Eat Well Lakewood: Eating For Good Measure
Mike Frolich from Buckeye Beer Engine will be back this year with delicious Black Bean Burgers!
Think you don't have the time or money to measure up to your new year’s resolution for working on your health? On Saturday, February 19th you can learn how to eat well on a budget, quickly, and safely at Eat Well Lakewood: Eating for Good Measure, presented by Live Well Lakewood. The event will be held in Lakewood High School’s East Cafeteria, located at 14100 Franklin Avenue.
Drop by the Free Vendor’s Fair from 1:00– 4:00PM where you can browse displays, pick up tips on nutrition, and receive a free glucose screening. Gift baskets from Lakewood business will be raffled as well as a Garden Makeover from John Gilbride of Premier Landscaping in Lakewood.
Don’t miss this year’s Demonstrations!
Eat Well Hot and Cheap From 1:00–2:00PM, Ernie Logsdon, executive chef for the for Nature’s Bin will demonstrate ways to prepare healthy and delicious soups on a budget. By starting with the soup base, he will show how a little preparation can yield some wonderful results. Eat Well Safely FREE DEMO From 2:15–2:45PM Chef Rob McGorray, director of Lakewood High School's Culinary Arts program will teach you how to prepare and store food safely, with particular emphasis on helping senior citizens. Eat Well Fast From 3:00–4:00PM, Ross Keller, Chef and owner of Italian Creations, will demonstrate how to prepare a healthy meal quickly. He’ll introduce you to the delicious nutritional powerhouse, quinoa.
Last year’s demos were hugely popular so early registration is recommended. Seating is limited and there is a $5 fee for two of the demos, with $1 of each registration going to Lakewood Christian Service Center. Register online at www.LiveWellLakewood.org or call 216-529-7695.
Live Well Lakewood, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy, active living in Lakewood, is proud to present Eat Well Lakewood. Thanks to Lakewood City Schools for providing the venue. Do your health a favor--don't miss this event!