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 […]
Dhaba's - roadside food stalls - can be found along highways throughout India, welcoming hungry travellers and truck drivers with inexpensive food and a place to stretch their legs. Over time, many of these dhaba's became famous for their regional specialities. Their affordable, authentic menus became popular as a Sunday brunch destination for foodie families, […]
Chef Raluca Cojocariu has just returned from two weeks exploring the food of Oaxaca, Mexico, where she wandered the colourful streets, absorbed the tastes and smells, and was moved by the people she met. Now, she is back at the Dep to share a piece of this magic with us. She brings a delicious six-course […]
An all-day, family-friendly cooking workshop on Family Day! in 2016, The Depanneur reached out to the Syrian newcomer community and has been delighting in the delicious results ever since. Our Newcomer Kitchen project has become something of a local sensation, serving up 50 meals of traditional Syrian home cooking every week. In that time, many […]
Though many holistic nutritional practitioners have long been emphasizing the importance of prioritizing a healthy gut, modern nutritional science is only now beginning to discover the complexity and importance of the role of the gut in everything from our immune system to overall well being. Holistic Culinary Nutritionista Keisha Luke has studied a broad range […]
Shishbarak شيش برك Almost every cuisine in the world has their comfort food dumplings, and Syria is no exception. A soft dough is handmade from flour, salt and water and filled with cooked onions, olive oil, halal ground beef, salt and pepper and then baked. A thick, tangy yogurt sauce is prepared by cooking strained […]
