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SUMMARY:MASTERCLASS: Discovering Wild Foods by Dyson Forbes
DESCRIPTION:Masterclasses offer in-depth explorations of food topics\, presented by experts and accompanied by demonstrations and tastings.\nWhat does it taste like to live in Ontario? This is a tricky question to answer for two reasons. Firstly\, although we grow a lot of things\, most of what is cultivated here is not native to Ontario. The vast majority of food crops are essentially an invasive species that that been introduced and have taken over our local ecosystems. Secondly\, most of the food plants that are indigenous to Ontario are not grown commercially nor available for purchase in stores. The only products actually native to Ontario one is likely to find in a supermarket might be maple syrup\, blueberries and wild rice. So we find ourselves deeply disconnected from our terroir\, seasons and natural environment\, as well as sustainable First Nations food traditions that reach back thousands of years. \nBut it doesn’t have to be this way. Ontario is abundant with all manner of edible plants\, mushrooms\, herbs\, nuts\, fruits and vegetables\, if you only know what to look for — and that is exactly what the Forbes family has been doing for decades. Dyson Forbes\, following in the footsteps of his father Jonathan\, have devoted themselves to making wild foraged native foodstuffs available to a broader Canadian audience through their company\, Forbes Wild Foods. Working with specialized teams of foragers — rural Indigenous people\, women\, youth\, retirees\, farmers\, and professional pickers — they carefully and sustainably harvest abundant wild foods\, and help propagate rare plants by reintroducing them to lands that need remedial attention\, such as overgrazed woodlots and pastures. \nFor this Masterclass\, Dyson will be walking guests through a multi-course tasting session designed to showcase the unique flavours of a wide range of native foods\, from teas\, berries\, and nuts to mushrooms\, herbs\, and seaweeds. These remarkable ingredients are available in variety of forms\, from pickles and jams to powders and teas\, making them available year-round. Dyson will speak to some of the overall considerations of Canadian foraging as well as sharing fascinating botanical\, historical\, nutritional and medicinal details of particular species. \nBerries: Skunk Currant\, Cloudberry\, Saskatoon Berry\, Elderberry\nPlants: Cattail\, Sweet Fern\, Sweetgrass\, Labrador Tea\nSeaweeds: Dulce\, Sea Asparagus\, Sea Truffle\nMushrooms: Lobster\, Chanterelles\, Candy Cap\nTrees: Birch\, Haskap\, Balsam\, Spruce\, Cedar\nNuts: Beech Nuts\, Heartnut\, Black Walnut\, Chestnuts\, Hickory \n(Exact items will depend on availability) \nA simple but extensive tasting menu has been prepared in collaboration with Chef Taylor Parker\, the man behind the popular Indigenous Food Lab dinner series. This will be a unique opportunity to sample a broad range of rare flavours and ingredients that are a connection to our Canadian landscape. Dyson will also have a selection of wild food products for sale at the end of the event\, so you can take home some of the amazing new flavours you have discovered.\n—– \n$79 +HST \n—– \nWith more than twenty years of experience in the food industry\, and over twenty five years in film\, television\, and content creation\, Dyson Forbes has a unique set of skills well suited to food marketing and education. He has worked with Forbes Wild Foods almost from the start. As well as marketing wild foods\, Dyson leads foraging trips for small parties\, and does presentations to chefs\, student chefs\, and organizations with an interest in food. He is involved in several on-line initiatives about food trends\, farming and resource management\, and cultural development.\n@forbeswildfoods \n—–\nThe Depanneur is where Interesting Food Things happen. For more than a decade The Dep has been showcasing Toronto’s remarkable culinary diversity by hosting unique food events.\n@thedepanneur
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/masterclass-discovering-wild-foods-by-dyson-forbes/
LOCATION:CSI Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave.\, Suite 501\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:COOKING CLASS: Grande Ripieni - Spectacular Rolled Pastas with Chef Anthony Sestito
