Movie Night - Now Playing - A Dangerous Method (Jung meets Freud)

A Dangerous Method (2011)
http://adangerousmethod-themovie.com/

An more personal and intriguing look at the birth of psychoanalysis.
It's the development of the relationship between Jung & Freud.
It's about love, sex and the exploration of the psyche. A whole new world being open and resisted.

Personally, it is an interesting look into the the relationship between the two great minds of our time.

The work of Freud is such an influence to Jung. Yet the result is a wider variation.  Yes...it's still about the suppressed, repressed sexual impulses. It's still without the necessary and appropriate boundaries.  What they did then would never fly in the face of current days legal and ethical requirement. And I am so very very glad for that.

Yet, at the beginning of everything field, it's an exploration process of the subject matter and of the self.  Innovation would not be innovative if it didn't start with the person and the internal process of the person.  There are always reason for the drive, the passion, the pursuit.  Some might say that it's all because of Freud's and Jung's own issues.  But why not?

Official Trailer

A Review of The Dangerous Method

Effective Communication - Not Necessary Agreement

Effective Communication...
It's essential in all relationship.
We use it at work, at home, with spouses, children, etc.

Many people are able and freely express their thoughts and feelings.
Yet, they still feel stuck in their relationships.
These impasses create a lack of resolution.
The issues become recurring.
Some would stop the communication in order to keep the peace.  Others feel their frustration building up and create emotional walls in the relationship.

One of the harder reality of relationship is that,
Effective Communication "Does Not" Require Agreement.

Effective Communication: 

We Listen
We Show Attentiveness with Body Language
We Learn to Manage the Stress within ourselves and within the interaction
We Learn to be more Emotionally Aware and to Build Compassion
We Ask Questions for Clarity
We Consider the Other Person's Perspective

Communication is to express, explain, and not to convince.
An agreement will be reach if both persons are willing to understand and consider the other's perspective.
It may take a few go-around.  
Yet, if the goal is to seek understanding and for to work through issues, then even in the face of disagreement, there will be resolution.

Good Eats - Sweet Potato Curry (with Leftover Turkey)

Sweet Potato Curry with Chicken
(The Original Recipe)

Tested it out with leftover dark meat turkey... Splendid!

Which do you choose? Yellow or Orange
That's up to you.

I found that the orange flesh ones are sweeter and cook quicker (more moist) than the yellow flesh ones.
For this recipe I used the yellow ones. Purple ones (if you can find them) would look beautiful in the sauce.

Sweet Potato Curry with Chicken 
(For Sweet Potato Curry with Leftover Turkey, just skip the steps for the chicken.  Add the cooked turkey along with the step for the coconut milk.)

I steamed the Thai Sticky Rice & Par-boiled bigger chucks of the sweet potato;
 you can skip these steps

2 pounds skinless & boneless chicken thigh, cut into 2 inch pieces

Marinade:

2 teaspoons curry powder

2 teaspoons turmeric

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 tablespoons dry sherry or rice wine

1 tablespoon of olive oil 

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons cooking oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh shallot

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 yellow onion, cut into wedges

2 carrots, peeled, cut on the diagonal into 2/3-inch pieces

4 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

1 lb of Chinese Long Green Beans (optional)

1 tablespoon sugar

1 small piece ginger, peeled and minced

2 teaspoons turmeric

2 teaspoons cumin

4 tablespoons fish sauce

1 1/2 cups fresh/boxed chicken broth

2 cans unsweetened coconut milk

For Spicy Hot Curry:  

Add 1 tablespoon Thai Red Curry Paste or to taste

Or 1 tablespoons curry powder plus 2 teaspoons ground chili paste or dried chili flakes, or to taste

Garnishes:

1/2 cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup cilantro

Optional – Fried Shallot (from Asian markets)

Direction:

1. Combine chicken and marinade. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

2. Heat the oil in a medium pot over moderate heat. Salute the shallot, garlic, then add the chicken to brown.

3. Add the spices, fish sauce and chicken stock and bring to a boil.

4. Add the carrot, cook for 10 minutes.

5. Add the coconut milk, sweet potato, onion (& long beans). Simmer for another 15 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender.

