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THAI CLASSIC FAVOURITES SLIGHTLY MODIFIED On Saturday, I hosted several ladies for a private class based largely on my all-time most popular class, Thai Classic Favourites. Actually, I thought the replacements they made to the standard menu were imaginative and excellent! Mixed Vegetables were replaced by Papaya Salad and Green Curry Chicken replaced Red Curry. In any case, it was all good, as usual! As for the ladies, organizer Kirsten Roden wrote: “We enjoyed ourselves so much. The Thai Food was amazing. We all had a chance to get involved in the cooking while still relaxing and enjoying the food. Thank you again!”
THAI SEAFOOD FESTIVAL IN NORTH SAANICH That’s right, we hosted one of my favourite classes, “Thai Seafood Festival,” at my home last Sunday. It was not quite Thailand, perhaps, but it was a wonderful class, with lots of enthusiasm and fun for all. On the menu were: Thai Red Hot Chicken Wings, Hot & Spicy Soup, Tiger Prawn Curry, Asparagus Salad and Fish in Spicy Coconut Cream. Dessert was my famous Mung Bean Cake and Ice Cream. Everyone, including myself, had a wonderful time. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
SENIORS LOVED GINGER BEEF AND FRIENDS Last weekend, I hosted one of my Seniors Only classes with “Ginger Beef and Friends” on the menu. This is a wonderful selection of dishes that features the “headline” dish, Spicy Ginger Beef, made with top quality beef. Other dishes included: Bitter Melon Soup, Thai Corn Fritters, Black Cilantro Ribs, and Mixed Vegetables. For dessert, we all enjoyed an unusual taste of another culture with my Plum Torté Cake, complete with ice cream. This was unusual, as I usually serve only Thai food, but I just couldn’t resist serving it at my class, after receiving enthusiastic applause from friends and family once they had tasted it! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
ROYAL CRIMSON FEAST IS BIG SUCCESS AT SENIORS CLASS This is one one of my latest classes and, so far, it sure looks like a hit. At my Seniors Only class on Sunday, an enthusiastic group of students definitely gave me the thumbs up. Besides the signature “Royal Crimson Chicken” dish, there were a number of other wonderful dishes on the menu: Thai Salad Rolls, Hot and Sour Smooth Tiger Prawn Soup, Yellow Curry, and Mixed Vegetables with ChilLi Sauce. And, as usual after a HOT Thai dinner, a cool dish of Sticky Rice and Mango was just right for dessert! I’ll be hosting another Seniors Only class this weekend. There are still a few places left. Call me at 250-656-1227 to book. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
AMAZING RECIPES DISCOVERED ALONG THE MEKONG! Yes, it’s true, there are some delicious dishes to be found in the most remote places in the world! Even in North Saanich you’d be amazed at how many great Thai dishes can be found at Kallayanee’s Kitchen! That happens especially when I lead my students on an imaginary exploration of the mighty Mekong River, which flows through Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. Many years ago, travelling in these regions, I learned some of the wonderful dishes to be found “Along The Mekong.” And on Saturday they were all there: Tiger Prawn Salad with Snow Peas, Leaf-Wrapped Chicken, Mekong Salad Rolls, Barbecued Pork, and Thai Chicken Noodle Soup. For dessert, Strawberries joined Mangoes with Sticky Rice. It was ALL good! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
CALLING ALL SENIORS AGED 55 AND ABOVE! Circle the date on your calendars, because Saturday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m. is going to be an absolute delight for all you amazing seniors out there, especially those with a love for food! Get ready for an unforgettable experience in North Saanich! I am thrilled to present to you my delectable Thai Cooking Class, "Ginger Beef & Friends," featuring a tantalizing array of mouth-watering Thai dishes. Prepare yourself to learn the secrets of creating five extraordinary dishes, while also receiving a beautifully printed recipe booklet to cherish for future culinary adventures. Let's kick off the excitement right from the start with our "Thai Corn Fritters." These crispy corn delights are made even more irresistible with the