You’ve never had sushi that tastes like this before! In this class, local cake artist April Julian will teach you how to make a stunning dessert inspired by the beauty of fresh sushi. Using fresh cake, sugar and a little imagination, you’ll learn how to make beautiful dessert “sushi”. This class will introduce a variety […]
Ropa Veija ("old clothes" or "rags") is one of my favourite classic Cuban dishes, though though it's found in one form or another from the Canary Island all the way to Colombia. It's a dish of tender braised beef that's been pulled into strips and tossed with a sofrito of tomatoes, onions, peppers, olives and […]
Emily Zimmerman's away this week, but talented vegan cook Brooklyn Gagne will be filling in with a tasty Eastern European-inspired meal featuring cabbage rolls stuffed with wild rice, tempeh and kale in a tangy tomato sauce. These will come sided with some eggplant schnitzel, caramelized onions and picked rutabaga. Brooke Gagne has cooked in a […]
March Pop Up Showcase: Chef Daniel Holloway of Urban Acorn Catering Chef Daniel's theme for his month in the Dep's showcase is “My Lucky Charms” — each week will feature a different key ingredient he draws inspiration from. Menu is flexitarian, with meat and vegan options, and a $20 prix-fixe. My Lucky Charms, Part 2 […]
Erika Schweizenheimer and Maybel Moore - aka Lumpia Girls - are back with another menu inspired by Maybel's Filipino heritage and her favourite comfort foods. Empanadas Empanadas were introduced by the Spaniards during their colonization in the Philippines. These hand pies are often made with either beef, pork or chicken, but Maybel's baked empanadas replaces […]
Culinary wunderkind Chef Luke Hayes-Alexander has been cooking professionally since he was 15, much of that time spent making multi-course tasting menus at his critically-acclaimed restaurant, Luke's Gastronomy in Kingston. He's now taken his show on the road and can be found innovating in kitchens, pop-ups and supper clubs across Toronto and abroad. This menu, […]
Not many people know that on St. Patrick's day, Mexicans honor the San Patricios or St. Patricks Brigade, Irish soldiers who died fighting for Mexico in the Mexican American War of 1846 -1848. Interesting tidbits of Mexican culture and history are just a part of this fun, hands-on workshop with Chef Paola Solorzano, a knowledgeable […]
The Irish have been making stew since the Bronze Age, when cauldrons made stewing a popular cooking method. With the introduction of potatoes in the 16th century, the key components for classic Irish stew came together. While most often made with mutton (sheep over 2 yrs old) — unfortunately very hard to find in Toronto […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman St. Paddy's Day fun, Emily Z style! Gardener's Pie - the vegan's answer to the classic Irish Shepherd's Pie - is a rich, savoury stew of lentils, shiitakes, collards & carrots topped with potato-celery root mash and baked to a golden crust, served with creamed spinach and […]
March Pop Up Showcase: Chef Daniel Holloway of Urban Acorn Catering Chef Daniel's theme for his month in the Dep's showcase is “My Lucky Charms” — each week will feature a different key ingredient he draws inspiration from. Dishes will be flexitarian, with meat and vegan options, and a $20 prix-fixe menu Lucky Charm - […]
