In this Berkshire Botanical Garden class on Saturday, October 27 from 1 – 4 taught by Anna Gershenson, we will focus on a variety of seasonal salads you can easily throw together. We will start with what you need to have on hand in your pantry and refrigerator, which utensils should be in your kitchen, and how to use grains, beans and local produce. We will also learn how to use herbs and spices to flavor your salads and how to dress them.

Anna Gershenson is a professional cook and television personality. She has run a successful catering business since 1980, and has coined her own style of cooking, healthy gourmet, which focuses on creating delicious meals using seasonal ingredients and healthy preparations. Anna has developed a strong connection with the local farms in the Berkshires, where she lives, and where she hosts The Natural Cook with Anna Gershenson on Pittsfield Community Television, often featuring local farmers and food producers on her show. Her recipes have been published in the Boston Globe and on Food52.

Kitchen classes are sponsored by Guido’s Fresh Marketplace. $45 for BBG members, $55 for nonmembers. Register at www.berkshirebotanical.org.