On June 29, The Food Connection hosted flavoured herbal vinegar and oil making workshop. This evening was my first Food Connection event. I brought my partner’s mother, Deasy, who is visiting from Indonesia. Right from the beginning we noticed the welcoming Food Connection environment. It’s always a bit intimidating to go to a group where you know no one. Soon after entering the room at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, our nerves were put at ease. This warm environment was

It was a crowded house on the last Wednesday of June as a bunch of new friends gathered to learn more about Turkish cooking from local chef Nil Alt. Turkish cuisine is about more than the well-known confection Turkish Delight. Nil explained there are a ton of different countries and cuisines that have influenced Turkish cooking, including the Middle East, Asia, Russia and the Mediterranean. The foods eaten can vary depending on which area of Turkey residents are from, and wha

Remember back in science class when you had to read about exothermic/endothermic reactions and you thought, 'When am I ever going to need this knowledge?' Turns out you'll need it years later when you're making soap from scratch! Better yet, you'll see it in action and really understand what's going on! Our soap-ologist Athenaise (that's not really her job title) turned a Bill Nye lab into reality this month as she demonstrated the art of soap making, using precise measuremen

Condiments are staples that you never think twice about buying from the grocery store, but we were delighted to find that they are super easy to make in your own home! Most of you probably already have the ingredients you need for mayonnaise in your kitchen, and oh my is it a luscious treat to make. This time the workshop was something of a no-brainer, unless you're incapable of following a recipe like I am. Definitely try to make your own condiments, and check out these easy