Though the origins of bagels are somewhat obscure, it is known that they were widely consumed in Ashkenazi Jewish communities as early as the 17th century. A small yeasted bread traditionally shaped into a ring, bagels are notable for being boiled for a short time before being baked. The result is a dense, chewy, doughy […]
This month’s Table Talk falls on May Day, both an ancient celebration of the promise of Spring and a modern day of remembrance of the ongoing fight for social justice. It seems very fitting then to invite food researcher Valerie Tarasuk for an exploration of approaches to reducing food insecurity in Canada, with a glimpse […]
Mahashi Flefleh محاشي فليفلة Stuffed vegetables were cherished by the former Ottoman Empire, and they made them popular from the Balkans to the Levant. Small zucchinis or eggplants are perhaps the most common, but almost any vegetable can be Mahashi (stuffed). Today it’s a combination of colourful peppers (flefleh), stuffed with a mix of ground […]
Chef Amira Eskenazi was head chef of the iconic French restaurant La Regence at the Dan Hotel in Tel Aviv which allowed her to combine her love for classic French cooking with the colours and flavours of local, Mediterranean ingredients. In 2017, she decided to return to her home country of Canada, choosing Toronto […]
Each month, Nurture: A Retreat offers a collaborative intimate dining experience that is part community incubator, part supper club, part creative discourse on the subject of self care – all delicious, organic, and served family-style. Includes: - Welcome cocktail - Three course dinner inspired by the spirit and creative aesthetic of local loungewear line Soft Focus - Creative […]
Tunisian cuisine features all the hallmarks of delicious North African food: complex spices, Mediterranean ingredients and a hint of French colonial influence. Tagines, the flavourful stews that range from Morocco to Egypt, get their name from the characteristic conical dishes of the same name that they are most often cooked in. Dali Chehimi has […]
SOLD OUT — 2nd Night Added Monday, May 7 Join Laura Guanti at The Depanneur for a fun, hands-on evening of stuffed pasta making! You will start by learning how to make a simple and versatile pasta dough sheets from scratch. Then, working with two delicious fillings — ricotta with spinach, and goat cheese with […]
Join Laura Guanti at The Depanneur for a fun, hands-on evening of stuffed pasta making! You will start by learning how to make a simple and versatile pasta dough sheets from scratch. Then, working with two delicious fillings — ricotta with spinach, and goat cheese with squash — you will learn a variety of techniques […]
Join Laura Guanti at The Depanneur for a fun, hands-on evening of stuffed pasta making! You will start by learning how to make a simple and versatile pasta dough sheets from scratch. Then, working with two delicious fillings — ricotta with spinach, and goat cheese with squash — you will learn a variety of techniques […]
Maqluba مقلوبة Maqluba is a traditional dish from the Levant that includes meat, rice, and fried vegetables layered in a pot, which is then tipped over before serving, hence the name which translates literally as “upside-down”. This Syrian version of the recipe includes tomatoes, eggplant, poached halal chicken and spiced ground beef, with a garnish […]