Serve over Thai Sticky Rice or Jasmine Rice

Garnish with basil cilantro and fried shallot

Dinner is Served...Even Better..The Next Day

Sunday Meditation - Cultivating A Heart of Gratitude

The Heart of the Matter...

It all starts with a thought, a flicking of a feeling.
Then collectively, these thoughts and feelings become an attitude (of life).
The actions we take with that attitude will be our lifestyle.
Therefore, it's not just the words and actions, but what is in our heart that we are living out each day.

"You turn my wailing into dancing; you remove my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. LORD, my God, I will praise you forever."
Psalm 30:11-12

Hillsong LIVE - Forever Reign

A Worshipful Experience - Hillsong LIVE Video

"Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts."

Colossians 3:16 NIV

LA Auto Show...Vroom Vroom

All Electric BMW Concept Car

Cars...Cars & More Cars...

Have not been to the Auto Show since I was a kid.
Spontaneously decided to go see the latest and $$$$$.

As soon as we step into the convention center, everything was "Bright & Shiny!"

Ooh...Ahh!

Practical cars, compact cars, giant cars, electric, hybrid, diesel, gas guzzler, from $$ to $$$$$$$.

People were everywhere. Surprisingly how much the kiddies were into this.

Here are a few samplings from the show.

Hot Rod

Chevrolet Hot Wheels

Mario Bros - Bee Car

Kiddies Hot Wheels

$$$$$$$ - Can't find the price tag
If you have to ask...most likely you can't afford it!

Fun! - Mini Coops

This Mother's Dream Car

 

Black Friday at Midnight

Best Buy @ Midnight 

Black Friday Shopping...
...the long running tradition of many people

As the creeping of Black Friday move further and further upward on the clock, people are eating their family turkey dinner on the run.

Nerdy Hubby & I decided to view the spectacle in person.
11:45 pm - drove down to Best Buy to see the long long line of people waiting to get in on the "deals!"
11:50 pm - not a spot in sight at the parking lot...NH estimated at least 1,000 people in line

The Line went on and on and on...

The Happy Ones in the Front of the line...

11:55 pm - at least 3 dozens of store clerks are having a last minute meeting (saw through the glass door)
11:59 pm - door opens...people are cheering

Here They Go...

12:02 am - street party like atmosphere with shoppers and onlookers (like us)

On Lookers - No way were these people were going to get in.

12:05 am - decided to drive to Walmart to see what people are buying
12:12 am - drove around the Walmart parking lot 4 times around and finally found a parking spot
12:20 am - lines and lines of people with very very full carts - toys and tvs are the items of choice

The TVs, Not one, but two or even three...Why Not...It's on Sale!

12:30 am - The line went on and on, to the end of the store, then around the aisles, then wrapped around the corners...and continued

Couldn't find the end of the line...

 12:45 am - Saw a $5.00 Barbie and Thought about getting a jug of milk...Maybe Not!!!

The Sea of people...Every cashier was open and active.

12:55 am - Left to go home without any milk!
1:05 am - Nighty Night...

Happy Thanksgiving 2011

2011...Gratefulness & Gratitude

Giving thanks for all that we have

Grateful for all that not granted

Humbled by all that we can share

Hopeful for what may be to come

Families and friends near and far

we hold them dear 

For they are the treasure beyond all measure

God's gift to us to show His love

May your Thanksgiving be shared in love.

Movie Night - The Blind Side

Thanksgiving & Football...

They go hand in hand for many families.

Us, we are fair weather Super Bowl fans.

But...movies about Football...good movies about Football...Big Fan!

Here is one of the best...The Blind Side

Based on a true story...Sandra Bullock plays Leigh Anne Tuohy.  Leigh took NFL star Michael Oher into her while when he was just a faceless teen trying to survive on the streets in the projects of Memphis. She showed him what family is and gave him an opportunity of a life time.  And their lives are forever changed.

Official Trailer - The Blind Side

Special Feature - About the Movie

An Inspirational Movie

Unconventional...What Ifs...Fascinating Outcomes! 