addition of red curry paste. And to enhance the experience, we'll serve them with a delightful Cucumber Vinegar Sauce, adding a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess to these golden nuggets. Following this delightful appetizer, get ready to indulge in the flavors of my "Bitter Melon Soup." This dish is a true treat for your taste buds, paving the way for the even more substantial dishes to come. Next up, brace yourself for the incredible "Black Cilantro Ribs." Prepare to be blown away by the savoury combination of Sweet and Sour Sauce, elevated with the richness of Sweet Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, and Coconut Sugar. But wait, there's more! Before we dive into another mouth-watering dish, we'll take a moment to prepare a medley of Mixed Vegetables, ensuring a wholesome and balanced culinary experience. And now, the moment you've been waiting for – my signature dish, the "Spicy Ginger Beef." Brace yourself for an explosion of flavors, as this dish boasts the perfect blend of Garlic, Ginger, Sesame Oil, Sriracha, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce, and Chili Garlic Sauce. It's a culinary adventure you won't want to miss! To end this incredible feast on a sweet note, we'll serve you a homemade Plum Torté paired with a generous scoop of Ice Cream. It's the perfect finale to an unforgettable culinary journey. Spaces for my exclusive Seniors Only classes are limited and fill up quickly. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Call 250-656-1227 now to secure your spot ASAP. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS! Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 15th at 2:30 p.m. because if you are a Senior you have a real treat in store for you in North Saanich! It’s my first SENIORS ONLY Thai cooking class of the Fall season, where I will be presenting my mouth-watering "Royal Crimson Feast,” which includes a rich variety of tantalizing Thai dishes, You will never forget my signature dish, “Royal Crimson Chicken,” bursting with the flavors of garlic, ginger, Sriracha, and Hoy Sin Sauces, all perfectly complemented by a refreshing squeeze of fresh lime juice. But that's not all! Get ready to savour the sensational "Hot and Sour Smooth Tiger Prawn Soup," where succulent prawns take center stage, captivating your senses with every spoonful. And how could we forget the exquisite "Red Snapper Yellow Curry?" This delightful creation pays homage to the Red Snapper swimming in our coastal waters, infusing every bite with a taste of the sea. You deserve a REAL break! Join us on October 15th for an unforgettable experience of learning the art of Thai cooking, forging new friendships, and indulging in an afternoon of unparalleled fine dining at the home of Kallayanee's Kitchen in North Saanich on Vancouver Island! See you then! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
CYCLISTS DISCOVERED US ON NORTH SAANICH FLAVOUR TRAIL! Here’s what one lovely lady wrote about her experience with us last weekend: “With friends, my husband and I put our biking passion to a good purpose on August 18th, navigating the 'North Saanich Flavour Trails' Map. 'Kallayanee's Thai Kitchen' was one of the fifteen locations to explore. Chef Kallayanee presented her complimentary Thai Curry Soup to visitors. The four of us friends were totally in awe of the flavourful soup. “Upon further questioning, we all decided to sign up with Kallayanee for one of her Thai Cooking Classes! It didn't take long to browse through her detailed recipe books and decide that we would sign up for the ‘Imperial Thai Duck Banquet’ and ‘Thai Barbecue Lamb Supreme’ Cooking Class. “Afterward, over several calls and emails to friends, I was able to gather 12 of us for the September 25th cooking class date! “On the day, September 25th, Kallayanee and assistant Chie led our class with so much knowledge, hands-on guidance, and humor! The ingredients and the preparation techniques were phenomenal! “Our circle of friends highly recommend experiencing a Kallayanee Thai Cooking Class! The pictures will tell the rest of the experience. One of the best parts was eating together the amazing Thai foods! Now our challenge is to put into action at home our takeaway recipe handouts!” “Audrey” Thank you, Audrey!
