Kallayanee's Kitchen

Come Join Us to the Island of Samui next week

2026-03-13T14:41:06-04:00

Join Us On a Visit to the Southern Island of Samui next week

Learn how to make delicious recipes flavoured by the Sun and Surf of this beautiful island in the Gulf of Thailand

Hi Everybody,

For those who have visited Koh Samui recently, the landscape can feel unrecognizable. The island is so beautiful that it has inevitably attracted more foreigners and more tourists. But this can be an illusion.

Beyond the modern villas and the tourist-friendly menus, the authentic Samui is still very much alive. It lives in the salt air of the morning markets and, most importantly, in the fierce, unapologetic heat of the traditional Southern kitchen.

To join our Samui Island Festival is to step away from the modern island and back into its history of distinctive, authentic cooking. Here, we celebrate the sharp, intense, and awesome flavours that define the Gulf of Thailand. It is a cooking style built on the abundance of the sea and the richness of the palm grove.

From the crunch of a perfectly fried snapper to the slow-cooked goodness of a proper Panang curry, this is an afternoon dedicated to the flavours that the islanders keep for themselves. It is your chance to master the real, raw, and delicious heart of the South.

Do not miss this class! Sunday, March 22, starting at 2:30 p.m.

Samui Smooth Seafood Soup

This isn’t just a soup—it’s a vibrant, brine-rich broth packed with the freshest catch and balanced with the sharp, aromatic punch of galangal, lemongrass, and lime leaf.

Spicy Chicken Salad

This dish is a masterclass in the "stinging" flavours of the South, pairing the fierce heat of bird’s eye chilies with the bright acidity of lime and the essential, nutty crunch of toasted rice.

Crispy Red Snapper

We’ll master the traditional Southern technique of flash-frying the whole fish to achieve a deep, golden crunch on the outside while keeping the West Coast snapper tender, moist, and infused with garlic. A true Thai-Western Fusion dish.

Salad Rolls

These hand-rolled rice paper wraps are all about texture and garden freshness, providing a clean, refreshing bite that prepares the palate for the next wave of spice.

Panang Beef Curry

This is Southern cooking art in its purest form. A thick, luscious reduction of hand-pressed coconut milk and a complex spice paste that delivers a rich, nutty heat that clings to the beef.

Sticky Rice with Mango

We use the island's famous coconut milk to temper the sweetness of sun-ripened mangoes and fragrant glutinous rice for the quintessential Thai finish.

Spots still available for Saturday's class

There are still places available for Thai Classic Favourites tomorrow Three spots are open for those lucky enough to join the feast. Both classes start at 2:30 p.m.

If you’d like next Sunday's class or tomorrow's class, please get in touch ASAP, as we shall fill these places on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call us at 250-656-1227, or simply respond to this email.

I hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Kallayanee

The Best Thai Food You Can Learn to Make
Kallayanee's Kitchen
www.kallayaneeskitchen.com

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North Saanich British Columbia V8L 5T3
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Only a Few Places Left at the Table!

2026-03-10T14:27:02-04:00

Only a Few Places Left at the Table!

Join me this Saturday, March 14, for Thai Classic Favourites, my most popular class

Sawadee Ka!

I am back from my two-month trip to Thailand and ready to get back into my kitchen and tackle a new Spring public class season. Wow! It was so hot in Bangkok— more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit — that I really appreciated good old Vancouver Island when we returned to Canada. My kitchen might be the hottest place in our house here, but in Thailand the hottest place is outside!

Anyway, the news today is that there are still places available for my all-time, most popular class, Thai Classic Favourites, coming up this Saturday at 2:30 p.m.. This is the class that has everything Westerners love about Thai food, made the old-fashioned Thai way that I learned from my grandmother.

When I teach these "Classics," I am showing you the real secrets—the ones I learned back home. We aren't just making food; we are making sure it tastes exactly right, with the perfect balance of sour, sweet, and salty. You know I don’t like to waste anything, so I will show you how to use every bit of your ingredients to make a feast that looks like it belongs in a five-star hotel but fits a sensible budget.

Here's what is on the menu for next Saturday!

