11 Tips for a Successful (not stressful) Backyard BBQ
Plus our TCU exclusive summer recipe: Spice Pomme Spritz Cocktail! Hosting a backyard BBQ can be a...
5 Ways to Get the Most of Spring Produce in Toronto
Spring is a wonderful time in Toronto for fresh and locally sourced produce. The snow has melted,...
It’s Spring! How to enjoy locally grown ingredients
As the snow melts away and the temperature rises, spring marks the perfect time to explore Toronto’s...
A Beginner’s Guide to Pairing Food and Wine - By Julian Pancer
Finding the perfect wine pairings for your delicious meal can absolutely elevate your dining experience. Great food...
3 Romantic (and Easy) Ideas for Valentine’s Dinner!
“Valentine’s is overrated!”, “So much pressure!”, “Shouldn’t we show our love every day of the year?” In...
Be A Winter Leftover Warrior: Eliminate Food Waste With 3 Crucial Chef Tips And 3 Easy Recipes
The winter season is a time for hosting and hibernating. Whether it comes to hosting large holiday get-togethers or...
3 Quick Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less!
Holiday season got you tied up? We know you need a quick and healthy meal, so here...
Holiday season got you tied up? We know you need a quick and healthy meal, so here are some of our favourite 30-minute recipes for you!
Essential! Cooking Classes For Your Child
Cooking is a crucial life skill for all of us. Instilling the confidence and the know-how early...
Cooking is a crucial life skill for all of us. Instilling the confidence and the know-how early on, is a great way to ensure your child is able to take care of themselves as a young adult (and hopefully, you get some tasty meals out of it too!)
There are many ways for your child to learn how to cook, but a great and effective way is by sending them to cooking classes. While they can learn how to cook at home, having an extra space to build those skills can help them have a better understanding of food. It’s also a great social setting and LOTS of fun.
So, here are 3 big reasons why cooking classes should be mandatory for your child (and why you should register fast before our winter programs sell out!).
Best date ideas this fall in Toronto/GTA
The weather is getting colder, the leaves are beginning to change colour, and you hear everything about...
Life is about “learning how to dance in the rain”
Our Events Manager Danielle Pancer had the honour of writing an article for the September 2020 issue for...
Toronto Fit Chicks at The Chef Upstairs
We recently had the pleasure of Toronto Fit Chicks joining Chef Pierre at our Midtown studio for...
Cooking Brings Out a Creative Side for Kids
At The Chef Upstairs, our favourite classes are our kids classes – be it our weekly programs...
Cooking Brings Out a Creative Side for Kids - These creative minds and hands never cease to amaze us with what they are capable of whipping up in the kitchen. That’s why we wanted to hear directly from some of our youngest chefs what it is they love about cooking! Today we’re chatting with Lenore, 13, who has been part of The Chef Upstairs Family for over 2 years.