THERE IS A REASON WHY CLASSICS ARE CLASSIC! I have been teaching my Thai Classic Favourites class ever since I first started my cooking classes in 2006. It has always been my most popular class and I guess it will always be the crowd favourite. Westerners just love all the menu items in the class, including Thai Spring Rolls, Phad Thai Noodles, Coconut Soup, Red Curry, and Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts. I love these items also, but I always try to persuade my students that there is much more to learn in Thai cooking. And that is what I have to teach in the other 20 classes I offer! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
A THAI SEAFOOD FESTIVAL CAME TO NORTH SAANICH ON SATURDAY Well, sort of… Actually, I was teaching my “Thai Seafood Festival” class on Saturday at my home. But, as my North Saanich home feels like Thailand on most days, except when it snows, I did feel like I was hosting a real seafood festival! And as everyone at the class was having so much fun, they sure looked like they were enjoying a festival! The food certainly tasted like festival food, including: Thai Red Hot Chicken Wings, Hot & Spicy Soup, Tiger Prawn Curry, Asparagus Salad, and Fish in Spicy Coconut Cream. But the most festive food of all was my Thai Mung Bean Cake for dessert! Honestly, all in all, I believe my Saturday Seafood Festival was just as good as any festival back in Thailand! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
JUNGLE VEGETARIAN FEAST FEATURED IN NORTH SAANICH I hosted my vegetarian class, “Jungle Curry Veggies,” last Sunday to an enthusiastic class of enthusiastic vegans and vegetarians! These people pitched into the food preparation, tasting, and eating with joyful abandon. As a matter of fact, even their joyful abandon was enthusiastic! Anyway, they all had a perfectly good reason to be happy. Five good reasons, to be exact: Gang Paa, Pat Peow Wan, Tod Pak, Nam Pik, and last but not least, Gang Pit. I apologise for not yet being able to translate these words into English. Someday. And after all of this, there was Sticky Rice and Mango for dessert. We had a great afternoon. #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
SAMUI ISLAND TREATS TANTALISE VANCOUVER ISLAND STUDENTS It’s true! On Saturday, I hosted my Samui Island Festival class, which is becoming one of my most popular classes. And for very good reasons! One reason is the delicious food, which includes a wonderful assortment of flavours to tantalise my students: Spicy Chicken Salad, Thai Salad Rolls, Samui Seafood Soup, Coconut Beef, and Red Snapper. The other reason is that my students seem to catch the spirit of Samui Island with its carefree vacation atmosphere and waves rolling gently over the sands. Anyway, everybody generally ends the class a lot more cheerful than they started out! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER THAI CLASSIC FAVOURITES CLASS! Yes, it’s true. On Monday, I hosted another Thai Classic Favourites class after my earlier class on Sunday. But that’s okay. It’s just the way I want it to be because it’s a great class and I’d like lots of people to experience it. So, once again on the menu Monday were all the usual goodies: Thai Spring Rolls, Phad Thai Noodles, Red Curry, Coconut Soup and Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts. And, as usual, there was Mango and Sticky Rice for dessert. This time, it was a private class for a wonderful family, organized by April Miller. They were all eager for a fun time and they were not disappointed! I hope to see them all again — very soon! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
THAI CLASSIC FAVOURITES AGAIN IN NORTH SAANICH Where would I be without Thai Classic Favourites? I have been teaching this class now for nearly 20 years — and still it remains my most popular class. People love the Thai favourites that have become so popular in the West. And I am not going to try changing their minds! It’s fun to make and it’s fun to eat. So, on the menu Sunday was: Thai Spring Rolls, Phad Thai Noodles, Red Curry, Coconut Soup and Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts. And, as usual, there was Mango and Sticky Rice for dessert. I can hardly wait until the next class, which happens to be tomorrow, on Monday! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
DOWN THE MEKONG IN NORTH SAANICH SATURDAY A hosted a sturdy bunch of adventurers at my class on Saturday, “Along the Mekong.” The class celebrates my visits many years ago to the Mekong River region in Thailand. My students were eager to discover the delicious riches to be found there. Long story short, they were NOT disappointed. Everyone enjoyed the dishes they learned in the class: Tiger Prawn Salad with Snow Peas, Leaf-Wrapped Chicken, Barbecued Pork, Mekong Salad Rolls, and Thai Chicken Noodle Soup. We had a lot of fun! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
STILL BOOKING PLACES FOR SATURDAY CLASS "ALONG THE MEKONG" On the menu for Saturday, August 26 at 2:30 p.m. are: Tiger Prawn Salad with Snow Peas, Leaf-Wrapped Chicken, Barbecued Pork, Mekong Salad Rolls, and Thai Chicken Noodle Soup. Come with me and enjoy all the flavours of the Mighty Mekong River! Call 250-656-1227 to book your place now!
