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Just launched: The North Vancouver Island Chef Association Cookbook
Island Inspirations: Fresh ~ Local ~ Great full of fabulous recipes from the Chefs you have grown to love, including a few of my favouites. Available at Beyond the Kitchen Door for $24.95



Upcoming Events:

Evening Workshop: Entertaining Dinners
In this interactive evening workshop, we will show you have to prepare a three course dinner designed to dazzle. Isn’t it time you thought outside the box? Let us inspire you to play with your food.

Tuesday March 16, 2010, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
FMI: Comox Military Family Resource Centre 250-339-8290

Old House Village Hotel & Spa Wedding Show
Come out to this unique boutique style show featuring all the services you need for your wedding or special event.

Sunday March 28, 2010, 12:00pm – 3:00 pm
1730 Riverside Lane, Courtenay

Fast & Fabulous, Easy & Elegant - gourmet bites that impress
without the stress
Custom Gourmet Chef Dawn McRae will arm you with a selection of small-scale delights and irresistible nibbles that reinforce the simple fact: fingers foods are hands-down a favourite! Fun and fantastic, creative and contemporary, Dawn’s signature appetizers are perfect for casual get-togethers, cocktail parties, entertaining a crowd or an impromptu gathering. The quick and easy recipes, timesaving tips and make ahead suggestions, ensure you’ll be ready with a selection of one-bite wonders, no matter the event.

A class for grazers extraordinaire!
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 - 2 sittings:
FIRST SITTING: 5:45 - 7:15 SECOND SITTING: 7:45 - 9:15
$25.00 per sitting
FMI: Beyond the Kitchen Door 250.338.4404

Morning Workshop: Asian Inspired Picnic
In this interactive workshop, let us look at some favourite Asian inspired delights that you and your family can pack on your next picnic. Learn how to make Thai Salad Rolls, Hoisin Coleslaw, Crunchy Chicken Sandwiches and Ginger Fruit Salad. All perfect dishes to pack for a hike into the local mountains or a day on the beach. All the time we will discuss different flavour combinations, techniques and ways you can think outside of the box. Please advise of allergies when registering and bring a container for samples.

Wednesday, April 7 , 2010 9:15 am - 12 noon
FMI: Comox Military Family Resource Centre 250-339-8290

CV Military Base Career Fair
We are back again to inspire students and job seakers alike with out culinary talents and our passion for all things food related. Come check us out! We will be in the back room with the rest of the trades. Just follow your nose….

Friday, May 7, 2010, 9:00 pm – 3:00 pm
FMI: Comox Military Family Resource Centre 250-339-8290

Evening Workshop: Asian Inspired Picnic
In this interactive workshop, let us look at some favourite Asian inspired delights that you and your family can pack on your next picnic. Learn how to make Thai Salad Rolls, Hoisin Coleslaw, Crunchy Chicken Sandwiches and Ginger Fruit Salad. All perfect dishes to pack for a hike into the local mountains or a day on the beach. All the time we will discuss different flavour combinations, techniques and ways you can think outside of the box. Please advise of allergies when registering and bring a container for samples.

Tuesday May 18 , 2010 9:15 am - 12 noon
FMI: Comox Military Family Resource Centre 250-339-8290