Thai Spring Rolls

Hot and crunchy, these delectable Asian appetizers are a great opener for any meal.

Coconut Soup

Everyone enjoys this smooth and comforting coconut soup with chicken.

Phad Thai Noodles

A popular spicy noodle dish that you can make as hot as you like.

Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts

Cashews grow naturally in Thailand and are enjoyed year round in dishes like this.

Red Curry Chicken

A deeply satisfying blend of red curry paste, Thai Sweet Basil and coconut milk.

Sticky Rice with Mango Dessert

A delicious rice pudding of traditional Thai sticky rice, toasted coconut and fresh mangoes.

Our classes are filling up very quickly these days. We actually booked many classes while we were in Thailand. So, If you’d like to attend this class, please get in touch ASAP, as we shall fill these places on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call us at 250-656-1227, or simply respond to this email.

I hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Kallayanee

The Best Thai Food You Can Learn to Make
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Four places open up for Drunken Noodles Class, March 15

2026-03-06T14:28:13-05:00

Cancellations Open Four Spots for Drunken Noodles class, March 15

Don't miss your chance to enjoy one of our most popular classes

You just can't keep a good noodle down! And those darn drunken noodles are demanding that the four people not coming to the class on March 15 MUST be replaced by four new people ASAP. One noodle told me: "Don't count on us to show up for this class if you can't get enough students to show up!" I don't like to cave under pressure, but I am now officially reaching out to our loyal band of subscribers for four volunteers to join this class!

This is one of our most popular classes and has been so for many years now. True, it has never beaten our Thai Classic Favourites class in popularity. But that class is just plain hard to beat! Anyway, we have a wonderful selection of dishes in this class, besides the Drunken Noodles, and we hope, more than anything, that we can keep those darn noodles happy with four new people joining their class! Here's what you will enjoy if you come on Sunday, March 15, at 2:30 p.m.

The Drunken Noodles Are Back Again!

Soused in chili garlic and oyster sauce, chicken breasts and noodles make a great combination.

Hot & Spicy Vegetables

Spicy red chillies and garlic make these vegetables a flavourful accompaniment to main dishes.

Beef & Basil Stir Fry

Beef tenderloin stir-fried in oyster sauce with the rich taste of Thai Basil, spiced with chillies.

Delicious Thai Prawn Cakes

A wonderful treat, deep fried in a tasty batter and served with sweet vinegar.

Chicken with Rice and Dipping Sauce

One of Thailand’s favourite traditional dishes, it’s the sauce that makes the difference!

Sticky Rice & Mango

A delicious pudding of traditional Thai sticky rice, with a special syrup and fresh mangoes.

If you’d like to attend this class, please get in touch ASAP, as we shall fill these places on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call us at 250-656-1227, or simply respond to this email.

I hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Kallayanee

The Best Thai Food You Can Learn to Make
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Home again after two months in Thailand!

2026-03-03T14:53:22-05:00

The Old Pattaya was a Magical Place
In my Twenties it was a Holiday Destination that offered few choices but many memories

It was really still just a little fishing village on the coast down from Bangkok.

When I was a lot younger, Pattaya wasn't a destination; it was an escape. It was the prize at the end of a long week in Bangkok. We didn't have much, but we had friends with cars—the 'rich' friends who would pile six or seven of us into a dusty sedan for the drive south. Those drives were fueled by laughter and the kind of singing that only happens when you’re young and the weekend is wide open.

By the time we reached the coast, the air would change. The heavy city heat gave way to a salt-tinged breeze. There were no high-rises to block the view, no neon to drown out the stars. It was just us, a few thatched-roof huts, and the rhythmic, gentle sweep of the surf against the sand. We would sit on low wooden stools, our feet nearly in the water, and eat until we couldn't move.

The menu was simple because the sea provided it. We’d start with prawns and squid so fresh they still tasted of the Gulf of Thailand, charred over charcoal. Then came the marinated pork skewers—sweet, smoky, and perfect for sharing. And, of course, the staples: a mountain of green papaya salad, the sharp lime and chili waking us up, served with baskets of warm sticky rice.

