food
The Book Nook: Cookbooks from Cameroon to the islands of Comoros
February 7, 2025[caption id="attachment_130691" align="alignnone" width="200"] IMAGE: Courtesy of Ten Speed Press[/caption] In Bibi’s Kitchen Hawa Hassan and Julia Turshen Available to borrow from the Vancouver Public Library Published in 2020, this book collects recipes from Eritrean, Somalian, Kenyan, Tanzanian, Mozambican, South African, Madagascan, and Comoran bibis (grandmothers). Ma Kauthar’s mango chile sauce is a hit in this cookbook, combining the sweetness of this tender fruit with the kick of jalapeños. She uses this sauce “with every main dish, from her chicken biryani to stews, curries, and more.” In this book, you’ll also read about cinnamon-spiced zanzibar pilau and Ma Gehennet’s hearty…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Japanese braised teriyaki roots
January 27, 2025This dish is simple, hearty, and great for the cold winter months. The recipe isn’t exactly a “real” recipe, but a Japanese-inspired dish. It was passed down the telephone line between my grandmother on my father’s side, who is a…
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Don’t give up on seasonal produce
January 22, 2025Seasonal eating entails consuming foods that are naturally grown and harvested during their peak season in a specific region. This approach to food emphasizes eating ripe, locally sourced produce, which is often better for the environment and for your appetite!…
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How to spend a day at . . . White Rock
January 17, 2025Nestled along Vancouver’s coastline, P’Quals (White Rock) is a staple to visit year-round. With its picturesque scenery, laid-back vibe, and variety of attractions, White Rock offers something for everyone. If you’re planning to spend a day here, here are some…
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Nutritious nibbles: Baba’s sweet and Dido’s sour prairie pickles
January 15, 2025My grandmother (Baba) is a spectacular homecook who runs her home kitchen she calls “Pat’s Diner.” All her kids and grandkids know when we go to Pat’s Diner, we’ll always enjoy ourselves. It’s time to bring one of her specialties…
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Travel the world through these local restaurants
January 13, 2025Amay’s House (Burmese) 3293 Kingsway, Vancouver Wednesday–Monday 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. [caption id="attachment_130391" align="alignnone" width="696"] PHOTO: Emily Le / The Peak[/caption] Amay’s House is one of the only restaurants in the Vancouver area that serves Burmese food, a…
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Food for thought: Momos
November 27, 2024Dumplings, potstickers, perogies, gyozas, mandu . . . there are many variations of a filling stuffed in a dough wrapper. Each culture has its own spin on this type of dish, and the Nepali dish, momos, are no exception. A…
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Hidden Gems: Slurp-worthy ramen spots
November 17, 2024Torimaru Ramen 88 W Pender St., Vancouver Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. A tiny food court stall, Torimaru Ramen is located in the International Village Mall. Their menu is relatively small, but any bowl of ramen that you order from them…
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Nutritious nibbles, Diwali edition: spicy tomato cheese squares
October 24, 2024As a child, I remember watching from the living room as my mother prepared delicious, crispy, deep-fried spicy tomato cheese squares — reminiscent of a thicker version of a chip. She learned this recipe from one of her friends who…
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Climb the mountain of flavours at Karakoram
October 24, 2024On a quiet Thursday evening in October, I found myself walking the streets of a humble Fraserview Vancouver neighborhood. In the midst of this unassuming area, warm orange and yellow-ish lights peered through large windows belonging to what used to…
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