Ever wondered how garlic can transform a dish — from its bold raw bite to its sweet, mellow roasted flavour? Join Grow Cook Learn for a hands-on Garlic Workshop at Reimagine Co. in London, Ontario, on October 8. You’ll taste, cook, and learn all about this kitchen essential — while enjoying a garlic-themed community meal together!
Date: October 8
Time: Doors open at 5:45 PM, workshop begins at 6:00 PM
Location: Reimagine Co., London, Ontario –
https://reimagineco.ca
What You’ll Experience
• Connect & Share: We’ll start with a fun icebreaker to get everyone comfortable, then introduce the London Community Resource Centre and our community garden.
• Garlic Spotlight: Discover the fascinating history of garlic, its health benefits, and tips for growing it at home — yes, you can plant it in the fall!
• Taste Test Demo: Watch and help create two simple spreads in the food processor — raw garlic vs. roasted garlic — and enjoy them with crackers.
• Hands-On Cooking: Roll up your sleeves and join your group in preparing a delicious garlic-inspired dinner, featuring dishes like Garlic Chickpea & Spinach Stew, Rustic Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with Garlic Scapes, Garlic-Lemon Salad, and Garlic Bread with Roasted Garlic Spread.
• Dinner & Reflection: Sit down to a shared meal, discuss your favourite flavours, and explore new ways to use garlic at home.
• Wrap-Up & Takeaways: Leave with recipes, new cooking skills, and plenty of garlic inspiration for your own kitchen!
What to Bring
• Your enthusiasm and appetite!
• A container or jar to take home any leftovers and other ingredients.
What We Provide
• All fresh ingredients and tools for garlic tasting, cooking, and dinner.
• A welcoming, fully accessible space at Reimagine Co.
• Friendly facilitators and volunteers ready to guide and share tips.
Accessibility & Parking
Reimagine Co. offers an accessible venue for all participants. Free parking is available onsite in the lot. Paid parking is available across the street — please note it’s privately owned and ticketing is enforced for violations — and there is an additional paid parking lot one building past Reimagine Co., towards Richmond Street.
About Grow Cook Learn
The London Community Resource Centre (LCRC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community through food education and security. Grow Cook Learn is one of LCRC’s core programs, offering hands-on cooking workshops that promote nutrition literacy, foster community connections, empower individuals, and build confidence in the kitchen. Learn more at
http://lcrc.on.ca/.
Come hungry and ready to explore garlic in all its forms — from raw and roasted to shared at the dinner table!
Disclaimer: Ingredient availability may vary. Recipes may contain common allergens such as gluten (bread, crackers) and legumes (chickpeas). Please let us know of any accommodations you require when booking so we can plan in advance.
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