So you may or may not be a Mediaeval Viking, but that should not stop you from enjoying your own homemade mead, one of the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages. Mead is made from a simple blend of honey and water, then fermented with yeast. Join urban beekeeper Fran Freeman as she leads a group through […]
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, […]
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 […]
Toronto culinary icon Chef Greg Couillard is best known for his game-changing fusions of international flavours and spices. Well tonight's dinner is classic Greg: a Thai-inspired re-imagining of spaghetti & meatballs! Baked Thai-spiced meatballs in a red curry and coconut tomato sauce over rice noodles Vegetarian -or- Chicken $12 | Shrimp $15 Gado-gado coleslaw with […]
HRH Queen Elizabeth will be turning 90 in April and we want to celebrate with her! Come join Dep alumni, cook, instructor, food blogger and royal fan Paula Costa as we enjoy some of the Queen's favourite dishes, gleaned from the recipes of Royal Chef Carolyn Robb who has cooked for many of the Royal family […]
There is no surer sign of spring than the first crops of fresh local veggies like fiddleheads, rhubarb, young radishes and baby carrots beginning to pop up all over the city. How to savour these fleeting delicacies for more than just a few brief weeks? By preserving them, of course! Join Christine Manning of Manning […]
What makes a great birthday present for Dad? For Chef Alan Naiman, it's cooking up a unique meal inspired by his father's favourite food, places and TV shows for a surprise birthday dinner. Because Alan is a talented, experienced chef, even fast food is transformed into delicious, elegant dishes. And because it's The Dep, you […]
Located in the heart of Central Asia, Kazakhstan and its culture has been heavily influenced by the bordering countries and many cultures that have settled there. Surrounded by Russia, China and parts of the Middle East, Kazakh cuisine is a true melting pot of traditions and customs passed down through the generations, making for an […]
Do you love flaky puff-pastry, but intimidated by the idea of making it from scratch? This class will change your opinion forever! Join Mardi Michels to learn how to make a quick “rough puff” pastry that can be used in a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savoury. Puff pastry also freezes really well, […]
Jewish families have been celebrating holidays and gatherings with big, festive meals for a VERY long time. For this deluxe seder-inspired dinner party, The Dep's resident vegan maven, Emily Zimmerman, offers up her unique interpretations of a number of classic Jewish dishes. ----- Appetizings Eggplant "herring", sunflower seed "chopped liver", and cashew "egg salad" served […]
