Cuisine
The grand history of the spice trade
December 20, 2025By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer The modern world is full of magic if you take a minute to peek under the hood. One such thing that has struck me lately as absurd is owning a spice rack as a student in Canada. Cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, these are spices that are native to countries all over the world: primarily India, Jamaica, China, and Indonesia, respectively. Since the Roman Empire (625 BCE to 476 CE), spices had been a major indicator of wealth up until the globalization of spices that occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Silk Road and…
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Appreciating our distinct cultural cuisine
October 26, 2015Have you ever heard of tarte au sucre? Or fish n’ brewis? Have you ever tried them? Unfortunately, dishes like these are forgotten by most Canadians. I’m no ‘foodie.’ I don’t blog about everything I eat or stand on chairs…
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Sex and the Suburbs: Where to enjoy of taste of European cuisine in Vancouver
February 2, 2015Vancouverites tend to have an eclectic palate for cuisines; Mexican-style eggs for breakfast, sushi for lunch, and homemade Indian food for dinner is not abnormal here. Reading break is fast approaching, and if you can’t afford a trip to Europe…
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