KALLAYANEE'S KITCHEN: Join us on the Flavour Trails this weekend
BIRTHDAY BOY CELEBRATES 60TH AT KALLAYANEE’S KITCHEN Jean was the lucky recipient of a birthday class for eight people with me on Sunday. Wife Lois had made all the arrangements. Jean had just turned 60 and was feeling every inch his “Inner Teenager.” Oddly, his emotional age was infectious and pretty soon everybody revealed their own “Inner Teenagers,” even me! In short, we all had a lot of fun! And the food, as usual, was great with items like: Thai Spring Rolls, Phad Thai Noodles, Coconut Soup, Red Curry Chicken, and Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts. We enjoyed Sticky Rice and Mango for dessert, great for a hot summer evening. All dishes were from my all-time, most popular class, “Thai Classic Favourites.” #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
THAI PICNIC CLASS BRINGS FAVOURITE TREATS TO NORTH SAANICH We had a great crowd on hand Sunday to enjoy a wonderful Thai Picnic Favourites class. This class is based on the most popular picnic dishes that Thai people themselves enjoy. It includes: Papaya Salad, Barbecue Chicken marinated in Thai herbs and spices, Crispy Rice Noodles, and Sweet and Sour Spicy Ground Pork with Prawns. For dessert, everyone enjoyed that all-time favourite: Deep Fried Banana and Ice Cream, just the right treat for a hot summer afternoon. This class is fast becoming one of my most popular! #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
THAI DUCK FALLS VICTIM TO PIERS ISLAND BIRDS ��Inger Bird is a lucky lady, with homes in both London, England, and Piers Island, just off the Schwartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Recently, she requested a private class for one of my Premium classes, “Thai Imperial Duck Banquet.” On Friday, she brought her daughter and three grandchildren to the class, along with another Piers Islander, Gloria Morson. I always enjoy hosting this class, mainly because of the duck, which I prepare with a delicious secret marination sauce. Also on the menu were: Phad Thai Noodles, Tiger Prawn Money Bags, Creamy Coconut Soup, Grapefruit Salad and Agar Fruit dessert. We all had a wonderful time and I hope to see them again in future! #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
KALLAYANEE'S KITCHEN: Enjoy a Thai Picnic Aug 13
KALLAYANEE'S KITCHEN: Two spots open for curry class Saturday
MUSCLEMEN CRUNCH SPICES AT THAI COOKING CLASS I take great pride in my authentic Thai curry classes. All the herbs and spices must be crushed in a traditional mortar and pestle to preserve the wonderful flavours and aromas of the ingredients. A blender or a Magic Bullet simply will not do. The downside of this technique is that a lot of hard work is required. Fortunately for me on Sunday, I had three strong men to help. They were wonderful and the curries they helped to make were great! These included: Red Curry, Yellow Curry and Panang Curry. Other items on the menu were: Bangkok Noodle Soup and Sticky Rice and Mangos for dessert. Thanks for a great class, guys! #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
SENIORS BREAK FUN RECORD AT THAI COOKING CLASS It’s true. My Seniors Only class yesterday was the most fun I have ever enjoyed at one of my cooking classes. And who would have thought Seniors would be able to break the fun record? But they did! Forget about teenagers! They don’t have the stamina. It might have had something to do with the food, though. This was my Royal Crimson Chicken Feast and there was a lot more than just the chicken! Other items included: Thai Salad Rolls, Hot & Sour Smooth Tiger Prawn Soup, Yellow Curry, Mixed Vegetables with Chilli Sauce, and Sticky Rice and Mango for dessert. No wonder everyone had fun! #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
THAI COOKING CLASS BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF SAMUI ISLAND Last Saturday, I hosted my “Samui Island Festival,” a class I created in honour of Samui Island, in the south of Thailand. It’s a wonderful place to visit and home of the famous golden 12-metre tall “Big Buddha” statue. The statue serves as a major attraction for major Thai festivals and attracts crowds of locals and curious tourists. The island offers a host of wonderful seafood restaurants and outdoor food stands where I learned about the delicious food I prepare for this class. The dishes include: Samui Seafood Soup, Thai Salad Rolls, Spicy Chicken Salad, Coconut Beef, and Sweet & Sour Whitefish. Everyone at the class had a great time enjoying the food and the company at the class. #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
