Boston Class Schedule:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Cooking Class (Full Price: $45.00, Prepaid: $40.00)
Full meal served. Recipes provided
Dinner/Lecture (Full Price: $35.00, Prepaid: $30.00)
Lighter meal served and the emphasis is on lecture, discussion and study.
Ethnic Dinner/Lecture (Full Price: $40.00, Prepaid: $35.00)
Enjoy macrobiotic cuisine from around the world! These are one of our most popular events.
Monthly Community Dinner/Lecture (Full Price: $40.00, Prepaid: $35.00)
We come together for a feast, socialize and enjoy a lecture.
OPEN HOUSE (FREE!)
Offered to give you the chance to meet Warren and learn more about:
What is Macrobiotics?
Fresh Start Program (Half Day) (Full Price: $75.00, Prepaid: $70.00)
Cooking Class and a lecture following lunch. Recipes and handouts provided.
Location: All classes are held in our modern, spacious kitchen at 28 Perthshire Road, #2 in Brighton, MA. Please go to Contact in the main menu to get the directions.
Payment Option: Checks. Please send checks to Warren Kramer, 28 Perthshire Road, #2, Brighton, MA 02135 or you can pay cash at the door. Registration is secured when payment is received. Please note that we are not set up for credit card. We're sorry for this inconvenience.
Registration & Cancellation: Please call to register in advance by calling 617-562-110 or emailing us at: warrenkramer@verizon.net. We offer a reduced price if you register early vs. calling the day of the event or arriving at the door. This helps us plan in advance to make sure there are enough people attending to hold the event and to allow us to buy the correct volume of groceries. Class may be canceled 24 hours in advance if enrollment is low. Fees will be refunded in this instance.
AUGUST 2008
Monday, August 4th MCONE Dinner/Lecture: Blood Sugar Issues: Nourishing the Spleen, Pancreas and Stomach. 6:30-9.00pm
In traditional Chinese medicine late summer relates to these organs. Both hypoglycemia and diabetes are common disorders in modern society. Following a delicious dinner, Warren will discuss how to support these important organs and why there are such widespread issues with them. Food, remedies and lifestyle will be discussed.
Tuesday, August 5th Cooking Class: Late Summer Cooking 6:00-8:30pm
Adjustments for the Fall actually begin early August, giving our bodies a chance to adapt to the changing weather. This popular seasonal class will give you an idea of what to do to transition smoothly this season, thereby minimizing colds and other symptoms.
Thursday, August 7th Dinner/Lecture: Oh, my achin' bones: Smart bone health . 6:00-8.30pm
Osteoporosis, osteopenia and other bone issues have become increasingly a concern in society. Even though in the US we have the highest consumption of dairy in the world, we still have the highest rates of osteoporosis. Let's really look at what is behind this issue and what we can do about it.
Tuesday, August 12th Cooking Class: Wrap it up! Awesome sandwiches and wraps. 6:00-8:30pm
We adore our sandwiches and we think you'll feel the same about the ones we will prepare tonight. You will sample a variety of wraps and sandwiches that are bound to please anyone. Please register early for this class and bring a container in case you would like to bring some leftovers home.
Wednesday, August 20th Ethnic Dinner: Chinese Cuisine! Lecture: Allergies, Asthma and Skin Disease 6:00-8:30pm
Please join us for our always-popular ethnic theme dinner. These three health issues are practically chronic problems in modern society. There is a very interesting connection between the three of them that Warren will point out. The macrobiotic approach in treating these conditions will be discussed.
Wednesday, August 27th Open House: Free Lecture 7:00-8:30pm
Lecture: What is Macrobiotics?
Thursday, August 28th Dinner/Lecture: Chronic fatigue? Creating Dynamic energy for life . 6:00-8.30pm
Tiredness and fatigue are the number one health complaint in modern society. It is said that all illness begins with fatigue. In this important lecture, Warren explains the cause of our fatigue and how to have more energy for life without relying on coffee and sugar to pick us up. An essential topic for anyone concerned about health.
