Roasted fingerling potatoes with crème frache and smoked salmon and roasted tomato cappuccino with horse radish.

One of the most award winning Chefs in Minnesota, Royal Dahlstrom believes that good food should mirror good wine: the structure should have a front, middle and back and the tastes should be layered, balancing flavor and texture. Having spent his career at various well known Minnesota restaurants he has honed his talents as a Sous, Pastry, and Executive Chef. Come join Chef Royal as he shows you some of his favorite things to make in the winter time ,Korean beef skewer with grilled green onion pesto followed by roasted buttercup squash soup with toasted almond butter, two tasty treats you will not what to miss.

Latin Gourmet with a Cultural Flair

Come experience the praised Latin gourmet cuisine of Private Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, previously featured on Edina and Eden Prairie Magazines. Amalia's cooking style mixes Guatemalan and other Latin flavors with classic French cooking techniques converting traditional ordinary recipes into extraordinary dishes. Amalia is a native of Guatemala and a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu and founder of Cooking for Fun... Seriously ! LLC www.cookparty.com, a private chef and culinary design business specializing in traditional Latin & Spanish gourmet cuisine with a cultural flair for private or business gatherings.

The Life you Save Could be Your Own: Women and Blood Clots

Learn how to recognize if you have a blood clot and when you might be at higher risk.  Mark T. Reding, M.D. is the director of the Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders at the University of MN, Fariview, and is an assistant professor in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Reding's clinical interests are in the treatment of malignant and nonmalignant hematologic diseases, with particular emphasis on disorders of thrombosis and hemostasis. He is the chair of the Medical Advisory Board for NATT-MN.

Friday 3:00, Saturday 2:00, Sunday 11:00

Super Entertaining: Appetizers
BBQ Black Bean Empanadas with Jalapeno Apple Chutney
Grilled Chicken Satays with Spicy Peanut Cilantro Sauce

Formerly a Nutritionist, Molly Herrmann now pursues her passions as a personal chef, caterer + writer. Molly founded Tastebud in 2006, and in 2008 the catering company moved into innovative shared kitchen space at the Midtown Global Market. Molly has been featured in numerous local magazines and appeared on several local television shows, with a focus on local, sustainable food. Tastebud creates elegant and personable events for both private and corporate clients in the Twin Cities Metro. www.tastebudtart.com

Cooking Stage - Friday 4:00 & 6:00

Boost Your Thyroid and Metabolism for Healthy Weight Loss!

Low energy? Cold hands and feet? Difficulty losing weight? Discover how these symptoms are related to sluggish thyroid function and learn what you can do to naturally improve thyroid, metabolism, and weight loss! Byron J. Richards, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist with over 25 years experience, is a nationally-renowned health expert, speaker and radio guest. He is the author of Mastering Leptin and The Leptin Diet and founder of Wellness Resources in Edina . Come learn from the best in his field…Join Byron Richards and see how you can regain youthful metabolism and energy, naturally!

Friday 1:00, Saturday 12:00, Sunday 1:00

Varicose Veins and Menstrual Pains: Evaluation and Treatment of Varicose Veins and Uterine Fibroids

Do you have leg pain or varicose veins? What about heavy, painful menstrual periods? This discussion with focus on the diagnostic tests and treatment options available for both varicose veins and for symptomatic uterine fibroids. Maria R. Gomes, MD.is a Board Certified Radiologist with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Interventional Radiology. She received her medical degree from the Oporto University Medical School in Portugal. Both her residency in Radiology and fellowship in Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology were completed at the University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinics. Her clinical interests include venous disease, treatment of uterine fibroids, spinal injections, treatment of peripheral vascular disease and endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms.

 Mpls Vein Center Lifestyle Stage Saturday 12:00

Varicose Veins and Menstrual Pains: Evaluation and Treatment of Varicose Veins and Uterine Fibroids

Do you have leg pain or varicose veins? What about heavy, painful menstrual periods? This discussion with focus on the diagnostic tests and treatment options available for both varicose veins and for symptomatic uterine fibroids.
Dr. Melissa Neisen is a board certified radiologist with a Certificate of Added Qualification in interventional radiology who practices with Minneapolis Vascular Physicians. She completed medical school at Mayo Medical School and radiology residency and interventional radiology fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Two of her special interests are the treatment of venous disease and the treatment of uterine fibroids.

