MENU — September 15 Eid Mubarak everyone! September 12 was Eid Ul-Adha, a major Muslim holiday celebrating the story of the Prophet Ibrahim (aka Abraham to Jews and Christians), and the test of his faith that involved the near sacrifice of his son. This holiday is often marked with the sacrifice of an animal such as a sheep or […]
Come celebrate Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) with Paola Solorzano and Adriana Rubio from Santo Pecado Mexican Catering as they prepare this holiday's most famous dish: Chiles en Nogada Crafted by the Santa Monica nuns way back in mid 18th century, this dish evokes the patriotic fervor of Mexicans for many reasons; it is said […]
Join Michael Dal Maso for an evening of communal fine dining as he put his 10+ years in professional kitchens to work on an elegant 6-course seasonal tasting menu that fuses rustic Italian flavours with French techniques, Canadian ingredients and more than a few unique twists. This meal takes its whimsical inspiration of Il Ladro […]
Join Chef and Culinary Nutritionist Sandra Bruton for a fun, hands-on introduction to easy, contemporary Thai-inspired dishes. You'll discover secrets to fragrant Southeast Asian flavours through a trio of quick, healthy dishes. Thai Peanut Pork & Chive Dumplings with Chili Date Sauce Making dumplings seems like a long tedious task, but when you use the […]
2nd Night Added! Join Chef and Culinary Nutritionist Sandra Bruton for a fun, hands-on introduction to easy, contemporary Thai-inspired dishes. You'll discover secrets to fragrant Southeast Asian flavours through a trio of quick, healthy dishes. Thai Peanut Pork & Chive Dumplings with Chili Date Sauce Making dumplings seems like a long tedious task, but when […]
Fatteh Djaj فتتة جاج Fatteh (فتّة meaning crushed or crumbs) is a broad category of Levantine dishes made with pieces of crispy flatbread layered with yogurt and other ingredients. It is popular across Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan and Southern Syria, but uncommon further North. This dish is so closely associated with Syrian food that it […]
Totally stoked to have Justin Go and Alison Broverman back at The Dep serving up authentic Dutch snacks and comfort food. Their menu embodies the concept of “gezellig”— a Dutch word that encompasses all things cozy and convivial — a big part of what the The Dep is all about. Bitterballen are tasty little […]
The bountiful autumn harvest brings some of the year's most succulent flavours to the kitchen — from savoury roasted squash to freshly-picked apples. Joanna Marie Nicholson will profile some of the season’s local ingredients in an elegant four-course menu. Joanna’s rendition of her grandmother’s old-fashioned spice cake is not to be missed! Prepare for a […]
Mondays: Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 17 & Oct. 24 | Ages 8-12 Jr. Chefs is an interactive four-week after-school cooking program for kids ages 8 to 12. The course is designed to get kids cooking with easy recipes and essential kitchen skills that will help them make healthy choices, tasty after-school snacks and delicious […]
Few things are as delicious as a truly ripe, fresh-from-the-garden tomato. Even though they are only available for only a few precious weeks, these local delicacies can be enjoyed throughout the year — if you jar them! Not to mention, did you know the majority of commercially canned tomatoes are peeled using lye? Why would […]
