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Nestled in the heart of British Columbia's spectacular Cariboo region, Echo Valley Ranch and Spa lies amidst four distinct geographic areas. These regions are called biomes, and create a surrounding landscape that includes magnificent mountains, boreal forests, pristine lakes, winding rivers and steeply carved canyons.

Add to this the gourmet cuisine of Master Chef Kim Madsen, a fusion of cultures where the wild west meets the exotic east of Thailand, and you have a culinary experience that embraces the senses. Echo Valley uses ranch-raised stock and produce from its organic garden. Chef Kim has cooked for Royalty and State Leaders; for the James Beard Foundation in New York, and has won numerous awards including the Cordon Bleu and Silver and Bronze medals from the Culinary Olympics.

Designed for anyone wanting to improve their kitchen time with time-saving practices, this package will teach you some insider culinary tricks of the trade. Chef Kim will share his expertise and share some tools and techniques that will inspire you to cook like a pro. There's even a day for specific requests such as learning to fillet a fish, de-bone a chicken, and how to adapt recipes for special-need diets.

Your package includes deluxe accommodation, three gourmet meals a day, full use of ranch facilities including sauna, hot tub, indoor pool, gym, and more. Echo Valley also has an authentic Thai-themed spa to enjoy.

A typical week at a glance:

Day 1

• A review of kitchen gadgets and gizmos
• Using knives the sharp way-efficiently and effectively

Day 2

• The fundamentals of great cooking: soups, sauces and stocks

Day 3

• Tips and ingredients for fixing meals fast
• How to use spices and flavours, and food substitutions

Day 4

• Learn great presentations from spectacular shape and colour combinations to simple carvings and design
• Turning mistakes and kitchen disasters into delicious winners!

Day 5

• Customizing your kitchen experience-your chance for one-on-one consultations, and words to the wise on areas such as starting a kitchen garden, food substitutions and adapting meals for special diets

Day 6

• Planning, shopping, freezing, and overall kitchen organization
• Pantry staples so that at a moment's notice, there's always a great meal to be had

Day 7

• The Co-operative Culinary Experience-a grand finale meal, prepared by the group, for the group
• Table settings that set the stage and add finesse
• The whys and wherefores of wine pairing, featuring British Columbia wines

Day 8: Departures

HEALTHY FOOD & WELL BEING

We are what we eat, and in our stress-filled, fast food, dine-out lives, food has the potential to do more harm than good. This unique package reveals the pros and cons of the latest diets, the nutritional and medicinal values of everyday foods, and how to give traditional meals a healthy twist. While food fuels the body and nourishes the mind, this package also offers an EVR touch to soothe the soul with three spa treatments. This includes a Thai massage and facial, and two eco-activities such as a guided half-day hike, a trail ride or fly fishing lesson.

In addition, there'll be early morning practice of Ruesri dat ton, as well as the availability of a personal trainer to discuss a 'take-home' fitness program.

Your package includes accommodation, three gourmet meals a day, full use of ranch facilities including sauna, hot tub, indoor pool, gym and more.

A typical week at a glance:

Day 1

• Defining healthy food
• The pros and cons of the latest diets
• The organic choice

Day 2

• Everyday foods-the great, the good and the ugly
• Understanding toxic foods
• Allergies-foods that ignite and foods that soothe
• Label alert-making sense of label listings

Day 3

• How to adapt recipes to special needs diets
  (eg: low cholesterol, diabetic, wheat-free) with flavours that will tempt the entire family
• Useful every day food substitutes
• A special presentation of Thai herbs, products, and traditional medicines

Day 4

• Customizing your kitchen experience-your chance for one-on-one consultations, and hear words-to-the-wise on areas such as starting a kitchen garden, and healthful quick 'n easy meal ideas

Day 5

• Planning, shopping, freezing, and overall kitchen organization
• Pantry staples so that at a moment's notice, there's always a great meal to be had

Day 6

• Alternative cuisine dishes using items such as tofu and rice noodles
• New recipes to try and take home

Day 7

• The Co-operative Culinary Experience-healthful creations, Tapas style
• Table settings that set the stage and add finesse
• The whys and wherefores of wine pairing, featuring British Columbia winesOn each day, the afternoon is free to enjoy your choice of spa treatment or soft adventure activity

Day 8: Departures