February 20th, 2009
Cook the Books
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it feels awfully long and gloomy.
We’re channelling balmy summer nights with a Nigella-inspired black olive and watermelon mint salad recipe we picked up at Appetite for Books. This charming shop boasts its own kitchen and roster of cooking workshops.
Quick witted chef/owner Jonathan Cheung is a favourite among Westmount ladies-who-lunch, and his food is divine. Sip chardonnay while he demonstrates impressive knife skills and offers tips on cooking like Oliver, Jaffrey or Ramsay.
Classes from $75 at Appetite for Books, 388 Victoria Ave., Westmount, 514-369-2002. In April, look out for world famous pastry chef (and Julia Child's former baking buddy) Nick Malgieri's soirée.
