Explore the cuisines of the Mediterranean, including those of France, Spain, Greece, Italy, Morocco and Turkey. In this program designed for home cooks of all levels, discover the health benefits of Mediterranean cooking, which uses fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains and olive oil while limiting unhealthy fats. Prepare gourmet multi-course meals with Chef Eric Arrouzé, and then enjoy your elegantly presented dinner with fellow participants. An olive oil expert teaches you all you ever wanted to know about olive oil. Learn about its history, its production, and the various grades available. Do some tastings and then sample dishes prepared with those olive oils. You leave the course with delicious and healthy recipes to prepare at home. Register early as enrolment is limited.

BC243S11A One week, Mon-Fri, Jul 18-22, 5:30-8:30pm; Rm 130, Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH) Bldg, UBC. $525, includes course materials, a chef’s apron and five multi-course meals.

BC243S11B One week, Mon-Fri, Jul 25-29, 5:30-8:30pm; Gourmet Warehouse, Vancouver. $525, includes course materials, a chef’s apron and five multi-course meals.

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