Garlicious Cooking Workshop: Explore the Art of Garlic

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!
 

Disclaimers:

• 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. 
• Recipes will be split amongst participants, and then brought together at a serving table to share with everyone. If you are not comfortable with sharing, this specific workshop may not be for you.