Greece boasts an incredibly diverse, ancient and healthy culinary tradition; ask anyone Greek how great their food is, and you’re sure to get a heartfelt love song to their cuisine. A lifelong passionate hoem cook of Greek food, Tina Bousoulas will share some of her favourite family recipes with you in this fun, hands-on workshop.

This workshop is also a fundraiser for Deaf Youth Empowerment; a new not-for-profit organization that works towards creating a brighter future for deaf youth and children while bridging the gap between deaf and hearing communities. Tina is herself deaf, and will be presenting the class with the assistance of an ASL interpreter. Join us for some amazing Greek mezedes, and you’ll also learn how to sign “Bon Apetit”!

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Bourekia
Delicious and easy to make h’ordeuvres, these feta cheese, sweet peppers and herbs wrapped in phyllo dough won’t last long on any plate.

Tirokafteri
A spicy pepper and feta dip that is popular meze or appetizer throughout Greece.

Spetzofai
A very rustic, Greek dish made with sausages and peppers in a rich tomato sauce. Dunk some crusty bread, and you’re in heaven.

Shrimp Saganaki
Shrimps in a spicy tomato sauce and topped with feta, a classic dish of countless Greek seaside tavernas.
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$50 +HST

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Tina’s passion for Greek food is as old as she is. She has a degree in Classical Studies, and was a teacher for many years. These days she also volunteers to help raise money for the Deaf Youth Empowerment project.

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Every Monday, The Depanneur invites TO’s best culinary talents to lead fun, hands-on workshops.