Dastarkhan is a Turkic word meaning "tablecloth" or "great spread", but has come to refer to many kinds of elaborate, multi-course communal feasts served across Muslim Central and South Asia. Not surprisingly, the Nawab, the fabulously wealthy Mughal governors of colonial South Asia developed a justly famous culinary tradition in their palaces. For this unique […]
Fermented and cultured beverages are some of the oldest and most universal parts of human cuisine. These nutritious, probiotic drinks nurture our internal microbiome, support our immune system and can even help improve our moods! Ancient tonic drinks like kefirs are not hard to make, and mastering the process gives you total control over the […]
Ruth Klahsen is living proof of how an individual can have a transformative effect on local food systems. After 25 years as a professional chef, she embarked on an adventure that would see her become one of Canada's most celebrated cheesemakers. Through innovative use of Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) fundraising, Ruth established Monforte Dairy as […]
2nd Night Added! Fermented and cultured beverages are some of the oldest and most universal parts of human cuisine. These nutritious, probiotic drinks nurture our internal microbiome, support our immune system and can even help improve our moods! Ancient tonic drinks like kefirs are not hard to make, and mastering the process gives you total […]
Newcomer Kitchen is a new project that invites groups of Syrian refugee moms to use restaurant kitchens to cook food for themselves and their families in a fun, social setting. Additional meals are prepared, packaged and sold online for pickup or delivery to pay for all the ingredients and provide an honorarium for the cooks. […]
According to Jewish dietary laws, meat and milk dishes have to be prepared and served separately. As a result, North American kosher food traditions have evolved into two distinct categories: the delicatessen, which serves the meat dishes, and “appetizings” — ie. everything eaten with bagels — such as dairy, fish & salads. Using a few […]
Over the last decade Chef Michael Kirkwood has developed an expressive and adventurous approach to cooking, using fresh, local and artisanal ingredients to explore the possibilities of contemporary Canadian cuisine. This elegant menu showcases the bounty of the local vegetable harvest, combining international accents with the skill and sophistication one would expect from a veteran […]
The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses, officially recognizing their unparalleled value towards both nutrition and sustainable agricultural practises. While the West is starting to discover these amazing culinary treasures, the diverse and ancient culinary traditions of India have long embraced pulses and legumes as a central part of their […]
With the advent of Toronto’s seeming obsession with “chicken & waffles”, Richard Lee and Chris Stevens look to impress with their own Korean twist serving crispy fried chicken with sweet chili sauce on a savoury Korean street food favourite, bubble waffle. If you’re feeling more like beef, don’t miss out on your chance to try their […]
The name Tunis is often associated with an Arabic word that means to socialize and to be friendly. With hospitality so close to the heart of Tunisian culture, it should be no surprise that it also abounds with fantastic food. Dali Chehimi has put together a delightful menu featuring several classic Tunisian dishes, many rarely […]
