Pressure cooking, by its very nature, is a faster and healthier way to prepare foods. Nutrients are preserved at much higher rates than other, conventional cooking methods, flavours are intensified and, again, cooking time can be reduced by up to 70%. Throw in the fact that you are using less energy, wasting less water and how can you go wrong? Unfortunately, many of us have scary memories of our grandmother’s pressure cooker, hissing, spitting and rattling away on the stove…

Note that this workshop is NOT at The Depanneur! It will take place at The Paint Box Bistro at 555 Dundas Street East, M5A 2B7 ----- Morning  (10am-1pm) & Afternoon (2-5pm) Sessions Available Join artisanal baker Leo Baduria to discover the secrets of one of French pastry's most magical delights - the flaky, delicate butter croissant. You will learn the whole process of creating your own croissants, from the base yeated brioche dough, to the techniques of butter lamination that creates…

SOLD OUT! 2nd Night Added MON Sep 30 Many people want to shift their diets to be more plant-based, but are unfamiliar with the wide range of “hacks” that experienced vegan cooks use to create delicious flavours and satisfying textures. If you’re looking to introduce new dishes to your repertoire, have more options for dinner guests, or discover new ingredients and techniques, this class will give you a versatile toolkit for making amazing vegan meals. The Depanneur’s resident vegan maven,…

Many people want to shift their diets to be more plant-based, but are unfamiliar with the wide range of “hacks” that experienced vegan cooks use to create delicious flavours and satisfying textures. If you’re looking to introduce new dishes to your repertoire, have more options for dinner guests, or discover new ingredients and techniques, this class will give you a versatile toolkit for making amazing vegan meals. The Depanneur’s resident vegan maven, Emily Zimmermanwill share various techniques including manipulating texture,…