Come Celebrate the Year of the Pig!

Fundraising Cooking Class & Banquet Saturday February 24
Under the expert guidance of Chef Don Skipworth, aka Skip

In China, the arrival of the New Year marks the first day of spring. The energy of the universe shifts from male to female, and foods symbolizing long life, fertility,and prosperity are privileged: spring rolls because they are shaped like gold ingots, lettuce as a symbol of money, all seeds, fish, long noodles. No sweeping is done on New Year's day, not to risk sweeping away good luck.
So that he will speak sweet words about the household, the kitchen god's lips are smeared with honey before he is burned,
to be transported to the Jade Emperor on the back of crickets, which are known as "Hearth Horses."

This unique event will take place at Skip's "Dusit Thani," literally a Place near Heaven, a serenely beautiful home hidden in Mission Canyon.
Class will begin at 4 pm, with dinner banquet around 6:30 pm.
This will be a demonstration class in Skip's state of the art kitchen. Participate, watch, or relax with friends by the koi pond in the bamboo garden.
Attendance is limited to 30 people. Adults only.

Cost: $100 for slow Food members, $125 non-members. All proceeds will be used to support schoolgardens and taste and nutrition eforts. A portion of your ticket is tax-deductible.

A childhood friendship with a Chinese American boy gave birth to chef Skip's life-long passion for Asian cuisines. He is a superb cook, and a gifted teacher who will stimulate your creativity and delight your tastebuds. You can find out more about Skip by visiting his website: www.cosmicsoup.biz

To reserve, please e-mail us, and mail a check made out to Slow Food Santa Barbara to 814 San Roque Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Menu

Appetizers
Glutinous rice in lotus leaves
Lettuce cups filled with minced pork
Gold ingots (Spring rolls)
Char-Siu-Bao
Pot Stickers

Entrees
BBQ Pork
Whole steamed fish
Beggars' Chicken (whole chicken baked in clay)
Long life noodles
Vegetarian Stir-Fry
Peking Pancakes

Desserts
Sorbets
Seasonal fruits
Almond Cookies
Persimmon Cake

Beverages
Alma Rosa Wines
Chinese tea

Details of the menu may change depending on the chef's inspiration or availability of specific ingredients.