The Healthy ItalianPast Events
DITCH THE LUNCH CRUNCH: PACKING HEALTHY BACK-TO-SCHOOL LUNCHES
with Registered Dietitian Filomena Vernace-Inserra
Fortino’s Community Room – 3940 Hwy. 7, Woodbridge, ON
IT’S A FALL AFFAIR – ONE-POT MEALS
with Registered Dietitian Filomena Vernace-Inserra
* Soups, stews, stir-fries, oven bakes
Fortino’s Community Room – 3940 Hwy. 7, Woodbridge, ON
A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER
Cooking demonstration and tastings, followed by a book signing
19 On The Park – Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment in Stouffville, Ontario
’TIS THE SEASON TO EAT HEALTHY? ENJOYING THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT DITCHING HEALTHY HABITS
with Registered Dietitian Filomena Vernace-Inserra
Fortino’s Community Room – 3940 Hwy. 7, Woodbridge, ON
EXPLORING NEW TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY DISHES
Fortino’s Community Room – 1059 Plains Rd. East, Burlington, ON
Gluten-free Do’s and Don’ts
Cooking Demo
Fortino’s – 3940 Hwy 7, Woodbridge, ON
The Good Food & Drink Festival
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Southern Ontario Spring Women’s Show & Sale
Careport Centre, Hamilton, ON
Healthy YOU! Workshop and Cooking Demo
Women in Business (Stouffville)
Treehouse Play Centre, 9688 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON
Cooking Demonstration
Lady York Foods
2939 Dufferin St., Toronto, ON
Cooking Demonstration
The Healthy Butcher
298 Eglinton Ave. West, Toronto, ON
Community Room Open House
Fortino’s – 3940 Hwy 7, Woodbridge, ON
SPRING CLEAN YOUR PANTRY
with author Fina Scroppo and registered dietitian Filomena Vernace-Inserra
Nutrition workshop and cooking demo at Fortinos – 3940 Hwy 7, Woodbridge, ON
Artscape Wychwood Barns (Farmers’ Market)
Cooking Demonstration/Book Signing
Pusateri’s Fine Foods, 1539 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON
Cooking Demonstration/Book Signing
Castello Italia
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON
COOKOFF FOR CANCER
Presented by The Era & The Maytag Store
Book Signing
The Maytag Store Newmarket
18075 Yonge St., Newmarket, ON
Healthy Outdoor Entertaining
Nutrition Workshop/Cooking Demonstration
Fortinos – 3940 Hwy 7, Woodbridge, ON
COOKOFF FOR CANCER
Presented by Vaughan Citizen & The Maytag Store
Cooking Contestant
The Maytag Store Vaughan
255 Bass Pro Mills Dr., Vaughan, ON
That’s Italian! Cooking Class with Julie Miguel, MasterChef Canada Top 7 Finalist
A tasting menu in celebration of Italian Heritage Month
Fortinos – 3940 Hwy 7, Woodbridge, ON
CIBPA Toronto Master Chef Event
Cooking Demonstration/Book Signing
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON
Brampton Farmers’ Market
Cooking Demo & Signing
Mississauga ITALFEST
www.mississaugaitalfest.com
Cooking Demonstration/Book Signing
Taste Canada Cooks the Books at THE DELICIOUS FOOD SHOW
www.deliciousfoodshow.com
Cookbook Author Mentor
Michael-Angelo’s (Mississauga)
Cooking demo and book signing:
4099 Erin Mills Pkwy., Mississauga, ON
Michael-Angelo’s (Markham)
Cooking demo and book signing:
8555 Woodbine Ave., Markham, ON
LONGO’S LOFT COOKING CLASSES WITH FILOMENA AND FINA
Introducing a new lineup of nutrition cooking classes with registered dietitian Filomena Vernace-Inserra and Fina Scroppo, author of The Healthy Italian, that inspires individuals to make healthier choices about the foods they eat, discover new ways to cook them and enjoy homemade meals without added stress.
