It’s hard to believe, but we’re already two months into 2013. While it seems we were just toasting the New Year, spring is nearly upon us. It’s a good time for a quick check-up on those New Year’s resolutions.
If you are among the 45 percent of Americans who made New Year’s resolutions, there’s a good chance you’ve already broken them. According to the University of Scranton Journal of Clinical Psychology, 36 percent of the people who make New Year’s resolutions don’t keep them beyond one month. More than half abandon their resolutions within the first six months of the year. But there’s still time to get back on track in March. And there’s plenty going on in Cedar Rapids this month to help you do just that.
So just what did you resolve to do? For those of us who make resolutions, about half resolve to make some sort of self improvement, whether to eat better, get fit, or learn something new. And more than one-third of us resolve to lose weight. Were you one of those people? If so, find the resources you need at the New BLUEhemia Blue Zones Project Rally this Saturday, March 2.
The New BLUEhemia rally will be held at locations throughout the NewBo Main Street District and will celebrate Cedar Rapids’ recent selection an Iowa Blue Zones Demonstration Community. The event will kick off at 3:00 p.m. with a welcome by Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett. Free Blue Zones-inspired activities and entertainment will follow at neighborhood businesses, concluding with a drawing for over $3,000 in prizes at 6:00 p.m. The activities include cooking demonstrations, Zumba and yoga classes, wine tasting, massages, and health screenings. There also will be plenty of kid-friendly entertainment and activities.
Learn how the Blue Zones principles can help us live longer, healthier lives.
While you’re at NewBo City Market, check out the Kirkwood Culinary Kitchen. This state-of-the-art teaching facility within the market serves as a classroom to provide culinary and nutrition education to the community. Kirkwood Community College is offering more than 20 classes at NewBo City Market during the month of March. Sign up for one or more and learn how to eat better, discover a new cuisine, pick up some new culinary skills, or simply have fun. Here is just a sampling of the classes that are offered this month:
Russian and Ukrainian Cooking: Stolichnaya Russian Salad
Learn how to make a traditional Russian chicken salad that is often served at holiday celebrations in Russia and the Ukraine. Maybe this new dish will have a place on your Easter table.
When: March 2, 2013, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Tuition: $29, plus $15 materials fee
Eat and Run – A Lunchtime Cooking Class: Irish Pub
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, learn how to make traditional Irish pub food with local and organic ingredients. Enjoy a great lunch and take home the recipes.
When: March 7, 2013, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tuition: $15, plus $5 materials fee
The Easiest Recipes Ever!
Perfect for someone who doesn’t know how or have time to cook. You’ll learn several new recipes to make quick and easy meals at home.
When: March 12, 2013, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuition: $39, plus $10 materials fee
Adult and Child Chinese Cooking: Egg Rolls, Crabmeat Rangoon and Fried Rice
Instill a love of cooking in your child by learning to prepare authentic Chinese recipes together.
When: March 16, 2013, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuition: $49 for adult/child duo
Discovering Tapas
Learn how to make a multi-course, small plate meal in the Spanish style in this hands-on class. This is a great class if you already know your way around a kitchen but would like to enhance your culinary skills.
When: March 20, 2013, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Tuition: $49, plus $15 materials fee
What to do with a WHOLE Chicken? From the Farm, to Freezer, to Stock Pot
Learn about the nose to tail philosophy of using the entire animal as you transform one free-range, organic chicken into four meals without wasting any part of the bird.
When: March 23, 2013, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Tuition: $39, plus $10 materials fee
Cooking with … Kale!
Learn the many health benefits of this super food, which is said to lower your risk for heart disease and cancer, and learn how to transform it into super tasty dishes.
When: March 27, 2013, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuition: $39, plus $10 materials fee
For more information or to register for a class, visit the Kirkwood website.
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