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kerala, my thali, coconut lagoon, cookbooks

2 min

Books
Food

The Heart of Kerala’s Cuisine: A Conversation with Chef Joe Thottungal

Those in-the-know in the Ottawa food scene will recognize the name Joe Thottungal, the award-winning creative and industrious Kerala-born chef behind beloved national capital restaurants Coconut Lagoon and Thali. Ottawa…

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7 min

Food

From Cyprus with Love: A Conversation with Cookbook Author Irene Matys

I’ve had the honour and privilege of speaking with many chefs, grocery shop and food truck owners about the trials and triumphs of leaving home and fostering community and belonging…

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5 min

Books
Food

Exploring Nigerian Flavours with “Chop Chop” Author Ozoz Sokoh

Food is sustenance at its most rudimentary and an intertwining of history, migration, coexistence, climate, religion, and family at its richest and deepest. There are so many more histories to…

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vikram vij: jmy new indian kitchen, cookbooks in a pile with a hand holding Gunpowder Prawns with Coconut Masala

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5 min

Books
Food

Behind “My New Indian Kitchen” with Chef Vikram Vij and Jennifer Muttoo

“At its heart, My New Indian Kitchen is about connection between generations, cultures, and people,” said author Jennifer Muttoo. “If it inspires someone to cook Indian food at home with…

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New Brunswick Brown Bread: Muffins in a basket with Christmas balls

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3 min

Food
Travel

Traveling Tastebuds: My Grandmas Dyers New Brunswick Brown Bread

Our holiday edition of Traveling Tastebuds is here! If you are planning a trip to Calgary this winter, get ready to see a vibrant city with a thriving art scene…

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