Talk and Taste Continues With The Tomato

WELLESLEY, Mass. - July 22, 2015 - PRLog -- (BOSTON, MA) – The Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) (https://owa2010.exchangecentral.net/OWA/redir.aspx?SURL=t888NG-MXs2cOW_I3uFBQFyQ1D12TjCMmyeO0kfPKjHuwWLHrpLSCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwB3AHcALgBiAGMAYQBlAC4AbwByAGcA&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.bcae.org) is teaming up with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (Mass Hort) (https://owa2010.exchangecentral.net/OWA/redir.aspx?SURL=Hte9QCLn7xmp1dk9AuyAviaR5VJRYUko-Gtdqcy2AXruwWLHrpLSCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwB3AHcALgBtAGEAcwBzAGgAbwByAHQALgBvAHIAZwAvAA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.masshort.org%2f) and the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (https://owa2010.exchangecentral.net/OWA/redir.aspx?SURL=b7rwvP5vT_a7J6FXNHyQABLig-q5ipgAnnMMGVF9SyLuwWLHrpLSCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AaABuAHIAYwBhAC4AdAB1AGYAdABzAC4AZQBkAHUALwA.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fhnrca.tufts.edu%2f) (HNRCA) to continue its superfood talk and taste series. The year-long series of talks discuss various super foods with surprising effects on the mind and body. This merging of the culinary and scientific fields will educate guests about all facets of four super foods (tomatoes, herbs and mushrooms) including growing, picking, and cooking with these powerful ingredients.

On Tuesday, September 15^th, 2015 from 6:00PM—7:30PM join Hannah Traggis, Diane Manteca and Xiang-Dong Wang, as they lead the conversation on all things tomato. Follow its amazing journey from garden to table and pick up some juicy information along the way. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society will open their 36-acre estate for an optional informational tour of their Elm Bank Gardens prior to the Talk and Taste session from 4:30PM-5:45PM. At 6:00PM the group will convene for a lively and informative session that will feature great tips about planting, growing and harvesting the tomato.  Students will also have the opportunity to add some delicious new recipes to their repertoire and learn about the nutritional benefits of this bona fide superfood.

The discussion will be held at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society located at 900 Washington Street in Wellesley, MA and is $15 per person. Registration is required. For more information please visit www.bcae.org (https://owa2010.exchangecentral.net/OWA/redir.aspx?SURL=x...) or call the Boston Center for Adult Education at 617-267-4430. The following installments in this series are: The Herb (Wednesday, November 4^th, 2015); and The Mushroom (Tuesday, March 29^th, 2016).

About the Boston Center for Adult Education:

Founded in 1933, the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) is the first, nonprofit adult education center in New England. The Boston Center for Adult Education serves as a meeting place for the Boston community to gather, learn, discuss and create. The BCAE offers educational classes taught by well-qualified leaders, staff, and volunteers who share the mission of enhancing our community. Today the BCAE teaches classes in Boston for almost every interest. Students can experience everything from yoga, photography, belly dancing, and stand-up comedy, to scotch tasting, cooking, achieving financial freedom, and much more. At their recently renovated headquarters on Arlington Street (Boston, MA) you'll find professional grade kitchens, top-notch technology, and versatile classroom space with free Wi-Fi. The BCAE offers a variety of personal and corporate membership levels with benefits including discounted tuition costs and discounts on local retailers. Browse classes, become a member, or support the BCAE online at bcae.org. The BCAE is located at 122 Arlington Street, Boston MA 02116. The BCAE administrative offices are open Monday- Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. The Student Services office is open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. The BCAE is open on weekends during class times only.