Food means a lot of things to a lot of people, but at the end of the day the big question is: is it yummy? This is Brad Kurtenbach's answer to this most fundamental of food questions. A collection of Brad's favourite flavours and ingredients in a delicious, family-style dinner party that is sure to […]
Delicate, paper-thin sheets of Phyllo (sometimes spelled filo) pastry (from the Greek φύλλο for leaf) have been a Eastern Mediterranean delicacy for hundreds of years. Traditional hand-rolled phyllo took lots of time and skill to make, requiring long rollers and special, extra-large tables. Now that quality phyllo can be readily acquired at the supermarket, this […]
After-school hands-on cooking workshop for kids 8-12 “Pizza Mania” will guide your kids through 4 different pizza-inspired dishes, using healthy, local ingredients. These fun, hands-on classes engages your child with healthy ingredients and helps build kitchen confidence. Kids learn useful food and nutrition basics, cooking skills and kitchen safety, and even how to clean up […]
I think we can safely say that Spring has sprung (knock wood), so this is a fresh, bright green dish to welcome in a new season. Tender fresh pappardelle - hand-cut wide noodles - tossed with sweet baby peas and an arugula, pine nut and pecorino pesto. Top it with a combination of lemony tuna […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Poireaux a la Creme is an old-school, rustic French dish that Emily gives a fresh, vegan make-over. Leeks, potatoes, white beans and oyster mushrooms come together in a rich creamy stew, served with homemade bread. $12 (tax-in) (#vegan & #GF options) Dessert: Orange Curd Shortcake. Crumbly sweet […]
Patacon Pisao is a classic dish from the coast of Colombia: a green plantain that has been fried and pressed flat, then refried until crispy and served with a range of tasty toppings. It is such a well-loved dish, there is even a popular salsa song about it! Check out this great video of Cookie […]
If you've never been to a Seder, or you've been to too many boring ones, then Emily Zimmerman’s fresh, creative and vegan spin on classic Jewish holiday dishes is for you. The tradition of inviting strangers to Seder has its roots in the Jewish communities of what is now Eastern Europe. In medieval times, poor people would […]
Tea, one of the worlds oldest and most popular beverages, offers an amazing array of flavours and aromas that can be enjoyed on the plate as well as the teapot. Join certified tea sommelier Carol Mark for a fun, hands-on workshop that will inspire you to look at tea in a totally new way. This […]
Gado Gado was one of the most addictive dishes I discovered travelling across Indonesia many, many years ago; deceptively simply, infinitely variable, always delicious. Blanched veggies like long green beans, cabbage, choi and bean sprouts, together with cool fresh cucumbers and tomato wedges, share the plate with proteins like fried tofu and boiled eggs (optional). […]
Every Wednesday - Veg Out with Emily Zimmerman Any lover of Jewish food quickly develops an appreciation for "Appetizings", the selection of cool salads, spreads and dips familiar to any big family get-together. Emily puts her vegan spin on a few classics: Okara 'tuna' salad, Tofu 'egg' salad, Quinoa tabouli, served with sprouts and matzoh […]
