Paul DeCampo, Director of Slow Food Toronto, will be talking about the principles at the heart of the Slow Food International movement, a key force in the global transformation of attitudes towards local and sustainable agriculture. Slow Food began in Italy in 1986 to resist the opening of a McDonald's in Rome. By 1989, the […]
Molokhia ملوخية Molokhia is dish that goes by many names; I’ve come across at least half a dozen English spellings alone. While a popular dish throughout the Middle East, it is virtually unknown in North America. It’s based on the leaves of the jute plant (the same one that produces jute fibre for rope & […]
Bringing back recipes after traveling in Asia for 8 months, Jannell Lo combines her culinary school and industry training with her experiences to bring you this vegetarian friendly take on sort-of-Vietnamese-but-also-a-bit-Thai rice bowls. She draws influence from com tam, a simple and delicious bowl of broken rice popular in the South of Vietnam, as well […]
Elegant and photogenic French macarons have become one of the most popular dessert trends of late, but they have been made in Europe, in one form or another, for centuries. French pâtisserie Ladurée has sometimes been credited with helping Parisian-style macarons become so popular in recent decades. With their beautiful colours, delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture and […]
It's time to get into that holiday spirit! Come learn to make jams and marmalades redolent of the season to give as gifts or to grace your holiday table. In this workshop master preserver Camilla Wynne will cover the basics of canning jam and marmalade, from selecting your produce to proper sterilization, the pectin question, […]
Our last Newcomer Kitchen meal of 2017! Mosakett Batinjan bil Lahmeh (مسقعة باذنجان بالحمة) Eggplants and tomatoes are at the heart of many wonderful Levantine dishes. This dish, a flavourful eggplant stew with green peppers, chickpeas and beef meatballs is a relative of Greek Moussaka or Lebanese Maghmour. Mosakett Batinjan ( مسقعة الباذنجان ) The […]
Just in time for the holidays, Emily Zimmerman is offering this fun, hands-on workshop introducing basic techniques for chocolate and truffle making. Participants will leave with a box full of delicious handmade chocolates made with organic, fairly-traded and locally processed ChocoSol chocolate, as well as a recipe pack, and the skills and inspiration to make […]
The Dep is taking a break! The Dep will be CLOSED from December 17 – January 18 BRUNCH will be OPEN every SAT & SUN throughout the holidays, except for Sunday, Dec 24. Holiday Hours & 2018 Schedule Changes We’re going to be changing up a few things in the New Year! FIND OUT MORE
Boxing Day Bread Making Workshop! Join artisanal baker Leo Baduria for a full-day, in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of great bread. You’ll learn how to make your own sourdough starter, and how to prepare different types of dough, using various grains and flours. There will be hands-on practice of the techniques to folding, kneading and […]
You’re feeling isolated and in need of a community who understands the particular ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, leader or creative artist. You want to find kindred creatives to learn from, collaborate with and be inspired by. Since the most fruitful and sincere connections are often built around the dinner table, we have […]