SEPTEMBER 2008
Wednesday, Sept. 3rd Dinner/Lecture: Strengthening the Lungs and Large Intestine during the Fall . 6:00-8.30pm
This is the time of year that the lungs and large intestine are more active. Issues with these organs often manifest during this season. Upper respiratory issues and elimination problems are common. Tonight we will study how to support these organs. Diagnosing these organs will be discussed as well.
Wednesday, Sept. 10th Cooking Class: Using the 5 Transformations to create an exciting, balanced meal. 6:00-8.30pm
This unique cooking class will give you an idea of how to use the five tastes, colors, texture and cooking styles to make an energetically balanced meal. Applying this theory in cooking not only leads to more satisfying meals, it helps support our health as well.
Monday, Sept 15th MCONE Dinner/Lecture: A nutritional profile of the macrobiotic way of eating. 6:30-9:00pm
Questions often come up regarding where certain nutrients are found in the macrobiotic diet. Concerns over lacking certain nutrients, cooking destroying nutrition, supplementation and other issues will be discussed.
Tuesday, Sept. 16th Cooking Class: Fall Harvest Cooking 6:00-8:30pm
Certainly one of our most popular seasonal classes, there is nothing like Autumn cooking in New England. From soup to dessert, Warren will prepare a delicious meal and discuss how to make adjustments in cooking for the season.
Wednesday, Sept. 24th Ethnic Dinner: Greek Cuisine! Understanding the nature of balance 6:00-8:30pm
This month we bring you some delicious Greek cuisine. Please register early for this popular dinner. Balance can be so challenging to find in life especially as modern society is moving so quickly. Warren offers some insight into how to find and maintain balance as well as how to recognize when we are off track.
OCTOBER 2008
APRIL 2008
Monday, April 7th MCONE Dinner/Lecture: Loving your Liver (rescheduled from March). 6:30-9:00pm
The largest organ in our body has over 500 functions and is very active discharging during the spring. Numerous health issues are related to imbalances with the liver. Eye trouble, fat metabolism, migraine headaches, irritability, joint issues and many others are all connected to the liver. Specific food, remedies and lifestyle will be discussed for better liver health.
Tuesday, April 8th Hand's On Cooking Class: Mastering Some Essentials in the Kitchen 6:00-8:30pm
Knife sharpening, cutting, toasting, condiment preparation. Here is a great opportunity to refine some essentials skills used in the kitchen. A full meal will be served in addition to practicing these techniques. Please bring a knife, apron and cutting board.
Tuesday, April 15th Cooking Class: Cooking for Kids and the Kid in All of us 6:00-8:30pm
By popular request here is the class to help you prepare delicious, fun dishes even the most finicky child will enjoy. Children have different needs than adults, so we will discuss that in this class. P.S: Adults will love the food too!
Tuesday, April 22nd Cooking Class: Savory Seitan 6:00-8:30pm
Seitan, also known as wheat meat is very high in protein, easy to digest, satisfying and delicious and enjoyed by most men. We will prepare a variety of exciting dishes using seitan to show its versatility. A great transitional food to replace meat or animal protein.
Thursday, April 24th Ethnic Dinner: Indian Night! Lecture: Aging Naturally: slowing down the Aging Process 6:00-8:30pm
Our modern diet and way of life is causing people to age quickly and unnaturally. People eating macrobiotically and living a more natural lifestyle appear 5-7 years younger than their real age. Warren will discuss how to slow down aging and explain how this happens. Learn about the real fountain of youth!
MAY 2008
Thursday, May. 8th Dinner/Lecture: Practical Menu Planning for Summer . 6:00-8.30pm
Are you having trouble figuring out what to make for the warmer weather? After a delicious dinner we will work together to plan menus for the warmer season. Menu planning always leads to better balance, more satisfaction and less stress with cooking.
Monday, May 12th MCONE Dinner/Lecture: Detoxify, Cleanse and Discharge: Enhancing the Healing Process. 6:30-9:00pm
Life is a process of taking in and getting rid of what we do not need. If we can't eliminate what we don't use problems develop. Tonight Warren will review the discharge process, what slows it down and what accelerates it. Common side effects of the discharge process will be discussed and what they mean. A must lecture if you are interested in holistic health.
