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Upcoming Events Do Eat the Dandelions with Doug Oster Date/Time Marty’s Market 2301 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Category(ies) Cooking Class Did you know dandelions are the most nutritious plant on the planet? Not only are good for you, they are tasty too! Doug Oster is crazy for dandelions and will teach you how to pick them in the wild, grow them in your garden and use them in the kitchen. Join us for a fun afternoon of dandelion tasting, cooking and insights. ‘Weed’ love to have you!
Doug Oster is the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Backyard Gardener and co-host of the popular radio show The Organic Gardeners on KDKA radio every Sunday morning. He also appears every Thursday on KDKA-TV’s Pittsburgh Today Live between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Doug is currently writing his fourth book, “The Steel City Garden: Creating a one of a kind garden in black and gold.” However, his most satisfying accomplishment was founding Cultivating Success, a garden program for foster and adoptive children. This event is free and open to the public. Healthy Eaters’ Meet & Greet with Caitlin GraterMarty’s Market Date/Time Location Category(ies) Wellness Join Caitlin Grater for a Healthy Eaters’ Meet and Greet, a group aimed at inspiring, encouraging, and educating those people who want to make healthier food choices in their lives. Meeting monthly, we will discuss the importance of healthy eating, learn about new foods and discover things you didn’t know about some already familiar ones. It will be a chance to talk with others about steps you’re taking towards a healthier you, get some new ideas, and learn about food in a whole new way from a certified health coach. Bring a friend and some healthy curiosity! CaitlinGrater is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Health Coach. Recently re-located from New York City, where she worked in private practice and at an integrated health center, she is a graduate of the Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences and from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree from New York University.Caitlinaims to educate clients about connections between diet, life style, and overall health and wellness. It is her goal is to help clients make choicesthat best benefit the health of themselves, their families, and also the health of the local and global environment. Marty’s Market is a BYOB establishment. Enjoy dinner in the Cafe or some shopping in the Market before the event! Cheese and Wine Tasting – Viva Italia!Date(s) - 04/18/2013 - THURSDAY Location Category(ies) Tasting Class THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Please e-mail marketing@martysmarket.com to be added to the waiting list. Thank you!
Italy boasts a rich heritage of wine and cheese making. Join cheese enthusiast David Bennett and wine expert Jack Brice as they broaden your understanding and deepen your appreciation through a sampling of several amazing cheeses available at Marty’s Market with carefully selected wines that complement them. This is the third event in a series of three that features cheese and wine from a specific region. In addition to portions of cheeses and samplings of wine, enjoy a light appetizer and crafted dessert prepared by the chefs at Marty’s Market. Come hungry for knowledge and prepared to update your culinary passport! Class size is limited! Register Now! Pre-paid registration is required. All major credit cards and PayPal are accepted via the PayPal link. Cost is $38.00/person per class. Teach a Kid to Cook: Classes for Youth and ParentsDate(s) - 04/20/2013 - SATURDAY Location Category(ies) Cooking Class, Youth Slow Food Pittsburgh Members (www.SlowFoodPittsburgh.com) Rosemarie Perla and Kelsey Weisgerber are committed to teaching the next generation of children the “natural art of cooking.” Rosemarie and Kelsey will present 2 classes simultaneously: one for youth (ages 8-15 years old) and one for their accompanying adult(s). Both classes will cover ways to cut (knife skills) and cook delicious vegetables using a simple, healthy recipe. Children and adults will leave with the recipe, increased knowledge and skills, as well as a special gift from Marty’s Market. Registration is $20.00 for 1 youth and their accompanying adult. Reservations are required–all major credit cards and PayPal are accepted via the PayPal link. If you are interested in making reservations for a group, please contact our event coordinator via e-mail at marketing@martysmarket.com. Terrarium Class with greenSinner!
Location Category(ies) Class, Living Plants
The class costs $15 per person, which covers the basic supplies like soil, moss gravel, and other fun stuff. Plants to be added to terrariums are $3.50-$7.00 each. (One or two plants are plenty for small containers, maybe 3-5 for large containers.) Reservations are required–all major credit cards and Paypal are accepted via the PayPal link. Space is limited! Terrarium Class with greenSinner!
Location Category(ies) Class, Living Plants
The class costs $15 per person, which covers the basic supplies like soil, moss gravel, and other fun stuff. Plants to be added to terrariums are $3.50-$7.00 each. (One or two plants are plenty for small containers, maybe 3-5 for large containers.) Reservations are required–all major credit cards and Paypal are accepted via the PayPal link. Space is limited!
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