Tonight's menu is a bit of classic Greek comfort food — Bifteki — by Peter Minaki, the dedicated foodie behind Kalofagas. Seasoned beef patties are baked together with roasted potatoes and peppers for a warm, satisfying winter meal with all the flavours and goodness of true Mediterranean cuisine. $12 (tax in) Whether it's cooking up […]
Paella is the quintessential Spanish food of celebrations. Originating in Valencia, but with countless regional variations, this classic rice dish has five key ingredients: Spanish short-grain "Bomba" rice, saffron, pimentón (Spanish paprika), olive oil and the purpose-built paella pan from which the dish gets it's name. José Arato, owner and Head Chef of Pimentón, has […]
Holistic Nutritionist Kate Leinweber returns with an all-new installment of her popular after-school cooking workshop for kids 8-12. This is a fun, hands-on series of classes that engages your child with healthy food and helps build kitchen confidence. In these classes kids learn useful food and nutrition basics, cooking skills and kitchen safety, how to […]
Sorry, this event has been cancelled. Christine Manning hosts a preserving workshop the last Monday of every month. What make traditional Marmalade so exquisite is the complex, aromatic flavour of real Seville Oranges. These hard-to-find fruits have only the shortest of seasons, and it's happening now, so it is time to get your marmalade on! […]
Cannelloni ("large reeds" in Italian) are big pasta tubes – or in my version, rolled fresh lasagna sheets - stuffed with a tasty mix of fresh ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic, parmesan and herbs. They're baked in a rich tomato sauce, topped with some creamy bechamel and melted cheese. Served over a big dollop of your […]
Tonight's menu is a bit of classic Greek comfort food — Bifteki — by Peter Minaki, the dedicated foodie behind Kalofagas. Seasoned beef patties are baked together with roasted potatoes and peppers for a warm, satisfying winter meal with all the flavours and goodness of true Mediterranean cuisine. $12 (tax in) Whether it's cooking up […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Bubble & Squeak is the noble British ancestor of the tasty breakfast potato hash you see on diner menus, named for the bubbling and squeaking sounds it makes during the cooking process. Emily's hearty bubble and squeak is make with organic cabbage, potatoes and coconut oil, and […]
Mauritius, a small island paradise nestled in the Indian Ocean, was once known for being the sole habitat of the late Dodo bird, who now lives on as part of their coat of arms. A melting pot of global cultures and traditions, its long history has seen people from different parts of the world migrating […]
"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants" — Isaac Newton For this very special dinner, three professional cooks pay homage to the creativity and talent of the great chefs that inspired them. James Vigil, Neal Hughes and Christina Izquierdo all met at Buonanotte in Toronto. Each picked their […]
Famously delicious, the "Mediterranean Diet", rich in olive oil, vegetables and seafood is also one of the healthiest — the region has some of the lowest rates of chronic diseases and one of the highest life expectancies in the world. Join caterer, author and host Peter Minaki of Kalofagas for a delicious, hands-on introduction to […]
