Back before the Second World War, when Indonesia was called the Dutch East Indies and moving abroad was still the decision of a lifetime, my great grandmother put on her ‘naughty shoes,’ as we …

Several years back I had a Chinese roommate who taught me how to make Kung Pao Chicken, a dish that I’d never had before. I didn’t know this dish is one of North America’s favourite take out …

The word okonomiyaki can be translated as: grilled ‘whatever you like’. Japanese comfort food at it’s best, these savoury pancakes can be whipped up easily for a nice weekday meal with the …

The first time one of my Middle Eastern friends cooked me dinner I could’ve…

Chutney is the sweet and sour flavour bomb served as a condiment at any Indian meal. This tomato…

Although the word ‘bannock’ was brought to North America by Scottish settlers, many versions of …

Because of its remote location in the Himalayan mountains and her valleys, the cuisine …

Japan holds a very special place in my heart. I’ve had the privilege to travel to this intriguing country several times, the first of which lasting a full summer, staying with a Japanese family …

Feijoada (fay-zwah-da) is one of those dishes which my Brazilian friends assured me that every grandmother has her own recipe. It’s enjoyed throughout the vast country, making it arguably …

As a still fairly fresh immigrant to Canada, French Canadian cuisine is new to me. Two years ago I’d never heard of things like poutine, sugar shacks, tourtière pie and pizza-ghetti. And even …