Nutrition around the World: Fried Falafel and Tabbouleh Pita

Jun 04, 2020 |12:30PM-1:30PM

Nutrition and taste finally put away their differences! Encouraging healthy eating, active living and health promotion, join Health Services in partnership with Food Services to learn how to make fried falafel and tabbouleh pita. Travel with us on June 4th to the Middle East from 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Enjoy cooking a Middle Eastern recipe with Executive Chef Russell Weir. Get these healthy nutrition tips and visit new places virtually with your taste buds!

Open to all Algonquin College students and staff.

About Executive Chef Russell Weir

Executive Chef Russell Weir brings enthusiasm, passion and creativity to the kitchens at Algonquin College. Russell was born and raised in Ottawa, however, his passion for Great Canadian Cuisine has taken him to all areas of the country. Russell has competed nationally, receiving many awards and recognition for his passion and commitment to the culinary arts. He has guided many young cooks while teaching at Algonquin College and he has been involved in fundraising for numerous charities including CARE CANADA, CHEO and the Ottawa Cancer Foundation. Executive Chef Russell Weir was proudly named Chef of the Year in 2011 by his peers in The Canadian Culinary Federation, where he currently serves as Vice President. In September 2011, Russell Weir was chosen as one of five Ottawa Executive Chefs to travel to New York City and cook at the prestigious James Beard House, promoting Ontario food and wine. His philosophy towards cooking relies on using the highest quality sustainable ingredients sourced locally where possible. He also believes in a simple honest approach to highlight those ingredients.

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