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Cooking with Wine on Thursday, August 1 at River House

$10

with James Carucci

Calendar Aug 1, 2024 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week

Wine is an important component of the food traditions of many countries, most notably Italy, France and Spain. While we often associate wine with meat and fish, wine can be used in every course of a meal to create wonderful appetizers, vegetable dishes and desserts. In this course, I will demonstrate different ways wine can be used in the preparation of dishes which are easy to make and are big on flavor. We will also talk about wine basics and Wine is an important component of the food traditions of many countries, most notably Italy, France and Spain. While we often associate wine with meat and fish, wine can be used in every course of a meal to create wonderful appetizers, vegetable dishes and desserts. In this course, I will demonstrate different ways wine can be used in the preparation of dishes which are easy to make and are big on flavor. We will also talk about wine basics and varietals which lend themselves best for cooking.

James is a Professor of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Master Herbalist and a personal chef with over 20 years of cooking and teaching experience. which lend themselves best for cooking. About the Instructor: James is a Professor of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Master Herbalist and a personal chef with over 20 years of cooking and teaching experience.

This one day class will be held on Thursday, August 1 from 3 to 4 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Please note that this is a one session class.

 

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The Why and How of Fasting on Monday, August 26 at River House

$11

with Mindy and Bruce Mylrea

Calendar Aug 26, 2024 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Intermittent fasting is all the rage currently but before you jump onto this latest trend learn the science, the history, the benefits and how to do it right. Bruce will uncover the key components to this amazing healing practice and how to use it safely and effectively for you and your clients.

Mindy Mylrea is the 2017 Life Time Achievement Award Winner for CanFitPro , 2016 Empower Instructor of the Year, 2015 PFP Trainer of the Year, 2015 International Presenter of the Year, 2013 CanFitPro Specialty Presenter of the Year, 2008 ECA OBOW Fitness Presenter of the Year, the 2004 Can Fit Pro International Presenter of the Year, the 1999 International IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, and a National and World Aerobic Champion. She is an international presenter, author, motivational speaker, video and TV personality, and CEC provider for ACE, NASM, CanFitPro, and AFAA. She is the creator and lead talent behind Gliding, Tabata Bootcamp, Extreme HIIT, Fluid Strength, and the nonprofit One Day to Wellness. She is a master trainer and on the pro development team for Schwinn Cycling, Silver and Fit, Savvier Fitness, and Bosu. She has authored numerous articles and stars in 1000’s of educational and consumer fitness videos. 

Bruce Mylrea has a BA in Economics from the University of Florida and spent most of his career in marketing in Silicon Valley. Bruce has been certified by ECornell in Plant Based Nutrition as well as being a AFPA certified Holistic Nutritional Councilor. He and his wife, Mindy, launched the educational 501(c)3 non-profit OneDayToWellness.org  in 2017. Bruce and Mindy travel full-time in a fruit and veggie wrapped RV dubbed “The Wellness Wagon” providing unbiased nutritional educational programs for medical professionals, fitness professionals, and health coaches. He has written a book on his ten year journey battling prostate cancer: A Plant Powered Approach To Prostate Cancer. Bruce is the SCW male presenter of the year for 2017 and also 2017 Life Time Achievement Award for CanFitPro

This one day class will be held on Monday, August 26 from 1:30-3:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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