If we were lucky, a whole BBQ chicken would arrive, its skin golden and aromatic. We ate with our hands, talked over the sound of the waves, and felt like we owned the world. That version of Pattaya is gone now, tucked away in our memories, but those flavors? They can never be forgotten. In fact, they are not. We continue enjoying these foods to this day, as each of the dishes I have mentioned are scattered throughout many of my classes.

Today's Pattaya is a Very Different Place

Off we went to the market around sundown.

The quiet nights of listening to the surf have definitely been replaced by the roar of the city. Pattaya is now home to an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 bars, ranging from breezy beachfront lounges to the high-energy "beer bars" that define Walking Street.

According to my Thai travel guide, where there were once a few wooden huts, there are now over 30 major street food markets—from the massive, tourist-friendly Jomtien Night Market to the local "hidden gem" stalls tucked into the sois (side streets) of Naklua.

So, we decided on the Jomtien Night Market and off we went to the market when the sun was just starting to set that night. Our mission? To find great new recipes for our new Pattaya Street Food class to be held this fall.

The Jomtien Market was a Spectacular Explosion
Of Light & Colour

Here are some of the dishes that interested us

Through all this growth of Pattaya, the heart of the city remains its food. The "New" Pattaya menu is an explosion of variety. While the classics remain, the streets are now dominated by Moo Krob (crispy pork belly) hanging in glass cases, Pla Pao (huge, salt-crusted grilled fish) smoking over salt-fire pits, and Leng Saap (mountainous piles of spicy pork rib soup).

And even HOT DOGS!!! But this is a touristy market, remember, even for Thais.

Below are some of the dishes that interested us during very brief visit to this culinary Thai heaven in Pattaya. These may, or may not, end up on our menu this coming Fall. Please let us knjow if these dishes look great to you. We hope to pay this city some more visits in future years!

Crispy Pork Crunchy

This is a very delicious spiocy pork belly with crispy fat along the edges. There are lots of Thai chillies and basil to complete a great taste experience.

Emerald Prawn Kings

An ununsual noodle fish, with fat noodles, fresh prawns and chicken. Sweet chills and dried chillies help to heat up the dish. Fresh Gai Lang helps to add further colour and flavour to this great dish.

Jungle Beef PotPourri

This dish is definitely one of our favourites. The ingredients are wonderful and include baby peppercors, galangal, basil, red and yellow chillies — and most important of all top grade, tender beef, marinated and cooked gently.

Thai Seafood Curry

Squid, Tiger Prawns, yellow and red peppers and lots of basil, with eggs, are the main ingredients for this special seafood curry dish.

Upcoming Classes in Our Spring Schedule

We have been very fortunate for this Spring's public bookings. Nearly every class is fully booked, almost to the end of April. Only one class is the exception — Samui Island Festival, a great class with lots of wonderful items. You can check out the full menu for this class by simply clicking on the photo below.

Sunday, March 22 at 2:30 p.m. Samui Island Festival

Shown is my famous Samui Seafood Soup, inspired by the beautiful Thai island of Samui, this delicious soup is a combination of many spices, flavours and fresh seafood.

If you’d like to attend this class, please get in touch ASAP, as we shall fill these places on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call us at 250-656-1227, or simply respond to this email.

I hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Kallayanee

The Best Thai Food You Can Learn to Make
Kallayanee's Kitchen
www.kallayaneeskitchen.com

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KALLAYANEE'S KITCHEN: Happy Holidays to ALL!

2025-12-19T19:31:33-05:00

Merry Christmas & A Wonderful Happy Holiday to ALL

We are off to Thailand on December 25 but will stay in touch — Learn How!

Amy, our Chief Greeter, and Me. Ry, as usual, is behind the

camera.

Hi everybody,

Yes, it’s true…

After a fantastic Fall Season of classes meeting old friends and making new ones, we are off to recharge our batteries.

Thailand, here we come!

We’re off for the maximum amount of FUN that we can have. And we are on a “Search and Taste” trip to “Find” the very best Thai recipes this great country has to offer. Specifically, we are determined to find the best recipes in the tourist destination of Pattaya, down the coast from Bangkok.

