Cooking Archives • Kitsilano Community Centre located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Traditional Baked Mooncake – Adult

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:16:10 +0000

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival by learning to make traditional Hong Kong baked mooncakes from scratch. In this hands-on workshop, participants learn to prepare the mooncake dough and filling, wrap and shape mooncakes by hand, and press them into traditional wooden molds before baking. Three fillings offered: lotus paste, sesame, and milky custard, each with a salted egg yolk centre. Each participant takes home a box of freshly baked mooncakes, plus a recipe card to recreate them at home. Suitable for all skill levels ? no baking experience required. All ingredients and materials provided. Led by Abraham Wong, a Hong Kong-born, Vancouver-based chef featured by CBC Vancouver for his Mid-Autumn mooncake teaching. Registration only, no drop-ins.

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Italian Cooking Class Vancouver – Hands on Puglia Pasta

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:16:05 +0000

Italian Cooking Class Vancouver – Hands on Puglia Pasta – The Short ShapesYou may not have an Italian Nonna, but now you can learn to make pasta like one! Guests will learn to make the classic Southern Italian vegetarian pastas of Orecchiette, Cavatelli, and Capunti without a rolling machine. Peter will also teach a surprising cream-less, cream sauce, you’ll sample his pasta creation, and go home with the pasta you just made. Your pasta will be perfect for a wonderful meal for two. www.pastaboypeter.com. Youth ages 12-18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.Registration as gifts must be registered under the recipient’s name. 7 day notice on cancellations.

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Italian Cooking Class – Crackling Roast Pork Belly Porchetta

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:16:05 +0000

Learn to make one of Rome’s beloved street foods! In this demonstration class Peter will teach you to make Porchetta at home. He’ll take you through the whole process of buying, seasoning, rolling, and cooking the meat to achieve the beautiful crackle we all love. You?ll eat the Porchetta paired with a traditional side, and special sauce, both of which you will also learn to make. Come hungry!www.pastaboypeter.com Youth ages 12-18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Registration as gifts should be must be registered under the recipient’s name. 7 day notice on cancellations.

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Italian Cooking Class – Pillowy Potato Gnocchi

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:16:05 +0000

You may not have an Italian Nonna, but you can learn to make real Gnocchi like one. Learn to make authentic, egg-free potato Gnocchi in Peter?s hands-on class. Discover the secrets to crafting light and delectable pillows of Gnocchi in a luxurious butter sage sauce. True potato Gnocchi, is perfect for vegetarians. You’ll create your Gnocchi, learn the sauce, taste Peter’s dish, and go home with your Gnocchi to prepare for dinner for two. www.pastaboypeter.com Youth ages 12-18 MUST be accompanied by an adultRegistration as gifts should be must be registered under the recipient’s name. 7 day notice on cancellations.

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Italian Cooking Class – Hands on Rolled Roman Fettuccine

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:16:04 +0000

You may not have an Italian Nonna, but now you can learn to make rolled egg fettuccine like one! In this hands-on class, cook, artisan pasta maker, and actor Peter Ciuffa of Pasta Boy Peter will provide all the ingredients, equipment, and knowledge needed for you to learn his family’s recipes. Peter will also teach a rich Roman Pomodoro sauce, you’ll sample his creation, and you?ll go home with the pasta you just made. Your pasta will be perfect for a wonderful meal for two.www.pastaboypeter.com Youth ages 12-18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.Registration as gifts must be registered under the recipient’s name. 7 day notice on cancellations.

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Italian Cooking Class – Roman Sauces Trinity & Pasta Pairing

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:16:04 +0000

Italian Cooking Class – Roman Sauces Trinity and Pasta PairingsTake your pasta to the next level with Roman Sauces! In this demonstration class Peter will teach you to make the Trinity of Roman Sauces; Creamy Carbonara, savoury Amatriciana and cheesy Cacio e Pepe. You will eat each sauce tossed with a specific Bronze extruded pasta to match, and hot off the stove. Come hungry to this pasta extravaganza.www.pastaboypeter.com Youth ages 12-18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.Registration as gifts must be registered under the recipient’s name. 7 day notice on cancellations.

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Italian Cooking Class Vancouver – Hands on Puglia Pasta

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:16:04 +0000

Italian Cooking Class Vancouver – Hands on Puglia Pasta – The Short ShapesYou may not have an Italian Nonna, but now you can learn to make pasta like one! Guests will learn to make the classic Southern Italian vegetarian pastas of Orecchiette, Cavatelli, and Capunti without a rolling machine. Peter will also teach a surprising creamless cream sauce, you’ll sample his pasta creation, and you’ll go home with the pasta you just made. Your pasta will be perfect for a wonderful meal for two.www.pastaboypeter.com. Youth ages 12-18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.Registration as gifts must be registered under the recipient’s name. 7 day notice on cancellations.

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Italian Cooking Class – Hands on Rolled Roman Fettuccine

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:16:03 +0000

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Italian Cooking Class – Focaccia & Roman Pizza al Taglio

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:16:03 +0000

Italian Cooking Class – Focaccia & Roman Pizza al Taglio – Hands OnYou may not have an Italian Nonna, but now you can learn to make Roman Pizza & Focaccia like one! In this small hands on class cook, pasta maker & actor Peter Ciuffa, provides all the ingredients & knowledge so that you learn to make Roman pizza at home. Plus, learn his Mom’s Focaccia recipe. We?ll make a classic Margherita, a second seasonal pizza, taste everything, and go home with the dough you just made. Your dough will be perfect for a wonderful pizza for two. www.pastaboypeter.com Youth ages 12-18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.Registration as gifts must be registered under the recipient’s name. 7 day notice on cancellations.

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Italian Cooking Class – Hands on Rolled Roman Fettuccine

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:16:03 +0000

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