Empowering Culinary Skills for All Canadians

Join us to learn Mediterranean cooking on a budget.

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Cultural Exchange

Celebrate diverse cuisines and foster community connections.

Sustainable Practices

Nourish body and soul with local ingredients.

Healthy Cooking
Inclusive Learning

Empowering Through Culinary Education

At Cedar & Olives, we empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to learn Mediterranean and Lebanese cooking, fostering community, cultural exchange, and sustainable practices in a welcoming environment.

A group of people are engaged in cooking, surrounded by green plants and brick walls. Some are preparing food at a counter with pots and ingredients, while one person is operating a rotating grill. The atmosphere is casual and cooperative, with sunlight filtering through the space.
A group of people are engaged in cooking, surrounded by green plants and brick walls. Some are preparing food at a counter with pots and ingredients, while one person is operating a rotating grill. The atmosphere is casual and cooperative, with sunlight filtering through the space.
Inclusive Culinary Experiences
Celebrating Food Together

Our mission is to create a space where everyone can learn to cook healthy, nutritious meals on a budget, connecting communities through the joy of food and shared experiences.

Culinary Empowerment Programs

Empowering communities through Mediterranean and Lebanese culinary education for all backgrounds.

Inclusive Cooking Classes

Join us to learn healthy, budget-friendly Mediterranean meals in a welcoming environment.

Several individuals participate in a cooking class, preparing ingredients on wooden tables. Cutting boards, knives, bottles of condiments, and recipe sheets are visible. Some participants wear aprons, and a variety of kitchen utensils are scattered around.
Several individuals participate in a cooking class, preparing ingredients on wooden tables. Cutting boards, knives, bottles of condiments, and recipe sheets are visible. Some participants wear aprons, and a variety of kitchen utensils are scattered around.
Cultural Exchange Workshops

Experience diverse culinary traditions while supporting local ingredients and sustainable cooking practices.

A vibrant dish is presented in a black pan, featuring golden couscous mixed with fresh herbs and vegetables. The top is adorned with sliced avocado, charred corn on the cob, caperberries, and crispy breaded cutlets. A wooden spoon is placed in the middle, enhancing the composition with a touch of rustic charm.
A vibrant dish is presented in a black pan, featuring golden couscous mixed with fresh herbs and vegetables. The top is adorned with sliced avocado, charred corn on the cob, caperberries, and crispy breaded cutlets. A wooden spoon is placed in the middle, enhancing the composition with a touch of rustic charm.
Three young chefs in white uniforms and hats are holding plates of beautifully arranged food. They appear to be in a kitchen or culinary setting, possibly near a cooking class or workshop area.
Three young chefs in white uniforms and hats are holding plates of beautifully arranged food. They appear to be in a kitchen or culinary setting, possibly near a cooking class or workshop area.

Gallery

Celebrating culinary art and community through Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine.

A bowl of couscous mixed with herbs and pomegranate seeds is placed on a wooden table. Next to it, half a pomegranate and half a lime are visible. A large chef’s knife lies nearby, showcasing the preparation area for a delicious meal.
A bowl of couscous mixed with herbs and pomegranate seeds is placed on a wooden table. Next to it, half a pomegranate and half a lime are visible. A large chef’s knife lies nearby, showcasing the preparation area for a delicious meal.
A person is holding two plates of food, one with a colorful assortment of roasted vegetables and meat, while the other plate appears to have a serving of grains. The person is wearing a teal apron, suggesting a culinary setting.
A person is holding two plates of food, one with a colorful assortment of roasted vegetables and meat, while the other plate appears to have a serving of grains. The person is wearing a teal apron, suggesting a culinary setting.

Cedar & Olives transformed my cooking skills and confidence. A truly inclusive and empowering experience!

Sarah J.

A plate with a culinary presentation consisting of couscous topped with mushrooms and tomato sauce, surrounded by peas and slices of roasted vegetables garnished with sesame seeds and cashews. The table is adorned with whole tomatoes and scattered cashew nuts.
A plate with a culinary presentation consisting of couscous topped with mushrooms and tomato sauce, surrounded by peas and slices of roasted vegetables garnished with sesame seeds and cashews. The table is adorned with whole tomatoes and scattered cashew nuts.
A chef is carefully plating dishes under warm lighting. Each white plate is topped with ravioli in a creamy sauce and garnished with fresh herbs. The chef uses a spoon to add sauce with precision, demonstrating attention to detail and culinary skill.
A chef is carefully plating dishes under warm lighting. Each white plate is topped with ravioli in a creamy sauce and garnished with fresh herbs. The chef uses a spoon to add sauce with precision, demonstrating attention to detail and culinary skill.

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Empowering communities through Mediterranean culinary arts.

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