Though one of the quintessential pasta dishes of Rome, Bucatini all'Amatriciana is named for the town of Amatrice, about an hour to the East in Abruzzo – considered by some to be birthplace of some of Italy's best cooks. This pasta features a simple tomato sauce made a bit spicy with black pepper and some […]
This week: Chef Dave Mottershall and his partner Ayngelina Brogan recently spent 5 weeks travelling across Italy researching Italian artisanal food traditions; they are going to talk about their delicious "meatcation": Italian artisanal foods The truth about Parma Ham With all the salty meat, cheese and great vinegar around, why is everything so bland? ----- […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Jerusalem artichokes were later renamed 'sunchokes' possibly to avoid confusion from a Pilgrim’s innocent misnomer: they’re neither from Jerusalem or an artichoke. Emily slices these bulbous artichokes into circles and combines them with mushrooms, leeks and vermouth over crispy rice and seaweed cake, somewhat like a sushi […]
Pop-Up Showcase for March: Cookie Martinez Cookie is cooking up a amazing selection of Colombian street food favourites in March, featuring her special Patacon Pisao, a classic dish from the Colombian coast. Patacon are a hearty, crispy tostada made of flattened green plantain fried until crispy and served with beef, chicken or vegetarian toppings, avocado, […]
What happens when you take the "junk" out of "junk food", and replace it with quality, local ingredients? "Delicious" and "Happy" are some words that come to mind. Lauren Hunter is a local artist and avid cook with a passion for eating fresh, preservative-free food. She's come up with a wonderful take on classic Fish […]
An important part of Taiwanese cuisine are xiaochi (小吃 “small eats”); small, savoury snacks eaten together similar to tapas or meze. Taiwanese xiaochi has gained such a reputation that travelers have been known to visit Taiwan just for an unforgettable trip to the xiaochi night markets. Yet Toronto, for all its culinary diversity, does not […]
Every culture has their comfort-food dumplings, and warm, hearty Polish pierogies are right up there with the best of them. Maria Rozynska leads you through the process of kneading & rolling, filling & shaping, and boiling and/or frying homemade pierogies from scratch. You'll learn how to make several fillings, including: classic dry cottage cheese & […]
Beef stew is a rustic dish found the world over in one form or another. In each place it incorporates elements of the local culture and terroir, creating myriad interpretations. Around the Mediterranean, regional variations include daubes in France, tagines in North Africa and spezzatinos in Italy. In Spain, and in the Catalan region specifically, […]
This week José Arato asks: What is iberico ham and why eat it? How did I go from accounting to cooking? What’s the difference between Spanish and Italian food culture? José Arato can be considered a true aficionado of Spanish cuisine. He is the owner and Head Chef at Pimenton, a Toronto catering and gourmet […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Emily’s grilled tofu steaks comes with a big local salad: lettuce, kale, grape tomatoes, radishes, chickpeas, and a creamy maple-mustard dressing. She’s also baking her own herb bread. $12 Oatmeal Coconut Cake and Lemon Gelato. Yum! $4 #vegan #GF Pay What You Can after 7:30 Fresh City […]