Good Eats - Mango Panna Cotta with Lemon Basil Syrup

Mango Panna Cotta

If you love Mango...you need to try this.

Bonus:  Surprisingly Good Lemon Basil Syrup
You can almost drink it.

Fresh Ripe Mango is best. But I also found nice frozen "Sweet Mango Halves" at Trader Joe's as an excellent alternative.

Panna Cotta:
1/4 cup low fat milk
2 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin
2 cup mango puree (about 8 cheeks of mango)
1 cup low fat buttermilk
2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup sugar

Warm ¼ cup of milk in microwave for about 25-30 seconds (watch it so doesn’t boil over)

Whisk in powdered gelatin until dissolved.

Combine mango puree and buttermilk and set aside.

Heat cream and sugar over medium heat on stove to just about boil (do not boil).

Turn off heat.

Whisk gelatin mixture into cream. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Whisk cream into mango and buttermilk.

Divide into 8 generous or 12 tasting serving.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Serve with diced mango and Lemon Basil syrup

Lemon Basil Syrup:

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 tablespoon

1/2 packed cup fresh basil leaves

Place the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Add basil leaves to syrup (for an infusion of flavor). In a blander/food processor, combine 8 to 10 leaves of basil and 1 tablespoon of lemon until very fine.  When the syrup is completely cooled, remove basil leaves. Add basil lemon mixture to syrup and stir well.

Enjoy!

Swapping Monday - Good Eats...Not Ready

Not Ready...

That may very well be my "Motto" for this Holiday Season.
Actually, that may have always been my motto for every holiday season.
This time, my goal may be to give up "feel bad" about it.

Does one ever feel fully ready for the Holidays.
The decorations...The guest list...the food...the gifts...the last minute prep...and the list goes on.

In honor of making mistakes and losing some perfectionist traits...I may just let it be.  

Whatever "it" may be.  

I am always late on the decorations.
The stores started Christmas in September!
The neighbors started last weekend.
Us, if we are lucky...December 23!

Gift-giving is one of the more difficult tasks.
I can order everything online. But every year, I try to do it with the kiddies (Why?!).
It's important to me that they are part of the planning, shopping and then the gift giving experience.
For most kids, they love to shop for themselves, shopping for others is a learned skill...that can be quite challenging. But we journey on...(Crazy mother mindset)

Food seems to be the easy part for me.
Yet, I am still either sending people out or going myself to get those last few "missing" ingredients.
The cashier asked me yesterday, while I was in line for my last few items for Thanksgiving, "So, are you ready for Thanksgiving?" I found myself answering him with, "I vowed to be ready, if not, it just has to be. I do have the turkey!"

There will be literally a million more details before December 31.  School projects, school parties, snow day, piano recital, dance recital, practice days, rehearsal days, meals with family, meals with friends, waiting in lines, shopping, returning, cleaning, packing, the clock is ticking...

I can be hard on myself and my loveies, or I can take the time to Remember the Reason for this Season!

Sunday Comfort - Not Alone...

Come Rain...Come Shine...

Season of Joy...Season of Sorrow...
In Times of Fear...In Times of Hope...
For the Goods...and The Bads...

We are Not Alone.

Looking at Successes and Failures
Welcoming Families, Embracing Stress
Realizing Limits, Forging Toward Potentials 
All are Life's Gift for us...To Live Out.

Yet, We are Not Alone.


The Beautiful Voice of Jamie Grace sings "Not Alone"

Not Alone with Lyrics

Jamie Grace sings 

The Failure Club...To Succeed You Must First Fail

It's a Difficult lesson to learn.

As a parent, I fight the concept of failure.
I fight it in myself, my children, in my relationships.
Yet, over and over, the message is...

Failures are the Building Blocks of Success.

Came across this website - The Failure Club - http://thefailureclub.org/
The premise is that failures need not be a social stigma.  Instead of avoiding them, members are encouraged to work toward failing.


"In the Failure Club, members learn to defy the fears associated with 'failure' by pursuing seemingly impossible goals that they set for themselves.  From the outset, failure is not only a highly probable outcome, it is the desired outcome."

