At the heart of French cooking are the "Mother Sauces"; a series of fundamental culinary building blocks upon which countless variations and dishes are based. In this fun, hands-on workshop, French Chef Chantal Vechambre will introduce the key techniques behind several of these versatile sauces, an invaluable foundation for anyone interested in exploring true French […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kimchi is an incredibly healthy and delicious category of Korean fermented vegetables that goes far beyond the familiar Baechu-kimchi (배추김치), the spicy napa cabbage kimchi found at Korean restaurants. There are scores of seasonal and regional variations that offer a unique glimpse into a rich and complex Korean culinary tradition. After a long winter, early spring […]
El Retorno de Goyo Garcia Alvarez de los Alsos de Jalisco The Dep is thrilled to welcome Chef Greg Couillard back to The Dep for his 8th season. Chef Greg Couillard is well known for his lifelong fascination with bold flavours and spices; his iconoclastic palate and sensibility transformed the then-conservative world of “fine” dining […]
Join master preserver Camilla Wynne of Preservation Society for this fun, hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn how to bring a little sunshine into your life by transforming citrus fruits into gorgeous, shelf-stable preserves. This class covers all the basics of water bath canning, from selecting your produce to proper sterilization to basic microbiology. You will […]
Join local food maverick Joshna Maharaj for a lively discussion about Take Back the Tray, a movement to reconnect food with health, wellness, education, and rehabilitation in public institutions around the globe. And it's a story about how a chef took on the challenge of showing how we can create better food — and better […]
Pelmeni are the Russian answer to perogies, vareniki, manti, wontons, and the myriad stuffed fresh pasta dumplings of the world. Filled with meat, vegetables, and spices and served with butter, sour cream or broth, they are a staple of the Russian dinner table. Join Dep alumni Roman Kliotzkin for this fab dinner of Russian comfort food. […]
Mezze are kind of like the Middle Eastern version of tapas, flavourful small plates often found in abundance at the beginning of a family lunch or dinner, or combined with fresh flatbread into a satisfying meal of their own. In this fun, hands-on workshop Chef Mary Freij, of The Depanneur's popular Mazeh Brunch will introduce […]
Join passionate and knowledgeable Italian culinary expert Chef Luciano Schipano for a unique, in-depth exploration and live demonstration of one of Italy’s most famous cheeses, mozzarella, and its much rarer and sophisticated cousin, burrata. This fun and delicious evening will begin with general introduction to the world of Italian cheeses, and demonstration and tasting of […]
