Figaro’s Garden Centre is hosting another great workshop this month. On September 21st, you are invited to join them for an Intro to Bouquet Making With Local Flowers. This is a hands-on evening class in which you will learn to how to make beautiful floral arrangements. All necessary tools are provided for you, just bring your creativity. The instructors are experienced cut flower growers who are passionate about local blooms and will delve into the benefits of using local blooms. This 2 hour workshops kicks off at 7:30 pm. To purchase your ticket, or get more information, visit Eventbrite.
Gourmet Warehouse has some great new cooking classes lined up for 2023, but fair warning many of the upcoming classes are already sold out. So if something piques your interest, we recommend registering. If you haven’t already experienced one of their classes, it is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with some like-minded food lovers. If you have participated, you know it’s a great way to pick up some knowledge and some great tips in the kitchen. Added bonus is after each cooking class all the participants are offered a 10% discount for purchases made the day of your class. We have set a few of their upcoming classes that caught our eye. For a full line up of all the classes Gourmet Warehouse is offering visit Cooking Classes.
Pasta Like A Pro: Southern Italia – February 23, 2023
If you love fresh pasta, this class is for you. You are invited to roll up your sleeves and learn how to make some Italian staples from scratch. This is a hands-on class in which Chef Deniz while guide you through each step. You’ll leave this class with the working knowledge of how to make your own dough, form authentic Italian pasta shapes, create a timeless ragu, plus garnishing the Mediterranean way. We’ve set out the menu for this class below:
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• Winter Salad with Caramelized Squash, Goat’s Cheese Truffles, Winter Greens, and Fine Balsamic, Crostini • Hand Shaped Orecchiette with Light Sausage Ragu, and Roasted Rapini, Parmesan Reggiano • Fresh Maccheroni Cacio Pepe with Pecorino Romano and Burnt Hazelnuts • Vanilla Gelato with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Maldon Salt
Modern Peruvian – March 7, 2023
Acclaimed local chef Shelome Bouvette invites you on a journey of flavours through Peru. You will be introduced to classic Peruvian comfort food with a contemporary twist. We’ve set out the menu below:
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• Huacatay Vinaigrette Quinoa Salad with Mango, Avocado, Roasted Pepper, and Rocota Chili • Verduras Causa – Whipped Beetroot and Potato, Lima Bean Puree, Aji Salsa, Pickled Beet, Huacatay, and Yam Chips • Nikkei Ceviche – Wild Sockeye Salmon, Ginger, Avocado with Passion Fruit Ponzu, Wasabi Aioli, and Nori • Lomo Saltado – Skirt Steak with Onion, Tomatoes, and Peppers with Kennebec Fries
Cheesemaking 101: Mozzarella, Bocconcini & Burrata – March 5, 2023
You are invited to learn how to create your own mozzarella, burrata and bocconcini using store bought milk. This class is led by Paula Nelson-Maddison who will teach you the science behind cheese in this 2 hour taste, touch and feel demonstration class. Paula will also show you unique and creative ways of serving these cheeses. For this demonstration class, each student will take home a kit so you can make 4 pounds of cheese at home along with online support.
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• Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto and Sun-dried Tomatoes, Artisanal Crackers and Bread
To see all the classes being offered and or to register, we invite you to visit GourmetWarehouse.ca.
Gourmet Warehouse has just announced a great line up of cooking classes for the Fall season. If you haven’t already experienced one of their classes, it is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with some like-minded food lovers. If you have participated, you know it’s a great way to pick up some knowledge and some great tips in the kitchen. Added bonus is after each cooking class all the participants are offered a 10% discount for purchases made the day of your class. We have set a few of their upcoming classes that caught our eye. For a full line up of all the classes Gourmet Warehouse is offering visit Cooking Classes.
An Evening With The Acorn: Vegetables Re-Imagined – Sept. 21, 2022
Brian Luptak and Shira Blustein, award winning chefs, restauranteurs and authors, will be leading this demonstration dining event. Vegetables Re-Imagined will explore produce layering flavours and textures with impeccable plating, while showcasing vegetarian cuisine at its finest. You will learn some fresh takes on classic dishes. The menu for this upcoming class is set out below:
Cookies with Lizzy: Spooky Sugar Halloween Treats – Sept. 25, 2022
Chef Lizzy Wong from Butter Baked Goods invites you to spend a Sunday afternoon learning how to colourfully decorate seasonal cookies using classic royal icing techniques on sugar cookies. You can expect to learn about consistency, colouring, piping techniques, flooding, and as well as some advanced techniques. Added bonus, each class starts with a delicious mimosa a nibble on baked goods and fresh fruit while Lizzie guides you through the class. Each attendee from this class will leave with delicious cookies to take home and share with your loved ones and of course armed with the knowledge to make more at home just in time for Halloween.
Dumpling 101: Pinch Me I’m Dreaming – Sept. 28, 2022
Chef Deniz will be hosting this hands-on cooking class in which you learn about the perfect dough, decadent fillings and classic technique for dumplings. “Pinch Me I’m Dreaming” will also highlight regional stuffings and fillings from around the world and the variations on folds and pinches to create showstopping plates to impress any guest. Some of what you’ll learn to make is set out below:
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• Hand rolled Rotolo di Spinachi and Ricotta with Sage Butter • Turkish Manti Dumplings with Lamb Merguez, Harissa Butter, Garlic Confit Yoghurt and Poached Egg • Crispy Pork, Prawn, and Chive Dumpling with Sweet Soy and Scallion Oil • Matcha Gelato
To see all the classes being offered and or to register, we invite you to visit GourmetWarehouse.ca.
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