Naheed Sumar learned to cook traditional Pakistani food at her grandmother’s side as a child growing up in Karachi; shopping for vegetables in season, grinding whole spices like cardamom, cumin, coriander, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and fenugreek into special masalas (mixes) for each recipe; slowly layering and balancing flavours and ingredients into dishes that […]
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to enjoy a delicious take-home meal prepared by Newcomer Kitchen participants. Meals for this pop-up event are prepared and packaged, and then sold online for pickup to pay for all the ingredients and provide some money for the cooks. "We are a group of Newcomer Kitchen women willing […]
Discover the fundamentals of home cheese making in this fun and engaging class with award-winning artisanal cheesemaker Ruth Klahsen of Monforte Dairy. Participants will learn about the varieties of local milks, as well has how to easily make fresh cheeses like ricotta, paneer, and goat chèvre at home. There will be plenty of opportunity for […]
Food is one of our most fundamental experiences, touching almost every aspect of human endeavor. How we approach feeding ourselves — as individuals, as a culture and as a planet — will be one of the defining challenges of our shared future. Here in Toronto there are a remarkable array of individuals exploring novel approaches […]
Note that this workshop is NOT at The Depanneur! It will take place at The Paint Box Bistro at 555 Dundas Street East, M5A 2B7 ----- Morning (10am-1pm) & Afternoon (2-5pm) Sessions Available Join artisanal baker Leo Baduria to discover the secrets of one of French pastry's most magical delights - the flaky, delicate butter croissant. […]
Just because you’ve given up dairy doesn’t mean you can’t satisfy cravings for rich, melty cheese. Emily Zimmerman, the Dep’s resident vegan chef, will take you through a series of homemade vegan cheese recipes, from quick rarebit sauce and parmesans to creamy, tangy cultured cheeses. We’ll be using ingredients like cashews, coconut, hemp seeds, tofu, […]
There is little more satisfying than making and eating hand-made fresh pasta! Italian-Canadian chef and nutritionist Nicole Di Nardo will guide you through making easy and versatile pasta doughs, for both traditional egg pasta as well as a healthy, low-carb and gluten-free pasta dough made from chickpea flour. There will be plenty of expert tips […]
It’s hardly surprising the Tibet’s cold, windy plateau has evolved a hearty, warming cuisine perfect for winter weather. Join Tsewang Chodon of TC’s Tibetan Momo, for a taste of traditional Tibetan fare, all made with local, organic ingredients sourced directly from the Ontario farmers they work alongside at several of Toronto’s farmers’ markets. Tibetan Lentil […]
Just because you’ve given up dairy doesn’t mean you can’t satisfy cravings for rich, melty cheese. Emily Zimmerman, the Dep’s resident vegan chef, will take you through a series of homemade vegan cheese recipes, from quick rarebit sauce and parmesans to creamy, tangy cultured cheeses. We’ll be using ingredients like cashews, coconut, hemp seeds, tofu, […]
The harvest is a special time of year for farmers around the world; a time to celebrate and be grateful for the bounty of the season's crops. Living in the city distances us from the joys of the harvest, even as more and more people are becoming curious and conscious of where their food comes […]
