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“It freezes very well, so when you make it, you can put it in the freezer and it will keep,” she informed the group.

The meal and lesson had been all a part of a brand new cooking class Mason organized. “The Lone Whisk” cooking class focuses on cooking and for seniors who’re dwelling alone.

Mason stated the concept for the category grew out of discussions with Boulder Creek’s Family Council.

“Some of our demographics and needs had changed,” she stated.

Photo by Deb Gau
Jan Mason went over components for a beef and vegetable soup that may be made in a gradual cooker.

For instance, members might need had a partner who did most of their cooking who moved into assisted dwelling.

“Being at home alone, it was hard on them,” Mason stated.

“The Lone Whisk” group will focus on plenty of completely different subjects and abilities to assist seniors dwelling alone, Mason stated. Topics would come with completely different cooking strategies, chopping again on meals waste, what meals are protected to freeze, and extra.

“This class is about you, and meeting your needs,” Mason informed Thursday’s class.

Mason talked to the group about how not consuming effectively, or consuming in entrance of the TV, can have a detrimental influence on bodily and psychological well being. She inspired class members to make use of actual plates and silverware, set a colourful desk, and check out new issues within the kitchen.

“Even if we make a mistake and it’s a flop, we can have fun doing it,” Mason stated.

For the primary “Lone Whisk” class, Mason shared her mom’s soup recipe, explaining the completely different seasonings and components that went into it. The recipe used components like frozen blended greens and canned diced potatoes, which helped make it simpler to arrange, Mason stated. She stated class members may additionally add their very own seasonings, as they most popular.

“Like garlic?” stated Ron Dieken.

“You can add anything you want, to taste,” Mason stated.

People attending the category stated they loved among the ideas Mason shared.

“I liked the potatoes. I didn’t know they made diced canned potatoes,” Jean Knott stated.

The diced potatoes wouldn’t get as mushy in a soup as sliced potatoes.

Another class member stated she discovered Mason’s handout suggesting completely different pairings of seasonings and meals helpful.

“I always had a hard time with seasonings, and knowing what to put them with,” she stated.

Mason stated the primary “Lone Whisk” class had about 16 folks enroll, though there have been a number of who ended up not with the ability to attend. She deliberate to carry the category on the third Thursday of every month.

Mason stated seniors who’re eager about taking the category can contact her at 507-929-1234. Due to out there area, seats are restricted.