Diwali , the "festival of lights" is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated every autumn in India and Nepal. It celebrates the story of the homecoming of the god Ram after 7 years of exile, and spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. The festival […]
According to ancient traditions in Mexico, between November 1st and 2nd — Dia de Muertos — the barrier between the living and the dead worlds become blurry, and the souls of the dead have the chance to come back, and be celebrated by their families and friends. Ritual foods are prepared and offered to the […]
Shorbat Silq Bis Adas شوربة سلق بعدس Lentils have been an essential part of the Levantine winter pantry (mouneh) since biblical times; indeed, Esau allegedly forfeited his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of lentil soup - one possibly not all that different than the one we are making tonight. This hearty winter soup is […]
Sweet local pears are in season, and Tunisian cook and restaurateur Dali Chehimi plans to take full advantage of them in this delicious North African meal. ----- Chorba Homs Hearty and warming Moroccan chickpea and broad bean soup, seasoned with cumin, garlic and plum tomato, garnished with fresh lemon zest and coriander. $4 Chicken Tagine […]
Fluid boundaries, grey zones, ambiguous spaces, liminal territories... Creativity thrives in spaces where things remain playful and undefined. Passionate cook and performer Mikiki manifests this spirit in their art and in their kitchen. In celebration of their 20th Dragiversary, Mikiki is preparing an eclectic 6-course tasting menu. Japanese and Jewish, Italian and Malaysian, Chinese and […]
Pressure cooking, by its very nature, is a faster and healthier way to prepare foods. Nutrients are preserved at much higher rates than other, conventional cooking methods, flavours are intensified and, again, cooking time can be reduced by up to 70%. Throw in the fact that you are using less energy, wasting less water and […]
Tonya Surman is one of Canada’s leading social entrepreneurs, forging visionary ideas that inspire, models that harness collaboration, and spaces that accelerate systemic change. Tonight's talk — Revolution starts in the Kitchen — will look at the power of food for social change. Food is one of the most universal and fundamental human experiences, one […]
Fatayer Lahmeh فطاير لحمة -or- Fatayer Jibneh فطاير جبنة Fatayer are a whole category delicious small baked treats that range from open-face, pizza-like flatbreads to cute little baked turnovers, with countless different shapes and fillings. Tonight you can cheese fatayer lahmeh stuffed with spiced halal ground beef, or fatayer jibneh, stuffed with a mix of […]
A peek into the delicious cuisine of Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) community from Maharastra, India. The CKP Community originated near the Chenab river in Kashmir. The Kayasthas lived in the Indus Valley and are considered to be descendants of King Chandrasena. They were conferred the title of Prabhu and thus the community got the name […]
Every once and a while, The Depanneur breaks from our more casual, family-style dinner parties and offers a truly exceptional fine dining experience showcasing the talents of a veteran chef; this is one of those times. Chef Michael Kirkwood earned his chops over two decades working many of Toronto's top kitchens. Tonight he presents an […]
