Jasmin Melissa Taylor combines her Jamaican roots with a love of Mexican culture and food in a dinner of Caribbean influences, great ingredients and bright, fresh flavours. "My heart is in Jamaica and my feet are in Mexico. This is the story of love and wonder. My feet have always wandered to the driest parts […]
Nothing beats warm bread, fresh out of the oven, and this easy 'mother' recipe can be used a myriad different ways: herbed focaccia, crispy flatbread, stuffed calzone, sweet fried doughnuts... With a bit of patience you can be whipping up this versatile dough in no time — it's easy to do and it freezes really […]
Rendang is a style of curry-like stew popular in Sumatra and Malaysia, characterized by a long slow cooking in coconut milk such that the sugars caramelize and the liquid largely evaporates, making the sauce relatively dry. The spices, lemongrass, garlic, shallot, ginger and galangal used in rendang have antimicrobial properties and serve as natural preservatives. […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Delicious fresh-baked focaccia crust topped with wild leek and basil pesto, fresh Ontario asparagus and garlicky mushrooms, served with a kale and market greens salad. $12 (tax-in) #vegan #GF option Pay What You Can after 7:30 Dessert: homemade vegan strawberry ice cream with sweet herbs $4 Fresh […]
JUNE Showcase: Paola Solorzano & Adriana Rubio of Santo Pecado Mexican Catering Thursdays June 5 & 12: Ceviche de Mariscos Tangy and refreshing lime-soaked seafood salad with scallops, octopus, cod and grilled tiger shrimp with a side of charred tomato and avocado guacamole de molcajete (made in a traditional volcanic stone mortar) and crunchy corn […]
Seema Omar grew up eating the incredible variety of street foods and sweets of her hometown of Mumbai. After moving to Canada, she found she really missed the exciting flavours and textures of these unique snacks. Together with her sister-in-law, Amreen, they decided to start a new food project —Bombay Street Food— to bring the […]
The name Tunis is associated with an Arabic word that means to socialize and to be friendly. With hospitality so close to the heart of Tunisian culture, it should be no surprise that it also abounds with fantastic food. Dali Chehimi has put together an elegant menu featuring seafood dishes from the Tunisian coast, rarely […]
Kombucha has been hailed as an ‘elixir of life‘. This tea-based, naturally fermented beverage is the product of a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (aka SCOBY). The fermentation process creates beneficial nutrients, enzymes and acids that improve digestion, increase energy and boost immunity. Not only is making your own Kombucha fun, but it is […]
A big hit last year, this colourful platter features a variety of mezze or small Mediterranean dishes inspired by Yottam Ottolenghi's beautiful Jerusalem: A Cookbook. Hummus; made from scratch, garnished with olive oil and chickpeas Roasted eggplant with cumin, tahini and pomegranate Beets with minted yogurt Chopped salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, sumac and […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with tofu ricotta and greens, with savoury tomato sauce. Served with a grilled veggie Caesar salad on the side. $12 (tax-in) #vegan #GF option Pay What You Can after 7:30 Dessert: Vegan Pecan pie $4 Add homemade orange-vanilla gelato +$2 Fresh City Farms […]
