Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Cooking Classes

Just half an hour away from us is a wonderful little restauranat called the Eco Cafe' which specializes in regional cuisine using locally grown products. We have several favourites on their menu! The owner is teaching cooking classes at a local school so Naomi and I are going to learn and try some new tastes.



Tim previously taught in the culinary arts program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and was a successful restauranteur in Edmonton. He has travelled extensively and it's really interesting to hear him talk about his adventures.



Wild Pacific Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto on Pasta and Autumn Salad with Mango Vinaigrette - it was just as delicious as it looks!!

And this week he prepared authentic Mexican dishes (after spending 2 weeks there on vacation last month) like Tortilla Soup (Sopa Azteca), Chicken in Green Mole, and Mexican Empanadas with Pork Picadillo. I forgot to take my camera but please take my word - it was scrumptious. And Bob came along this week too!! Maybe I can get him to be the sous-chef :))

9 comments:

  1. oh wow....that looks so yummy and all sounds so good!!!!
    how lucky you are to have that so close!
    xo

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  2. sounds sooooo yummy! have fun!

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  3. I LOVE the Eco Cafe!!! I wish I could take these classes with you! We also love Mexican food and the Sopa Azteca is a favourite! Maybe you can share some recipes!!? :o)

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  4. I LOVE the Eco Cafe!!! I wish I could take these classes with you! We also love Mexican food and the Sopa Azteca is a favourite! Maybe you can share some recipes!!? :o)

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  5. oh, looks delicious!!! Enjoy!!!

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  6. Oh I wish I had heard about this class! I would have taken it too. I love to eat at the cafe. You will have to have us all in for supper once you finish your class so we can taste & see if you have learned anything ;)

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  7. Oh wow! The food looks awesome and it sounds like a great class. How many weeks do you have left? Wish I could join you. Can you send me the pesto pasta recipe? I'd love to try it.

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  8. yum! yum! are you enjoying the classes? how many are there?

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  9. My mouth is totally watering!

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