Maldoum ملضوم When researching this dish, I found a lovely description of it on the blog of Tony Tahhan, a Fulbright scholar who has spent time studying the food culture in Aleppo. “One thing I learned about Syrian cuisine is that it is resourceful. Recipes were never exact; more like simple instructions that vary between […]
Come enjoy a piece of Hawaii in the 6ix. Erwin Joaquin of Big E Hawaiian Grinds present a night of traditional Hawaiian flavours with local Toronto flair. From starter to main to dessert, you’ll get the full Hawaiian experience just like you were at a local island restaurant. ----- Kona Coffee Chicken Roll $6 Our Kona […]
Most traditional Carnival celebrations — like the famous Carnivals of Trinidad, Brazil or New Orleans — are celebrated just before austerity of Lent, ending on Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras), the day before Ash Wednesday. Here in Toronto, Carnival is celebrated at the end of July into early August. This celebration brings out the unique stylings […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our last Newcomer Kitchen meal of the summer! We'll be off for August and back in September! Kousa Mahashi كوسا محشي Stuffed zucchinis are a dish cherished by the former Ottoman Empire, and popular from the Balkans to the Levant. The small, young pale green zucchini known as white marrows are the most popular. They […]
The arepa is one of the most popular dishes in Venezuela; according to a 2015 survey, nearly 70 percent of the nation ate arepas on a regular basis, to the tune of almost 30 kilos a year! Venezuelan arepas are commonly stuffed with a wide variety of different fillings; Andrea and Alejandra will be preparing some […]
SOLD OUT! 2nd Night Added MON July 30 BBQ season is in full swing and now's the time to level up your grill game! Discover the fundamentals of sausage making with Chef Amber Farrell. Learn some tricks, get your hands dirty and have fun learning how to make 3 different kinds of sausage. At this […]
If you are interested in DIY projects, Old World food preservation, gut health or fermentation in general this is the class for you! Join Cheryl Paswater, Fermentationist at Contraband Ferments in Brooklyn, NY for a fun, hands-on introduction to the basic science behind making soy and non-soy misos, why they're good for you and how to make […]
A fun, hand-on cooking workshop on Holiday Monday! In the last two years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many people have expressed interest in learning some of their fabulous recipes. So for this Holiday Monday, Newcomer […]
