On Sunday, July 5, 2011, we began our cooking class with a photograph taken of the attendees and then a welcome by Brother Evald Pedersen, who thanked everyone for coming. Brother Jerry Eaton opened the meeting with a prayer, and presented a talk on health regarding radiation and its sources. He discussed nuclear radiation in Chernobyl and Japan. A handout was distributed to the attendees on the topic, which he referred to in his discussion. The handouts gave information on the various types of radioactive material and the protective measures one can take to overcome them. He also discussed the benefits of a vegetarian diet as opposed to an animal diet. After his talk, he had a question and answer period.

Then we began the food preparation portion of the cooking class. Brother Evald introduced Sister Wendy Eaton, who presented her recipes for Tofu Stir-Fry, Chick Pea Gravy, and a Cashew Roast. (The gravy was the garnishing for the roast). Everyone was pleased with her nutritious and easy-to-make recipes.  Brother Evald then invited Sister Franziska Pedersen to demonstrate her recipes. She presented her “Mother’s Lentil Pattycakes” and discussed her recipe for Lentil Spread and also a dessert, Carob Nugget Fudge. Sis Franziska remarked on the benefits of quinoa and black sesame seeds.

Our last presenter was Sister Alina Anca, who illustrated a Soya Sauce recipe and White Cabbage. Sister Alina introduced the audience to the vegetable, yucca.

All the presenters received hearty applause from the audience.

There was a question and answer session before the food was served. Reformation cookbooks and other literature were sold to anyone who was interested. The visitors enjoyed the food tremendously. We pray that those who participated would incorporate their new knowledge into improving their diets and the overall health.