The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit. You are invited to submit your event. Events encouraged to be submitted are art openings, dance concerts, open mic events, cultural lectures. Events not allowed on the calendar are, political fundraisers, city meetings and daily specials from restaurants.
Come Taste what our students are cooking. Tour the facility and discover HCC Culinary options in our academic & workforce programs We will also be introducing our NEW Culinary Arts Truck - with a ribbon cutting at 4pm
Did you know food labels are more of a marketing tool than they are an aid for health? You may have noticed a few years ago the food label got a face lift. As with any change, it can make breaking down the nutrition in food feel complicated. Come learn how to pull apart the label line by line, learn what the catchy phrases mean and apply them to your health goals. There will be a One-hour education session and Q&A with instructor and registered dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, in addition to a Two-hour hands-on cooking activity in which you will […]
Making changes to a meal plan can oftentimes feel overwhelming. In this class we will talk about how meal planning can make or break your ability to lead a more nourishing life with food. The concepts discussed will be suitable for those with many different health concerns and also those who just want to get more comfortable in the kitchen. There will be a One-hour education session and Q&A with instructor and registered dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, in addition to a Two-hour hands-on cooking activity in which you will prepare and take home 4-5 recipes that align with the educational […]
Fat is the third major macronutrient the body needs for energy each day. This class can help provide clarity on the role it serves in the body and how to incorporate it into a meal plan designed to manage diabetes. There will be a One-hour education session and Q&A with instructor and registered dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, in addition to a Two-hour hands-on cooking activity in which you will prepare and take home 4-5 recipes that align with the educational topic discussed this session.
Living in Bliss! This is not your ordinary cooking class! The culinary experience will go well beyond the ingredients & final creations. Join Alka and Anjula for a dynamic and exciting evening of culinary creations & an experience like no other!
People with diabetes often focus so much on carbohydrate management that protein can often get forgotten. It is a necessary macronutrient for managing diabetes. This class will focus on the role of protein in the body and how to incorporate it into each meal of the day for optimal diabetes management. There will be a One-hour education session and Q&A with instructor and registered dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, in addition to a Two-hour hands-on cooking activity in which you will prepare and take home 4-5 recipes that align with the educational topic discussed this session.
Balancing carbohydrates are key to managing diabetes. Come learn what a “carb” is, where it is found in food, its role in the body and most importantly, how to incorporate it into your daily meal plan. There will be a One-hour education session and Q&A with instructor and registered dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, in addition to a Two-hour hands-on cooking activity in which you will prepare and take home 4-5 recipes that align with the educational topic discussed this session.
Learn the tricks of the trade to become a kitchen wizard in a cooking class taught by Nadim Kashouh, Chef and Owner of Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill. Menu: Hummus, Falafel, Tabouli, Green bean, and lamb Stew served with rice pilaf and Rice pudding for dessert. Select wine will accompany the meal
No matter what you celebrate, the holidays can be a tough time to maintain personal health goals. Join this class to learn tactics for making it through the holidays smoothly without having to sacrifice health or taste. RECIPES: Baby Yellow Potatoes with a Lemon Herb Citronette Cauliflower Soup with Fresh Chives Wild Rice Salad Recipe Maple Cranberry Brussels Sprouts Garlic Thyme Roasted Carrots
Learn the tricks of the trade to become a kitchen wizard in a cooking class taught by Nadim Kashouh, Chef and Owner of Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill. Menu: Hummus, meat roll-up, Fattoush salad, Cannellini lamb stew served with rice pilaf, and Ismalia for dessert Select wine will accompany the meal.
The holidays can be a tough time to maintain personal health goals. Join this class to learn tactics for making it through the holidays smoothly without having to sacrifice health or taste. RECIPES: Sweet Potato Carrot Soup Cranberry Sauce with Blood Orange, Balsamic & Rosemary Green Beans and Golden Beets With Tarragon & Almonds Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad Cornbread Stuffing
Balancing carbohydrates are key to managing diabetes. Carbohydrates are not off limits with diabetes and do not have to be boring. Desserts can be tricky but not only can they fit into everyone's meal plan but they can be tasty and guilt free too! RECIPES: Desserts for Diabetes Chocolate Date Spread Oatmeal Cookies Orange Chamomile Blondies Homemade Popcorn 4 Ways! Caramelized Spiced Pears
From small local ethnically rich options to the nationally known Holyoke’s restaurant options has your favorite meal waiting for you and your new favorite meal ready to be discovered.
This unique colorful book includes our Holyoke history, the City Hall dedication, all community events throughout the year, and highlights the Masquerade Ball and the closing of the Time Capsule in December.
The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit.