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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DATE:
 August 11, 2017
CONTACT: Kathy Romanowski
716-635-5577

   
TOPS FRIENDLY MARKETS GETS THINGS COOKING THIS AUGUST
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 August Tops Cooking School is offering the following classes:

DIABETES CLASS BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL WITH THE GLYCEMIC INDEX Thursday, August 17, 6:00-8:30 pm West Seneca (355 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca) Thursday, August 31, 6:00-8:30 pm Amherst (3980 Maple Rd./N. Bailey, Amherst) $30 without Insurance

The glycemic index ranks the carbohydrates in foods and how they affect blood glucose levels. Come join us as we focus on incorporating more foods with a low GI value since they cause a lower and slower rise in blood glucose. You’ll be sure to enjoy these recipes all while keeping our numbers within recommended ranges! Bread Salad*, Chicken Salad, Fig, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salad*, Super Antioxidant Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette*

HEART CLASS USING SEASONAL PRODUCE TO REDUCE FAT, WHILE SAVING MONEY FOR A HAPPY WALLET Tuesday, August 15, 6:00-8:30 pm Amherst (3980 Maple Rd./N. Bailey, Amherst) Tuesday, August 29, 6:00-8:30 pm West Seneca (355 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca) $30 without Insurance

The cost of food is a common consideration when trying to eat healthy; however, it doesn’t have to be! Let our registered dietitian teach you about buying and preparing in-season fruits and vegetables to support a healthy heart while sparing your wallet. Attending this class will give you the practical food and nutrition information you need to help create dishes low in saturated and total fat, yet full of flavor. Zesty Cucumber Salad*, Swiss Chard Sauté*, Eggplant Parmesan*, Carrot Cake Cookies*

EAT WELL STAY FIT DECREASE IRON DEFICIENCY WITH CAST IRON COOKING Monday, August 14, 6:00-8:30 pm Amherst (3980 Maple Rd./N. Bailey, Amherst) Friday, August 25, 6:00-8:30 pm West Seneca (355 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca) $30 without Insurance

Do you own a cast iron pan or Dutch oven and don’t know how to store, cook, or clean with it? Learn about the health benefits of cooking with cast iron plus cleaning and care tips from Sarah. See how easy and delicious it can be to cook healthful recipes in your cast iron! Learn about foods to pair to increase iron absorption and how cast iron cooking can help with iron absorption as well. Skillet Breakfast Frittata*, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Skillet Cornbread over Chili Casserole, Peach Blueberry Cobbler*

*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 GLUTEN FREE SUMMER RECIPES Friday, August 18, 6:00-8:30 pm Amherst (3980 Maple Rd./N. Bailey, Amherst) $30 without Insurance $16 per child 13 and under

Does someone in your family have a sensitivity or food allergy to gluten? Come learn about which foods to avoid and which foods to eat for optimal nutrition for anyone who is unable to consume gluten. Join our Registered Dietician in creating four delicious families the entire family living with food allergies will be able to enjoy Fresh Corn Cakes*, Grilled Chicken and Veggie Kabobs with Creamy Pesto, Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes, SunButter Cookies*

*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 173 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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