Celebrity Cooking Stage
 
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Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 10:00 am to 6 pm
Sunday, February 2, 2024 | 10:00 am to 5 pm
11:00 PM
The Healthy Fish Sandwich
with Matt Brennan
The Filet-O-Fish reimagined for discerning palates đ This nostaglic and delicious sandwich features Beer Battered Cod, House Made Pickles, House Made Tartar Sauces and a slice of good old American Cheese on a sesame seed bun. Impress your family and friends with this easy and delicious take on a classic.
Sponsored by: Jack’s Chowder & Shameless Buns
About Matt Brennan:
Matt Brennan is the award winning chef and co-founder of Vancouver’s funkiest Filipino inspired food brand – Shameless Buns and the newly opened Jack’s Chowder! Matt was one of those home cooks who thought it would be a smart idea to start a food truck with ZERO experience…well almost 6 years later, he’s opened 2 food trucks, 2 restaurants, has appeared on multiple TV shows and even won Guy’s Grocery Games!
12:00 PM
Fermented Mushrooms Done In Two Ways
with Emillie Parrish
Looking to improve your gut health in a fun and flavourful way? Fermenting Made Simple is a friendly, no-fuss primer on the joys of fermented foods. Winner of the 2022 Gourmand World Cookbook Award, and short listed for the 2023 Taste of Canada Award.
Sponsored by: Fermenting For Foodies and Mushrooms Canada
About Emillie Parrish:
Emillie Parrish is a recipe developer and blogger who draws on her background in science and healthcare to fuel her interest in fermentation. You can find more of her recipes at fermentingforfoodies.com and berriesandbarnacles.com
1:00 PM
Wok-fried Green Beans and Tofu
with Amelie Nguyen
Easy 15-minute veggie recipe. Fried organic tofu, fresh green beans, and Me’s Sweet Soy
Sponsored by: Me’s Marketplace by Anh and Chi
About Amelie Nguyen:
AmĂ©lie is a local Vancouver restauranteur and creative. With a Bachelor in Human Biological Sciences and Master of Public Health, she has worked in various countries and contexts, in population and public health, equity, and diversity and inclusion. AmĂ©lie co-founded one of Vancouver’s hottest and beloved 3 x Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, Anh and Chi. She is passionate to gather and amplify IBPOC stories and brands through community collaborations, film, media and consumer packaged goods — starting with her family’s heirloom recipes. For the first time, Anh and Chiâs artisanal sauces are not only ready for local and independent grocers, but also larger retail chains across North America.
2:00 PM
Portobello Mushroom Patties
with Andrew Hounslow
Belgard Kitchen’s very own Veggie Burger: herbed portobello mushroom patty, sunflower seed pesto aioli, alfalfa sprouts & tomato on a toasted brioche bun. This herbed portobello mushroom patties that can be used for unique veggie burgers, sandwiches, and canapes.
Sponsored by: Belgard Kitchen and Mushrooms Canada
About Andrew Hounslow:
Andrew Hounslow is the Executive Chef and Partner at Belgard Kitchen and Havana Vancouver. He began his career with Earls Restaurants, working his way up the ranks at multiple locations before finishing his tenure there in Culinary Development at their test kitchen. Andrew joined as head chef of Belgard Kitchen in 2015 before taking over the kitchen at Havana in 2018. He now splits his time between the two restaurants.
3:00 PM
Wild Sockeye Salmon Steamed in Tomato, Garlic and Mustard Seed Curry
with Meeru Dhalwala
This is a nuanced curry that’s full of matching curry flavors to sockeye salmon. With sauteed black mustard seeds and garlic, fresh tomatoes, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Topped with cilantro.
Sponsored by: Lila Restaurant and Skipper Otto
About Meeru Dhalwala:
Chef Meeru Dhalwala is co-founder of the newly opened Lila Restaurant and of Vijâs Restaurant. She won Restaurants Canada 2024 Award for Culinary Excellence. Meeru created all the recipes and wrote three award winning Vijâs cookbooks. She is on the advisory board of UBCâs Faculty of Land and Food System
4:00 PM
Recipe Coming Soon
with Maureen Simon
Recipe description is coming soon
Sponsored by: Maureen Simon Foods and Country Golden Yolks
About Maureen Simon:
Chef Maureen, CEO of Maureen’s Natural Foods, representing Nesters Market at the Celebrity Cooking stage, has been in the food manufacturing business for over 30 years. She has used her culinary creativity to recreate popular traditional Caribbean dishes, designed for the Western pallet. She specializes in West Coast Flavors served in a natural, healthy way.
5:00 PM
Recipe coming soon
with Akiko Gulkison
Our signature Vegan ramen Broth (Easy version)
Sponsored by: Cofu Pressed Sushi
About Akiko Gulkison :
Bio coming soon
12 PM
Recipe Coming Soon
with Raghda Hassan
Recipe description is coming soon
Sponsored by: Tayybeh
About Raghda Hassan:
Head Chef, Raghda Hassan, is a culinary artist and a symbol of resistance. Coming from the city of Latakia in Syria, Raghda embarked on a challenging and inspiring journey to Canada in 2016 coming with her family as refugees to Canada fleeing the civil war in her home country. In her initial weeks in Canada she fought homesickness and nostalgia but her spirit remained unbroken and she joined Tayybeh 3 months after her arrival. Becoming part of the Tayybeh family was not only about finding a job, but a way to embrace her new home, utilize her incredible culinary skills and carve a path towards a brighter future. She is a true culinary artist merging age-old cooking tradition with modern influences; whether at home or inside Tayybeh’s kitchen you can also catch Raghda experimenting with new recipes and ingredients.
1:00 PM
Recipe Coming Soon
with Maureen Simon
Recipe description is coming soon
Sponsored by: Maureen Simon Foods and Country Golden Yolks and Skipper Otto
About Maureen Simon:
Chef Maureen, CEO of Maureen’s Natural Foods, representing Nesters Market at the Celebrity Cooking stage, has been in the food manufacturing business for over 30 years. She has used her culinary creativity to recreate popular traditional Caribbean dishes, designed for the Western pallet. She specializes in West Coast Flavors served in a natural, healthy way.
2 PM
Recipe Coming Soon
with Tamam Zobaidi
Recipe description is coming soon
Sponsored by: Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine and Mushrooms Canada
About Tamam Zobaidi:
Tamam was born and grew up in the old city of Jerusalem. She studied fine art at Al-Quds university in Jerusalem. She worked as an actress and TV host for a children show. After moving to Canada with her husband, they opened the first Palestinian restaurant in Vancouver in 2012. Since then, Tamam attended culinary school at VCC.
3 PM
Salmon Avgolemono Soup
with Karen Barnaby
Recipe description is coming soon
Sponsored by: Sponsored By: Goodly Foods and Skipper Otto
About Karen Barnaby:
A long time fixture of the Vancouver food scene, Karen currently works as a product development consultant, food photographer and recipe developer. She is honored to be a part of the ever-changing landscape of food, and food writing, and loves discovering something new.