Famous Failures

In order to join The Failure Club, a person must be willing to commit to a specific desired project for a year. Be a part of a pod (support group/book club like meetings). Be ready to fail and welcome a new found sense of freedom of no longer fearing failures.

Yahoo Screen is about to start a series of webisodes following 7 members of The Failure Club in New York City.  http://screen.yahoo.com/women/failure-club/

 

5 Day Juice Cleanse...

The End...of Day 5...

Yes!  It's done.

I am surprised that it wasn't as difficult or as painful as I anticipated.
5 days of living on Fresh Pressed Juices (Greens, Beets, Apples, Pears, Carrots).
I loved the ginger and the lemon in the juice.  For me, they made all the difference.
Then when I am on the go during the day, I had a couple of low-sodium V8.
One day I went to Jamba Juice for the new Carrot & Orange smoothie.
Drank a lot of water along with my regular doses of vitamins.

Day 1 - The juicing was fun.  The clean up took up a bit of my time.  Felt a little hungry.
But don't forget, I felt sick to my stomach the night before.  So not eating was actually a relief.  It wasn't until after 9 pm that the nagging longing for "food" started. That's the worst time of the day for me anyway.  I can keep to any diet, any food plan until 9 pm.  I am home, the kids are in bed, the tv comes on and my inside cries, "Where are the goodies?!"  So I did what most self respecting food addicts enjoy doing...I went on "Yelp" and looked at pictures of food.  I think it was like 1.5 hours later that I finally felt "full."  Scary!  Genuine addict behaviors.

Day 2 - I slept so soundly that I almost missed an appointment.  Ran downstairs, juice my juices, all the while mumbling to myself, "why am I doing this? it's a lot of commitment even if it is just 5 days!  What am I crazy, etc." You get the picture.  By the afternoon, stomach was growling.  Juices were surprisingly filling. Just needed to refuel every 2 hours or so.  That night, I only needed to be on Yelp for a half an hour.

Day 3 - Didn't really feel too hungry.  Made sure I drank all the juices. Actually cooked for the family.  Tasted the food but didn't eat it.  It was ok.  I didn't even envision diving into that pan of chicken and broccoli.  I was busy catching up on paperwork so didn't go for the "food porn" at all.

Day 4 - Got used to the idea of not eating (just 2 more days). Found myself not over-thinking about food.  It was interesting not needing to decide what to eat. There was a weird sense of freedom. I cannot remember any other time in my life that I wasn't thinking, planning, envisioning food.  It felt good.  Nerdy Hubby even asked if I felt any hunger.  Reality was, not so much.

Day 5 - Thought about what I would want once I am free to eat.  First thing that came to mind was "Tofu & Veggies." I am craving salt.  I thought it would be some decadent dessert.  Especially because I helped set up the dessert table at the kiddies' Thanksgiving Feast today.  I remembered looking at the desserts and said to myself, "I know how that tastes, I had that many times before.  It's ok if I don't have a bite!"
Wow, what is that about?  

So when I wake up tomorrow morning, I will be able to put food in my mouth.  

I am actually a little nervous about what I would do.  

When I started this 5 days ago, it was just about getting rid of toxic so I don't feel so yucky.  

Now, I am realizing food really does play a major role in my life.  Most likely too big of a role.  

I Will have to rethink, reorganize, reform.

Grateful that the process didn't just cleanse out my body, but some parts of my mind...A deeper revelation of sort...Stay Tune...

The Nutcracker Season Begins...

Ballet...that is...

Every where you turn...It's the Nutcracker Ballet.
From local studio to famous companies...
It's the Season of Dancing, Cheering & Celebrating.

Here are a few local to Los Angeles.

My Very Favorite - The Anaheim Ballet Anaheim-Ballet-Nutcracker-tickets

http://www.anaheimballet.org/

The Inland Pacific Ballet - Inland Pacific Nutcracker Ticket Info

http://www.ipballet.org/nutcrackerInfoPage.php

The South Bay Ballet - South Bay Nutcracker Ticket Info

http://www.southbayballet.org/

For the International Scene - The Joffrey & The Moscow Ballet...