DESCRIPTION:Join Chef Anthony Sestito for an intermediate-level exploration of some of Italy’s most outstanding filled-and-rolled pasta dishes. You’ll ease into the class with a beautiful spread of antipasto on arrival\, and then dive into learning how to make a simple and versatile fresh pasta dough from scratch\, with an emphasis on choosing the right flours and the importance of resting the dough. Chef Anthony will then walk you through the art of crafting not only classic cannelloni but also other large\, impressive shapes like manicotti\, rotolo\, sacchetti\, and pasta imbustata. You’ll be guided through selecting and preparing a variety of fillings—ranging from classic spinach and ricotta to hearty meat or delicate vegetable blends—while demonstrating the essential techniques for rolling\, stuffing\, and sealing each shape. There will also be a discussion of the pairing of different shapes and sizes with their traditional sauces. The class culminates in a light meal of freshly-prepared spinach & ricotta Cannelloni con Pomodoro. (Vegan option available on request). Any extra pasta made in class can be taken home\, along with PDF recipes and new skills to impress your friends!\n—– \n$79 \n—–\nAnthony Sestito is the head Chef of Pastaio\, one of the leading suppliers of specialty handmade Italian pastas to many of Toronto finest restaurants. Building on his Italian heritage and more than 14 years experience working in some of the GTA’s top kitchens\, along with several in-depth trips to Italy to study pasta traditions from Bologna to Rome\, Anthony founded Pastaio in 2020 to dedicate himself to becoming a full-time pastaio (pasta maker).  @_pastaio_\n—– \nEvery week\, The Depanneur invites TO’s best culinary talents to lead fun\, hands-on workshops.\nLearn more about Cooking Classes at The Depanneur
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/cooking-class-grande-ripieni-spectacular-rolled-pastas-with-chef-anthony-sestito/
LOCATION:CSI Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave.\, Suite 501\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:INDIGENOUS FOOD LAB by Taylor Parker and Matthew Knight-Barton
DESCRIPTION:This event takes place at CSI Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave.\, Suite 501\nToronto is part of the Dish With One Spoon Covenant. In its very language\, it reminds us that by eating together\, we are connected.  \nThe Depanneur is proud to host the Indigenous Food Lab\, a new monthly residency with Chefs Taylor Parker and Matthew Knight-Barton\, the duo behind The Dep’s acclaimed and subversive Canada Day Supper Clubs.  It is an honour and privilege to offer a space where these chefs can combine their talents to explore the possibilities of an elevated\, communal dining experience rooted in First Nations traditions. It is their laboratory to explore and experiment with a Canadian concept of terroir – the flavour of a place — to rediscover and redefine what Indigenous food means today. \nWe live in the largest city in Canada\, one of the most ethnically and culinarily diverse cities in the world. One can find almost any dish from almost any cuisine\, with one glaring\, egregious exception: the country we actually live in. Indigenous food is criminally underrepresented in Toronto’s food scene\, without a single Indigenous-owned restaurant for people to patronize. More than ever before\, Canada needs to embrace and celebrate its indigenous culinary heritage\, and I believe the long path towards reconciliation can and should start at the table. \n\n\nRead the profile of Chef Taylor from The Depanneur Cookbook\nTheir sophisticated tasting menus celebrate local and foraged ingredients\, and a deep connection to First Nations foodways\, to our land and our shared heritage. Each meal showcases a range of wild ingredients harvested by Chef Taylor. Weather\, timing\, season\, and the caprice of Mother Nature will determine exactly what will be shared with us. Whatever comes to the table\, you can be assured that it will be crafted with remarkable skill and creativity of two veteran fine-dining chefs. \nPay It Forward\nBecause food in general\, and indigenous food in particular\, is inherently political\, this series will also reconnect with The Depanneur’s Pay It Forward program. Developed to support Dashmaawaan Benmaazinjin (They Feed The People) as part of The Depanneur+Bentway 2023 Communal Table dinner series\, Pay It Forward directed donations from dinner guests to provide fresh\, lovingly prepared food to the elderly and unhoused in Toronto’s Indigenous community. Additionally\, two tickets at every IFL dinner are gifted to members of Toronto’s indigenous community\, underscoring the literal and symbolic importance of a seat at the table. \nWhy no menu?\n—– \n$99 + HST \n—– \nTaylor Parker is from Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve\, where he inherited an extensive knowledge of native plants and foraged foodstuffs from his parents. Taylor has spent much of his professional life working in a diverse range of professional kitchens and as a freelance chef\, and recently launched FOR4GED Candle Company in Brantford\, Ontario.\n@turok_parker | @for4ged.candleco \nMatthew Anthony Knight-Barton has been cooking and managing kitchens\, venues and events for nearly 20 years. Matthew has a passion for all things fresh\, and a traditional British style of cooking with a French twist.\n—– \n\nThe Depanneur is Where Interesting Food Things Happen. For more than a decade The Dep has been showcasing Toronto’s remarkable culinary diversity through thousands of unique food events as well as the forthcoming Depanneur Cookbook. After more than 10 years at its iconic College Street location\, The Dep is now bringing all new Interesting Food Things to exciting venues all across the GTA. @TheDepanneur