Based on our research there, we will be hosting our new “Pattaya Street Food” class next summer, but have not yet set a date.

We would like to stay in touch with all of you while we are away. So, there are two ways we will be doing that:

1. We hope to continue publishing the odd newsletter from time to time.

2. We have published a Google Photo Album online: We intend to use this as a gallery for our best photos and videos in Thailand. We have placed two older photos in the album for starters, and as a placeholder for the album.

Share our Google Vacation Photo Album

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Every review helps us to reach more people and keep going in future!

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Merry Christmas Jim — We Miss You!

Jim was for many years one of our most faithful fans.
He went home to Australia a couple of years ago, mainly for family reasons.We wish him the very best "Down Under" and hope he is still a subscriber of this newsletter.
Get in touch, Jim!

Still producing customized Gift Certificates until December 24

Yes, we shall continue customizing Gift Certificates until Wednesday, December 24, at 6 p.m. They make a great gift for your favourite people.

Whatever you do, though, we wish you the very Merriest Christmas & Happiest Holiday that you can and enjoy a Wonderful New Year in 2026

Very Sincerely!

Amy, Kallayanee & Ry

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KALLAYANEE'S KITCHEN: New Vegetarian Class!

2025-12-12T18:31:51-05:00

New Vegetarian Class To Premier in Spring, 2026

Don't miss our Royal Vegetarian Celebration on Sunday, May 3, 2026

Crispy Sticky Tofu

This class is delicious enough for meat-lovers to enjoy!

Hi Everybody,

I am so excited! In only about two weeks, my husband, Ry and I will be leaving for Thailand, where we will be vacationing for two months, returning in late February.

We hope to find more delicious Thai recipes that we can bring to our classes — and to have LOTS of fun with family and dear friends while we are there.

In the few days remaining, we look forward to serving all of you in booking classes and purchasing our customized gift certificates. First, though, we need to present to you our latest Thai vegetarian class, which we hope you will love!

One of the highlights of this class is our Crispy Sticky Tofu. For this one, I have pulled out all of the stops, as English-speaking people say. It is a fabulous mixture of black bean sauce, Red Vinegar, Garlic, and my own Thai Chilli Garlic Sauce. Definitely not to be missed.

Coming to you next spring, on Sunday May 3, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Chickpea & Sweet Potato Curry

Bright and cheerful, this dish will delight your family and friends.

This dish combines two of my favourite vegetables and takes them to a new level! The recipe also includes Coconut Milk, Shallots, Turmeric, Sea Salt, and Mexican Chilli. Not quite as good as Thai Chilli but good enough! It is a hearty, nourishing dish that will definitely leave you happy and satisfied.

Red Lentil Wonton Soup

The perfect dish to enjoy on a rainy West Coast day

You simply cannot go wrong with Red Lentils, Shiitake Mushrooms and Thai Wontons. Mildly satisfying, with a subtle flavour that you will savour all day after you enjoy it.

Crispy Seaweed Tofu

A wonderful recipe that combines a hint of the sea and humble peanuts.

I love seaweed! It is so different than other ingredients, but so interesting to taste and to chew. This dish is especially good when smothered with my famous Peanut Sauce, which includes Red Curry Paste, Coconut Milk, Peanut sauce, fresh Lime Juice and Mushroom Soy Sauce.

Thailand's Famous Bourroi Dessert

Pandan Leaves and Coconut Milk make a delicious combination of flavours.

I'll bet this is NOT a recipe that any of you has enjoyed in a local restaurant. The truth is, you will probably only find it in Thailand — or Kallayanee's Kitchen! The recipe combines Pandan Leaves and Rice Flour, all rolled up in little balls and smothered with a delicious Coconut Milk sauce. Definitely not to be missed.

Browse all of our 2026 classes for dates and places available

Our New Year classes are continuing to fill as we approach the end of 2025. If you want to make sure that you don't miss the class you've been wanting to take, BOOK NOW! Not only will you guarantee your place at the table in Spring 2026, you will also save money. Sadly, high grocery prices have forced us to increase our prices, starting January 1, 2026. But if you buy now, you will enjoy our 2025 prices.