The Joffrey's Nutcracker will be at the Music Center Dec 1 through Dec 4, 2011  http://www.musiccenter.org/events/dance_1112_joffrey.html

The Moscow Ballet will be at Northridge, CA - Dec 14 & Dec 15, 2011

http://www.goldstar.com/events/northridge-ca/the-nutcracker

Get Into The Spirit... 

Movie Night - All About Family

Holidays are All About Family...

Sort of...

Many of us may think that our family is strange, maybe even dysfunctional.

Here are two movie suggestions which may bring a smile to that line of thoughts.

The Addams Family (1991)

I just love the name "Morticia!"
And who would be better than Anjelica Huston?!

Dark... Morbid...Strange...
Yet Sweet in it's own Addams Family's way.

           Movie Trailer

Speaking of Dysfunctional...
Few can top the Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

At times, I wasn't sure to laugh or to cry.
The characters are extreme, yet relatable.
We all can name a few people who have these "traits" of dysfunctions.
They always show up at holiday dinners. (traits or people...take your pick)






As in the first few lines of the Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Relationships during the holidays are often chaotic, 

sometimes, you just have to laugh!

Pressure Proof Your Holidays

Happy Holidays...(I guess)

Once we hit Halloween, the end of the year holidays will come racing forth!
Even if we are not ready or feel ready...

I hear it over and over, year after year from people...

"I love this time of the year...But...I am so stressed out!"
"For once, I would like to enjoy the holidays. If only I could..."

I am no exception to this...
I do think that every year, I try to get a little better at it.

Less Stress...More Enjoyment!

Found this wonderful article - 8 ways to Pressure-Proof Your Holiday
http://www.familylife.com/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=dnJHKLNnFoG&b=3577101&ct=11510159&notoc=1

With very sound advise...

1.  Pray (Meditate, Center, Focus, etc)
2.  Take Time to Plan
3.  Realistic Expectations & Communicate Them
4.  Discuss Holiday Plans with Your Spouse
5.  Focus on the Reasons for the Season
6.  Don't Over-spend
7.  Don't Try to Do Everything
8.  Don't Try to Please Everyone

Good Eats - Juicing for Monday

Juice to "De-Tox"

5 day cleanse for a "food addict."

Having been thinking about doing it for a while.  My digestive system has not been happy with me lately.  Read up on raw food.  Realized that I won't be able to do that, (too much crunchy chewing on a regular basis).

One of the more realistic and reasonable option is to start with a juice detox and then eat vegetarian for 5 days a week, fish and poultry for the other 2 days.

So I was waiting for the "best" time to start.  after Halloween? after a great big Thanksgiving feast?  Maybe the new year, etc.  Then, the time kind of chose me.

This last long weekend was extremely busy and full of obligations.  So we ate horrible, greasy, fried, fast food.
Then last night, so excited to try out this BBQ place.  Ordered the sampler platter for the table and then my own brisket platter.  Food was very good.  Then it all hit me all at once.

Headache, feeling bloated, indigestion, almost knocked me to the ground.  My system was just too overloaded. It was protesting, crying out for help...Please oh Please, Stop!

Vegetable & Fruit to the Rescue

Mean Green

1 Bulk of kale
4 Stalks of celery
1 Cucumber
2 granny smith apples
½ lemon
Ginger root (thumb sized)

Beet-Carrot-Apple Energizer

1 golden or red delicious apple, washed
5 medium carrots, scrubbed well, tops removed, ends trimmed
1 small beet with leaves and stems, scrubbed well
1/2 lemon, washed or peeled if not organic
1/2- to 1-inch piece ginger root, washed

Making the juice:
1. Cut the all ingredents into sections to fit your juicer’s feed tube.
2. Juice all ingredients, stir the juice and pour into a glass.
3. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Make Your Juice

Enjoy!

Sunday Declaration - Seeking His Presence

Seeking His Presence...

The reflective part of me is a bit on overdrive this week.
As I work toward understanding Gratitude as a lifestyle,
I was reminded that Being in His Presence is the source of life.
Not exactly easy or effortless...quite the opposite.
The words seem to make sense in the cognition. But, the work is really in the experiences.
This is where the seeking comes in...

