Last year I visited Chicago for the first time, and had the privilege to eat at Rick Bayless' amazing restaurants for a taste of his immaculately prepared regional Mexican cuisine. Lesley and I were so blown away by the giant bowls of fragrant, spicy soup (caldos) overflowing with fresh ingredients and colourful garnishes, we ended […]

Nabemono (nabe = cooking pot + mono = things/stuff), also known simply as nabe, is a classic Japanese winter meal, basically a big pot of tasty stuff all simmering together in a rich broth. Ginger's is chock full of tofu, mushrooms, vegetables, pork (optional), glass noodles and kimchi for a healthy, spicy Korean twist. $12 […]

Olivia Simpson kicks off The Dep's new Thursday-night Drop-In Dinner, showcasing the best in student talent from George Brown College's Culinary Management & Nutrition program. Complex and satisfying, Olivia's Pasta de Cereza features nutty whole wheat pasta dressed with kale, homemade garlic-infused oil and a mix of dried and fresh cherries, along with lean turkey […]

We wrap up Soup Week with a spicy and fragrant Northern Thai-inspired soup by Kitchen Rock Star and Dep All Star, Kate Salter. Chicken and sweet potato in a rich coconut milk broth infused with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and bird's eye chilis, served with a bowl of sticky rice. Vegetarian option available. $12. (Veg'n […]