ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOSTS “GOOD NUTRITION AT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS MARKET,” A FREE COOKING DEMONSTRATION FEATURING HARVEST FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Staff | October 6, 2010 | Comment
Fresh fruits and vegetables are an integral part of healthy nutrition and good cooking. On Wednesday evening, October 20, St. Anthony Community Hospital will host a free informational event titled, “Good Nutrition at your local Farmers Market.”
The entertaining as well as educational event is from 5 – 7 p.m. and will be held in the Greenbriar Room at Mount Alverno Center, 20 Grand Street. Mount Alverno is just ¼ mile past the hospital and there is ample parking space. Seating, however, is limited and participants must register by calling 987-5197.
The evening program is sponsored by Morrison Food Service Management, under the direction of Susan Ernhout, as part of its community out-reach commitment.
Visitors will be treated to a flavorful, savory cooking demonstration by Carmela Decker, assistant food service director and accomplished chef. Decker, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, will prepare a chicken with apple sauté dinner featuring harvest fruits and seasonal vegetables available at local Farmers Markets.
Lead Dietitian Janine Killeen RD, CDE, CDN, will also offer a power point presentation on the nutritional value of foods sold at farmers markets. Lynn Palmieri, DTR and Alison Adams, RD will be assisting with the presentation. Food safety and storage tips will also be included and of course, food tasting of the delicious and nutritious cooking demo.