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What is a dumpling? Well according to the #foodloverscompanion it can be sweet or savory and it can be stuffed with cheese or meat.

Well this definition has evolved.
Dumplings can be a potsticker, ravioli, pierogi, or a momo

We want to see your version of a #dumpling?
We have shown you ours. Lets see yours.

I am calling on you @bakerandchef
@mscheffy @angiemacpin
@cheftoniawilson @chef_obermoser @emealdelivery @mlmejia123 @lauraubaldino @chefsangkim to join our #dumplingchallenge

We want to see your dumplings and then nominate someone to showcase their creativity.

#cookingfromscratch #cookingtogether #letscooktogether #aphroditecooks #cookingwithkids #dumplings #sweetorsavory #cookingchallenges #torontoeats

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How do you celebrate a dear friend's birthday in this time of quarantine. . . well you cook together through video chat.
We honoured @mlmejia123 25th birthday by making paella.
Our paella #couplescookingclass would have been tomorrow so this is just a preview of the class when it comes back.
For this paella I used chicken breast that i had in the freezer and aborio rice that i had in the pantry. I would have preferred chicken thighs but unfortunately did have any on hand.
I also used the shrimp shells to make a broth and then infused it with saffron.
Olivia helped a little bit by stirring the chorizo but was most helpful by eating it. Her brother had no desire for it. Oh well 1 out of 2 ain't bad.

#cookingfromscratch #cookingtogether #aphroditecooks #virtualcookingtogether #paella #saffron #cookingwhilesocialdistancing #friendswhocooktogetherstaytogether #hopethisendssoon

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Soup's on!! We made #vegetablesoup today with the #kidsinthekitchen.

This is an original creation that we have featured in our #knifeskills and #kidscookingclasses. It is a great recipe to showcase the fine dice and medium dice cuts with vegetables. This also a great recipe for kids of different ages. Older ones can dice the vegetables younger ones can tear the kale and snap the green beans.

Dm us for the recipe

#cookingfromscratch #cookingtogether #eattherainbow #cookingwithkids #cookingclasses #aphroditecooks #torontocookingclasses #flexitarian #vegetablesoup

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In today's episode of #cookingwithkids we made @donna.hay Rock and Roll Chocolate Truffles. This is a great non traditional truffle recipe. It does not include chocolate cream or sugar but dates almonds and cocoa powder.
We lost one kid to his video game buy my daughter was very eager about helping out in the kitchen.
Skills that she learned were using a kitchen scale and the different units of weight measure as well understanding what a tare is.
This is a great recipe for anyone who is vegan, dairy free and gluten free. It is low in sugar but full of nuts.

#kidsinthekitchen #cookingfromscratch #cookingtogether #chocolatetruffes #vegantreats #glutenfree #dairyfree #nutbasedtreats #aphroditecooks #lifelessonsinthekitchen

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To keep the kids engaged we are working short, the emphasis is on short cooking classes or cooking together sessions. With inspiration from @donna.hay #basictobrillancekids cookbook we chose to make #morningsunshine #cornfritters.
Tip when cooking with kids have all of your ingredients out with the proper measuring tools. Assign tasks that is age appropriate for the child. I asked my 9 year to cut scallions because we didn't have chives and i asked my 7 year old to grate the parmesan. Each got to crack their own egg into the bowl.

We had to do a little improvising because i didn't have all the ingredients but with a ceeative thinking they turned out well.
Can't wait to have them with dinner tonight

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Hello Friends

Like you, we've been watching the news develop quickly about the spread of COVID-19 and the prevention measures many public and private institutions are taking to help "flatten the curve" in Canada.
For those reasons, we've made the unfortunate decision to postpone our:

Knife Skills Class on Tuesday March 24
Paella for Me and You on Saturday March 28th
These classes will be rescheduled to another date when we feel it is safe to do so. You are welcome to join the class when it is rescheduled or transfer to another class.

We will continue to monitor this situation and will keep you apprised with any developments. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Thank you and take good care.

Vanessa and the Aphrodite Cooks Team

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Interested in learning these dishes #koreanfriedchickenbites and #pomelosalad. Join us on Sat.Mar 7th for another great #couplescookingclass #thechefsommelierandinnerparty with #sommelier Samantha of @vineandvintageevents
#etobicoke #etobicokecookingclass #wineandfood #cookingfromscratch #couplesthatcooktogther

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Join us on Feb 15th for our #couplescookingclass
A fun night of fun food and friendship. Hands on cooking class, wine pairings with dinner, chef instructors and sommelier all part of your evening. Wine instruction by @vineandvintageevents
#onenightinparis #winedinner #handsoncookingclass #etobicoke #torontoeats #cookingfromscratch #cookingclasstoronto #frenchfood #aphroditecooks

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Views from a charcuterie table. Celebrating @highparkbrewery
#cateringtoronto #charcuterie #cheese #hummus #grazingtable #craftbeereats #aphroditecookscatering #aphroditecooks

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Here is a sneak peak of our new teaching studio. We are very excited about our new home. This has been our dream from day this company was started in 2006. Come visit us. Our cooking classes are back. Visit our website to see what's cooking.
We are looking forward to our to continuing our partnerships with @emealdelivery @sushimakingforthesoul and @prudhomme_beer, @vineandvintageevents. We are excited about our new partnerships with @fidelgastros @fgcateringto and @workco_
A very very special thanks to my partner in life @domenicubaldino for overseeing all of the construction and being the person to adsorb all of the stress that a project that this size comes with. I couldn't do it without you ❤❤❤

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Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating near and far!! Its the time of year where we eat all the foods that will bring us luck and good fortunate in the new year!!
#chinesenewyear #yearoftherat #luckyfoods #chinesefood #dumplings #aphroditecooks #cookingfromscratch #cookingclass #cookingclasstoronto

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Still looking for #Valentinesday2020 plans. Join us in the kitchen on Feb. 15 with Sommelier Samantha Krumholz @vineandvintageevents for an evening of French Food and Wine. Location will be our new studio in #Etobicoke #37Advance #couplescookingclass #couplesthatcooktogther #paris #frenchfood #frenchwine #cookingfromscratch

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Looking for a special way to celebrate #Valentinesday2020 with your plus 1. Try a #couplescookingclass. We have 2 great classes
Feb 14th and Feb 15th. Join us in the kitchen!!
#beerandfood #foodandwine #couplesthatcooktogther #torontocookingclasses #indianfood #frenchfood #handsoncooking #cookingfromscratch #cookingclass
www.aphroditecooks.com

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Sunday experiments. Mini Belgian liege waffles. Not bad.

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A shots from our #corporatecookingclass last night. This is our 18th cooking class for this company. Guests learned how to make and eat beet and pecorino salad and tamarind glazed rack lamb and so much more. Thanks to the great team ! @mscheffy @emealdelivery @barbiesays_travel @bakerandchef @craigsyummies @cyndicarleton @alexisleino and @stlawrencemarket

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This years offering for @eattothebeatccs #koreanfriedchickenbite #sirachaaioli