Nigeria is often referred to as the "Giant of Africa", being both the most populous and wealthiest nation on the continent. The combination of a long history, diverse population and varied geography provides a fertile soil for a complex and varied cuisine, but one sadly underrepresented in Toronto. Nigerian cuisine, like West African cuisine in […]
SOLD OUT! 2nd Night Added MON Jun 24 Join Jaina Kapadia for an in-depth, hands-on exploration of traditional Indian Breads, an essential part of any Indian meal — there is nothing like a fresh naan or paratha slathered with ghee or butter! Traditional Indian breads are flatbreads are cooked on a stove top using a […]
Knowing how to choose, use and care for knives is one of the most essential parts of any cook’s skill set. Join Chef Sonya Gammal for a solid primer on knife fundamentals, including selecting the best knife for the job, as well as knife safety, storage and maintenance including sharpening and honing. In addition to […]
Join Jaina Kapadia for an in-depth, hands-on exploration of traditional Indian Breads, an essential part of any Indian meal — there is nothing like a fresh naan or paratha slathered with ghee or butter! Traditional Indian breads are flatbreads are cooked on a stove top using a cast iron griddle or a clay tandoor. Although […]
The 868 represents Trinidad and Tobago’s country code and this menu celebrates the national dishes of the beautiful island nation where Rhoma Spencer grew up. From sancoche Saturday fare to the Sunday lunch callaloo, to the ever-present pelau to be shared liming with friends, Trinidad and Tobago’s culinary heritage is inspired by the many cultures that […]
Join Sonya Gammal for this popular sourdough bread baking workshop! Using organic hard wheat and spelt flours, you'll learn about the history of sourdough and its health benefits, how to create and maintain a starter, and be led step-by-step through the process of preparing and forming your dough ready to be baked off into a beautiful, hand-crafted […]
Canada Day means many things to many people — a long weekend, fireworks, waving flags — but this feels like a narrow way to celebrate the place where we live. This day affords us an opportunity to reflect upon our intimate relationship to the land that sustains us and the people who first inhabited it; […]
Paella is often thought of as the Spanish national dish, but it is really a speciality of Valencia, though it has countless regional variations. Named after the pan it is cooked in, this classic rice dish has five key ingredients: Spanish short-grain Bomba rice, saffron, pimentón, olive oil and a paella pan. Beyond that, there are innumerable variations […]
What better way to celebrate Canada Day Holiday Monday than with immersive, all-day cooking workshop with Newcomer Kitchen on the delights of Syrian home cooking? In late 2016, The Depanneur & Butler's Pantry teamed up with the fabulous cooks from Newcomer Kitchen to host Canada's first Syrian Brunch Pop-Up, a sold-out event that reached as […]
What happens when an award-winning chef with a knack for clean & healthy eating reaches back to her Russian roots for inspiration? A night of delicious Russian comfort food with a contemporary health-conscious twist! #vegan & #GF options available! Borscht $6 In Russia, there are more vegetables available than meat, so one of the popular […]
