The Compassionate Gardener program at Catskill Animal Sanctuary

 From the Albany Times Union food blog:

 

The Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties will kick off its new Compassionate Cuisine cooking and gardening program with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday (4/24). There will be vegetarian samples from newly hired chef Kevin Archer.

 

According to the CAS web site there will be Friday night take out available as well. One class is called five easy main courses and includes instructions of making;

Turnover with Mushroom Gravy

Stuffed Peppers

Portabella alla Puttanesca

Grilled and Glazed Tofu

Lasagna

 

This class runs from 10-4 on , May 1, June 6, July 17 and the cost is $60 each class ends with a meal on the CSA grounds

 

The next offering is Tempeh, Tofu, and Seitan. Dates:May 2, June 27, July 31 10 AM to 4 PM and the costs again is $60

 

Other classes in clude comfort foods, brunches, Italian and Indian cooking as well.

Only catch is each class is limited to 10 people, I suggest you register early at info@casanctuary.org or 845-336-8447.

 

The CAS is an outstanding organization in Saugerties, actually just above the Kingston Adams off 9W