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| A Culinary Tour of Gascony |
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A cooking class with Kate Hill
December 9, 2006
6:30PM
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| Christmas in India |
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A cooking class with Leena Ezekiel
December 8, 2006
6:30PM
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| Wine 101 |
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with Fred Armstrong
December 19, 2006
7:00PM
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| A Salute to Oysters |
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A cooking class with Chef Dan Brophy
December 21, 2006
6:30PM
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| New Release Northwest Wine Tasting |
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with Fred Armstrong
Free Tasting
December 9, 2006
1:00AM-4:00PM
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| Holiday Wine Tasting |
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with Jessica of Peacock Wines
You'll taste Viento wines and wines from EIEIO
Free Tasting
December 16, 2006
1:00PM-4:00PM
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| Wine Tasting with Dalla Vina Wines |
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Free Tasting
December 23, 2006
1:00PM-4:00PM
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Happy holidays!
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December 2006
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Greetings!
As I'm writing to you, I can hear the sounds of happy
laughter coming from our cooking school kitchen. The
mixers are humming, along with a continuous stream
of conversation. Wonderful aromas waft through the
air: cinnamon, apple, and a hint of cloves. Ahhh....
who wouldn't be happy cooking in the kitchen? (See
Judith's book review below).
I hope you and your family will also celebrate the
season "happy in the kitchen". Matt and I wish you
all the best of holiday seasons.
Barbara Dawson
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Chocolate Grand Marnier Tart
by Dan Winans
For this season of indulgence, I've chosen one of my
favourite recipes from the cooking school: Dan
Winan's Chocolate Grand Marnier Tart. This dessert
has it all and your guests will love it.
Dan and his family are in Italy where he is doing a
Masters degree in Gastronomy. We miss them all so
much. Dan, if you read this - don't forget to drop us
an email now and again to let us know how you are
doing!
The recipe ...
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Cookbook review of "Happy in the Kitchen" by Michel Richard
Review by Judith Bishop
You'll love this cookbook.... Judith has chosen
another winner. I've tried a couple of the recipes
myself and think it will make a great gift book for the
cookbook lover in your life.
Read the review ...
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Top 10 Stocking Stuffers
Some ideas for the cook in your life
(1) Poach pods - to make poaching eggs a breeze
$9.95 a set of two
(2) Voluspa candles - $5.95 each
(3) Hammond candy cane - $2.25
(4) Saffron - $7.95
(5) Cafe Tasse Belgian chocolates gift pack -
$11.95
(6) Kippy - stylish silicon pot holders from Italy -
$13.95 for two
(7) Acetaia Condimento San Giacomo - Balsamic
vinegar $9.95
(8) Food loops for trussing the turkey, roasts, etc. -
$14.95 for
a set of 6
(9) any spice rub from Dulcet cuisine
(10) Grand Marnier mustard from Rose City Delicacies
$7.95
See photos on our web site
Also check out:
Gifts for the Cook
Splurge Gifts
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Hostess Gifts
Forget the wine ... the in hostess gift this year
revolves around food. Our top choice is one of the
amazing French vinegars from L'Olivier: Tomato,
Raspberry, Fig or Passion fruit. Tha packaging is
great and tells your favourite hostess that you care.
And the taste will blow her away!
Other ideas include:
- the ever popular Truffle Salt
- Four Salts - salt collection in a gift package
- Sabatino truffle honey
See more ideas on our web site
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Top 10 Gifts for the Cook
Staff Picks
We asked the staff to give us their top 10 list of
tools they want for Christmas. This is what they
came up with:
- All Clad Everyday Pan in the Holiday Gift Set
(Pam)
- Shun Santoku Knife (Ryan)
- CIA Set of Mixing Bowls (Cheryl)
- Perrier Jouet Champagne Gift Set (Fred)
- Cuisinart Smart Stick Blender (Josh)
- Kyocera Ceramic slicer (Jen)
- WMF 6.5 qt Pressure Cooker (Joseph)
- Le Creuset 3.5 qt wide dutch oven (Lucinda)
- Epicurean Chef's board with groove (Willow)
- Emile Henry Tajine (Rachael)
... and I'm hoping Santa will remember that I want
the Viking 3 quart saute pan
Gifts for the Cook
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Gift Certificates
Consider giving a gift certificate for a cooking class
to the food or wine lover in your life. They will
appreciate your thoughtfulness.
We can arrange for the gift certificate over the
phone and then mail the card and a class catalog to
the lucky recipient, or we can mail it to you. The gift
certificate can be in any denomination.
Request a gift certificate online ...
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American Express Holiday Promotion in the Pearl
When you visit the Pearl District this season, bring
your taste for the best this neighborhood has to
offer, and your American Express® Card. Whether
you're shopping at your favorite boutique or dining at
one of the many renowned eateries, using your Card
can give you a chance to win great prizes including:
- A $2,500 Pearl District shopping spree
- An American Express branded pre-paid card equal
to the value of your transaction, up to $500
- Special savings from participating Pearl District
businesses
- A free beverage or refreshment from participating
merchants
When you complete an American Express Card
transaction between November 20 and December 24,
2006, you'll receive a Game Card. Just peel back the
tab to find out what you have won.
For more information, click here:
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