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SUMMARY:OFFSITE: Canada Day Mushroom Hunting & Foraging Expedition with Puck's Plenty
DESCRIPTION:What better way to celebrate Canada Day and the country we call home?\nJoin us for The Depanneur’s first ever offsite foraging excursion! We’re taking the show on the road and bringing you directly to the source with an expert guide to educate us on the seasonal species of fungi available in our own backyard. We’ll respectfully take what we can from the land we all share and then return home to cook up our treasures! \nOur expert guide\, Danijela Pulcini from Puck’s Plenty\, has been foraging wild mushrooms and plants her whole life\, first in her native Serbia and since right here in Ontario. She will show us how to safely identify wild species and will discuss medicinal and culinary uses of what we find. For this time of year in\, our chosen location\, we will be looking primarily for Summer Oyster mushrooms\, Turkey Tails\, Angel Wings and perhaps some members of the Bolete family. \nWe will meet at 10am sharp (please do not be late) at the Barrie Community Sports Complex in Minesing\, about 15 minutes North of Barrie. Once you pass the first gate\, take the first right into the parking lot and we and Danijela will be waiting there. Once everyone has arrived we will head directly into the woods! \nRecommended items to bring: \n\nsmall knives\ngarden spade\nbasket or mesh bag\nassorted bags (both paper and plastic)\nwater bottle\ninsect repellent\nback pack\n\nParticipants should wear either running shoes or hiking boots as well as long pants. Note: dogs are welcome to join! \n—–\nPuck’s Plenty was established in 2010 by Peter Blush\, who has become a renowned wild mushroom expert here in Ontario after years as a military news correspondent and novelist. Featured for his mushroom expertise on The Oprah Network’s ‘Fearless In the Kitchen’\, The Global Network’s Morning News and many others\, he now delights in taking groups of intrepid foragers into our wooded spaces to enjoy the natural spoils of the land we all share. pucksplenty.com \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 by hosting unique food events.\n@thedepanneur
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/offsite-canada-day-mushroom-hunting-foraging-expedition-with-pucks-plenty/
LOCATION:Barrie Community Sports Complex\, 2100 Nursery Rd\, Minesing\, ON\, L0L 1Y2
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SUMMARY:Mercari x The Dep — InFusions: An Elevated Dinner by Carole Nelson Brown
DESCRIPTION:A sophisticated dining experience crafted with thoughtful and precise cannabis infusions featuring Orchard Cannabis and Token Naturals\nJoin Mercari at The Depanneur for an elegant infused dinner party with culinary cannabis alchemist Carole Nelson Brown. Carole combines years of catering and recipe development with her deep expertise crafting precise cannabis infusions to create a truly one of a kind culinary experience. Chef Carole will infuse an exquisite\, multi-course\, Peruvian-inspired menu with a unique blend of terpenes and cannabinoids to enhance and elevate your meal. Sauces and condiments will be infused with precise dosages so every guest is fully in charge of their own experience. \nWelcome Mocktail\nInfused Peach Bellini (non-alcoholic) \nCeviche\nPeru is famous for its fresh\, bright and exciting ceviches. Fresh raw fish ‘cooked’ in lime juice\, spiked with garlic\, onion\, chiles and cilantro\, served with tender sweet potato and crunchy cancha\, a uniquely addictive kind of Peruvian popcorn.\n[Vegetarian option: Heart of Palm Ceviche] \nBeet\, Orange and Fennel Salad\nA crispy\, colourful composed salad that masterfully combines the deep earthiness of beets with the crispy aromatic of fennel\, the sweet juiciness of oranges\, and the fresh\, peppery bite of arugula\, in a luscious citrus vinaigrette. \nPollo a la Brasa \nPeruvian roast chicken is simply next-level; if you have never tried it\, it is a total game-changer. It is deeply seasoned with a unique mix of spices\, herbs and chiles like here: aji panca\, aji amarillo and huacatay\, before roasting\, and then served with a spectacular\, vibrant aji verde sauce that makes for an unforgettable flavour combination. Served with crispy roast potatoes.