Psalm 27:4 - One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him at his temple.

Psalm 84:10 - Better is one day in your court than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

Better Is One Day - With Lyrics

Better Is One Day - Kutless (Live)

Grateful Living...

Pondering on the words of Brother David Steindl-Rast...

"In the midst of a world in which hatred, strife, violence, and war dominate our consciousness, Brother David points our eyes in another direction and tells us that joy and peace are closer at hand than we might realize." (except from the forward by Henri J.M. Nouwen)  Click here to...Read the full Forward here...

David Steindl-Rast (born July 12, 1926, Vienna) is a Catholic Benedictine monk, notable for his active participation in interfaith dialogue and his work on the interaction between spirituality and science.

While I was on Amazon, just out of curiosity, searched for books related to gratefulness...resulted in about 2 dozen titles.  Mmmm...I am not very good in math, but I do believe that it's a digital % in light of billions of titles on Amazon. Interesting how we (in our current society) are not very interested in grateful living.  Even as we struggle, we are still in our juvenile behaviors of "wants" and "more."

Here is the Table of Content for Brother David's Book, 

Gratefulness, the heart of prayer.

Aliveness & Wakefulness

Surprise & Gratefulness

Heart & Mind

Prayers & Prayerfulness

Contemplation & Leisure 

Faith & Beliefs

Hope: Openness for Surprise

Love: A "Yes" to Belonging

Fullness & Emptiness

Talking About...Gratitude on 11-11-11

Friday, 11-11-11 
also Veterans' Day 2011
Thank You to All the Veterans!
We are able to live the lives we have because you were willing to give of your life.

Going back to 11-11-11.
There are a ton of theories out there about this special number on this special day.
People are make sure that they are getting marry, having babies, buying lotteries, etc on this day.

As I look at 11-11-11, what brings to mind is eternity, infinity, universality.
Not sure why in particular, but it does.
It makes me think of how everyday is a special day.
We look at random numbers to decide what is special and what is not.
Yet, I believe that everyday, I can wake up and live my life, be with the people in my life, make my day special.

Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk dedicated his life to talk about "Gratefulness."
http://www.gratefulness.org/

Gratefulness and Gratitude are not just predictable topic of discussion during the month of November, because of Thanksgiving.

It is an attitude toward life, day by day and everyday.

Here is a sample of Brother David Steindl-Rast's thoughts...A Good Day

Fun Thursday - Cooking Classes Around Town (L.A.)

Cooking Theme continues...
with cooking classes around town (at least in L.A.).

Many of us talk about learning to cook healthier, fewer make the change.  Partly may be, reading recipes from an array of cook books may not be enough to motivate or to help get people started.

Live demonstrations, being with others of the same goal or interest and sharing the "fruit of your labor" at the end of a cooking class may do the job.

Two of the top casual cooking classes venues in Los Angeles are Sur la table & Sufas in Culver City.

Sur La Table at Third Street Los Angeles

Month after month of cooking classes, almost offered daily.
They fill up pretty fast.  From vegetarian, to regional cooking, to classical preparations, Sur la table is the place to learn.  Check out their calendar of events - http://www.surlatable.com/browse/storeCalendar.jsp?storeId=027&&offset=0

Sufas in Culver City
offers professional supplies and gourmet items.Sufas is a chef's paradise.
Check their Calendar of Events for different classes and offerings.
http://www.surfaslosangeles.com/events

There are ongoing series for children 3-5 y.o. & youngsters 6-10 y.o. How fun would that be?!

Coming up Sunday Nov 20, from 11 am to 1 pm, they are offering a fun and interaction class for kids:  The Harvest Table

There are also quite a few independent chefs offering cooking instruction and even children's party.

Piccolo Chef - http://www.piccolochef.com/

Chefs, Inc.- www.chefsinc.net/

EATZ LA - http://www.eatzla.com/upcoming_classes.php

For the Vegans or Wanting to Learn about Vegan eating, check out Spork foods http://www.sporkfoods.com/