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Exploring Nigerian Flavours with “Chop Chop” Author Ozoz Sokoh

August 19, 2026
Sabrina Kooistra

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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Redefining Luxury with Perch Chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde

April 15, 2026
Sabrina Kooistra

Ethical, complex, rooted – it’s how Chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde, the head and heart behind Ottawa’s celebrated Perch restaurant, defines his philosophy, one renowned for embracing local and Canadian ingredients, and…

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

April 1, 2026
Sabrina Kooistra

“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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