Teaching and Workshop Experiences

Presented by Chef Destiny Moser

Hello & Aanii, my name is Chef Destiny, the owner and head chef of FoodZen as well as the founder and executive chef of Cedar Spoon, an Indigenous catering company.

I’m Indigenous on my mom’s side, part of the Ojibwe tribe from Rainy River, ON. My mom was part of the sixties scoop, which means she was taken from her community when she was 4 years old to live in foster care. When she was 6, she was adopted by a family here in Waterloo Region, where I was born and raised.

For many years we couldn’t celebrate our culture because we didn’t know what to celebrate. My grandmothers taught me how to cook at a very young age, and I could always feel the love in their food.

Food is my love language and has become my path to reconciliation, a way for me to heal, and to learn about the Indigenous foods of Canada. Food is holistic, it’s medicine and feeds the soul. No matter our culture, food is something we all have in common. One of the best places to listen and learn from each other is to break bread together and I’m excited to do that with you!

Thank you, Miigwetch 

Upcoming Events

October 14, 2023

Futureproofing Foodservice

Location: University of Guelph

A sustainability conference for hospitality and culinary students across Ontario

Local Food Systems Panel will begin at 11:00 AM

Reserve a spot

October 16, 2023

85 Queen: Farming, Food and You

Location: Kitchener Public Library

In honour of Waste Reduction Week Canada (Oct. 16-21, 2023), the Region of Waterloo Waste Management Division and the Kitchener Public Library have partnered to host Kiss the Ground: Farming, Food, and You, a documentary film screening and panel discussion around soil regeneration, food waste reduction and everyone’s role in the circular economy.

Doors open at 6:00 PM  

Register

October 21, 2023

Pop-Up at Little Mushroom Dining Lounge

SAVE THE DATE

Coming soon!

November 16, 2023

Feast for the Senses 15

Location: Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

A delicious evening of tapas-style food and drink pairings inspired by the current exhibitions.

$65 +HST per person

Tickets

Indigenous Food
WORKSHOP OFFERINGS

Option 1: Hands-On Workshop
Accommodates: Up to 30 participants

Session Cost: $450

During this 1 to 1 ½ hour session, we will be making Three Sisters Soup and Wild Rice Salad together.

• The soup and salad are dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free and vegan.
• We talk about the Indigenous ingredients of Canada and how cows, pigs and chickens came with the settlers.
• We talk about the agriculture of Indigenous people with regards to the Three Sisters and food sovereignty.
• We talk about healthy eating and food waste.
• Each participant will enjoy a bowl of soup and wild rice salad. They will also be given a recipe card to recreate at home.
• Upon request, all cutting can be done in advance for the safety of the attendees.
• If there isn't a stove to use to heat the soup, I have a hot plate that is safe to use indoors and doesn't emit harmful radiation. 
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Option 2: Tasting Workshop
Accommodates: Up to 30 participants

Session Cost: $300

During this 1-hour session, we will listen and learn about the Indigenous ingredients of Canada while enjoying Three Sisters Soup.

• The soup is dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan.
• We talk about the Indigenous ingredients of Canada and how cows, pigs and chickens came with the settlers.
• We talk about the agriculture of Indigenous people with regards to the Three Sisters and food sovereignty.
• We talk about healthy eating and food waste.
• Each participant will enjoy a bowl of soup and be given a recipe card to recreate at home. 

Option 3: Catered Speaking Engagement
Accommodates: Unlimited

Session Cost: Discounted based on
catering cost

During this 1-hour (or more as requested) session, we will listen and learn about the Indigenous ingredients of Canada while you enjoy food catered by Cedar Spoon Indigenous Catering.

• We talk about the Indigenous ingredients of Canada and how cows, pigs and chickens came with the settlers.
• We talk about the agriculture of Indigenous people with regard to the Three Sisters and food sovereignty.
• We talk about healthy eating and food waste.

View menu, please request a pricing list 

Option 4: Speaking Engagement
Accommodates: Unlimited

Session Cost: Request Quote

During this 1-hour (or more as requested) session, we will listen and learn about the Indigenous ingredients of Canada.

• We talk about the Indigenous ingredients of Canada and how cows, pigs and chickens came with the settlers.
• We talk about the agriculture of Indigenous people with regard to the Three Sisters and food sovereignty.
• We talk about healthy eating and food waste.