Are you a flexitarian? According to a 2021 study by research firm One Poll commissioned by Sprouts Farmers Market found that 47% of Americans define themselves as “flexitarian,” which means someone who eats or wants to eat more meatless meals than meaty ones.
If you're interested in learning more about plant-based cooking, the Hutchinson Seventh-day Church can help. It is offering two cooking schools this month:
- 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in the lower level of the church at 820 Main St. N. The focus will be on demonstrating breakfast and dessert foods. Admission is free but advance registration is recommended for planning by calling 320-249-8258.
- 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in the lower level of the church. The focus will be on soups, salads and entrees. Admission is free but advance registration is recommended for planning by calling 320-249-8258.
The Hutchinson Seventh-day Adventist Church has hosted cooking schools several years ago. It was halted during the COVID pandemic and returned in 2023.
“We had people asking this spring if we're going to do one and when it's going to be,” said Yvonne Heinrich, organizer of the cooking schools. “We got it organized. We've had requests for another one and we went back for two this time.”
Four demonstrators will showcase a variety of recipes during each session. Attendees can sample the prepared foods and take recipes home.
“All you have to do is come. Sit down, watch and enjoy the products we made,” Heinrich said.