\n[Vegetarian option: Seasoned Crispy Tofu with Aji Verde] \nAlfajores\nThese rich shortbread cookies stuffed with dulce de leche caramel are beloved across South America; Carole’s are dipped in dark chocolate for an extra luxurious touch. \n—– \nAfter a remarkable 40-year career as a professional makeup artist to the stars Carole Nelson Brown embraced a mid-life pivot that took her from famous faces to tantalizing taste buds. Her culinary journey led to recipe development\, enchanting chef pop-ups\, and sharing culinary wisdom through cooking classes. She currently works in catering and as a private chef. \nIn addition to her work as a private chef and caterer\, Carole has spent the last decade developing cannabis-infused gourmet products and teaching others how to cook with precision and purpose. What began as a way to help a family member manage cancer symptoms evolved into a passion for creating delicious\, discreet\, and microdosed edibles—like her signature vegan\, nut-free chilli crisp. Carole was an active part of the founding of Social Sessions\, a culinary cannabis project rooted in community\, and she continues to explore how food and cannabis can elevate both health and pleasure.\n@mamashack\n—–\n \n \n  \n  \nMercari Agency works with cannabis companies to help their brands come to market across Canada. @mercariagency \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \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 by hosting unique food events.\n@thedepanneur
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/mercari-x-the-dep-infusions-an-elevated-dinner-by-carole-nelson-brown/
LOCATION:CSI Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave.\, Suite 501\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Supper Clubs
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SUMMARY:SUPPER CLUB: The Georgian Feast with Chef Zura
DESCRIPTION:An ancient myth posits that while creating the world\, God took a break for supper\, but became so involved with the meal that God tripped over the high peaks of the Caucasus mountains\, spilling a little of everything from the plate onto the land below. So it was that Georgia came to be blessed with such riches\, the table scraps from Heaven. \nThe foods of Georgia have roots in the many countries and cultures that have intersected with the land historically\, however what has evolved is a food and wine culture unlike anywhere else in the world. Boasting the world’s most ancient viticultural and vinicultural practices (the world’s first winemakers)\, as well as developing some of the most fascinating (and\, frankly\, fun) rituals of the table. With toasts\, poetry and elation at the forefront of the dining experience\, Georgians simply know how to live and they know how to eat. \nThe cuisine is as creatively delightful as it is balanced\, with a wide swath of vegetables transformed into soups and stews\, spreads and medleys sitting next to baseball-sized dumplings\, boat-shaped cheese breads and some of the finest barbecue in the world. Simplicity and freshness are priorities\, the spices are simple but distinct. Tonight we dine like true Georgians with a multi-course feast representing many of the cuisine’s most iconic dishes.\n—– \nPkhali Duo\nTraditional Georgian vegetable spreads made from a base of garlic\, walnuts and spices – one featuring spinach and the other with beetroot\, contrasting bright green and pink\, respectively. Balancing the salt/sugar/vinegar ratio by hand is essential to creating these delights and they should taste sharp and bright but never vinegary. \nNigvziani Badrijani\nTender strips of eggplant rolled around a blend of creamed walnuts and traditional spices. Often garnished with a Persian influence\, such as pomegranate seeds. \nMchadi\nGeorgian-style cornbread – crisp on the outside and meltingly tender within. Traditionally this flatbread would have been made from native Georgian millet\, however with the introduction of corn from the New World – a cheap\, hearty and nutritious foodstuff – many countries from Eastern Europe and The Caucasus to the Mediterranean took to implementing the crop into everyday cuisine\, where it continues to shine today. \nChakhokhbili\nOne of the most iconic dishes the Georgian table is this tender\, homestyle chicken dish (once more commonly made from pheasant)\, cooked slowly with tomato\, onions\, garlic and herbs with no liquid added. As scholar Darra Goldstein notes\, “Just as Georgian boys were once judged by their skill in cutting mtsvadi sticks (bbq skewers)\, so Georgian girls were deemed marriageable according to their ability to cut up chicken for chakhokhbili. The most traditional recipes call for seventeen precise pieces\, although today a mere ten will suffice.” \nLobio\nRed kidney beans slow cooked with Georgian spices\, fresh herbs and aromatics. Often served with tkemali\, a Georgian plum sauce that lends a deep and sweet richness. \nTonis Puri-Inspired Bread\nA freshly baked\, puffed bread designed for sharing\, scooping and absorbing the juices from the accompanying dishes. Traditionally