VAUGHAN CULTURE DAYS
J.E.H. MacDonald House | 121 Centre Street, Vaughan
Live Cooking Demo
Speaker
Mad for Marmalade, Crazy for Citrus
Culinary Historians of Canada
CIBPA Toronto Master Chef Event
Cooking Demonstration/Book Signing
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON
2018 WINTER/SPRING WELLNESS COOKING CLASS SERIES
Fina Scroppo & Filomena Vernace-Inserra
(at Longos loft, Weston Rd. and Rutherford)
9200 Weston Rd., 905-850-6161
LoftWeston@longos.com
Classes held 7-9 pm
JANUARY 17: FUELLING FOR AN ACTIVE DAY: Preventing the crash with high-protein meals
Start your year off on a high note with foods that fill you up with loads of energy. Registered Dietitian Filomena Vernace-Inserra shows you how and shares her tips for incorporating rich sources of protein in every meal, whether you’re at work, running errands or back from a workout. You’ll sample high-protein dishes prepared by cookbook author Fina Scroppo – everything from yummy shakes to flippin-good pancakes to homemade energy bars to help keep you fuelled and ready to tackle your new day, and your new year.
FEBRUARY 21: THE DASH DIET PATTERN: Why researchers say it’s the only diet to follow
Following the principles of the Mediterranean diet, the DASH way of eating helps achieve and sustain good health, without any gimmicks or the elimination of any food groups. Registered Dietitian Filomena Vernace-Inserra gives us the 101 on the Dash Diet, including what foods are included and how to incorporate them in meal planning, while cookbook author Fina Scroppo dishes out some heart-healthy meals that follow DASH principles. You’ll learn to make your own no-salt spice and herb blends while stirring up a sprouted grain pilaf with seasoned winter vegetables and succulent fish fillet.
MARCH 21: REVISITING DIETARY FIBRE: Going beyond cereal
Where do you get your fibre? If you said the cereal box, you’re missing out on other key fibre benefits. Registered Dietitian Filomena Vernace-Inserra explains the difference between fibre types (soluble vs. insoluble), their role beyond constipation relief and when to use fibre supplements effectively. Still not sure how to incorporate more fibre into your diet? No problem, cookbook author Fina Scroppo whips up a special fibre-rich menu for sampling, including a legumes ratatouille and date chia squares.
APRIL 18: SPRING CLEAN YOUR DIET: Fresh, spring bowls that’ll fill you up and get you moving
Cookbook author Fina Scroppo and Registered Dietitian Filomena Vernace-Inserra bring you tasty meal ideas in bowls that will, well, bowl you over. From a herbed spring soup to a fresh layered salad to a quick skillet meal, we’ll dive into meals that will fill you up and deliver on serious taste. You’ll also learn to eat a clean diet with a focus on spring seasonal fare, no-fuss condiments and easy preparation methods.
To register: email fina@thehealthyitalian.ca
More info at:
http://www.longos.com/Loftlibrary/2018%20Winter%20Brochures%20-%20Weston.pdf
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& DIET women’s health event
Presented by RD Filomena Vernace-Inserra &
Cookbook author Fina Scroppo
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN & EARN:
- the latest medical research on diet and hormones
- tried-and-true strategies to balance hormones
- cooking demonstrations, recipes and sampling
- swag bags, door prize raffle and so much more
APRIL 24, 2018
5:30-8 PM
The Country Club, Woodbridge
REGISTER TODAY! – SOLD OUT
2018 FALL WELLNESS COOKING CLASS SERIES
Fina Scroppo & Filomena Vernace-Inserra
(at Longos loft, Weston Rd. and Rutherford)
9200 Weston Rd., 905-850-6161
LoftWeston@longos.com
Classes held 7-9 pm
SEPTEMBER 19: CREATIVE MEAL-PLANNING
NOVEMBER 14: RESETTING YOUR METABOLISM
DECEMBER 5: HEALTHY BAKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
NEW!!! REGISTER ONLINE AT:
https://loft.longos.com/loft/loft/schedules
Gut Health
A Focus on Prebiotics & Probiotics
Tue, October 23, 2018
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
SOLD OUT
To register, go here
Our next special event, entitled Gut Health, will discuss the importance of prebiotics and probiotics and how they help maintain a healthy digestive system. We will also discuss the gut as the “2nd brain” and its link to health and disease prevention. Along with an interactive presentation by Registered Dietitian Filomena Vernace-Inserra and cooking demos and tips by yours truly, attendees will enjoy a delicious line-up of recipe samples.
Participants will have a chance to visit with exhibitors, win great prizes, including a Philips Airfryer XXL (valued at over $400) and each receive a gift bag with plenty of goodies. Our April event gift bag was valued at over $150!
Our inaugural special event this past April, entitled Hormones & Diet, was a huge success, selling out weeks before the event and receiving excellent feedback from attendees and sponsors alike.
location
Fontana Primavera Event Centre
77 Woodstream Boulevard, Vaughan