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McIndian Menu Items In Toronto? Sign the Petition!

2023-02-16
By: Maggie
On: February 16, 2023
In: Comfort Food, Eastern Secrets

There are few more culturally diverse countries in the world than Canada. And new(er) Canadians are standing up and demanding recognition and respect in fundamental ways. Like demanding McIndian mains in Canada…Read More →

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End Of An Era: In Just About Every Way Possible

2022-10-13
By: Maggie
On: October 13, 2022
In: Chef Secrets, Eastern Secrets, Food News

Here’s a sad story (sad in so many dimensions) about the end of an iconic restaurant. Silver Inn Restaurant in Calgary was the home of Asian-American Ginger Beef. It’s also the the end of that original trademark menu item, and eatery’s famous street sign…Read More →

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Added Salt Without Salt? Pass The Electric Chopsticks!

2022-04-20
By: Maggie
On: April 20, 2022
In: Comfort Food, Eastern Secrets, Food News

Up to now, research on getting packaged and processed food manufacturers to reduce the added salt in their products has focused on other ways to make the foods more tasty – alternative seasonings, boosted herbs and spices. Now Japanese inventors are thinking outside the food…Read More →

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Expedition To Iran III: A Rich And Varied Bread Basket

2021-06-02
By: Maggie
On: June 2, 2021
In: Comfort Food, Eastern Secrets, Food Tips

We’ve caught a glimpse, over the past few days, of the wide scope of Iranian cuisine including a whole cookbook full of desserts. Today, it’s time to look at their equally broad spectrum of traditional breads – some of which you may want to add to your own family’s menu!Read More →

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Expedition To Iran I: An Ancient Tradition Of Hospitality

2021-05-31
By: Maggie
On: May 31, 2021
In: Comfort Food, Eastern Secrets, Food Tips

Iran is the largest remaining part of what was once called Persia – the great, historic Islamic empire of the Middle East. A land of mountains, deserts and lush coastlines, it boasts a vast and varied culinary tradition. Movie fans will be familiar with the legendary Persian tradition of gracious hospitality…Read More →

Azerbaijani Halva - © Jeff Geller

Expedition to Azerbaijan: Iran, Turkey, Med Fusion Cuisine!

2021-04-28
By: Maggie
On: April 28, 2021
In: Comfort Food, Eastern Secrets, Food Tips

Here’s a unique country sandwiched in between Iran, Armenia, and the Russian state of Georgia, whose cuisine incorporates many of the most famous and popular tastes of Eastern Europe. To look at it on the map, you’d never guess it had so much to offer the rambling food lover…Read More →

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