For those interested in a healthy activity with a nutritional twist, join Chef Ian Lai at the Terranova Rural Park in Richmond. Start your day with an invigorating yoga or tai chi class, followed by a healthy breakfast or brunch. Or simply enjoy an evening learning some culinary essentials and wine appreciation. Call the Thompson Community Center at 604-718-8422 to register.

Beginners Tai Chi and Breakfast (Classes start September 27)
Join Tai Chi instructor Anthony Lee-Hem and Chef Ian Lai for a great start to your morning.
Sun style Tai Chi from 7:00 - 8:00AM followed by a healthy breakfast.
10 sessions for $200

Beginners Hatha Yoga and Power Breakfast (Classes start October 29)
Yoga Instructor Jodi Stokes and Chef Ian Lai will rev up your day.
7:00 - 8:00AM with breakfast to follow.
(Wed Thurs or Fri)
8 sessions for $160

Culinary Essentials (Thursday nights) 
Chef Ian Lai hosts an evening of culinary education.
Thursday nights 7:00 - 8:30PM. 
October 2 - Turkey
October 23 - Salmon
October 30 - Japanese
November 6 - Soups
November 20 - Crab (Additional $10)
November 27 - Chicken
December 11 - Stews
December 18 - Lobster (Additional $10)
$30 per session

Family Hatha Yoga and Brunch (Classes start October 1)
Start your weekend off right with Yoga instructor Jodi Stokes and Chef Ian Lai.
This is a half hour parent and child yoga class.
9:00 - 9:30AM or 9:30 - 10:00AM.
Brunch served at 10:15 AM for both sessions.
8 sessions for $160

Wine and Food Appreciation (October 17, November 21 and December 12)
Join Sommelier DJ Kearney and Chef Ian Lai for an evening of wine and food appreciation. 
7:00 - 8:30PM
$55 per session

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Fall has to be one of the best seasons. How can't it be with all of those warm, comforting dishes? Click through to Rouxbe's Blog to see a few of our favorite fall recipes.

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Well, they've done it again! Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg have released The Flavor Bible, an inspiring guide to help cooks better understand how to pair and balance flavors from around the world. I have turned to their book, Culinary Artistry, for ideas and "flavor pals" for years. With input from many well-respected chefs, The Flavor Bible takes heightening the flavor experience to a whole new level.

When I first really started cooking and learning proper techniques, I was very focused on recipes and had a hard time letting them go. Although I honed my skills and understood cooking processes, I would get tripped up from time to time on how to combine flavors. Culinary Artistry provided a lot of guidance. The book freed me to experiment and understand my own flavor combinations...without having to rely on a recipe.

Today, The Flavor Bible was delivered to my door. I can hardly wait to dive into it and learn more about the flavor possibilities. This is one bible that I'll definitely be reading before bed.  

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