Gnocchi are the magical lovechild of pasta and dumplings, versatile enough to be rustic and homey comfort food, or delicate and elegant special-occasion fare. Their secret lies in how easy they can be make to make from scratch, once you know how. Laura Guanti will introduce you to some of the many varieties of gnocchi, start with […]
Discover the fundamentals of sausage making with Chef Amber Farrell. Learn some tricks, get your hands dirty and have fun learning how to make 3 different kinds of pork sausage. At this workshop you will be making: Breakfast Sausage made with pork, sage, brown sugar, nutmeg; Polish Sausage made with pork, marjoram, paprika, garlic; and […]
Suzanne Barr occupies a space where many passions overlap: local community, food security, and advocacy for people of colour & LGBTQ communities. Join us for a conversation about intersectionality within kitchen culture as a woman of colour, the importance of storytelling, and understanding our positions of power and how we influence the next generation. ----- Dinner […]
Discover the unique flavours of the Western Indian province of Maharashtra – light, flavourful and sophisticated, with a hint of the tropical coast. These are special regional dishes, uncommon in restaurants, but regularly cooked in homes, presented in a modern way showcasing Chef Ketan Dongre experience working in fine dining around the world. Sabudana Vada […]
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 […]
Take your taste buds on an around the world trip, tasting award-winning wines from California, New Zealand, Spain and Australia. Pernod Ricard wine ambassador Madeleine Legoe, in collaboration with Chef Jose Arato of Pimenton, will lead you on a 2-hour sensory journey designed to broaden your palate, highlight the complexity of the wines, and explore […]
BRUNCH POP-UP: Sat/Sun Mar 16-17 & 23-24 Avaughn Wells brings a taste of Cleveland to The Dep with this menu of American Soul Food classics remixed for brunch. “When my grandparents traveled North to Ohio, they brought their Southern flavours with them. My mother would have made some of these items; others were from my […]
Patryk Laskowski feels fortunate to live in a place that offers such a flavourful and diverse variety of foods. His menu is a celebration of local Ontario ingredients and producers, showcased using French, Italian and Spanish culinary styles to emphasize their flavours. All of the vegetables, grains, meats, and eggs are Ontario-grown or raised: the birch […]
Join Laura Guanti at The Depanneur for a fun, hands-on evening of stuffed pasta making! You will start by learning how to make a simple and versatile pasta dough sheets from scratch. Then, working with two delicious fillings — ricotta with spinach, and goat cheese with squash — you will learn a variety of techniques for making […]
Join artisanal baker Leo Baduria for this fun, hands-on workshop where participants will learn the recipes and techniques for making traditional flatbreads found in Italy and France, such as Focaccia, Fougasse aux Olives, Pizza Margherita and Tarte Flambée. You will learn how to make dough from scratch, how to handle it from kneading and resting to […]
