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COOKBOOK CLUB: Filipino Kamayan with Maria Polotan

Henderson Brewing 128a Sterling Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kamayan is a Tagalog word that translates to “by bare hand” and refers to a traditional Filipino style of communal meals. A typical kamayan meal — sometimes called a Boodle Fight, a name it earned among the hungry soldiers of Filipino army mess halls — features a table covered in banana leaves upon which a large mound of rice is placed, surrounded by a variety of meat and vegetable dishes, condiments and garnishes. The meal is then shared by everyone at the table, eaten by hand without plates or utensils.  This particular kamayan feast features another spectacular Filipino speciality: lechon — a whole roast young pig — the unforgettable centrepiece of many Pinoy celebrations. Join us for the unique culinary experience of kamayan, showcasing the flavours and traditions of Filipino cuisine.

$79.00 – $109.00

COOKING CLASS: Croissants from Scratch by Leo Baduria

Café ZuZu 555 Dundas Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join artisanal baker Leo Baduria to discover the secrets of one of French pastry's most magical delights - the flaky, delicate butter croissant. You will learn the whole process of creating your own croissants, from the base yeasted brioche dough, to the techniques of butter lamination that creates the croissant's signature delicate layered texture. This versatile dough can be used to make a variety of pastries like pain au chocolat, cinnamon swirls, palmiers and more. There will be delicious fresh croissants to enjoy in class, and participants will be able to take additional dough to bake at home.

$79.00

COOKBOOK CLUB: Sunday Sugo by Luciano Schipano

Culinarium 1215 Weston Rd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In many Italian households, Sunday means there’s red sauce simmering all day on the stove. It might be called sauce, sugo or gravy, and surely every family makes it their own way, but the result is always a tomato sauce rich with meat. Chef Luciano Schipano shares this tradition with us alongside an elegant selection of other authentic Italian favourites.

$49.00 – $79.00

PICKLEFEST HANDS-ON: Kombucha by Rebekka Hutton

Henderson Brewing 128a Sterling Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In this hands-on class, Rebekka Hutton of Alchemy Pickle Company will walk you through the whole process of kombucha brewing at home. Together we will discuss all of your questions on safety issues, selecting tea and flavourings, SCOBY care, bottling, and carbonation, as well as sourcing ingredients and equipment. There will be a range of different kinds and flavours of Kombucha to sample, along with a light snack. Participants will leave with enough starter, organic sugar, and a choice of organic tea to brew 2-4 litres at home.

$59.00

COOKBOOK CLUB: Cuisine Connections with Newcomer Kitchen

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This lovely dinner celebrates this vital chapter in The Dep's history, inviting a few recent graduates alongside members of the latest cohort to showcase the talent and skill of Canada's new citizens. In a fitting twist, this meal will take place in the new Solutions Salon at the Centre for Social Innovation Spadina, just down the hall from Newcomer Kitchens offices. It all began with an invitation into The Dep's kitchen, and tonight we are invited to celebrate in their new home.

$79.00 – $109.00

COOKING CLASS: Egg Pastas of Central and Northern Italy with Chef Anthony Sestito

Culinarium 1215 Weston Rd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join Chef Anthony Sestito of Pastaio for a fun, hands-on class exploring a selection of traditional egg-based pastas and shapes typical of central and Northern Italy. You'll ease into the class with a beautiful spread of antipasto on arrival, and then dive into learning how to make a simple and versatile fresh egg pasta dough from scratch, with an emphasis on choosing the right flours and the importance of resting the dough. Then Chef Anthony will walk you through some simple, yet significant shapes and styles of pasta made with minimal tools, focusing on classic handmade pasta shapes such as fettuccine, pappardelle, farfalle, garganelli, and soppressine. There will be a discussion of the pairing of different shapes and sizes with their traditional sauces. The class culminates in a light meal of Tagliatelle al Funghi, a delicious creamy mushroom and parmesan dish. There is also a selection of wine, beer, and soft drinks available for purchase. Any extra pasta made in class can be taken home, along with PDF recipes and new skills to impress your friends!

$59.00

DIY Colombian Ajiaco with Natalia “Cookie” Martinez

CSI Spadina 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Natalia “Cookie” Martinez has long been a beloved part of The Depanneur’s story. From her early days as a cookie baker, to the ice cream sandwiches that were a popular summertime treat at The Dep for many years, to her successful kiosk at Scadding Court’s Market 707, to her very own Columbian Street Food shop in the Junction Triangle, she’s always brought her infectious smile and good humour to the tasty food she serves. Her delicious Colombian ajiaco was always a customer and personal favourite, so I’m delighted to have her back for a special pop-up event while is briefly visiting Toronto from her new home in Germany.

$69.00

HOMECOMING: A Depanneur Cookbook Dinner Party with Nantha Kumar

Ursa 5589 Avenue du Parc, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal has always been an indelible part of The Depanneur's DNA, and more fundamentally, who I am. This is evident from obvious things like the name to subtler details like the long-standing tradition of being a BYOB venue (a concept entirely foreign to Ontario) and the spontaneous, unpretentious character of the place. I am absolutely delighted to return to the city that inspired it all and have a chance to celebrate with old friends in my old quartier. In addition to a fabulous meal by Nantha Kumar, this extra special event will feature live musical performance by Malachi Vale and DJ sets by Andy Williams.

$79.00 – $109.00

COOKING CLASS: Full-Day Breadmaking Intensive by Leo Baduria

Café ZuZu 555 Dundas Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join artisanal baker Leo Baduria for a full-day, in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of great bread. You’ll learn how to make your own sourdough starter, and how to prepare different types of dough, using various grains and flours. There will be hands-on practice of the techniques to folding, kneading and shaping dough to make focaccia/fougasse, baguettes, boules, batards and brioches, including challah braids.

$159.00

COOKING CLASS: Eggless Pastas of Southern Italy with Chef Anthony Sestito

Culinarium 1215 Weston Rd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This workshop takes place at Culinarium, 1215 Weston Rd. Join Chef Anthony Sestito of Pastaio for a fun, hands-on class exploring a selection of traditional pastas and shapes typical of Southern Italy. You'll ease into the class with a beautiful spread of antipasto on arrival, and then dive into learning how to make a simple […]

$60.00