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Eat, Drink
& be Merry

It’s been a challenging year for many of us – and who knows what 2012 will bring – so if there has ever been a time to be good to ourselves and indulgent towards those we care for, it’s the next few weeks.

Happy holidays from Mayu, Andrea, Marième, Fon, Mayumi, Gigi, Grace, Joyce and Don.



(Our December issues of eNews lean a little more heavily towards promoting products than we are normally comfortable with – thanks for your forbearance.)


Dine Out Vancouver

South China Seas has been invited to participate in the 2012 launch of Dine Out Vancouver at Plated & Paired in the Public Market on Friday January 20. This rare, after-hours Public Market experience will feature the best of Granville Island Chefs paired with exceptional BC VQA wines – and live jazz. Tickets are $38.00, and will soon be available at tourismvancouver.com.


NOTED
Revisionist Chinese
For a fascinating examination of the evolution of Chinese food in Canada – from the small town diners opened by ex-CPR labourers a century ago to the hip Bao Bei – read Kevin Chongs’s article in the October edition of The Walrus.


Congratulations to Lynn Wittenberg and Sharron Brown who had won our last eNews draws, Culinaria China and Dobin Mushi Pot.



Spice Pantry Gift Bags
Gifts for cooks at South China Seas this year include well-priced and handsomely presented 12 bottle spice sets featuring exotic salts and peppers, chiles, and herb and spice collections from... Read More.




"Favourites" Class Series Moves to the Mediterranean


Steamed Pickerel with Fermented Black Beans

Sold-out fall cooking classes took a tour from Thailand to South Asia and on through the regions of China with favourites such as Tom Yum, Butter Chicken and Ma Po Tofu (see Recipe), and in the New Year we will set out on a Mediterranean culinary tour with a swing through Morocco, Spain and Italy. Menus and dates from late January through March will be confirmed in our next newsletter, but advance bookings will be accepted and gift certificates are available for all classes… Read More.




In this issue: Ma Po Tofu


Henceforth all books are 15% OFF publishers’ prices at South China Seas Read More.



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