Artisanal ghee maker Lee Dares of Lee's Provisions returns to the Dep for a tasty Drop-In Dinner inspired by some of her favourite dishes encountered in her travels in India. Come and warm up with a bowl of steaming hot kitchari, a vegetarian stew that is commonly eaten as part of an Ayurvedic regimen to […]
Come spice it up with Chef and Recipe to Riches finalist, Winslow Taylor, the man behind the popular line of Brawta Caribbean Fusion Cuisine products. Winslow's five-course tasting menu combines the flavours and inspirations of his Jamaican roots with modern, tapas-inspired elements. Creole Prawns Black tiger prawns sauteed in fresh garlic, onions and tomatoes with Caribbean Creole […]
There's a lot more to cake decorating than just frosting! The French have long elevated the decoration of their exquisite pastries to a fine art. Join talented baker Justine Lam for a fast-track introduction to tricks and techniques that will help you create dazzling desserts. Justine will walk you through the process of creating an elegant mousse bombe, and along […]
The Depanneur is honoured to have local food pioneer Wayne Roberts as our guest for this month's Table Talk, speaking about food, multiculturalism and interculturalism. Wayne Roberts is a Canadian food policy analyst and writer, widely respected for his role as one of the founders of the Toronto Food Policy Council, a citizen body of […]
Auzy with Beef أوزي A decadent and luxurious meat pie from Damascus, auzy combines a filling of spiced ground beef (halal), rice and peas with rich almonds and pines nuts that have been fried to golden in butter, all wrapped in a buttery phyllo pastry shell and baked to until crispy. Auzy with Mushrooms أوزي […]
Having just come back from a stomach-first trip through Mexico, I can attest that the simple joys of a great Mexican taco can be hard to beat. So it's no wonder I'm happy to have the talented Maja Rabasovic in the house tonight to help bring back some back some of those delicious memories with […]
France is home to the concept of terroir - the taste of a specific place - the combination of geography and season, history and culture, tradition and food that give each region it's unique specialities. Chef Chantal Véchambre combines her study of the history of French cuisine with decades of experience in the kitchen to […]
Rich, indulgent chocolates may be a classic Valentine's Day gift, but how much more romantic and intimate would they be if you made them yourself? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Emily Zimmerman is offering this fun, hands-on workshop introducing basic techniques for chocolate and truffle making. Participants will leave with a box full of […]
Break some rules (and maybe write a few new ones) with this gender/genre-fluid Valentine's Day dinner and cabaret with the fabulous Mikiki. An eclectic 5-course tasting menu of creative/high-concept fusion dishes + a bit of cabaret; Mikiki will be hosting the evening in full drag. "I have been, for a large part of my life, […]
Majaddarat Bulgur مجدرة برغل Well known in many Syrian villages, this staple dish of bulgur, lentils and onions is highly regarded for its nutritional value and health benefits. In Syria, lentils, with their high iron content, are sometimes called the “meat of the poor” ( المجدرة لحم الفقراء); or “nails for your knees” (المجدرة مسمامير […]
