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 […]
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, […]
A fun and playful take on a handheld favourite. These tangy, spicy and sweet fillings are a globetrotting adventure through Thailand, Korea, Vietnam and Malaysia. 3 Tacos: Spicy lime and coconut beef – a delicious flank spiced with green chillis and lime leaf, garnished with cilantro and topped with cotija cheese. Spicy Korean barbecue chicken […]
The Moors, a vibrant culture of Islamic North Africans, migrated to the Iberian peninsula in the 8th Century where they thrived for 700 years, leaving an indelible mark on the culture, music and food of southern Spain. Separated by less than 8 miles at the strait of Gibraltar, the cuisines of Morocco and Spain continue […]
This big bowl of spicy kimchi-spiked broth, noodles, veggies, mushrooms, tofu, pork* and egg* (*optional) sits somewhere between soup (Kimchi Guk), stew (Kimchi Jjigae), and ramen (Kimichi Ramyun), served over your choice of thick udon noodles or gluten-free "cellophane" noodles (dangmyeon), topped with fresh scallions & toasted sesame seeds. $12 #vegan #GF options available Add […]
Vanessa Yu from caterToronto asks How do we support community food systems? What does this mean for food security, food sovereignty, and food justice? How might policymakers support social and economic equality and equity through food? Vanessa Yu M.A. (Health Science in Public Health) launched CaterToronto -- an eclectic network of small-business food and beverage […]
