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Food is a portal into culture, you have to test it to understand it.

​Food is often used as an expression of cultural identity as food patterns are passed down from generation to generation. It is a way of preserving culture when we move to new places and a means of coping with homesickness. The unique cuisine from each country ​can reflect its history, lifestyle, values and beliefs.
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In the coming Culture Tastic Cooking Series, chef Alessa Valdez  will guide you to explore and celebrate West Coast culture through cooking. 

How to participate? 

Step 1: Registration

Interactive Cooking Class: 

Saturday, May 28: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ​
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Participants with the pre-packaged ingredients will join the interactive cooking class to interact with the chef, ask questions to get feedback live and learn tips and tricks on how to improve your cooking skills. 
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The class includes: 
  • Ingredients will arrive in a special package.
  • Free delivery to your home.
  • Interaction with the chef in the Zoom room.
  • Chance to win some fabulous prizes and bragging rights. ​

​Participation fee (Net proceeds will be donated to RCRG) ​: 
Food & Cooking Only:  $108 / class 
With wine pairing: $148 / class
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Watch it Live on social media: 
Prepare your own ingredients ahead of time and tune in on May 28 at 11:00 a.m. Participants can view the cooking class via Facebook / YouTube Live. ​

Step 2: Get ready for the class ​

Prepare the ingredients as listed on the recipes. ​Remember some ingredients need to be prepared before the class.  
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Photo credit: Phantom Creek Estates

Step 3: Join us on May 28

Class begins at 11 a.m. on May 28, 2022. Invite your family & friends to participate and enjoy the making of the tasty West Coast cuisine. 

Step 4: Donate & Share 

We encourage all participants to donate to Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives.
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We would love to see your cooking process & results. Share your photos or videos on social media.

Use
#CharityCooking2022 and tag the accounts below. 

Facebook:
@TrailBCStores @aspacdevelopmentsltd @rcaresrgives @egvevents @familymask.ca @PCEwine

Instagram:
@trailbc @aspacdevelopments @rcaresrgives @egvevents @familymaskcanada @phantomcreek

Chef Alessa Valdez 


I started my culinary career in Toronto, Ontario. Gaining 16 years of experience in the industry, working at some of Toronto’s best restaurants which include Auberge du Pommier, Buca Yorkville, Alo Bar, and Gusto 54 food group. My love for food all started with my mom. Growing up in a Filipino culture, cooking was always a big part of my family growing up. My mom would always get up really early and just cook all day when we would have big family gatherings. I remember just watching her and thinking to myself, wow… one day I will be able to cook just like her. I skipped going to culinary school and just started working right out of high school, from there I worked my way up to many management positions learning from great chefs along the way. 

Last year when covid hit I was working at Gusto 101. Restaurants kept shutting down and re-opening just for takeout service and I was falling out of love with the industry. Knowing I needed a challenge, I reached out to a friend that was working in the Okanagan and that’s when my adventure out west began. I started working at Phantom Creek as the senior sous chef last year, opening the restaurant in June of 2021. It has been such a big change moving from a big city to the valley. It was a little hard to get use to everything in the beginning but now I’ve fallen in love with living out west. I’ve never had so much appreciation for working with such beautiful ingredients out here. 

This year, I have been given the opportunity to run the kitchen at Phantom Creek and show case my talents. We are working with farmers around the valley to bring local ingredients to our menu.  My philosophy for food is simple. With a French fine dining background, I like to incorporate French techniques to my menu and let the ingredients shine without masking the flavor too much. I believe that the ingredients should speak for itself rather than hiding the flavor of it. 
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THIS EVENT IS PRESENTED BY

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‘Family-owned and operated since 1974, Trail Appliances is the leading independent appliance retailer in Western Canada, with 12 locations in British Columbia. Trail Appliances is committed to unparalleled customer service and expert advice, with excellent everyday pricing, stunning display kitchens and the best selection in Western Canada. It's about helping you choose the right appliances to fit your space, lifestyle and budget.’

OUR EVENT IS IN SUPPORT OF

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Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG) is a hub for volunteering and giving, working to connect Richmond residents of all ages and backgrounds with meaningful opportunities to support their community.

They also operate a Child Care Resource & Referral Centre, the Richmond Christmas Fund, and a range of Seniors Community Support Services.

Whether by building community capacity, or delivering innovative services, RCRG is committed to making Richmond a stronger, healthier, more inclusive community.
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 Learn more at rcrg.org.
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  • Past Events
    • Culture Tastic >
      • Indigenous Cuisine
      • West Coast with Wine Pairing
      • Taste of Japan
      • Baking with Kids
      • Festive Chinese Cooking
    • Chinese New Year Cooking 2021
    • Mid-Autumn Baking 2021
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