Tuesday, May. 13th Cooking Class: Transitional Summer Cooking. 6:00-8.30pm
As the weather gets warmer we need to adjust our food choices, cooking and cutting styles as well as seasonings to adapt to the environment. Seasonal adjustment starts 6 weeks before the start of the new season.
Tuesday, May 20th Hand's On Cooking Class: Preparing an early summer meal together 6:00-8:30pm
Join us as we have a fun time preparing a delicious, balanced meal together. From soup to dessert we will cook a warmer weather meal appropriate for the season. Please bring a knife, apron and cutting board.
Wednesday, May 21st Open House: Free Lecture 7:00-8:30pm
Lecture: What is Macrobiotics (same description as previous)
Thursday, May 22nd Ethnic Dinner: Japanese Cuisine! Lecture: The Standard Macrobiotic Diet: How does a healthy person eat? 6:00-8:30pm
Join us for an evening in Japan with a dinner you won't forget. For many years the macrobiotic way has been focused on recovering our health and treating specific conditions. Tonight we will look at how to eat macrobiotically as a healthy person, not eating for illness.
Tuesday, May 27th New Cooking Class: International Macrobiotic Cooking: Favorites from our Ethnic Nights. 6:00-8:30pm
Our ethnic night dinners have become a favorite of the community. Tonight we will teach some of the most popular dishes from those dinners in a cooking class. Recipes will be provided and a full meal served. Please register early.
JUNE 2008
Tuesday, June 3rd Cooking Class: Sensational Summer Salads 6:00-8:30pm
For many people warmer weather means losing their appetite for many healthy foods and less vitality as well. In this popular class, Warren will prepare grain, bean, noodle and vegetable salads that help balance the summer heat and keep you fresh. A great class to help you enjoy your time outdoors.
Tuesday, June 10th Hand's On Cooking Class: Terrific Tofu 6:00-8:30pm
Tofu is one of the most versatile foods in natural foods cooking. Use include: dressings, baked, stir fried, stuffed, marinated, deep-fried, grilled...We will prepare this low-fat high protein bean product numerous ways tonight. Please bring a knife, apron and cutting board to participate.
Wednesday, June 11th Dinner Lecture: The Five Transformations and the use of Home Remedies. 6:00-8:30pm
Also known as the five changing states of energy, it is a dynamic model that enables us to strengthen our connection to nature. Warren will discuss how we can use these principles to prepare home remedies. These various remedies are extremely useful to help correct imbalances in the body like blood sugar, digestion, high cholesterol and others.
Tuesday, June 17th MCONE Dinner/Lecture: Healing the Heart and Small Intestine 6:30-9:00pm
In traditional Chinese medicine the heart and small intestine are paired organs, influencing one another. The heart is our "rhythm keeper" in our life and the small intestine is where we absorb the food we take in. Tonight we will study what interferes with their function as well as how to improve the health of these vital organs during the summer season.
Thursday, June 19th Ethnic Dinner: A Mexican Fiesta! Lecture: Extreme foods and their effects 6:00-8:30pm
By far our most popular dinner theme. We have a fantastic dinner planned for you tonight. In tonight's lecture Warren discusses the nature of living on extreme foods. We will look at how and why these foods lead to poor health and why they are so difficult to balance. Due to the price of fish this class is $5.00 more: $40 prepaid ($45 at the door)
Tuesday, June 24th Cooking Class: Awesome Summer Desserts!. 6:00-8:30pm
That's right, perfect desserts for the warmer weather. Warren, and his assistants will all share their favorite summertime dessert recipes. We will also serve some food to balance the desserts. Please sign up early for this popular class.
JULY 2008
Tuesday, July 15th The Perfect Picnic Cooking Class 6:00-8:30pm
As the summer is finally here, it's time to take advantage of the great weather and get outdoors. We will make some great food that is perfect for a fun picnic! These are dishes anyone would enjoy.
Wednesday, July 23rd Ethnic Dinner: Moroccan Cuisine! Lecture: Healthy Emotions and the Five Transformations 6:00-8:30pm
Please join us for our always-popular ethnic theme dinner. Warren's lecture will cover how our organs are related to various emotions, both positive and negative. Our emotions give us a sense of the condition of our organs. This dinner follows our trip to Morocco where we plan on sharing some special dishes from our trip!!