More musings on things to keep you busy
Coming up in June there’s a few more festivals and events I just had to point out. Les Dames Washington has cooking classes exploring cuisine from around the world, Chef Hamid Salimian and Bay Area Iranian- American chefs Hanif Sadr and Hoss Zare, and and Nader Mehravari are exploreing the food habits and culinary practices of Iran and the diaspora in a class, there’s a Chinese Food Festival, and locally there’s also a beer and donut pop up!
Les Dame d’Escoffier Washinton, D.C. Chapter Online Cooking Classes
A 5-part series of virtual cooking classes in June featuring international cuisines with DC Dames chefs from around the world.
Travel via Zoom each Wednesday in June to a new corner of the globe, unlocking the mysteries of exotic ingredients and novel cooking techniques. Led by five celebrated chefs, renowned cookbook authors and expert culinary instructors, guests will be whisked away on a virtual tour, complete with in-depth cooking demonstrations and expert wine or bespoke cocktail pairings from a member sommelier or mixologist.
These demonstration classes offer a chance for you to sit back, take notes and ask questions in real time as you watch a pro at work.
June 2 GREECE with Maria Kopsidas, Owner Cookology Cooking School
June 8 ISRAEL with Joan Nathan, Cookbook Author and PBS Series Host
June 16 IRAN Najimieh Barmanglij, Cookbook Author
June 23 THE PHILLIPINES with Chef Evelyn Bunoan
China Institute Food & Ideas Festival through June – a month-long celebration exploring modern China through food!
Conversations with China Foodies, including Chinese comfort food, in search of great soy sauce, global influences on Chinese cuisine and more! Suggestions for food-focused films, documentaries and cookbooks, including Grace Young’s Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge, one I’ve got my eye on. I first learned about Young’s work to save Chinatown on The Splendid Kitchen and I’ve been intrigued ever since. Listen HERE and more on the festival HERE.
Get a taste of this with Pieces of China with Miranda Brown as she explores the history of the dumpling! Listen HERE.
Sofreh: Iranian Cuisine Through the Seasons
Vancouver Chef Hamid Salimian join the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies and Diaspora Arts Connection for ُSofreh: Iranian Cuisine through the four Seasons with Chefs Hanif Sadr and Hoss Zare. This four-part foodways series with celebrated Bay Area Iranian-American chefs explores the food habits and culinary practices of Iran and the diaspora. This webinar features recipes, cooking demonstrations, and printed materials that document the history/culture of foods we will learn to prepare. The ticket price includes online access to cooking demonstration and conversations with guest chefs, recipes, and articles for each season. To register and buy tickets for July 18th Sofreh, follow this link.
Once you purchase your ticket/register, you will receive the link to attend the online event for July 18, 11:00-2:30 pm (PDT) along with printed materials. Each Sofreh season is $30.00.
Beer and doughnut pop-up at 45 Water Street
Event Name: Peach Sour Sample Shop by Granville Island Brewing
When: May 14-24 from 12pm to 8pm
Where: 45 Water Street, Vancouver, B.C.
What: To celebrate the launch of its fresh new summer brew, Peach Sour, Granville Island Brewing is inviting Vancouverites to taste, interact and give back at an immersive 10-day pop up presented in partnership with Lee’s Donuts and the Vancouver Food Bank. From interactive photo experiences to limited edition Peach Sour donuts from Granville Island neighbour Lee’s Donuts, you can taste, smell and see the new Peach Sour beer in new ways.
Admission is free but you can give back upon entry through the Can-for-a-Can donation where one canned food item can be exchanged for a can of Peach Sour to take home or by texting a peach emoji 
to 30333 to donate $5 to the Vancouver Food Ban
Tickets: Free – To reserve your tickets and book a socially distant time slot visit peach.gib.ca.
