Local Seasonal Cooking Classes
My seasonal and local food cooking classes will satisfy the needs of both knowledgeable Vancouver Island locavores and cooks new to the concept of eating locally. With a focus on fresh, seasonal, local, sustainable ingredients, and delicious, unpretentious recipes, these cooking classes are a cut above the rest.
Festive Appies at the Victoria Public Market
Presented by Chef Heidi Fink in partnership with Whisk Victoria Cooking Store and Think Local First, this live cooking demonstration will feature seasonal appies and party planning tips from a local chef. This will be an opportunity to network, to learn, to enjoy delicious food, and take home a mystery gift from Whisk!
Local Harvest
Discover the bounty of our Islands! Through a combination of hands-on cooking and discussion, we will learn to cook with the seasons and find the best that our Island has to offer. From the best places to find locally-raised meats and seasonal produce, to small farm gems and luxury products, learn about the wonderful variety of local food products available to us. Take home recipes and detailed information on the wheres, hows and whys of purchasing local food. Full and varied menu changes seasonally.
ONLINE Takeout-Style Kung Pao Noodles (with chicken or tofu)
Through this live online format, Chef Heidi will guide you step-by-step through the process of making Kung Pao Chicken at home. This perennial Chinese restaurant favourite pairs excellently with noodles and stir-fried vegetables to make a delicious weeknight meal. Sub roasted tofu for the vegetarians in your family! Learn to use authentic Chinese ingredients and some supermarket staples to make better-than-take-out at home!
Digital Kitchen/BBQ Thermometer with Magnet and Clock Timer
Asian Ingredients: A Guide
