Events Schedule

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• a copy of the featured book is included in the event price, unless otherwise specified

•guests receive 10% off all books and tools purchased during the event
•classes are non-refundable; with a minimum of five days' notice of cancellation, we will credit your store account, to be used at a later date
•pre-registration is required as space is limited; early booking is advised

•private classes for groups of twelve to sixteen are available

Visit our Clubs page to see our listing of Winter Club events.

Please call 604-688-6755 to register for events

	The Best Quick Breads Saturday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. Some days one doesn't have time to wait for a yeasted bread--thank goodness for quick breads! Today Chef Glenys Morgan guides us through the classic, The Best Quick Breads by Beth Hensperger. Glenys will discuss the keys to baking successful quick breads and will demonstrate a variety of classic and innovative, sweet and savoury quick breads. Guests will take home a copy of this information-packed book. Guests: 12 Cost: $65.00
	Private Event Wednesday, March 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
	Eating Between The Leaves Bookclub Wednesday, March 17, 6:00 p.m.
	Booksigning: Lighthearted at Home Thursday, March 18, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For the past three decades, Anne Lindsay has changed the way Canadians eat, bringing flavour to healthy eating and inspiring us with easy-to-make, delicious food. Join us at a booksigning with Anne Lindsay to celebrate her new book, Lighthearted at Home: The Very Best of Anne Lindsay. Anne will demonstrate some of her favourite recipes and will be available to sign her new book. Guests will enjoy her healthy eating tips and delicious, healthy refreshments. This event is free. Please call 604-688-6755 to RSVP.
	The Breads of New York City's Favourite Bakery! SOLD OUT Saturday, March 20, 10:30 a.m. Baker Chris Brown of Rise Artisan Breads joins us for another Saturday bread class--with the cookbook, Amy's Bread by Amy Scherber and Toy Kim Dupree. Chris will guide guests through the basic techniques of artisan-style breads and will include demonstrations of a variety of Amy's Bakery favourites that go to the roots of life. Guests: 12 Cost: $85.00
	Ottolenghi Sunday, March 21, 5:00 p.m. This evening Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks presents the bold flavours and big colours of one of the UK's most popular and stylish restaurants, Ottolenghi. Chef Don Letendre of Elixir at the Opus guides guests through Ottolenghi: The Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi and demonstrates a menu that celebrates rich and stunning flavour and ingredient combinations influenced by the authors' eastern Mediterranean backgrounds. Guests: 16 Cost: $105.00
	Frugal Feasting Saturday, March 27, 10:30 a.m. At a time when money worries are front-page news, Britain's Delia Smith is once again on hand with a wide range of tasty recipes that are inexpensive and easy to prepare in her revised edition of Delia's Frugal Food. Join us in the Books to Cooks kitchen with Chef Adrienne O'Callaghan for a budget-conscious Saturday filled with tasty recipes that are light on the pocket book yet heavy with flavour and quality. Guests: 12 Cost: $65.00
	Booksigning: Rose Reisman's Family Favorites Wednesday, April 7, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. As our busy lives disrupt healthy routines, we find ourselves wolfing down food while rushing off to our next commitments. Rose Reisman's latest book, Rose Reisman's Family Favorites, offers healthy, tasty recipes and overall tips to a healthier lifestyle. This evening Rose drops by Books to Cooks to share tips on eating well and staying healthy in our fast paced world and will demonstrate recipes from her book. As guests enjoy refreshments and appetizers, they can purchase signed copies of Family Favorites. This event is free. Please call 604-688-6755 to RSVP.
	Knife Skills Saturday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. Bring your own knife and sharpen your technique at our ever-popular Knife Skills class. Chef Glenys Morgan will guide guests through proper knife care and knife handling and will teach guests several skills that are outlined in the featured book, Mastering Knife Skills by Norman Weinstein. Guests will have hands-on time to practice their skills and learn to sharpen their knives. Guests: 10 (Please bring your own knife) Cost: $65.00 (includes a copy of Mastering Knife Skills)
	Eating Between The Leaves Bookclub Wednesday, April 14, 6:00 p.m.
	*French Cooking in Ten Minutes* Saturday, April 17, 10:30 a.m. Authentic French cooking does not need to be complicated or time-consuming. The charming classic, French Cooking in Ten Minutes by Edouard de Pomiane, shows readers how to prepare delicious French fare in ten minutes. Today Chef Glenys Morgan demonstrates recipes from this delightful book and will give pointers on how to cut down kitchen time while preparing satisfying, authentic French dishes. Guests: 12 Cost: $65.00
	*Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking* Sunday, April 18, 5:00 p.m. We explore the classic cuisine of China with Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo. This richly illustrated book includes over 150 classic recipes and detailed instruction. This evening, Nathan Fong, local chef, food writer and stylist, walks guests through various classic Chinese cooking techniques and demonstrates a variety of recipes that highlight the diverse culinary regions of China. Guests: 16 Cost: $115.00
	Private Event Wednesday, April 21, 5:30 p.m.
	The Art of Pastry Saturday, April 24, 10:30 a.m. This morning, Chef Adrienne O'Callaghan demystifies the art of pastry making featuring Pastry: Savory and Sweet by Michel Roux. Guests will learn the basics of successful pastry and will be treated to tips and pointers to produce light and airy pastry at home. Guests will also enjoy demonstrations of how a range of pastry dough can be made into sweet and savoury treats. Guests: 12 Cost: $65.00
	Vancouver Cooks 2 Sunday Suppers: Diva at the Met Sunday, April 25, 5:00 p.m. The cuisine at Diva at the Metropolitan is known for it's simple elegance and celebration of fresh local produce and seafood. Chef Dino Renaerts of Diva at the Met joins us this evening for a delightful Sunday supper featuring Vancouver Cooks 2. Chef Renaert will demonstrate his classic yet innovative style that uses the best of local food with international influences. Guests: 16 Cost: $105.00
	Mad for Macarons! Saturday, May 1, 10:30 a.m. Macarons are the darlings of the world of patisserie. This morning pastry chef Wendy Boys teaches guests how to make these delicate, whimsical French treats at home. Guests will each receive a copy of I Love Macarons by Hisako Ogita and will gather tips, pointers and secrets for perfect macarons. Guests: 12 Cost: $85.00
	Eating Between The Leaves Bookclub Wednesday, May 5, 6:00 p.m.
	Understanding the Egg Saturday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. The humble egg is truly one of the most versatile and miraculous ingredients in the kitchen. Today we feature the cookbook, Eggs by Michel Roux. Chef Adrienne O'Callaghan will discuss the different uses and techniques for cooking eggs, while she demonstrates a myriad of recipes that feature eggs as a main ingredient. From sumptuous custards to light-as-air souffles, eggs take centre stage. Guests: 12 Cost: $65.00
	Eating Between The Leaves Bookclub Wednesday, May 27, 6:00 p.m.
	Booksigning: Raw For Dessert Sunday, May 30, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jennifer Cornbleet, internationally recognized raw food chef and instructor, and the author of the best-selling Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People, joins us for a booksigning of her new book, Raw For Dessert. Jennifer will demonstrate delicious raw, no-cook desserts and share tips for making raw cakes, cookies, ice creams, sorbets, pies, tarts, crisps, creamy desserts, and candies. This event is free. Please call 604-688-6755 to RSVP.
	Eating Between The Leaves Bookclub Wednesday, June 16, 6:00 p.m.