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Bits & Bites from Jini
Hello,
Hope you are doing your best to soak up the few days of warm summer sunshine!
I am amazed at the burst of colours in our garden with red velvet Dhalias and golden marigolds competing for attention. My early efforts in spring gardening are also rewarded by an ever-lasting supply of greens & vine-ripened grape tomatoes.
Eating local and eating healthy has never been so much easier!
Summer is an ideal time to eat fresh and eat healthy. It is effortless to mix a few greens with assortment of sliced vegetables chockfull of vitamins and enzymes. Supermarkets, farm markets, roadside stands and backyard gardens are all bursting with locally grown produce. Here in Delta, we are especially lucky with farms and farm markets all around us.
Family and friends...
In addition to all this, it's been one heck of a summer – not just hectic but crazy busy preparing for my son's wedding in August. The colourful wedding ceremony was kicked off to the beating of drums in a Hindu Temple in Richmond, followed by a reception for 400 guests later that evening at a banquet hall.
We also had a week of non-stop partying with relatives and out-of-town friends arriving to join in the celebrations. It was an incredible experience re-uniting with our friends from 35-40 years ago from our youthful Toronto days!
Festival of Light
September 12th, 2009 (10am-4pm)
120 N Tsawwassen Drive
How would you like to spend the day in a beautiful garden setting, and learn about Yoga, meditation, Qi Gong, Hawaiian Massage, Feng Shui, EFT, and much more?
Stop by at my booth for lunch and a selection of healthy snacks at this event.
Summer Events
A Day at the Farm....September 12 – Westham Island Herb Farm
Come out for a day of fun in the sun and salute our local farmers who have spent the season growing our food. (Follow Highway 10 to Ladner, and then River West to Westham Island). The event will feature livestock, farm equipment and many other displays and demonstrations, and live bluegrass and children's music. Another big attraction in the area is the Rifle Bird sanctuary and don't forget to taste some of our best berry wines at the local winery!
I like to pay a special tribute to Keith's Veggie Market at Kettles Road (across from the Westham Island bridge)on River Road West, where you can buy fresh farm eggs, organic chickens, and fresh produce from Keith's garden all offered to the public on an honour system!!! Yes...you pick up what you want, weigh it and put the money in his cash box. You have to see this to believe it! However, I was appalled to hear that in the last one month, his till was stolen 5 five times!
Want to eat healthy?
Learn some fresh ideas for your meals!
Finally, with all the summer frolic behind me, I am trying to get organized for my Fall Cooking classes and programs. I wanted to give you a heads up on the series of New Classes offered through the Delta School Board course guide at connectandlearn.deltasd.bc.ca, and classes are offered at the Delta Secondary School in Ladner from Monday, September 21 onwards.
Each night there will be plenty of food for feasting – so come hungry and bring containers.
New Cooking Classes!
30-minute meals
Short cuts to healthy eating for busy people juggling career, home and kids.
3 sessions - Starts September 21
$55.00 each
Learn to make soups, salads and main dishes that the whole family can enjoy.
Theme Cooking
If you like a little adventure in food, you will love the taste and aroma of the exotic spices and herbs used to create authentic flavours of Caribbean, Indian and Middle-Eastern dishes.
3 sessions - starts October 19.
French Cooking
If you like to create subtle flavours, style and visual appeal of a restaurant meal, you won`t want to miss this opportunity with guest instructor, Chef Kash with working experience at an upscale French Restaurant in White Rock.
Enjoy a soup/salad, main and dessert.
1 session - Starts November 9.
Cooking for Couples Cookingis not just about food! It is about spending quality time with one another. Make a cooking date and make healthy & delicious meals. You will also learn to budget, shop smart and pre-plan your meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes.
3 sessions Starts November 16.
Private Classes If these sessions are not favourable to your schedule, get together with a few friends and schedule one in your own home at your convenience! It would be one big cooking party and the menu can be customized to your liking.
Hoping to see you soon at a cooking class or and end-of-summer event!
Don't forget that I am available for that special event you need catered or to have some friends over for a special cooking class!
... Happy cooking!
Jini
jini@jinisethnicgourmet.com
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