Registration deadline for food programs is one week prior to the start of the programs to allow for adequate preparation time. Registration fees include all food costs.
Many people are moving towards a more plant-based diet. Learn how to plan and prepare delicious vegan meals and desserts. Enjoy samples, and take home recipes for nutritious, delicious vegan creations.
Thursday
April 19
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Chef Mary-Jane Feeke, Benjamin’s Gourmet Foods
Members: $30, Non-members: $45
Sadao is back by popular demand! Enjoy a variety of sushi in this interactive class. Itamae-san (Sushi Chef) will entertain and teach you the basics of the art of Sushi. Create your own Maki-zushi (rolled sushi) and Temaki-zushi (hand rolled sushi) as well as sample some more exotic Nigiri-zushi (hand pressed sushi). Each participant will receive a sudare (bamboo rolling mat).
Monday
June 11
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Sadao Ohno, Edohei Sushi and Japanese Restaurant
Members: $30, Non-members: $45
Cooking without salt doesn’t mean cooking without flavor. Learn how to use spices, herbs, fruits and vegetables to add delicious flavor to your foods. Take home new recipes and ideas and enjoy lots of samples.
Wednesday
May 16
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Chef Mary-Jane Feeke, Benjamin’s Gourmet Foods
Members: $30, Non-members: $45
Cooking with Canada’s Food Guide
Most people have a copy of Canada’s Food Guide but are confused when it comes to applying it to what they eat on a daily basis. Join our dietitian in the kitchen to learn how to prepare a healthy meal using Canada’s Food Guide. You will enjoy samples, learn kitchen and nutrition tips.
Thursday
June 14
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Reh-Fit Dietitian
Members: $30, Non-members: $45
Learning to bake gluten free doesn’t have to be difficult, there are lots of products out there to help. Learn how to use them, how to adapt recipes, and take home some new recipes. There will be samples!
Thursday
May 10
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Chef Mary-Jane Feeke, Benjamin’s Gourmet Foods
Members: $30, Non-members: $45
Cooking with Herbs & Spices
Food is always better when properly seasoned. You’ll enjoy cooking a lot more once you’ve mastered the herb and spice basics. Learn how to use the readily available, fresh and dried, herbs and spices to impress your friends and family!
Thursday
June 7
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Chef Mary-Jane Feeke, Benjamin’s Gourmet Foods
Members: $30, Non-members: $45
