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OXFORD - In recognition of American Heart Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is hosting a free olive oil tasting and presentation about its heart health benefits.
Olive it Up! Will be held Feb.19 from 5-6 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.
Dr. Tassos Kyriakides, assistant professor at Yale School of Public Health and certified olive oil sommelier, will guide attendees through the versatile flavors of extra virgin olive oils, highlighting their impact on human and planetary health and the important role it plays in the Mediterranean diet.
Dr. Kyriakides, a native of Cyprus, earned a degree in biochemistry as a Fulbright Scholar at UCLA and received his Ph.D. in epidemiology of infectious diseases at the Yale School of Public Health. As an assistant professor, he helps design, guide and collaborates on numerous clinical research projects involving nutrition.
Opened in 2020, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is a unique facility in which Griffin Health partners with the community in wellness – offering education, guidance and assistance in preventing and managing chronic disease, and promoting overall well-being.
The Center is part of Griffin’s mission to empower individuals to make choices that change their lifestyles for the better, and embodies Griffin’s goal to not only care for individuals when they are not well, but to build a meaningful relationship, guide, and coach them to maximize their quality of life.
Visit griffinhealthyliving.org for more information about the Center's features and upcoming community events.
This event is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required.
Visit www.griffinhealth.org/olive-it-up or contact the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
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OXFORD - The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free nutrition education presentation and cooking demonstration about preserving food and cooking with frequently thrown away plant parts.
Waste Not, Want Not will be Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.
Caty Poole, former Executive Director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert, will discuss the best ways to preserve foods to maintain freshness and how to repurpose the nutritious seeds, stems and leaves that usually end up in the garbage bin.
She will also demonstrate how to make carrot top chimichurri and pan sheet roasted vegetables.
Space is limited for this event, so registration is required.
Visit www.griffinhealth.org/events-calendar/waste-not-want-not or call The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.
Teaching Kitchen
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen is part of Griffin’s commitment to the Planetree patient-centered care model, which promotes greater well-being in communities through access to health information and assistance in helping individuals address the social determinants of health such as access to fresh nutritious foods and how to prepare them.
Once your child has registered, please borrow a copy of our book to read at home. Then the day of our program, we will discuss the book and try to make sushi with veggies, rice and shrimp, and also candy sushi too!
This is a hands-on food program at the library. Recipes, food, cooking instruments and direction will be provided. Caregivers must remain in Plumb Memorial Library during this hands-on food program.
Register online https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=519016&PK=
or call 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.
This is shared from the Shelton Library System
Facebook page.
This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
SHELTON - Teens ages 13 and up can join Miss Jessica Dec. 29 at Huntington Branch Library for Teen Cuisine!
We will provide the materials and directions for the teens to make vanilla scones.
This is a COOKING program, the oven will be used. Each teen must register individually.
*We will be using the following ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, heavy cream, vanilla, milk, and powdered sugar. Please understand that we cannot accommodate for any allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients. Keep this in mind when registering.*
Register online: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=478213&PK=
or call 203-926-0111
The Library is at 41 Church St.
This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
