Cooking with Vikram
Watching a food show can be such sweet agony. While the chef makes something spectacular, youre at home munching on a bag of rice chips. On March 7, Vikram Vij is turning the tables on traditional food shows. Hes hosting Canadas first-ever online cook-along. Viewers can log onto the live stream at Vijs.ca and tweet any questions or comments as they follow his every move to make the delicious meal at home.
A foodies scavenger hunt
Swallow Tail is on the hunt for Vancouvers most innovative foodies. Beginning March 20, participants will scour the city for special ingredients which theyll take home to create a unique dish or cocktail. The top 10 cocktail creations and top 10 chefs will then move to the tasting round. Winners will be awarded a privileged spot at the Black Market, an underground culinary event held in a secret location on May 10 to 12, and other prizes. The competition is open to anyone older than 19. For information, email AnnMarie MacKinnon at [email protected]
Cooking classes
The Annex at Choices Floral Shop (2615 W 16th) is hosting a cooking class called Foods to Warm The Heart: Heart Healthy Comfort Foods with Chef Antonio Cerullo on Feb. 25 from 7 to 9pm. The February 27 cooking class with Fetter and Fetterly will focus on low-sodium eating with panache. Tickets are $30 and you can register at ChoicesMarket.com or by calling 604-736-0009.
Okanagan cook book
Explore the Okanagans food scene when Jennifer Schell presents The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker at Barbara-Jos Books to Cooks on Feb. 24. The open house is free but please call 604-688-6755 to register; tickets for the dinner that night are $75 and must be purchased in advance at BooksToCooks.com.
