Black Gold! - Tues. June 23rd

Tuesday June 23rd, 6:00 pm-8:30 pm. Hands-on Workshop

Held at the Horton Market Kitchen, 10 Manitoba St., St. Thomas

Once worth its weight in silver, black pepper shaped ancient trade routes. In this immersive food-and-history experience, Chef Ankita takes you through black pepper’s extraordinary journey from the vines of South India to Roman kitchens, medieval banquets, and beyond. Through her carefully curated tastings, you’ll discover how a single spice reshaped global trade, power, and cuisine.

The experience begins with a prepared Black Pepper Cheddar Mousse with shaved salami, honey-pepper drizzle, and crisp cracker, a refined nod to pepper’s early luxury status.  Then you'll be hands-on creating a Green Peppercorn Studded Lamb Kafta with mint yogurt sauce, mini naan, and herbed slaw, exploring pepper’s bold warmth across savoury traditions. Together you will build a delicious appetizer of Smoked Sockeye with whipped chèvre on rye infused with long pepper, chives, and pickled shallots highlights pepper’s aromatic and historical variations.

For the main course, under chef Ankita's guidance, you'll continue your hands-on experience creating Kerala Black Pepper Chicken served with steamed basmati rice showcases pepper at the heart of South Indian cuisine.

Chef Ankita delivers a sweet finale with Roasted Strawberry and Black Pepper Compote atop Vanilla Ice Cream, revealing pepper’s surprising role in sweet expression.

Recipes, complimentary beverages and a special coupon are included in every class.

*Please ensure this class meets your dietary restrictions, adjustments cannot be made during the class.*

**Like concert tickets, CLASSES ARE FINAL SALE. ** If you are unable to attend, please gift your seat to family or friends.  Purchasing this class confirms your acceptance of our policies.