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Evening cooking classes start September 10 at the Herbert Wellness Center and are open to members and non-members.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (Sept. 3, 2014) – Registration is open for the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center’s Fall 2014 cooking classes. Available to members and non-members, four evening classes taught by a professional chef will focus on different cultural cuisines and include hands-on demonstrations, dinner, and plenty of leftovers.

“Cooking our own meals allows us to gain more control of what goes on our plates,” says Ashley Falcon, assistant director of wellness programs at the Herbert Wellness Center. “We can choose healthier, fresher foods, cook them in healthier ways, and control our portions.”

The Fall 2014 schedule is:

• Wednesday, September 10 – Italian
• Wednesday, October 1 – Thai
• Tuesday, October 21 – Greek
• Wednesday, November 12 – French

All classes take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Herbert Wellness Center’s instructional kitchen located in the Wellness Enrichment Suite on the second floor of the facility.

Registration is available online at www.miami.edu/wellness or by calling the sales office at 305-284-5433 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Each class costs $20 for members and $25 for non-members. In addition to regularly scheduled classes, private group classes are available and can be coordinated through the sales office.