Just 'cause it's November doesn't mean you can't enjoy the taste of BBQ! Emily grills up chewy slabs of fresh, locally-made tofu in a zingy homemade BBQ sauce, and serves it up on a fresh baked bun with a caramelized onion jus, some sweet miso-carrot coleslaw and smoky braised collards for a Southern kick. $12 […]
Pop-Up Showcase for November: Crossroads Diner! A zesty Louisiana Creole Gumbo with fresh shrimp, sausage, okra and the Holy Trinity of Southern cooking; onions, bell peppers and celery, in a rich red gravy served piping hot over rice — comfort food at its best! And there's a veggie version too! $12 (tax-in) (vegetarian and gluten-free […]
Allen Tan and Bryan Siu-Chong blew a lot of minds this summer serving up wild Asian-fusion street food out of their new ME.N.U Food Truck. Their signature fried rice balls - imagine an Italian Arancini packed with Pan-Asian flavours - were a huge hit at food events like T.U.M., Awestruck, 99 Sudbury Night Market and […]
It is the time of year to preserve the harvest. Fermentation is a traditional mode of food preservation that is also incredibly healthy. Homemade fermented foods are a great source of probiotics, enzymes, vitamins and minerals that can brighten your skin, increase energy levels and improve digestion. In this workshop Kate Leinweber, Registered Holistic Nutritionist […]
For me, the cool weather is a long-awaited invitation to dive into some hearty, slow-cooked dishes. Beef short ribs turn impossibly silky and luxurious after a couple of hours in the oven with onions, garlic and herbs, slowly melting into a rich, dark sauce spiked with soy, wine and balsamic vinegar. Served on a mash […]
Panelle (aka Panella de Ceci or Farinata) is a savoury dish similar to polenta, but made with chickpea flour. Once set, it is cut into wedges and fried until crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle — a popular street food in Palermo, Sicily. Emily serves her panelle wedges with a white wine-shiitake […]
Pop-Up Showcase for November: Crossroads Diner! A zesty Louisiana Creole Gumbo with fresh shrimp, sausage, okra and the Holy Trinity of Southern cooking; onions, bell peppers and celery, in a rich red gravy served piping hot over rice — comfort food at its best! And there's a veggie version too! $12 (tax-in) (vegetarian and gluten-free […]
Cabbage patch stew is a old Texas recipe, perhaps influenced by the large influx of Germans in the 1800's (also notable for their introduction of Bavarian beers and polka melodies into Tex-Mex/Norteño music). A cousin of chile con carne, this hearty dish adds sweet braised cabbage to the bean, tomato, chile and organic beef (vegetarian […]
Karachi is the commercial hub, port and most populous city in Pakistan, with nearly 20-million people. It is a cosmopolitan city that generates 70% of the revenue for the country. Still, traditional Pakistani food is still dear to the hearts of Karachiites: rice dishes like Pulao & Biryani, meat or chicken curries such as Karahi, […]
Sorry - this event has been CANCELLED Winter is coming. We can no longer deny this inevitable fact, but we can prepare for it by making delicious, festive preserves that will warm your cockles through the holiday season. Learn the ins & outs of home canning as we make two tummy-warming preserves that will be […]
