The Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, in partnership with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, presents the Talk and Tasting event series, designed to explore the health benefits of different seasonal vegetables and show how these vegetables can easily be prepared at home.

Cooking with Kale on Saturday, February 9, from 2 – 3:30,  will feature a lecture on the health benefits of kale, a cooking demonstration with chef Rolando Robledo from Clover Food Lab, gardening tips given by Master Gardener Betty Sanders, a free tasting, and a chance to win a prize. All events in the series are open to the public and free of charge.

Seating at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, 711 Washington Street in Boston is limited to 60 people, and registration is filling up fast. To register for this event, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5248049056#.   For questions please contact Lisa Kamer at 617-733-4943 or email lkamer@masshort.org.  Picture of kale and chickpea soup from www.veganizzm.com.