Iván Wadgymar will lead the masterclass, beginning with the origins of maize in Mesoamerica.  Agricultural practices co-evolved with technologies like nixtamalization, which transforms the nutritional profile of corn, and creates the masa used in tortillas, tamales, and even the ubiquitous supermarket corn chips.. This masterclass will include a delicious tasting menu showcasing the versatility of maize in Mexican cuisine featuring corn, beans and...

Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775, in the village of Steventon, in Hampshire, England. Recognizing both the popularity of her work with modern readers and the fact that many early Canadian settlers would have recognized, cooked and eaten the dishes mentioned in her writings, CHC celebrates her 250th birthday with an afternoon at historic...

Menu Matters A Book Launch for Nathalie Cooke’s "Tastes and Traditions: A Journey Through Menu History" Friday, Jan. 23 (2-4) Sidney Smith Hall, room 2098 (Natalie Zemon Davis Room) 100 St. George Street, at Harbord Street University of Toronto Campus Registration is free but required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979757908197?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us for an appetizing exploration of why menus matter and the stories...

In recognition of Black History Month, Faith Ebanks will join us on February 12th to delve into Black history in relation to King Street East and the surrounding neighbourhood in Toronto.  This neighbourhood was formerly the home to the Underground Railroad restaurant and the Epicurean Recess – two Black-owned food establishments that stood during two different moments in Toronto’s vast and complicated...

Dive into history's most captivating dining rooms as bestselling author and architectural writer John Ota takes a fascinating journey across the globe, investigating the architecture, interior design, and dining experience of twelve remarkable spaces, including dining rooms of Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo, Frank Sinatra, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Downton Abbey and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....