This event takes place at CSI Spadina, 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501
This DIY event is a combination cooking class and dinner party. Working in small groups and following detailed recipes, you and your fellow guests will prepare a number of Colombian dishes and then sit down to share the meal you have made. All ingredients, equipment and recipes are supplied and expert facilitators are on hand to guide you through the whole process. It’s a fun way to meet new people, learn recipes and enjoy a delicious meal in a convivial & collaborative setting.
Natalia “Cookie” Martinez has long been a beloved part of The Depanneur’s story. From her early days as a cookie baker, to the ice cream sandwiches that were a popular summertime treat at The Dep for many years, to her successful kiosk at Scadding Court’s Market 707, to her very own Columbian Street Food shop in the Junction Triangle, she’s always brought her infectious smile and good humour to the tasty food she serves. Her delicious Colombian ajiaco was always a customer and personal favourite, so I’m delighted to have her back for a special pop-up event while is briefly visiting Toronto from her new home in Germany.
Ceviche De Camarones
Ceviche is popular dish in many parts of Latin America and one can find variations in pretty much every country with a coastline. This shrimp ceviche is popular in the Pacific and Atlantic regions of Colombia, made with orange and lime juice, tomato sauce, shaved red onions and cilantro, served with thin-cut plantain chips.
Ajiaco Santafereño
While hearty chicken, potato and corn soups are found from Cuba to Peru, the Colombian capital of Bogota has its own distinctive style known as ajiaco santafereño. This is full meal in a bowl, featuring chicken, corn on the cob and several kinds of potatoes in a thick broth, garnished with tangy capers, creme fraiche and cilantro; served with avocado and rice on the side.
Alfajores
Cookie didn’t get that nickname for no reason… One taste of her famous alfajores cookies – a buttery shortbread filled with arequipe (a Colombian dulce de leche caramel) and rolled in coconut — and you’ll know why.
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$79 + HST
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Cookie Martinez earned her name making delicious cookies with an eye towards organic and local ingredients and creative South American flavours. Even though now lives and cooks professionally in Germany, you can still taste some of her tasty legacy recipes at Colombian Street Food on Dupont St.
@cookiemartinezcooks | cookiemartinez.com
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