Store Calendar
All events at 9101 Strada Place are free unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required for all classes and can be made by phone at 239-552-5100 or at the Customer Service Desk. All events are subject to change. If you would like to receive the store calendar of events by e-mail, please send your e-mail address to jayme.persons@wholefoods.com
Sunday, December 28th
Wine and Champagne Tasting
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Free
Visit our Wine Tasting Bar for a sampling of all things bubbly, paired with complementing cheeses and snacks. Try before you buy so you can ring in the New Year in style!
Every Wednesday
Spice It Up! Wednesdays
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Free
Don't let the mid-week blues get you down... add some spice to your life on Wednesdays at Whole Foods Market. Travel around the world, oops we mean store, for delicious samples focusing on our featured country of the week. A treat for your taste buds!
Every Thursday
Healthy Happy Hour
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Start the year off right with a healthy alternative to the usual happy hour. Purchase any 16- or 20-oz drink from our juice bar and receive $1 off. Your body, and your wallet, will thank you!
Thursday, January 8th
Vinaigrette 101
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Free
How do you turn oil and vinegar into a delicious salad dressing? Join Chef Lynn, the "Salad Lady" at the North Goodlette Farmer's Market, for this informative session on making vinaigrettes. Learn about extra virgin olive oils from around the world and how to pair them with a variety of vinegars and spices to complement the salad greens you are dressing.
Instructor: Lynn Novo, Chef/Owner Comfort Sisters - Good Food
Friday, January 9th
Healthy New Year Taste and Tour
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Free
Join us for a value tour with a twist, where grocery insiders will share tips on not just eating on a budget, but eating WELL on a budget. All participants will get to try before they buy and receive a reusable bag with information and valuable coupons. Sign up at Customer Service today!
Sunday, January 11th
Fleming's Brunch
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Free
Whether cooking for a holiday, birthday or any reason at all, brunch is special meal that adds elegance to any occasion. Enjoy sipping on a mimosa while Chef Nate demonstrates simple recipes that will add a gourmet touch to your event.
Instructor: Nate Szwejbka, Sous Chef of Fleming's Steakhouse
Monday, January 12th
Wine Makes the Meal: A Tuscan Feast
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. $15
Sometimes the hardest part of having friends for dinner is choosing the wines to accompany the meal. Let us help with this easy-to-prepare menu and wine recommendations. Chef Lynn will prepare a Tuscan-inspired meal of Insalata Verde, Tuscan Roast Pork and Fagioli Toscani, and Torte di Mele (Apple Cake) for dessert. Throughout the meal, enjoy a spirited discussion with Rick, our wine buyer as well as samples of accompanying wine. Buon Appetito!
Instructor: Lynn Novo, Chef/Owner Comfort Sisters ~ Good Food
Tuesday, January 13th
The Un-diet and a Shrinking Waist
6:30 p.m. Free
This year, you don't have to deprive yourself to lose those extra pounds. Attend this informative seminar to learn how to eat like an elephant, but look like a gazelle! You will also find out how to shrink your waist in the least amount of time, by exercising more effectively. Sign up today... all you have to lose are the pounds!
Instructor: Dr. Traci Bishop, Trinity Chiropractic
Wednesday, January 14th
Flambe Class
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $10
For once, it's ok to have flames in the kitchen! Come to this exciting cooking class to watch Chef Kristian as he demonstrates the flambé technique and its many uses. Then wow your dinner guests with simple yet impressive dishes, like Shrimp Madagascar and Bananas Foster. Please pre-register at Customer Service.
Instructor: Kristian Johnsen, Whole Foods Market Executive ChefSunday, January 18th
Cooking with Kids: Veg Out
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Free
Let your kids veg out... in the kitchen! Come to this cooking class to introduce your kids to a vegetarian lifestyle or just to learn kid-friendly veggie recipes. Too big of a commitment? Try it once a week... healthy for you and healthy for the planet!
Instructor: Denise Petersen, Demonstration Specialist
Tuesday, January 20th
Raw Food Basics
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Free
Anyone who has begun or even thought about beginning a raw foods diet knows that every meal can be a struggle. Let a professional share some insider tips, like tasty dipping sauces, that will make your life, and your diet, easier.
Instructor: Debbie Greene, Certified Raw Foods Chef
Select Thursdays
Food For Life
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $60 for Four-Class Series
For years researchers have been investigating how food choices can prevent cancer and, when cancer has been diagnosed, how they can improve survival. This educational series will cover a variety of cancer-related nutritional topics. Each class will include video presentation, cooking demos, resource material and sampling of all prepared recipes. Sign up today!
Instructor: Joanne Irwin, The Cancer Project
January 22nd: How Foods Fight Cancer
January 29th: Fueling Up on Low-Fat, High-Fiber Foods
February 5th: Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives
February 12th: Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Healthy Weight ControlSaturday, January 24th
Whole Body Fair
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Free
Resolutions start here! Visit our Whole Body department for free samples and product demonstrations. The first 50 attendees will receive a complimentary gift bag full of samples to try at home. The day will also include raffle prizes, guest lectures, and CPR demonstrations.
Sunday, January 25th
Safe Choices Food Allergy Group
10:00 a.m. Free
Safe Choices meets quarterly to share concerns, successes and coping strategies that go along with raising a child with severe allergies. This month parents will get the chance to learn from each other, as well as guest speaker Dr. Steven Nguyen, allergist. For more information, please contact safechoicesnaples@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, January 27th
Fleming's Wine & Dine Cooking Class
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. $10
Enjoy fine dining... in your own home! Learn how to create your own three-course meal with Chef Nate. He will show you how to prepare an impressive menu including starter, entrée and dessert. Take notes on Fleming's suggestions for wine pairings with each course.
Instructor: Nate Szwejbka, Sous Chef of Fleming's Steakhouse
Announcements
Lifestyle Center
Our Lifestyle Center is available for private events, birthday parties or meetings. To reserve, please contact Jayme Persons at 239-552-5115 or jayme.persons@wholefoods.com.
My Massage Corner
My Massage Corner is a service offered for customers in the lounge area at the front of the store. Massages are available from 11 am to 7 pm daily with prices starting at $15. Who says shopping has to be stressful?
Wireless Café
Chat with your mouth full! Whole Foods Market Naples offers free wireless internet in the café.
Feed 100 Bags
Every six seconds a child dies of hunger. Each purchase of our exclusive FEED 100 Bag will provide 100 nutritious school meals to hungry kids in Rwanda. What does youro bag say about you?
