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no purchase necessary, click here for complete rules & regulations Upcoming Classes:* August 2008 September 2008 October 2008 November 2008 December 2008 Meet our Expert Instructors and Chefs August 2008 Tuesday August 19th, 6:30-8:30pm Gourmet at Home - Part 1 Have you ever wanted to recreate a gourmet meal you had at a great restaurant, but weren't quite sure how to go about it? In this hands-on class, you'll learn tips and techniques for gourmet cooking at home - from plating to paring learn how to use everyday ingredients and make them into a mouth-watering gourmet meal in the comfort of your own kitchen! In this series class you will learn how to make: Sour Cherry-maple Glazed Chicken Crispy Potato Pancakes Sweet Baby Carrots Note: Since this class is hands-on, please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing. You will be supplied with an apron and recipes. Registration Fee: $20.00. Instructor: Eva Cherneff SOLD OUT! - Names are being taken for a waiting list. Please call Eva at (250) 483-1222 for more information. Thursday August 21st, 6:30-8:30pm Vegan Baking, Part 2 - Simple Breads Embark on a journey in vegan baking with Paul Williams and learn how to make simple breads. The evening will cover recipes and techniques for preparing and baking addictive Foccacia with Caramelized Onions, scrumptious Naan with Roasted Garlic, and a delightful Fig and Date bread - showing you again that a plant-based diet can be rewarding, healthy and satisfying. Remember you are what you eat! So join Paul for some merriment and leave feeling inspired to explore new ways of eating. Registration Fee: $25.00 Click here to register for this class September 2008 Wednesday September 10th, 6:30-8:30pm Spelt Crust Pizzas Who doesn't love pizza? Learn how to make personal-size healthy pizzas with spelt grain crusts along side personal chef Laura Moore: "The Good for You Gourmet." Students will knead and press their own spelt pizza dough, and prepare "homemade" pizza sauce to assemble these delicious pizzas: Sausage Lovers Pizza with Organic Sausage, Zucchini, Chard Greens and Mozzarella Vegetarian Greek Pizza with Goat Feta, Organic Spinach, Bell Peppers, Pine Nuts and Mozzarella Registration Fee: $25.00 Click here to register for this class Tuesday September 16th, 6:30-8:30pm Meals Under $15, Part 2 - The University Student's Guide to Cooking on a Budget! In this series class, students will learn how to make the most of their limited grocery budget, including tips for healthy, quick and flavourful cooking! On the menu: Spicy Asian Pork on Jasmine Rice Roasted Garlic Chicken served on Baby Greens with Lemon Vinaigrette A Frittata fit for dinner Registration Fee: $20.00. Instructor: Eva Cherneff and Guest Click here to register for this class Thursday September 18th, 6:30-8:30pm Gourmet at Home - Part 2 Opa! Greek 101 In this hands-on class you will learn about traditional Greek flavourings and dishes that have gourmet flair, and they're great for entertaining any time of the year! The menu for the evening includes: Lamb Chops with Pistachio-mint Crust Cherry Tomato Couscous Mint Tzatziki Registration Fee: $35.00. Please note: This is a hands-on class and we recommend you wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing. Aprons and recipes are provided. SOLD OUT! - Names are being taken for a waiting list. Please call Eva at (250) 483-1222 for more information. October 2008 Thursday October 2nd, 6:30-9pm Authentic Indian Cuisine 1 Thrifty Foods, Cooking and Lifestyle Centre presents: Chef Heidi Fink Unlock the flavours of truly authentic Indian cuisine! Inspired by Chef Heidi's travels in India, this class is perfect for those who love curry but can never make their curries taste "right." In this class, Chef Heidi will focus on the key techniques that make vibrant, full-bodied Indian Food. Highlights of tonight's menu include: Lentil Dahl Fresh Green Chutney Homemade Curry Powder Fragrant Tomato Curry with Basmati Rice, and much more! Full meal included, so come hungry! Registration Fee: $55 Click here to register for this class Many class dates available Basic Gluten-Free Cooking In these classes you will learn just how delightful gluten-free foods can be with instructor Leeann Moir! We'll begin with the basics of gluten-free cooking, starting with foods we all use, from waffles/pancakes, quiche, bread/buns and desserts to Christmas treasures like shortbread, fruitcake and pumpkin pie. For the children we'll throw in some nutritious foods they'll actually eat, like Green Soup, Bean and Cheese Enchiladas, Hot Wings and Bean Flour Pizza. The course will cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids foods and holiday baking. Tips on gluten-free baking will be included in each course set. An optional tour of Thrifty Foods Tuscany Village for ingredients used during class will be included right afterwards. Basic Gluten-Free Cooking Menu: Tuesday October 7th Holiday Baking Quinoa Pilaf Bread/Buns Pumpkin Pie Tuesday November 4th Party And Fun Food for Kids And Adults Pizza Hot Wings Bean and Cheese Enchiladas Tuesday December 9th Christmas Baking Shortbread Fruitcake Chocolate Scotcheroos Tuesday January 20th Breakfast Artichoke Quiche Almond Flour Muffins Apple Cinnamon Waffles Tuesday February 24th Quick and Nutritious Lunches Warm Asian Chicken Noodle Salad Quick, Cold Spring Rolls Green Soup Registration Fee: Each class is $55 or register for all 5 for a reduced price of $255 Each of the following classes is different and can be registered for separately or as a group of 5 for a discounted price: Tuesday October 7th, 6-8pm - Click here to register for this class Tuesday November 4th, 6-8pm - Click here to register for this class Tuesday December 9th, 6-8pm - Click here to register for this class Tuesday January 20th, 6-8pm - Click here to register for this class Tuesday February 24th, 6-8pm - Click here to register for this class All 5 Classes - Click here to register for all 5 classes Tuesday October 23rd, 6:30-8:30pm Five Nutritious Foods and Five Great Ways to Make them Delicious! Who says healthy foods can't be delicious? Join Jessalyn O'Donnell, Thrifty Foods Registered Dietitian and Eva Cherneff, Cooking and Lifestyle Centre Coordinator, for an evening preparing nutritious, fresh foods in season that are not only good for you, but also versatile and fun to prepare for yourself or your family to enjoy! Registration Fee: $25 Click here to register for this class November 2008 Monday November 24th, 6:30-9pm Authentic Indian Cuisine 3 Thrifty Foods Cooking and Lifestyle Centre presents: Chef Heidi Fink Uncover the secrets of mouth-watering Indian cuisine! By popular demand another class devoted to cooking delicious Indian specialties is being offered, with a special emphasis on the techniques that bring maximum flavour from a whole range of spices. Tonight's menu includes: Butter Chicken Homemade Naan Bread Spiced Coconut Vegetables Homemade Chutneys, and more! Registration Fee: $60.00 Click here to register for this class December 2008 Thursday December 11th, 6:30-9pm Authentic Indian Cuisine 4 Thrifty Foods Cooking and Lifestyle Centre presents: Chef Heidi Fink A continuation of the previous classes on Indian cuisine, this evening will focus on the food of Southern India, demonstrating the wonderful spice combinations and cooking techniques unique to that region. The dishes in tonight's menu are among Chef Fink's personal favourites and include: Sambar Dahl Masala Potatoes with Fresh Coconut Chutney Green Chile-Tamarind Chicken Coconut Rice Mango Raita, and more! Bring a hearty appetite. Registration Fee: $60 Click here to register for this class

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