Sunday, January 31, 2010

Stage fright!

Excited and honoured - Nature's Way Farm and Tria Culinary Studio won the Agricultural Business award last night at the CV Chamber of Commerce 2009 Annual Community Awards.
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated, it was a really great evening.

I'd like to say thank you to everyone in the community who has come out to support us over the past year and thank you to those who nominated us. I'm so excited about 2010!

I've said it before and I'll say it again, there's no where else in the world I'd rather operate Tria than here in the Comox Valley.

Thank you!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Spring classes

Here are some of the classes we will be offering at Tria this spring. Keep checking back for updates and new class postings.
Sign up now - classes fill up fast!

Lean and Light
Sunday, March 21
1 p.m.
Spring into summer with a day of cooking light and lean with Chef Kathy. In this class, you’ll learn the techniques needed to create flavourful meals without all the fat. From vinaigrettes to properly cooked vegetables, you’ll leave with the know-how to create a variety of healthy meals.
Cost: $70 + GST

Sushi 101
Tuesday, March 23
6 p.m.
In this class you’ll learn some basic methods of handling and choosing fish for sushi. You’ll learn how to prepare rolls with rice on the inside, rice on the outside as well as how to roll hand cones.
Cost: $70 +GST

Girls can Grill too!
Saturday, March 27
1 p.m.
Don’t fear the barbecue ladies! In this class you’ll learn how to cook steak, chicken and a myriad of vegetables on a propane barbecue. We’ll also delve into the world of REAL fire on a charcoal grill where you’ll learn how to make mouthwatering ribs that will make you everyone’s barbecue hero!
Cost: $70

Brining and Curing
Sunday, March 28
1 p.m.
In this class you’ll learn the steps to adding flavour and moisture to meat and fish prior to cooking and in some cases with no cooking at all.
Cost: $70

Bistro Fare
Tuesday, March 30
6 p.m.
In this class you’ll learn some classic French bistro fare: Moules (mussels) Mariniere, how to cook a proper French omelette as a dinner option and of course Steak Frites.
Cost: $70

Cooking for Beginners
1 p.m.
Sunday, April 4
This is a very fun day for all you beginners out there! You’ll learn the basics in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. This class will include knife skills, vinaigrettes, how to properly cook vegetables, how to cook a variety of starches, and the basics of choosing and working with a variety of cuts of meat and fish.
You will leave this class confident and excited about venturing into the kitchen.
Cost: $70

A Taste of India
6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6
You’ll never be intimidated by curry again! You’ll learn how to create both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes in this class. Kathy worked in India for four months and this class is inspired by her time there.
Cost: $70