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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: April 6, 2017 |
CONTACT: Kathy Romanowski 716-635-5577 |
TOPS FRIENDLY MARKETS GETS THINGS COOKING | |
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. –Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts is pleased to be able to offer a wide variety of cooking classes at its Tops Cooking School to appeal to the chef in all of us. From heart healthy classes to baking up sweet treats, Tops Cooking School has hands on classes for everyone! “The Tops Cooking School provides a great learning environment where everyone can come together and learn great recipes that are easy to prepare and taste great too,” said Grace Hanusin, regional cooking school manager. “What’s more is that the ingredients used in these recipes are readily available for purchase in most Tops Markets so participants can easily make these recipes at home.” During the month of April Tops Cooking School is offering the following classes: EAT TO YOUR HEART’S CONTENT SIMPLE SWAPS TO LOWER CHOLESTEROL Tuesday, April, 18, 6:00-8:30 pm Amherst (3980 Maple Rd./N. Bailey, Amherst) $30 per person What we eat greatly contributes to our health, especially when it comes to our hearts. Saturated fat, and added sugar and salt are the major dietary culprits of heart disease, but with some simple substitutions, you can feel better about what’s on your dinner plate. Join us to learn and taste heart-healthy replacements that lower cholesterol and make our hearts happy! Heart Healthy Garlic Bread*, Fat-Free Garlic Mashed Potatoes*, Turkey Meatballs, Chocolate Peanut Butter “Ice Cream”* DIABETIC COOKING GETTING THE MOST OUT OF CARBS Tuesday, April 18, 6:00-8:30 pm West Seneca (355 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca) Wednesday, April 26, 6:00-8:30 pm Amherst (3980 Maple Rd./N. Bailey, Amherst) $30 per person Sometimes we hear that carbohydrates are ‘bad’ for us, but we need this important food group to maintain our health. The newest research notes that people with diabetes – as well as the general population – benefit from a moderate, not low, carb intake. Join our cooking class and you’ll learn how to incorporate carbohydrates in a healthy, balanced way. As we all know, beans, potatoes, pasta, and bread are some well-loved carbs! Greek Bean Salad,* Sweet Potato Salad,* Chicken Stroganoff, Gluten Free Banana Bread* *Indicates a vegetarian friendly recipe. The above classes are designed for adults aged 18 years old and up. Any children ages 16-17 years old may come accompanied by an adult. Classes are subject to run based on enrollment. FAMILY COOKS TOGETHER PEANUT AND DAIRY FREE FAVORITES Friday, April 21, 6:00-8:30 pm Amherst (3980 Maple Rd./N. Bailey, Amherst) Monday, April 24, 6:00-8:30 pm West Seneca (355 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca) This class is covered in part by Independent Health and BlueCross/BlueShield of WNY Healthy Lifestyles. All others - $30 per adult, $16 per child ages 13 and under. Join Sarah in preparing some great allergen free recipes for your family. Avoiding peanuts and dairy can be difficult for families but learn some easy tips on foods the whole family can still enjoy. Homemade Granola Bars*, Dairy Free Ranch Dip with Vegetables*, Homemade Pizza, Dairy Free Carrot Cake *Indicates a vegetarian friendly recipe. The above class is geared for families with children ages 7+. Children 7-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Classes are subject to run based on enrollment. For more information about Tops Cooking School and other upcoming classes visit http://www.topsmarkets.com/Departments/The_Cooking_School/. To register contact the Tops Cooking school of your choice. About Tops Friendly Markets Tops Markets, LLC, is headquartered in Williamsville, NY and operates 172 full-service supermarkets with five additional by franchisees under the Tops banner. Tops employs more than 15,000 associates and is a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north central Massachusetts. For more information about Tops Markets, visit the company's website at www.topsmarkets.com. ###
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