SPICY RIBS AND SATAY FEATURED IN SATURDAY CLASS This class is one of my steady regulars. It’s not as spectacular as my popular Thai Classic Favourites, but the class is a great favourite for many people, especially as it includes the delicious Thai Style Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, with ginger, garlic sauce and special Thai spices. But there are many other wonderful recipes in this class, featuring: Tom Yum Koong, a delicious hot and sour prawn soup, Fried Rice with Shrimp, and Chicken Satay. I always enjoy hosting this class and it is alway received thankfully! #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
Here’s what’s on the menu in my North Saanich home: Royal Crimson Chicken, Thai Salad Rolls, Hot & Sour Smooth Tiger Prawn Soup, Black Sesame Veggies, and Yellow Curry. Call us at 250-656-1227 for instant contact or click the link in the ad to find out more. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
Drunken Noodles Lose it at Thai Cooking Class Long story short, I should have known better, I guess. There were lots of signs that the Noodles were getting restless, especially when my students were having an especially good time at the class. Drunken Noodles have one major flaw: they like to be the only ones having fun. And so they started squeaking and bubbling in protest while I was serving them out. Fortunately, they were gobbled up almost instantly by my hungry students just as they wolfed down all the other delicious items: Thai Prawn Cakes, Chicken with Rice & Dipping Sauce, Beef & Basil Stir-Fry, and Hot & Spicy Vegetables. My students never even noticed the Noodles’ protest. Too bad for the Noodles. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
KALLAYANEE'S KITCHEN: Spots still open for Samui class Sunday
PARTY PEOPLE PEP UP THAI COOKING CLASS There were a few people at my Thai Classic Favourites class last Saturday who set some kind of record for having a good time at my class. I don’t want to name any names, because I don’t want any hard feelings. Or jealousy. But thanks to all of you who made the class just plain SO much fun! I hope you all make my next Drunken Noodle Party class! As always, on Saturday the usual suspects were on the table: Thai Spring Rolls, Phad Thai Noodles, Coconut Soup, Red Curry and Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts. For dessert, we had Thai Mung Bean Cake. A great time was definitely had by all, including me! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
COUPLE CELEBRATE 55TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THAI COOKING CLASS Last week, I had the honour of being invited to teach my Thai Classic Flavours class to a very enthusiastic group of 14 family and friends at a home in North Saanich. All were present for a Mom and Dad who were celebrating their 55th anniversary of marriage. A member of the family wrote me later: “Kallayanee brought her culinary skills and delicious Thai menu to my sister’s home and we enjoyed a group cooking class and dinner with 14 family members. We were gathered to celebrate our parents’ 55th wedding anniversary and Kallayanee made it such a special, memorable, and delicious occasion. Thank you, Kallayanee!” I am very grateful for those kind words! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
Join us on Sunday, July 16, for a sentimental visit to our very own, imaginary, Samui Island Festival, where we cook some of the dishes that inspired us when we visited this lovely island many years ago. On the menu are: Coconut Beef, Thai Salad Rolls, Samui Seafood Soup, Red Snapper, and Spicy Chicken Salad. For dessert, we'll be enjoying Thai Sticky Rice with Mango. To book your class, call us at 250-656-1227, email us at kallayaneeskitchen@gmail.com, or visit our website at: kallayaneeskitchen.com. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
KALLAYANEE'S KITCHEN: Book Early for Summer Classes!
