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Toujours Mikes

Creative Home Cooking

Where Kitchen Confidence Begins

Build cooking skills that make every meal feel like home, with techniques passed down through generations of Canadian kitchens.

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Real Stories from Real Kitchens

After six months with Toujours Mikes, I finally understand why my grandmother's bread always tasted different from mine. The fermentation workshop in September 2024 changed everything. Now my sourdough actually has that deep, complex flavor I remember from childhood.

I used to think seasoning was just salt and pepper. The spice blending sessions opened my eyes to how cumin and coriander can completely transform a simple chicken dish. My family actually asks for seconds now.

From Kitchen Anxiety to Cooking Joy

Most people think cooking is about following recipes. We believe it's about understanding ingredients and trusting your instincts.

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    Start with ingredient selection. Learn why room temperature eggs make better cakes and how to spot the ripest tomatoes.
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    Master fundamental techniques through hands-on practice. Knife skills, heat control, and timing become second nature.
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    Build confidence through experimentation. Create your own variations and develop a personal cooking style.
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What Happens When You Cook with Purpose

These numbers tell the story of home cooks who decided to go beyond following recipes.

87%
Cook without recipes after completing our foundation program
340
Students enrolled in our 2024 seasonal workshops
95%
Report feeling more confident in their kitchen skills

How We Teach What Matters

Our approach focuses on understanding rather than memorizing. Each technique builds on the last, creating a foundation that works in any kitchen.

Sensory Learning

Smell when onions are perfectly caramelized. Feel when bread dough has the right elasticity. Hear when oil is ready for frying.

Seasonal Focus

Work with ingredients at their peak. Spring asparagus teaches different techniques than winter root vegetables.

Cultural Context

Understand why certain techniques developed in different cuisines and how to adapt them to your own cooking.

Practical Application

Every session ends with taking home something delicious you made with your own hands.

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Zara Nightingale
Lead Instructor | 15 years restaurant experience | James Beard Foundation scholarship recipient