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 […]
For people with a bit of cheesemaking under their belt, or who’ve already taken Emily Zimmerman’s cheesemaking course, this is the advanced edition. We’ll be making new and more complex cheeses, including a bleu cheese, and grate-able, melty “cheddar”, homemade and spreadable butter, and delicious vegan ice cream. We’ll be learning some advanced methods of […]
Freekeh فريكة Freekeh is made from green durum wheat that processed in a special way to create a unique flavor. The wheat is harvested while the grains are yellow and the seeds still are soft; it then is piled and sun-dried. The piles are carefully set on fire so only the straw and chaff burn, […]
The Grand Trunk Road is one of the oldest and longest running roads in South Asia. Making its way through the land of five rivers, the Grand Trunk Road allowed for the sharing of ideas and cultures, contributing to the rich flavours and diversity of Punjabi cuisine. Beginning in February of 2016, the Grand Trunk […]
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 […]
Greece boasts an incredibly diverse, ancient and healthy culinary tradition; ask anyone Greek how great their food is, and you're sure to get a heartfelt love song to their cuisine. A lifelong passionate home cook of Greek food, Tina Bousoulas will share some of her favourite family recipes with you in this fun, hands-on workshop. […]
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 […]
