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Bits & Bites from Jini
Dear friend,
Are those April showers really over or are they still looming in the sky? Oh never mind, I can still enjoy the May flowers!
The cherry blossoms and tulips are ablaze with colour, as I take my daily walk around the neighbourhood here in our beautiful Delta, BC. As Eckhart Tolle says in his book "The New Earth" flowers are the enlightenment of trees!
With Mother's Day just around the corner, a thought just crossed my mind --- are children the enlightenment of Mothers? I will leave that for each of you Moms to ponder....
One thing I do know is every mother has a deep yearning to be appreciated every day - not just on Mother's Day!
I appreciate my mom for all the things she taught me... she had no degree in home economics, but yet ran an efficient household and taught me simple things like cooking, home cures for every common ailment, sewing, cleaning, and all those mundane things that people these days don't think is important enough to teach their kids!
If she was still with us, she would have got such a kick in knowing that I do cooking classes and catering, out of my own choice and passion!
Make this "Good-for-you" Gift for Mom!
 No unwanted calories or extra padding around the waist!
Learn to make these Fruity Delicious gifts for Mom....the whole family can enjoy.
Jini will also demonstrate simple Fruit skewers ...a simple project for kids to do at home and a neat way to take fruit as a portable snack to school. Fruit skewers in their lunch pack ensure they get their 2-3 servings of fruit with no fuss or muss. Much more interesting and elegant than an apple or banana. I am sure every kid in the class would want to steal a bite!
Jini will be conducting a special class in Ladner on May 10th starting at 11 am.
Join us to make a delicious and attractive fruit arrangement you can take home for Mom.
Cost of class: $25.00 (includes all materials used).
Bring a shoe box or large plastic container to take your arrangement home.
For details email Jini@jinisethnicgourmet.com
Telephone: 604/940-9355
Recipe of the Month:
Fruit Skewers
I have been making these fruit skewers for most of my catering events, and it is usually the first thing that people always grab from the buffet! So even the most reluctant and uninspired fruit eaters will want to try these because they look s..o..o. good!
Any combination of your favourite fruit can be used, and I guarantee they will all be devoured!
You will need:
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Ingredients:
1 small cantaloupe
1 small honey dew melon
1 box of strawberries
1 small bunch of grapes(red, green or black)
6 - 6" bamboo skewers
Prepare the fruit:
1. Wash cantaloupe and melon, and wipe with a towel.
2. Wash and pick strawberries and allow to drain in a colander, or pat dry gently with a clean towel. Pick stems and arrange on a platter
3. Wash grapes and allow to drain, or pat dry gently with a clean towel. Pick stems and place on a platter.
4. With a sharp knife peel outer skin from cantaloupe and melon.
5. Cut into half and scoop out all the seeds and discard
6. Cut lengthwise into half, and then into wedges
about 1 1/2" wide. Now cut wedges across into 1 1/2" cubes. Arrange melons and cantaloupe separately on a platter.
Assemble the skewers:
Take a grape and pierce through with a bamboo skewer pushing right to the end of the skewer. Then pick up a cube of cantaloupe and attach on to skewer. Repeat process with alternate pieces of cantaloupe, melon and grapes. Top each skewer with a strawberry to make a splash of colour.
Wrap each skewer with saran wrap and store carefully in a plastic container in the fridge.
Helpful Hints:
I do not recommend apples and pears as they get discoloured quickly. Bananas may get mushy. They can be used if you plan to eat them right away. You can also brush them with a little lemon juice and sugar to prevent oxidizing. Asian apples are fine to use - as they don't change colour easily.
For a tropical treat, use mangoes and pineapple (cut into 1" cubes, and kiwi cut into circles.
Mandarins and oranges can be peeled and separated into segments before passing through the skewer.
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Jini's Up coming Courses and Events
There will be no Delta School Board courses during the summer.
Regular Monday Night cooking classes will resume 2nd week in September.
Calling all moms!
Family Meal Planning & cooking classes - Are you stressed out trying to do all the shopping, chopping, cooking and cleanup? Don't you wish your family members would help?
Why not schedule an In-home cooking class to involve the whole family?
I will help you plan 5 weekly menus, delegate tasks and demonstrate how to put each meal together. This will not only help you de-stress your life, but will teach your children valuable food prep and survival skills they will use when they move out of the nest!
Family and friends or Girls' Night Out - Cooking Classes
I am also available for In-home cooking classes with family and friends. This is a fun way to get together with friends and also learn to cook and enjoy a great meal! I bring all the ingredients and help you cook and enjoy the evening! Class size: minimum - 6
Fruit Decor class
Ladner, May 10th
Just in time for Mother's Day; ideal for a Mom & Daughter project. Learn to make a beautiful and delicious fruit arrangement to take home for mom!
No unwanted calories and sugar highs.
Class cost $25.00.
For registration contact me
May 13- Valley women Network - Evening Chapter meeting
May 24th- 25th: Ladner Pioneer Days - Free admission
Parade, Arts & crafts, entertainment, rides and fun for the kids, entertainment and food.
New from Jini's Ethnic Gourmet:
I am taking pre-orders for a Five spice pak of "Indian Masalas": cumin, coriander, turmeric, chillie and garam masala, required for basic Indian/Sri Lankan cooking.
Cost: $10.00 plus postage.
Order yours today!
Don't forget that I am available for that special event you need catered or to have some friends over for a special cooking class!
Until next month... happy cooking!
Jini
jini@jinisethnicgourmet.com
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