The Vegan Night Market hosted by Peaces is back at the Waldorf Hotel, 1489 East Hastings Street this summer. This will be a bi-weekly market throughout the summer kicking off this Thursday, June 8th. You can expect to find loads of vendors with all things 100% plant based as well as selection of food trucks. The market happens indoors and outdoors from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Admittance is by a suggested $4 donation or by bringing canned goods, clothing or pet food. Kids are free and dogs are welcome.
Gourmet Warehouse has a great line up of delish cooking classes year round. If you happen to have a budding chef in your midst, or are looking for ways to keep your kids entertained this summer, Gourmet Warehouse has something for you. They are again offering a week long cooking class Kids Can Cook to teach kids a host of skills in the kitchen. The first session is already sold out, but there is currently space available in their Slide Into Summer Class happening July 17 – 21, 2023. Classes are designed for kids aged 7 to 12. They will learn how to cut, cook, mix and bake some great recipes. This is a hands-on class led by a trained chef, Deniz Tarakcioglu. Kids will learn to make a variety of dishes including handmade samosas, lemon meringue pie, chili and much more. We’ve pasted in the full menu below. To register, visit Gourmet Warehouse online.
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MONDAY, JULY 17 / DAY ONE • BC Sungold Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil and Buffalo Mozzarella • Chicken Schnitzel with Spatzle and Sweet Snap Peas • Gooey Peanut Butter Cookies with White Chocolate and Jam
TUESDAY, JULY 18 / DAY TWO • Handmade Fresh Samosas with Spiced Potato Filling, Fresh Mango and Chili Chutney • Butter and Tomato Curry with Paneer and Vegetables, Steamed Basmati Rice • Fruit Kebobs with Chantilly Cream
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 / DAY THREE • Dreamy French Toast with Brioche, Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream • The Ultimate Beef Chili with Guacamole and Cheese Quesdilla, Sour Cream • Muddy Buddies with Cereal and Peanut Butter
THURSDAY, JULY 20 / DAY FOUR • Crushed Cucumber Salad with Nuoc Cham Dressing, Crispy Onions, Cilantro and Peanuts • Handmade Pork and Vegetable Dumplings, Aromatic Scallion Dipping Sauce, Sweet Soy • New York Style Cheesecake with Mango, Assorted Exotic Fruit
FRIDAY, JULY 21 / DAY FIVE • BC Summer Vegetable Coleslaw with Sesame, Light Citrus-Honey Dressing, Fresh Herbs • Traditional Paella Valenciana with Chicken and Garlic Sausage, Vegetables, Saffron • Classical Lemon Meringue Pie
All the participants are offered a one time 10% discount on purchases made during the week of the class. For a full line up of all the classes Gourmet Warehouse is offering, visit Cooking Classes.
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