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Learn the Food of Puglia from one of the most experienced instructors in Canada. Chef Mara is the past President of Slow Food Canada and was the first to operate a farm-to-table cooking school in the Cowichan Valley.

Learn how to prepare the most decadent vegetable dishes from one of the most experienced instructors in Canada. Chef Mara is the past President of Slow Food Canada and was the first to operate a farm-to-table cooking school in the Cowichan Valley.

In this class, you will learn the knife basics to ensure you can prepare and tackle nearly any type of food. This will include cuts like dicing and julienning, as well as the most efficient way to peel an onion and mince garlic, plus other tips and tricks.

This class will help you build a staple of fresh vibrant salsas to spice up your weekly breakfasts and lunches and dinners. We will use Maiiz nixtamal corn tortillas and hand make flour tortillas that will change your burrito game for life!

Chef Mara is the past President of Slow Food Canada and was the first to operate a farm-to-table cooking school in the Cowichan Valley. Mara has extensive knowledge of Italian cuisine and a special passion for Italy, where she has led culinary tours for the last 20 years

There’s no better way to learn fundamental cooking skills them with the Classics of French cuisine. This cool summer menu features seasonal market produce, a light and airy soufflé and deep chocolate mousse

There’s no better way to learn fundamental cooking skills them with the Classics of French cuisine. This cool summer menu features seasonal market produce, a light and airy soufflé and deep chocolate mousse

Making pasta is a skill that opens up a world of possibilities. In this class, you will be taught how to make perfect pasta dough using a food processor and by hand as well as processing the dough with a pasta machine.

Join Chef Mara as she teaches you how to make simple flatbread and pizza in your own home kitchen. Using simple ingredients, this class is all about knowledge and technique.