PIERS ISLANDERS ENJOY TASTY CUSTOM CLASS THIS WEEK On Tuesday, I hosted a feisty group of friends from Piers Island, the little island near Schwartz Bay, the ferry terminal. It was a custom menu, made up of choices from several of my fixed menus, including: Papaya Salad, Bangkok Noodle Soup, Pineapple Fried Rice, Garlic Pork and Thai Salad Rolls. For dessert, everyone enjoyed Sticky Rice with Mango. Many people who sign up for my private classes enjoy the option of being able to mix and match menus so they can choose the dishes they most enjoy. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
KHON KAEN THAILAND VEGGY FAVOURITES WERE A WEEKEND HIT! We had a lot of fun with this vegetarian class on Saturday. Students really had to get involved in tough hands-on work with some of the dishes, which required some fancy finger maneuvers. On the menu for the class were: Khon Kaen Noodle Soup, Thai Mixed Vegetable Wrap, Spicy Tofu Omelette, Tangy Tofu Ginger Snaps, and Eight Spices Puffed Tofu. The dishes combine a fantastic array of spices and aromas in one class, with chillies and lime juice, sliced Taro Root, Shiitake mushrooms, Juniper and Star Aniseed among some of my favourites. For dessert, there was sliced pumpkin custard with ice cream. A very special Thai treat! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
THE RICH, AROMA AND FLAVOURS OF AUTHENTIC THAI CURRIES! I hosted one of my favourite curry classes on Saturday, Curry Class Two, “Hot & Sour.” On hand were a hard-working bunch of students eager to learn the mysteries of Thai curries. I love these classes a LOT. I want students to really understand how raw herbs and spices work together. And I try to open up a world of traditional Thai cooking for people who have never experienced these historic delights before. It can be hard work, though, as people confront a mortar and pestle for grinding and mixing ingredients. No blenders or Magic Bullets for this class! Anyway, it was all great fun and great eating when the preparation and cooking were over. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
THAI CLASSIC FAVOURITES FOREVER! We started our little business back in 2006, after a friend suggested that many people might enjoy learning how to cook Thai food. We had not really considered this option but it was certainly worth a try and we experimented at first, with classes in our own home. Later, we hosted a class at Pender Island, in the Gulf Islands, and packed a little restaurant on the island with eager customers. This convinced me that we just might make this idea work. Since that time, Thai Classic Favourites has always been our very most popular class and continues to be so. Last Sunday, I once again hosted this class and, once again, people had a wonderful time. I am very pleased that so many people have enjoyed this class and will continue to offer it in future. If you haven’t yet tried Thai Classic Favourites, you owe it to yourself to enjoy it! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
THE DELICIOUS DIFFERENCE OF HOME-MADE THAI CURRIES There is simply nothing like the flavour and aroma of Thai curries made by hand with loving care. I do not even use a “Magic Bullet,” or blender to grind and blend the ingredients. This work must be done by hand, the old-fashioned traditional way that my grandmother used to make curries and other dishes in the village of my youth. And so this is the experience that I share with my students every time I host my curry class, “Smoke & Fire,” as I did on Saturday. Luckily for me, I had some great volunteers who enthusiastically pitched in to help. The results, as always, were amazing! It was a great class, with a wonderful group of students that I look forward to seeing again. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
SPECTACULAR APRON LIGHTS UP THAI CLASSIC FAVOURITES CLASS I have been teaching my most popular class, Thai Classic Favourites for nearly 20 years now. So, I thought nothing about this class could ever surprise me. I was wrong. On Sunday, one of my students came to class equipped with an apron that was not at all like the usual standard apron I provide for all my students. This new apron was really quite spectacular and very unusual for a male student. But I let it go. Why not? Nobody paid much attention anyway with all the usual goodies on the menu: Thai Spring Rolls, Phad Thai Noodles, Coconut Soup, Red Curry and Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts. Anyway, see if you can find the apron in all the pictures from the class. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
