Think Mediterranean French Cuisine with an abundance of flavour.  This region of France is renowned for its healthy foods that are influenced by its neighbouring countries Spain and Italy.  The menu includes tabbouleh, chicken breasts with fennel and candied lemon zest, grilled fillet of lamb with Mediterranean vegetables, served with freshly baked dinner rolls. We will also make some delicious desserts to complete the feast!

Everyone loves Italian Food and the Tuscany region has a history of fine cuisine that I would like to share with you.  We will explore the countryside with a delicious Cheese and Sage Crostini, Little Tuscan Pizzas, Crespelles , and a few more surprises to tantalize your palate!    

Foods with less saturated fast are flavourful, healthy and good for your heart.  Are you watching cholesterol or cooking for a Type 2 diabetic in your household? A vegetarian or low fat dinner can be a wonderful culinary experience.  Wild mushroom burgers with homemade breads, vegetarian curry, stuffed peppers and more of our famous desserts will tantalize your palate.  You will be surprised at the wonderful flavours and textures of this healthy cuisine.

When I studied at Le Cordon Bleu , Paris, Chef Phillipe always asked about British cuisine and I delighted him by saying “Tasteless and boring, Chef!”  But in the past few years Great Britain has come into its own in international competition.  We will explore some recipes of England’s great chefs, Delia Smith, Jamie Oliver, Gary Rhodes, and Nigella.  Come and taste some of my personal favourites!

This is one of our most popular workshops.  With all new recipes this year you will be ready for the hot summer months ahead!  Move the cooking outdoors to your new barbecue?   Marinated flank steaks, succulent pork chops, Planked Salmon and more are on the menu as well as flatbreads and dips.  Flavours galore, and more of our signature desserts to complete the meal.

This workshop will explore the cuisines of Greece, Portugal, Spain and Morocco.  Little bites of sheer joy from Spain, Greek Moussaka with a twist, and sweet delights from Portugal.  These countries are known for taste-filled dishes made from fresh vegetables, high quality meats and fish and heart-healthy olive oil.  

The Okanagan Valley is overflowing with locally grown fruits and fresh vegetables.  We will take advantage of the season and create some fabulous dishes for family meals and entertaining friends for Thanksgiving.  Some fabulous Fall desserts are promised too!

I know it’s too early to be thinking about your holiday celebration, but you will be glad that you will have your menu ready in lots of time.  We will prepare hors d’oeuvres, soup, appetizers, the main event and lots of yummy sugarplums.  This is one of our most popular workshops so book early! 

Prepare for your cocktail party in advance.  We will show you several delicious morsels that can be prepared, frozen and baked just in time for your open house.  We will also make some delicious desserts especially for the Season.