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TWO ITEMS: Native chef from India teaches home-cooked meals
Photos and story by James Hill
BEAVERTON, Ore. – Naseem Rahim can cook a meal that will make you think you just set foot in India. A native of the country, this expert chef and caterer is also a great teacher, and can help you bring exotic India to your own kitchen in a non-credit Portland Community College class this summer.From fragrant saffrons and curries to sauces and homemade flat bread, the Indian Cooking Series in Beaverton features nutritious, traditional fare and will offer a base for many authentic dishes. Students will enjoy Rahim’s commentary about when and how certain meals are prepared in his homeland.The series will meet from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays, Aug. 2 to 23, in Room 1411E of the PCC Washington County Workforce Training Center, 18624 N.W. Walker Road. Topics are as follows:Palak Paneer & Naan (Aug. 2), Chicken do Piazza & Chapati (Aug. 16), and Rava Idli & Sabzi (Aug. 23). Students can sign up for individual classes for $28; cost for the complete series is $57.For more information, contact PCC Community Education at 503-533-2707.###Healthy vegetarian cooking is easy in PCC classBEAVERTON, Ore. – How do vegetarians do it? Many people feel completely bewildered about how to cook beans and whole grains, how to plan vegetarian menus, what and how much to eat, and where to get protein, calcium and iron. Now Portland Community College will show you how to harness this healthy way of cooking for yourself in a hands-on vegetarian, non-credit cooking class.David’s Vegetarian Cooking Series – featuring instructor David Gabbe – will offer a fun, fact-filled look at cooking purely vegetarian. Students will learn to prepare delicious, cholesterol-free dishes and desserts that use only wholesome ingredients. From tofu to hearty soups and salads, the class will feature nourishing meals that are easy to prepare."Making mouth-watering, mainstream dinners is a breeze when you’ve got tofu,"says Gabbe. "And for dessert, sweet indulgences made with vegetarian ingredients not only satisfy the sweet tooth, but meet the body’s need for good nutrition.""David’s enthusiasm for vegetarian cooking catches you like wildfire,"says Amy Reardon, PCC Community Education manager. "You’ll be excited about eating a holistic diet and confident in whipping up great meals after you take this class."The series will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Aug. 2 through Aug. 23, in Room 1411E at PCC’s Washington County Workforce Training Center, 18624 N.W. Walker Road. Cost is $81 for the series or $27 per session.For more information, contact PCC Community Education at 503-533-2708.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »