The Dep is excited to welcome Ksenija “The Boz” Hotic back to our kitchen for a fantastic foray into the heart of Bosnian cuisine and culture. This fun, hands-on class will focus on sarme (cabbage rolls)— pickled cabbage leaves stuffed with meat, rice and spices. Ed — As someone of Eastern European descent, I can tell you that these are the best I have ever tasted! A classic dish across the Balkans, Bosnian cabbage rolls (Sarme) are stuffed with a mix of…

Babka is a sweet, twisted, yeast-dough bread with Eastern European roots. Typically served as a dessert and the perfect accompaniment to coffee, babka has transcended its humble roots and become a trendy staple in gourmet bakeries around the world. Classic babka is either chocolate or cinnamon-filled but can be made using any filling you can imagine, savoury or sweet. In this class, participants will learn to make the yeasted dough essential to babka recipe, and then the shaping, folding and…

Kombucha is a cultured and fermented tea that with the help of a SCOBY — a symbiotic community of bacteria and yeast — becomes tangy, lightly sparkling, and full of probiotics. Many people want to learn to brew kombucha at home so that they can customize the flavourings, sugar levels, and carbonation of this exceptionally healthy beverage. As a bonus, you save money and can drink more kombucha! In this hands-on class, Rebekka Hutton of Alchemy Pickle will walk you through…

SOLD OUT! 2nd night added TUE March 10 Naturally fermented foods use salt (or a culture starter in some cases) to create a welcoming environment for good bacteria. Through the process known as process lacto-fermentation, these probiotic bacteria naturally preserve the ferments and provide the familiar sour taste of sauerkraut and sour pickles. These living cultures enhance the nutritional profile of the ingredients while retaining vitamins and digestive enzymes since no heat or vinegar is used. In this hands-on workshop…

Outside of Mexico, not many people know that on St. Patrick’s day, Mexicans honor the San Patricios, Irish soldiers of the St. Patrick's Brigade who switched sides to fight and die alongside their Catholic Mexican compatriots in the Mexican-American War of 1846 -1848. Interesting tidbits of Mexican culture and history are just a part of this fun, hands-on workshop with Chef Erika Araujo, who will walk you through the traditions and recipes of two classic Mexican dishes associated with this holiday:…