CLICK TO BROWSE ALL 2026 CLASSES

Last chance for Christmas Gift Certificates

That's about it. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you wish to book a Spring class or purchase a gift certificate. We shall be at your service for class bookings and gift certificates until Wednesday, December 24,

As always I hope to see you soon — in 2026!

Sincerely,

Kallayanee

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THAI 2026 STREET FOOD CLASSES BOOKING FAST

2025-12-05T16:52:03-05:00

Thai Street Food Classes Booking FAST for Spring 2026

Bangkok Street Food and Chiang Mai Street Food are among our most popular new classes

We discovered our now famous Khao Soi Curried Noodle Soup in a small art gallery in Chiang Mai. There, an elderly lady prepared and served us her version of the soup.

Hi Everybody,

During our last two trips to Thailand we have searched out the best in Thai Street Food. And that is definitely NOT as simple as it seems.

Why? Because there is simply so much Thai Street Food out there that it becomes almost impossible to pick the best. Yes, we could, we could, if we had another three lifetimes!

We do our best, that’s all I can say, and you guys have definitely approved our choices. So, we are hosting our Bangkok Street Food and Chiang Mai Street Food classes during March next year, and already the early classes are starting to fill.

My advice? If you like the idea of Street Food, go for one or the other — or both — ASAP.

Book now, before our prices go up on January 1, 2026. And that advice goes for all of the classes in our Spring 2026 schedule.

Chiang Mai Street Food

This delicious dish is now one of the most famous in Chiang Mai, a northern Thai city.

To our knowledge, we are the only Thai food businesses on Vancouver Island that has presented this wonderful Thai dish to the public.

When I started thinking about dedicating a class to the Street Food of Chiang Mai, I only had a fuzzy idea about the dishes I wanted to include. So, on our vacation to Thailand in 2024, we went straight to Chiang Mai and sought out the best we could find.

The best turned out to be a little folk art gallery in Chiang Mai where an elderly lady specialized in cooking and serving Khao Soi. Although I had heard of the dish, I had never actually tried it. But once I did, I was hooked and I knew it deserved a place in the new class.

Legend has it that the original creator of the Khao Soi of Chiang Mai was a Muslim lady. Apparently, she started selling the mild Muslim-style dish more than 40 years ago. It is very different than other Thai dishes. Definitely not as spicy. But very nice, nonetheless.

BOOK NOW: March 28 at 2:30 p.m.

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Bangkok Street Food

The highlight dish for this class are the delicious Golden Cups.

Of course, Bangkok had to be included in any collection of Street Food classes. So, on our last visit to Thailand early this year, we made a point of, once again, finding the best Street Food that we could in the city. Surprisingly, we found that many former street food vendors were now being collected in massive Street Food Fairs throughout Bangkok. It was there that we found most of the recipes included in our Bangkok Street Food class.

BOOK NOW: March 21 at 2:30 p.m.

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And this summer we will be adding ANOTHER Street Food Class

Learn the secrets of the resort town of Pattaya

Pattaya has been for many years one of the most popular tourist hot-spots in Thailand.

It's true. Pattaya is mainly a tourist destination and it is much changed since me and my friends used to visit back in the 1980's. Then, it was only a little village on the beach, near Bangkok, with thatched beach-huts and roaming food-sellers. Today, it is very different but is also famous for many amazing food dishes that I want to find!

Wish me luck! I hope to present a great Pattaya Street Food class this summer and look forward to you joining me on the journey.

Private Class dates for Holiday Season are running down

Yes, 2025 seems to be winding down very quickly! Or maybe that’s just because we shall be leaving for Thailand on December 25 and you will not see us again until the following year!

In any case, we shall be hosting private classes during the Holiday Season until December 20. That means from tomorrow, December 6 until December 20. There are 14 days in that period of time and we have already booked five private classes. Already booked are: December 6, 8, 10, 16 and 20.

This leaves only 11 dates still available. So, if having a private class is something you would like to enjoy, please act ASAP.

BOOK NOW

That about it for now. Please don't forget about our Holiday Gift Certificates! They are customized for you and your recipients.

I hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Kallayanee

The Best Thai Food You Can Learn to Make
Kallayanee's Kitchen
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THIS YEAR'S PRICES FOR NEXT YEAR'S CLASSES

2025-11-28T14:43:32-05:00

Don't Miss This Year's Prices for Next Year's Classes

BOOK NOW: Avoid higher prices starting January 1, 2026

Don't pay more than you need to, in order to enjoy one of my classes. .

I guess most of you have been nervously watching grocery prices rise and rise during the past few years. Me too, especially as we run a business based on the price of groceries.
Our last price increase was about two years ago and I had hoped to keep my prices stable for longer than that. But it has not been possible.

Long story short, my prices will rise on January 1, 2026. My standard classes will go up $3.00 from my current price of $75.00 to $78.00. Including GST, the new price will be $81.90. My Premium classes will also go up $3.00, from $78.00 to $81.00. Including GST, the new price will be $85.05.

However — and this is a BIG however — if you book a future class now, you will only pay this year’s prices, up until the end of the year. I believe that is a no-brainer.

Most popular classes filling FAST in Spring 2026

Over the years, our most popular class has remained our most popular class. It is Thai Classic Favourites. Year after year, more people come to this class than any of our other classes. That is why we have scheduled three dates for this class in 2026 and why the first one is now almost fully booked: March 14: 2 spots remaining, March 29: 9 spots remaining and May 10: 12 spots remaining. In any case, to view all of the dishes in any of these populcar classes, please click on the photos.

Thai Classic Favourites

Phad Thai Noodles are one of the "Classics" in Thai Classic Favourites.

This class simply has all the treats that everyone loves, from Thai Spring Rolls to Noodles and curry. It was one of the first menus that we ever developed and it has certainly stood the test of time. Anyway, if you have not yet "had the pleasure," you owe it to yourself to "catch up," so to speak.

Drunken Noodles Party

This dish is actually Beef Basil Stir Fry, from the Drunken Noodles Party but it deserves more attention!

We have scheduled two dates for this class in 2026 and why the first one is now almost fully booked: March 15: 1 spots remaining, April 4: 10 spots remaining.

Ginger Beef & Friends

This is one of our most recent dishes but it is fast catching up with our most popular.

We only introduced this dish about two years ago, but already it has become one of our most popular. It is not quite Thai Classic Favourites yet, but this menu is definitely trying! We are only hosting one of these classes in Spring 2026, on Saturday, April 18.

Book your PRIVATE CLASS date for Holiday Season

We have hosted many, many private classes over the years and they are among are most favourite, as we are get to know people in a very different way. In any case, we are hosting private classes from December 1 to December 20, before we leave for a well-deserved vacation in Thailand on Christmas Day. So far, we have already booked five classes for this period, so there are only 15 dates remaining for the Holiday Season. Please let in touch ASAP if you want a class!

Order your customized Gift Certificates for Friends & Family

Don't hesitate to get in touch ASAP if you'd like to order a gift certiciate, book a private class, or schedule a class for Spring 2026, please get in touch ASAP, as we shall fill these places on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call us at 250-656-1227, or simply respond to this email.

I hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Kallayanee

The Best Thai Food You Can Learn to Make
Kallayanee's Kitchen
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CUSTOMIZED XMAS GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW ON SALE

2025-11-14T14:46:31-05:00

Customized Christmas Gift Certificates Now On Sale

They are a great answer for friends and family you want to gift with a very special treat!

They are easy to purchase and a guaranteed hit with friends and family!

Hi Everybody,

I can’t believe how quickly the past few months have gone for us! And how much fun I have enjoyed with all of you during each and every class.

Well, it is little more than a month until my husband, Ry, and I will be travelling back to Thailand for a two-month visit with friends and family. Family mostly, because my Mom is in her 90s now and I want to see more of her now, while she is still with me.

Our trip this year will also be another quest for the best Thai foods we can find! In particular, we will be travelling to Pattaya to research my next street food class. Pattaya has been serving tourists for many years now and their street food is supposed to be fabulous!

In any case, we shall be here, in North Saanich, for several weeks and even though our Fall Public Class Season is over, we intend to continue our private cooking classes right up until December 20. You may book either weekend or weekday dates during this period.
Also, if our past experience is any guide, Ry will also be working very hard to customize gift certificates for everybody who wants to give their friends a great gift!

All you need to do is get in touch with us and provide the information we need to make a custom gift certificate:

THE VALUE OF THE CARD: Whether it is for 1 class, 2 classes, or whatever

FROM: Your name and informal first name is best

TO: Your friend or family member

That’s about it. Please get in touch if you have a friend who needs a card!

Spring 2026 Classes booking quickly

The two classes below are now fully booked for our first weekend in March. However, don't despair! We are hosting overflow classes in Spring for both of these classes. Please click on this link to view both of them in our Spring 2026 class schedule.

Thai Classic Favourites: March 14, 2026

My Special Phad Thai Noodles are probably my most popular dish all-time.

When I look back at how our little cooking class got started and survived the tough early years, I have to admit that Thai Classic Favourites was the menu that kept us going. We have not yet counted up how many of these classes we have hosted during the more than 20 years our business has been around — but a LOT!

Drunken Noodles Class: March 15, 2026

Beef with basil is one of my husband's favourite dishes.

This class follows close on the heels of Thai Classic Favourites. The dish shown above is just one of the many wonderful dishes in this class. It is NOT only about the Drunken Noodle dish which, admittedly, everyone loves!

BROWSE CLASSES IN SPRING SEASON

If you’d like to book a private class or purchase a gift certificate, please get in touch ASAP, Call us at 250-656-1227, or simply respond to this email.

I hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Kallayanee

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2 PLACES OPEN UP FOR SATURDAY THAI CLASSICS

2025-11-07T18:40:02-05:00

Your Last Chance for a Thai Classic Favourites Class this Fall!

Sudden cancellations opened only TWO spots for TWO lucky people — so call us ASAP if you want to come TOMORROW

Over the years, my Phad Thai Noodles have become famous on Vancouver Island!
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Hi everybody,

Well, there are no more places left in my fall public season - except two — Thai Classic favourites — which is on for tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. We had last-minute cancellations and two people had to drop out which, of course, was good luck for you.

Well, fortunately, the people who had to cancel asked to be transferred to our Saturday, March 14, 2026 Thai Classic Favourites class. So, their luck turned good again!

That leaves two spaces open for YOU and a companion, if you haven’t had the pleasure of this class, which happens to be the all-time, most popular class that we offer. But if you would like to join the class, please let us know ASAP as we shall follow our usual policy of “First Come, First Served.” Call us at 250-656-1227, or simply respond to this email.

If you CAN'T wait for Spring, book your Private Class NOW!

Private classes are a great way for old friends to enjoy themselves together, just like the old days!

After December 20, we shall be leaving shortly for a two-month trip to Thailand. There, I hope to complete my research into Pattaya Street Food, which I will host this summer.

If you have a craving for one of my classes after November 16, you will not be able to book a public class — at least for this Fall. But don’t despair! We shall be open for hosting private classes every day until December 20, so long as there is no conflict with another person hosting a private class.

That means that you will be able to book a class any day of the week, at any time you choose, starting from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., provided that your chosen date does not clash with another client who has already booked the date.

If you CAN wait for Spring, book your Spot NOW!

When I say that my classes are fully booked very quickly, I wasn't kidding!

Already the March 14th 2026 Thai Classic Favourites class is nearly full, with 10 people booked. The last two people who booked a few days ago were transferred from their class on November 8th because of something in their lives that popped up. The next class, on March 15th, 2026, Drunken Noodle Party is already booked with eight people.

I guess my point is that if you really want to enjoy a class, you will need to book very early for next year.

BROWSE SPRING 2026 DATES AND MENUS

Please get in touch to book Private Classes or public classes in 2026 as we shall fill places on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call us at 250-656-1227, or simply respond to this email to make sure of your place at the table! If you are lucky enough to snag the last two places tomorrow, I hope to see you at the class Saturday!

Sincerely,
Kallayanee

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