Sunday 12:00

Want Great Legs?

Learn how to get rid of unsightly & painful varicose veins and spider veins with new minimally invasive techniques. Vein disease can be effectively diagnosed and treated with an appropriate treatment plan, unique to each individual. Treating varicose veins early will prevent the possibility of future debilitating complications. Brian Larkin, MD, is Mayo Clinic trained, board certified in Phlebology (vein disease) and Interventional Radiology with Minneapolis Vein Center, with a special interest in treatment of venous diseases. He will discuss diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of a variety of venous disorders such as varicose veins and spider veins, and will review the latest in minimally invasive vein treatments such as laser venous ablation, ambulatory phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy.

Mpls Vein Center Lifestyle Stage

Friday 2:00
 

Breast Health

Mary Lechner, M.D. is a diagnostic radiologist who specializes in breast imaging at Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI). As Medical Director of CDI’s breast imaging services, Dr. Lechner brings more than 24 years of experience in radiology – with 17 years specifically focused on breast imaging including mammography, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear imaging and interventional procedures. As an internationally recognized breast biopsy pioneer, she played an integral role in proving the clinical value of stereotactic biopsy technology to analyze tissue to diagnose cancer in the 1990s.
Dr. Lechner was named a “Top Doctor” by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine in 2009.

Learn Why Custom Inserts are Good for Overall Health

Learn how your foot problems could be a contributing factor to lower back and neck pain, and get education on ways to correct these problems using custom designed orthotics!

21st Century Nutrition for the Busy Mom

Let's face it- all of the diet and nutritional information out there just isn't working. Americans are now more overweight than ever, and nutritionally-related diseases are at an all-time high. There is a way to get off of the diet merry-go-round. That way is the Un-Diet. It's a way of eating that doesn't involve deprivation, doesn't involve counting calories, and does involve food vacations.

Women’s Wellness: Guide to Healthy Living & Abundant Energy

Dr. Erik B. Han-Lindemyer, clinic director of Genesis Chiropractic Health Center in Eagan, will be speaking about the importance of Women’s Wellness. This is a ‘Hot Topic’ among professional women and family care providers; how to become healthy, stay healthy through wellness and acquire bountiful energy and focus. Dr Erik will provide professional ‘secrets’ that will empower participants with a step wise guide toward better health through wellness.

Trouble Losing Weight…It May NOT Be Your Fault!

61 % of American Adults are Overweight. 27% of Americans, 50 Million People are Obese. In Past 20 years Overweight Children Ages 6 to 11 have Doubled and the number of Adolescents Overweight has Tripled. In this seminar you will learn life changing principles that will help you lose weight and avoid becoming a statistics.

Women and the Healthcare Decisions of their Family

Learn the different motivators of Men vs. Women regarding healthcare. Dr. Kaster will share heartwarming stories and thought provoking examples from 15 years of practice including his work as the Chiropractor for the Jockeys at Canterbury Park. Over those 15 years Dr. Kaster has noticed a drastic difference between Men and Women and how they make choices with healthcare.

Laser Therapy - En-LIGHT-ening the World of Healthcare

An informative lecture on how low level laser therapy, or "cold laser", can help heal injuries and manage chronic pain and discomfort. Laser therapy is safe and effective without the use of drugs, surgery, or long-term treatment plans. Learn how this therapy can help you or a loved one return to a normal lifestyle.

Burst Training…AMAZING RESULTS in 10mins a Day!

WE'RE #1, WE'RE #1, WE'RE #1, Some of the FACTS:
The U.S. is #1 in most lifestyle related disorders. We are the #1 most depressed country. #1 in children's and adult obesity. We are Last in survival rates at year 1 and 60 years old. The U.S. is 2nd to last in Healthy Longevity, and Last in health care (JAMA 2000 – Commonwealth 2008)