The Stepping Stones Art Gallery, affiliated with the Camellia Teas of Ottawa Group, welcomes new artists each month. From Ikebana to brush painters, abstract sculptors and performance artists, any and all are welcome.

The Stepping Stones Art Gallery

The Stepping Stones Art Gallery, affiliated with the Camellia Teas of Ottawa Group, welcomes new artists each month. Gallery Owners, Rebecca and Matthew Cragg welcome artists of all types to exhibit!

February 10 Cooking Valentines


Saturday, February 10, 2007
COOKING WITH MASTER CHEF David Obomsawin!

If you would like to attend another evening with Chef Obomawin, please email us at steppingstonesartgallery[at]yahoo.ca to make a request.

The Stepping Stones Art Gallery is pleased to work in partnership with Master Chef, Dave Obomsawin and his dynamic and talented partner Ms. Roberta Dillon!


EVENT REPORT FOR: Saturday, February 10th

One of the joys of life is sharing fine food and delightful company. We are even more blessed to have in our Exploring Culture Network, talented and charming friends who are willing to share what they know with our group!

We enjoyed a lovely evening of gourmet cuisine in preparation for Valentine's Evening!

Photos of this event

On Saturday, February 1oth, 2007, nearly 25 very fortunate students sat down to listen, learn and dine on fine cuisine. David prepared a delectable

We were all truly entertained and delighted by David's relaxed and welcoming style of instruction. All questions were welcomed, and students and teacher alike enjoyed the evening immensely.
The Romantic Menu for Two!
Anjou Pear and Prosciutto Salad with Toasted Walnuts.

Roasted Leg of Lamb stuffed with Goat Cheese and Wild Mushrooms.

  • Rosemary Garlic Cracked Pepper Sauce.Roasted Baby Red Potatoes.
  • Sweetheart Asparagus and Bacon Wrapped Parcels.
  • And for dessert... (see photo at left)
  • Chocolate Mousse with layers of custard and strawberries, layered with rich and light whipped cream!

Photo at left: Guests enjoy conversation over Green Tea (Sencha) and Indian Chai prepared by Gallery Curator, Ms. Rebecca Benoit.

Once the cooking demonstration was over, we all sampled the delights! Organizing a soiree like this takes the Chef (and his assistants!) quite a bit of time: researching the dishes, balancing the menu along with thinking about what can be prepared in front of guests and what needs to be done in advance behind the scenes. In all, David spends nearly an entire day in preparation for one of these events. We are very grateful for his generosity and look forward to many more classes in future!

BIO OF THE ARTIST (Cuisine)
Chef Obomsawin trained under Chef Jean Duguay at Rascal's in Quebec City. He is currently chef at Dancing Mermaid in Minto Suites Hotel where his specialty is in Mediterranean cuisine, mainly seafood and pasta dishes. His philosophy about cooking is that it should be quick and simple, gourmet meals prepared at home without slaving in the kitchen for hours.

He specializes in meals that are prepared in minimal time with a few fresh ingredients resulting in fine restaurant quality dishes for a fraction of the price. All of the meals are prepared in one hour or less.



To see a report on the January 10th Gourmet Trio Main Dishes, click here

For more information on other Cooking Classes at the Stepping Stones Art Gallery, click here