Monday, November 16, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County Cooperative Extension Office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon, Maine 04252

Cost: $10

Interested in learning more about plant-based eating? University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a hands-on Vegan and Vegetarian Cooking Workshop on Monday, November 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the UMaine Extension Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County Office in Lisbon.

Nutrition education professional Alex Bosse will lead the workshop, which will introduce participants to the basics of vegetarian and vegan diets, including potential health benefits and nutritional considerations. Participants will also learn how to prepare tofu and tempeh, two common plant-based protein foods.

The first hour will focus on plant-based nutrition and techniques for preparing tofu and tempeh. During the second hour, participants will work together to prepare recipes using these ingredients.

No previous cooking experience or knowledge of plant-based diets is required.

The workshop costs $10 per person, and enrollment is limited to six participants. Please register by Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Dietary Accommodations

We want to make sure everyone can safely enjoy the hands-on tasting and cooking portions of this workshop. If you have dietary restrictions, food allergies, intolerances, or specific nutritional needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, or religious dietary guidelines), please let us know when registering.

Please submit dietary requests by Thursday, November 12th, so we have enough time to adjust ingredient purchases and recipes.

Parking and Arrival

Street parking is available, along with designated UMaine Cooperative Extension parking spaces behind the office. Please enter through the front door on Main Street.

For questions about the workshop, or if af reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Alex Bosse, 207.353.5550, alexander.bosse@maine.edu by November 10, 2026.