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It’s cold out there… This recipe is a very simple one… but if you’ve never tried it before, it’s sure to become a staple for you this season (and, frankly, all year round). The French introduced coffee to Vietnam in the mid-19th century, and the country’s climate made it an ideal grower for the plant.…
Ah, yes, Vancouver in November. The weather outside is frightful – good thing these Glamorgan sausages are very, very delightful! I was lucky enough to try this dish whilst in a pub in Britain this past summer, so getting Wales as my next assignment was a delightful surprise. This vegetarian dish has humble origins dating…
It’s still rainy, windy, dark and cold out there and this recipe is a very simple one, one that will warm up any cold hands and spirit. If you’ve never tried it before, it’s sure to become a staple for you this season (and, frankly, all year round). The French introduced coffee to Vietnam in…
Though typically served during the holiday season, the French-Canadian tourtière is a brilliant dish to have in cooler months in general. A warm, hearty meat pie is a delectable comfort food – perfect now that our weather has turned chillier. Traditionally, the contents of the pie vary depending upon the region you’re from; most commonly,…
It’s incredible how much taste and flavour can impact one’s memories. Growing up in Southeast Asia, I have had the opportunity to expand my palate and devour the cuisine of the region, but it wasn’t until I moved back to Canada that I really dove headfirst into my love for Thai cuisine. It’s funny that…
This delicious snack is a staple appetizer at every Japanese restaurant, and can be found in the frozen-food section of your neighbourhood supermarket… but it’s just as easy to make them from scratch at home. In fact, if you’re having company over, I suggest bringing the party into the kitchen and having everyone lend a…
Whether the weather turns chilly or summer returns, this delectable Filipino stew is the perfect dinner meal any time of year. With no shortage of coconut trees in the Philippines, gata or coconut milk is a very common ingredient found in our cuisine. It’s easy to harvest and more affordable than dairy from cows or…
It’s summer! (Someone please tell the weather that.) One of my favourite parts of summer is the warmer weather that calls for cool treats. This Korean favourite drew my attention because of its similarities to a Filipino dish I grew up with, called halo halo. Patbingsu literally translates to red bean ice, and consists of…
If you’re at all familiar with the Filipino treat lumpia, you’re probably imagining spring rolls filled with veggies or ground meat, deep fried to a crisp… and you wouldn’t be wrong! Being Filipino myself, I’ve had my fair share of those yummy treats. This spring, however, I decided to veer away from the deep fryer…
As March rolls in, we’ve found ourselves longing for sunshine; the taste of spring already licked at our heels in February and we can’t stop thinking about it! While the forecast ahead may seem glum (or, really, just the typically rainy spring), my easy-peasy recipe today is a taste of spring weather. This ancient Persian…
Having just returned from a long trip to Scotland last summer, this assignment was a delightful surprise for me. Though there are plenty of more familiar, perhaps stereotypically Scottish dishes out there (Shortbread? Haggis?), I knew exactly what I wanted to make from the get go. Don’t be fooled by its ingredients – though it…
Ah, yes, Vancouver in November. The weather outside is frightful – good thing these Glamorgan sausages are very, very delightful! I was lucky enough to try this dish whilst in a pub in Britain this past summer, so getting Wales as my next assignment was a delightful surprise. This vegetarian dish has humble origins dating…
It comes as no surprise that salmon is one of the first foods we think of when it comes to Norse cuisine. Norwegian smoked salmon is one of the most popular and valuable food exports from the region to the rest of the world. Another salmon product introduced to the world – and one far…