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/indigenous-food-lab-by-taylor-parker-and-matthew-knight-barton-3/
LOCATION:CSI Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave.\, Suite 501\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Supper Clubs
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SUMMARY:COOKING CLASS: Afghan Mantoo & Ashak Dumplings by Frishta Ghafoori
DESCRIPTION:For more than two millennia\, Afghanistan has been a place where important trade routes between India\, China\, the Middle East and Europe have converged. Marco Polo crossed the country en route to China; Arab travellers and the British passed through on their way to India. A rich culture took hold at this crossroads\, and with it a varied cuisine influenced by that of Persia\, India and Mongolia\, but with style all its own. \nThroughout Central Asia\, delicious dumplings of all kinds are a staple of the local cuisine. Mantoo (or Mantu) is a popular traditional Afghan dish consisting of steamed dumplings filled with spiced ground meat and onions\, or called Ashak when filled with a vegetarian leek filling. In Afghanistan they are served alongside split yellow lentils and a rich tomato gravy\, then topped with fresh yoghurt and mint sauce. \nJoin Frishta Ghafoori (along with her aunt Samia\, her family’s resident dumpling expert) as they show you the traditional way to make mantoo and ashak from scratch. You will learn the whole process\, from making and rolling the dough\, preparing the fillings and sauces. You’ll get to enjoy some delicious samples and take extras home to share along with all the recipes and your newly-honed dumpling making skills!\n—– \n \nFrishta Ghafoori\, is from Afghanistan; she is a full-time nursing student and a proud mother of an 11-year-old son.\n“Cooking is my passion—I love being in the kitchen\, creating delicious meals\, and enjoying good food. I also have a deep interest in learning about different cultures because I believe that food connects people in a special way. Through cooking and sharing meals\, I find joy in exploring traditions from around the world.” \n—– \n\nEvery week\, The Depanneur invites TO’s best culinary talents to lead fun\, hands-on cooking classes & workshops.\n@thedepanneur
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/cooking-class-afghan-mantoo-ashak-dumplings-by-frishta-ghafoori/
LOCATION:CSI Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave.\, Suite 501\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:COOKING CLASS: Full-Day Breadmaking Intensive by Leo Baduria
DESCRIPTION:This workshop takes place at Café ZuZu\, 555 Dundas St. E.\nOne of The Depanneur’s most popular workshops!\nJoin artisanal baker Leo Baduria for a full-day\, in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of great bread. You’ll learn how to make your own sourdough starter\, and how to prepare different types of dough\, using various grains and flours. There will be hands-on practice of the techniques to folding\, kneading and shaping dough to make focaccia\, fougasse\, baguettes\, boules\, batards and brioches\, including challah braids. \nThe morning focuses on dough-making; first for the focaccia and pizza\, followed by the dough for baguettes\, boules and batards using different types of flour. This is then followed by making the brioche dough\, which takes longer to rise. \nThe afternoon focuses on the shaping and baking of the various breads\, starting with the focaccia and pizza dough. By mid-afternoon the baguette\, boules and batards will be ready to shape. While they are baking\, the brioche dough will be ready for shaping into various types\, such as challah\, loaf\, brioche buns. \nThroughout the day there will be oven-fresh bread to snack on with cheese\, fruits\, and some charcuterie — please feel free to bring any topping you’d like to share!\n—– \n$159 +HST \n—–\nLeo Baduria‘s introduction to fine breads started in Montreal where he lived from 1977 to 1988. This beautiful city boasts a large number of fine boulangeries in just about every quartier where one can find a superb baguette for dinner or croissant for breakfast. This growing fascination with French breads led him to try baking his own baguettes via several books on French baking. Over time\, Leo assisted several bakers in Montreal\, France and Italy – learning techniques that he would incorporate in his own baking – and has since given several sold out bread workshops to bread lovers who wanted to learn the artisanal way of making bread. Leo’s approach to baking is one that respects the soul of the living yeasts\, the quality of grains used to make the flour and the enjoyment of the whole baking process from start to finish.\n@mywindowtotheworld \nThe Depanneur is Where Interesting Food Things Happen. For more than a decade The Dep has been showcasing Toronto’s remarkable culinary diversity through thousands of unique food events as well as The Depanneur Cookbook. After more than 10 years at its iconic College Street location\, The Dep is now bringing all new Interesting Food Things to exciting venues all across the GTA. @TheDepanneur
