Last Thursday we held our inaugural Match Food & Wine Class at Get Cooking. And I hope that it will turn out to be the first of many, because I for one had a wonderful time. Which was in part because this class provided the rare opportunity for me to sit down with my guests [...]
Yesterday I taught my sixth Cook Thai Class at Get Cooking. Thai classes have turned out to be a favourite. And I can understand why so many people want to learn more about Thai cooking, because I’ve been intoxicated by the flavours of Thailand myself, for most of my adult life. I first visited Thailand [...]
It’s been a long time since I posted on this Blog: too long! So it’s time to start making amends. And I thought I’d get back to it with an update on what’s been happening at Get Cooking over the last few weeks. Those of you who have been following my schedule will know that [...]
What better time to be writing about basil than now, as the winter’s snow has finally melted and the green shoots of Spring are on their way? And what herb could be more evocative of Spring and Summer than basil, with its intense perfume of pepper, cloves and anise — it is the scent of [...]
Everything Cheese is what it’s name says: everything cheese …. and more! An epicurean oasis tucked away in Riverbend, Everything Cheese is every cheese lover’s dream. Proprietors Lydia Charalambakis and Tania Hrebicek opened their doors on October 29th, 2010, just a year after their initial decision to venture into the world of cheese. Friends since [...]
This past Sunday I taught my fourth, and final, Get Cooking Pilot Class. And I’m aching to get under way with Get Cooking’s first scheduled classes: they’re launching in May! This is partly because the test classes were just so much fun. But also because I absolutely love to cook. And to share food with [...]
This class was excellent! The courses were unique yet followed a consistent them. Conrad Andrelunas Fantastic class. Very informative and enjoyable! I look forward to using what I’ve learned in the kitchen. Dallas Thompson Get Cooking provided a relaxed and comfortable environment to learn about and enjoy quality food. Highly recommended for all experience [...]
If I’m cooking with pork, I’m cooking with Irvings Farm Fresh! The quality and range of pork cuts and products from Irvings Farm is without equal in our farmers’ markets and shops. Which is why it’s the pork of choice for so many chefs in town. A couple of weeks ago I drove out to [...]
Preserved Lemons are one of the key condiments in Moroccan cuisine: preserved in salt and lemon juice, the lemons lose their sharp edge and develop a milder, unique and lemony tang that is a characteristic flavour of Moroccan food. Also known as Pickled Lemons, commercial brands can be found in many specialty food stores. I [...]
Get Cooking got started on Sunday afternoon with an Introductory Class on Italian cuisine. It was a learning experience for my students …. and for me! What was planned as a 3-hour class stretched into 4 as my class of 9 students lingered over a 4-course Italian feast. Some of the students got cooking, while [...]