Held over a 2nd Night! For more than 600 years, the vast Ottoman empire represented one of the most sophisticated aristocratic cultures in the world. It profoundly influenced – and was influenced by – diverse culinary traditions spanning from Central Asia to North Africa, the Balkans to past the Arabian peninsula into Eastern Africa. The […]
When you visit PEI, you are either “back home” or you’re “from away”. But wherever you hail from, there is something about the Island that keeps you coming back, year after year. For Erin Stanfield and Jessica Gavin, PEI summers are all about big, beautiful family meals made from whatever is fresh. Seafood straight from […]
HRH Queen Elizabeth will be turning 90 in April and we want to celebrate with her! Come join Dep alumni, cook, instructor, food blogger and royal fan Paula Costa as we enjoy some of the Queen's favourite dishes, gleaned from the recipes of Royal Chef Carolyn Robb who has cooked for many of the Royal family […]
Located in the heart of Central Asia, Kazakhstan and its culture has been heavily influenced by the bordering countries and many cultures that have settled there. Surrounded by Russia, China and parts of the Middle East, Kazakh cuisine is a true melting pot of traditions and customs passed down through the generations, making for an […]
Jewish families have been celebrating holidays and gatherings with big, festive meals for a VERY long time. For this deluxe seder-inspired dinner party, The Dep's resident vegan maven, Emily Zimmerman, offers up her unique interpretations of a number of classic Jewish dishes. ----- Appetizings Eggplant "herring", sunflower seed "chopped liver", and cashew "egg salad" served […]
Culinary icon Chef Greg Couillard became famous for introducing Toronto to his dazzling re-imaginings of international flavours. This fantastic menu, that flies through Japan, Thailand and Malaysia (with stopovers in Mexico and France), is all about the amazingly creative colours, spices, textures and flavours that have earned him loyal fans for over 30 years in […]
Held Over a 2nd Night! Culinary icon Chef Greg Couillard became famous for introducing Toronto to his dazzling re-imaginings of international flavours. This fantastic menu, that flies through Japan, Thailand and Malaysia (with stopovers in Mexico and France), is all about the amazingly creative colours, spices, textures and flavours that have earned him loyal fans […]
Danish food culture and culinary heritage has been cultivated over many generations and is mainly rooted in the old country kitchen. These traditional recipes have come from all over the Danish kingdom, a kind of comfort-food shield to protect the Danes against the cold weather. The long winters and short growing season are why the […]
The island of Mauritius, situated in the Indian Ocean, features a culture and cuisine that is a unique combination of African, Indian, Chinese, Arabic and French influences. Chef Vanesha Khadaroo of La Marmite Mauricienne has long delighted in introducing Canadians to the unique flavours of Mauritian cuisine, and tonight is no exception: a selection of […]
France is home to the concept of terroir - the taste of a specific place - the combination of geography and season, history and culture, tradition and food that give each region it's unique specialities. Chef Chantal Véchambre combines her study of the history of French cuisine with decades of experience in the kitchen to […]