baked in a tone\, similar to a tandoor oven\, it is a staple at celebrations such as Easter\, Christmas and New Year’s Day. \nSweet Rice with Dried Fruits\nThe sweetness of white rice is brought out and infused with honey\, cinnamon\, clove and a traditional accompaniment of dried fruits\, lending a soft and aromatic end to the evening! \nNOTE: Georgia is among the oldest (many say the oldest) wine culture in the world\, with over 500 native varietals represented across a relatively small landmass. Georgian food and wine are nearly inseparable to locals who will insist that the two must go together. In the spirit of BYOB you can source rich and complex Georgian (red) wines such as Saperavi and Mkuzani at select LCBOs or at the newly opened Georgian House\, just down the street from The Dep!\n—– \nChef Zura grew up in Georgia’s capital\, Tbilisi\, where food was and is a celebration of life\, story and community. Immersed in generations of Georgian cooking from a young age\, Zura worked as an architect for many years before the calling of the kitchen drew him towards study at a culinary academy where he honed his skills and desire to bring Georgian traditional foodways to life. Today he runs a personal chef service – Zurbistro – specializing in Georgian dishes as well as Romanian hand-crafted grill and barbecue delicacies. @zurbistro \n—–\nEvery weekend The Depanneur invites a guest chef to host a fun\, family-style dinner party.\n@thedepanneur
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/supper-club-the-georgian-feast-with-chef-zura/
LOCATION:CSI Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave.\, Suite 501\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:COOKING CLASS: Intro to Whole Animal Butchery by Chef Taylor Parker
DESCRIPTION:Breaking down a whole animal is not only more cost-effective than buying pre-cut parts\, but it give you much more control over the resulting cuts\, allowing you to optimize them for specific dishes. Join Chef Taylor Parker for an in-depth introduction to whole-animal butchery. This hands-on\, day-long workshop will cover the techniques and cuts for three primary types of animal encountered in the kitchen: quadrupeds\, fish and fowl. \nWe’ll start with an introduction to butchering whole chicken. Everyone will get hands-on experience learning how break down a chicken into it’s component parts\, and there will be a demonstration of some more advanced techniques like deboning\, Frenched breasts\, and wing lollipops. We’ll follow up with a fish butchery demonstration with an opportunity for everyone to learn how to fillet and debone a whole fish. We’ll then break for lunch made from some of the fresh chicken and fish we’ve just prepared. \nAfter lunch we head back to the work table to break down a whole animal (either a whole deer\, lamb\, or pork\, depending on availability; the same techniques apply to all). You’ll learn all the main primal and sub-primal cuts\, as well as some more specific types of cuts. There will be demo and discussion of the best applications of different cuts\, from steaks and roasts to ground meat and sausage\, as well as more advanced techniques like removing silver skin\, Frenching ribs\, and preparing scallopini. \nAll participants will take home generous\, vacuum-sealed portions of the meats they prepared in class\, along with notes and recipes.\n—–\n \nTaylor Parker is of the Mohawk Nation\, Bear Clan\, from Six Nations of the Grand River. \nTaylor is a proud father\, chef\, forager\, gardener\, and friend. His extensive knowledge of native North American plants brings rarely seen ingredients and flavours to his dishes\, with the philosophy that food is a conduit to connect people back to the land. Taylor is passionate about bringing like-minded Chefs together to share\, educate\, and collaborate on unique dishes that seek to define modern First Nations North American Cuisine. He also heads up The Depanneur’s monthly  Indigenous Food Lab dinner.. \nTaylor has spent much of his professional life working in a diverse range of kitchens and catering. He currently runs MT Hospitality focused on unique hunt\, fished and foraged First Nations inspired events and dinners\, and is also the co-owner of For4ged Candle Company in Brantford\, Ontario. @turok_parker \n—–\nEvery week\, The Depanneur invites TO’s best culinary talents to lead fun\, hands-on workshops. \n\n\n@thedepanneur
URL:https://dev.thedepanneur.ca/event/cooking-class-intro-to-whole-animal-butchery-by-chef-taylor-parker/
LOCATION:CSI Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave.\, Suite 501\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
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