with plant forward, legume rich, affordable recipes and practical techniques for home cooks taught by NC Cooperative Extension at the Madison County Center.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.
Hands-on class teaching easy sheet pan recipes for healthy weeknight meals, focusing on balanced nutrition, simple seasoning, and efficient meal prep techniques in a community extension kitchen.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop teaching practical ways to add whole grains, fruit, and beans into everyday meals to boost fiber and overall health, led by N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Transylvania County center.
Hands on workshop teaching whole grain bowl crafting, flavor pairings, and quick meal prep techniques for healthier weeknight lunches, hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Waynesville for beginner home cooks.
Hands on workshop teaching whole grain bowl crafting, flavor pairings, and quick meal prep techniques for healthier weeknight lunches, hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Waynesville for beginner home cooks.
Hands on workshop teaching whole grain bowl crafting, flavor pairings, and quick meal prep techniques for healthier weeknight lunches, hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Waynesville for beginner home cooks.
Interactive cooking session exploring hearty dishes and bold flavors, geared toward men at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center for practical recipe techniques, nutrition tips, and community learning.
Interactive cooking session exploring hearty dishes and bold flavors, geared toward men at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center for practical recipe techniques, nutrition tips, and community learning.
Interactive cooking session exploring hearty dishes and bold flavors, geared toward men at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center for practical recipe techniques, nutrition tips, and community learning.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Interactive monthly workshops covering seasonal vegetable and herb production, soil building, and succession planting for home gardeners. Sessions emphasize practical techniques, beginner friendly demonstrations, and local extension resources.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.
Hands-on workshop teaching low-tech dehydration methods to transform fruits, vegetables, and herbs into chewy fruit leather, crisp veggie chips, and aromatic dried herbs for shelf-stable snacks and pantry storage.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands on class teaching seed to table skills for culinary herbs, including planting, harvesting, drying, freezing, and simple herb infused recipes for sauces, butters, and oils. Suited for home gardeners and beginning cooks.
Hands-on food-safety manager training culminating in a certification test at N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center, emphasizing practical applications and regulatory best practices for food service professionals seeking certification.
Hands-on food-safety manager training culminating in a certification test at N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center, emphasizing practical applications and regulatory best practices for food service professionals seeking certification.
Hands-on food-safety manager training culminating in a certification test at N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center, emphasizing practical applications and regulatory best practices for food service professionals seeking certification.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.
Hands on sourdough workshop teaching starter creation, feeding, and basic shaping for new bakers, led by a Transylvania County Extension agent at the Cooperative Extension center in Brevard.

Hands on instruction in hearty Italian cooking with homemade pasta, rustic sauces, and family style recipes at Asheville Mountain Kitchen’s intimate teaching kitchen; small group pacing and practical techniques for weeknight or special occasion meals.

Hands on instruction in hearty Italian cooking with homemade pasta, rustic sauces, and family style recipes at Asheville Mountain Kitchen’s intimate teaching kitchen; small group pacing and practical techniques for weeknight or special occasion meals.
Hands on instruction in hearty Italian cooking with homemade pasta, rustic sauces, and family style recipes at Asheville Mountain Kitchen’s intimate teaching kitchen; small group pacing and practical techniques for weeknight or special occasion meals.

Practical two-part primer on home gardening in Transylvania County with seasonal planting guidance, soil care, and basic maintenance for beginner and returning gardeners at the N.C. Cooperative Extension.

Practical two-part primer on home gardening in Transylvania County with seasonal planting guidance, soil care, and basic maintenance for beginner and returning gardeners at the N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Practical two-part primer on home gardening in Transylvania County with seasonal planting guidance, soil care, and basic maintenance for beginner and returning gardeners at the N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on beginner workshop focused on mountain microclimates, soil preparation, and seasonal plant selection for Western North Carolina gardens. Led by Cooperative Extension educators with practical tips for starting raised beds, containers, and timing.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.
Hands-on workshop teaching homemade, effective non-toxic cleaning recipes using common ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils; practical tips for safer, sustainable household cleaning and toxin reduction.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.
Hands on pruning workshop teaching late winter techniques to shape and rejuvenate rose bushes in the learning garden. N.C. Cooperative Extension instructors demonstrate pruning cuts, sanitation, and seasonal care for healthier spring blooms.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.
Practical guidance for home gardeners on selecting and caring for small fruits and tree fruit, covering planting, pruning, pest prevention, and maintenance basics from N.C. Cooperative Extension educators in Waynesville.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.
Practical workshops on mountain property stewardship cover forest health diagnostics, landslide prevention techniques, invasive plant identification and control. Hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension Madison County for landowners and natural resource professionals.