STILL NOTHING BUT THAI CLASSIC FAVOURITES TO REPORT! It’s true. I reported on my Saturday class, Thai Classic Favourites, yesterday… Or was it the day before? In any case, that class was definitely a Thai Classic Favourites class, as was Sunday’s class, that I am now reporting on a Wednesday. Anyway, as usual on SUNDAY, we all had a lot of fun preparing and eating the great hits of the class: Thai Spring Rolls, Phad Thai Noodles, Coconut Soup, Red Curry and Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts. No wonder they are the Thai Classic Favourites that make this class my all-time most popular! Plus, Sunday’s class included a special dessert: Sticky Rice and Mango. It just doesn’t get much better! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
THAI CLASSICS ONCE AGAIN PROVE THEIR WORTH ON SATURDAY I was on duty teaching my Thai Classic Favourites on Saturday. It’s the most popular class of all my 21 classes. True, the “Drunken Noodle Party” class is catching up, but it has a long way to go. And, yes, my two Curry Classes may even end up overtaking the “Noodles.” But, I can only say that the Classics have FIVE good reasons why they are so popular. They are: Thai Spring Rolls, Phad Thai Noodles, Coconut Soup, Red Curry, and Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts. I am determined, though, to come up with another class that is just as popular! Watch this space in future. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
KALLAYANEE'S KITCHEN: Summer Classes start July 8
THAI SPICY GINGER BEEF TOP PICK IN SENIORS ONLY CLASS ON SUNDAY The menu I created for this class was new, only a few weeks old. However, I think it may become one of my most popular. But don’t just take my word for it! Ask any of the Seniors who came on Sunday to enjoy the dishes they helped to prepare. The menu included: Thai Corn Fritters, Bitter Melon Soup, Black Cilantro Ribs, Mixed Vegetables, and Spicy Ginger Beef. For dessert, it was a refreshing treat, Sticky Rice and Mango. I love doing my new “Seniors Only” classes! These people really enjoy having a good time. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
THAI CLASSIC FAVOURITES — THE SAME OLD STORY Donna Gilmore organized a great class of family and friends on Saturday who arrived all fired up and ready to go! Just right for a Thai cooking class, in my opinion. So we all tackled preparing and cooking my all-time most popular class, Thai Classic Favourites. Of course, this class comes with all the treats that everybody loves: Thai Spring Rolls, Coconut Soup, Phad Thai Noodles, Red Curry and Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts. So, when it came time to eating and enjoying the food, it was the same old story. Everybody loved the food — and the class. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
KALLAYANEE'S KITCHEN: Two spots available for April 2 class!
THAI GINGER BEEF FEATURED IN SENIORS ONLY CLASS ON APRIL 2 If you are a senior and love Thai food, you won't want to miss our second Senior's Class, Ginger Beef & Friends, on Sunday April 2, at 2:30 p.m. The "Friends" will include Thai Corn Fritters, Bitter Melon Soup, Black Cilantro Ribs, and more! Enjoy delicious food and make new friends in a comfortable country home in North Saanich with a gorgeous view of Saltspring Island. Places will go quickly, so book now! #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
HOME-MADE THAI CURRIES MADE FROM SCRATCH I hosted one of my favourite classes on Saturday, Curry Class One, or “Smoke & Fire.” In this class, I teach people how to make a variety of Thai curries from authentic, fresh ingredients, just as we did years ago in Thailand. We go right back to the basics and yesterday I put some good, strong men to work crushing and grinding ingredients with a mortar and pestle. They did a great job! Other students took over preparation of the class signature dishes: Panang Curry, Yellow Curry and Red Curry. As always, they were delicious! Also on the menu was Bangkok Noodle Soup to start and Sticky Rice with Mangoes and Strawberries to end. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
THAI CLASSIC FAVOURITES ONCE AGAIN THE POPULAR FAVOURITE Once again on Sunday, I hosted a happy group eager to explore the flavours of my all-time most popular class, Thai Classic Favourites. The usual menu items included: Thai Spring Rolls, Phad Thai Noodles, Coconut Soup, Red Curry and Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts. Dinner was followed up by a delicious, if little-known dessert, Mung Bean Cake. We all had a wonderful time preparing and enjoying the food. #thaicooking #thaicookingclass #thaicookingschool #thaicookinglesson #thaicookingcourse #thaicookingclasses