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/cooking-class-full-day-breadmaking-intensive-by-leo-baduria-10/
LOCATION:Café ZuZu\, 555 Dundas Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 2B7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:SUPPER CLUB: Fat RICE by Rocheller Batuigas
DESCRIPTION:Fat RICE is a passion project of Rocheller Batuigas\, a way to explore his Filipino history and identity in the lens of growing up in Canada and the path he took as a chef in the city. Come join him on his journey through Filipino and Asian food as they try to (sometimes confusingly and hilariously) cowboy and finagle my way on what it means to be Canadian.\n—– \npasimula // beginning \nFat Kid Salad\nRocket\, with crunchy adobo corn nuts\, panutsa peanut brittle\, sweet mango\, sour pomelo\, shaved red onions\, and a sharp good local Gouda. Served with brown butter and calamansi vinaigrette. \nAn homage to the fat kid in all of us. A salad incorporating stories of my time in Canada working with great local ingredients and also (still) discovering my identity as a Filipino in Canada. Inspired by Chef Brad Long and my time at Evergreen Brickworks\, I incorporate greens\, grains\, nuts\, fruits\, and cheese with brown butter vinaigrette with calamansi\, creating a rich and unctuous dressing that binds everything together. \nBreaking Blood Dinuguan\nPork Blood Stew – pork blood\, vinegar\, ginger\, garlic\, chillies. Dip with puto rice cakes. \nDinuguan is a traditional Filipino stew made from pig’s blood with offals in a vinegar-based rich gravy with aromatics of ginger and garlic. Often served with sweet and spongy puto to dip into dark and rich gravy. Break “bread” with fluffy puto strewn in with gouda cheese and dip it in slightly spicy\, porky\, sour\, and rich dinuguan. \nsa gitna // in the middle \nCrispy & Crunchy Kare Kare\nCrispy pork belly\, garlic fried rice\, thick peanut sauce\, shrimp paste\, roasted eggplant\, long beans\, bok choy\, crushed peanuts and crispy garlic. \nA variation of a Filipino centuries-old recipe of braised meats (oxtails\, shank\, tripe\, pork hock\, etc.). My version is to make a bold and unctuous peanut sauce laced with the umami rich bagoong (fermented shrimp paste) with carefully cooked eggplant\, long beans\, and bok choy. Atop the sauce and vegetables\, we lay down crispy roasted pork belly to contrast the varying textures. A must is a side of more bagoong to add salt\, adjust the seasoning\, and bring additional complexity to the dish. \nChicken Inasal\nMarinated and grilled chicken\, garlic atchara pickles\, black pepper cucumber pickle\, chicken fat\, spicy vinegar \nChicken marinated in lemongrass\, garlic\, ginger\, chilies\, vinegar\, and brown sugar. Charred and served with garlic atchara pickles\, which are made from green papaya\, carrots\, and garlic\, as well as my mom’s simple black pepper cucumber pickle. Side of flavoured chicken fat with annatto and spicy vinegar. \nGarlic Fried Rice\nGarlic\, garlic\, and garlic \nShrimp Sinigang Brodo\nShrimp and Sour Tamarind Broth \nA clean broth made of tamarind and infused with shrimp. This version of sinigang is focused on the sabaw (broth)\, which is mouth puckeringly sour to cleanse your palate in between bites. \ntapus na // it’s over \nSticky Butter Toast with Saging Latik\nButter and coconut sugar toast served with saba bananas\, brown sugar\, coconut milk\, and rum sauce. Served with queso “dirty” ice cream and smoked Maldon salt. \nSticky buttered and sugared toast served atop saging latik saba bananas cooked in coconut milk\, sugar\, and rum. Finished with queso “dirty” ice cream\, which street vendors peddle handmade ice cream with varying flavours like ube\, mango\, and queso (cheese) in the Philippines.\n—– \nRocheller Batuigas has worked as a chef for nearly 15 years working under Brad Long at Evergreen Brickworks at Cafe Belong and as well as the current Executive Chef at York University Student Centre. Currently traveling around the city on his days off with his friends and partner as FAT RICE\, a hilarious group of people who love food and sharing those experiences at your next market or pop-up. @fatrice.to\n—– \nEvery weekend The Depanneur invites an amateur or professional guest chef to host a fun\, informal dinner party. @thedepanneur
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/supper-club-fat-rice-by-rocheller-batuigas/
LOCATION:CSI Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave.\, Suite 501\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
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