I grew up with a Dutch grandfather who was a cattle farmer on the Alberta prairies. Every meal that I can remember eating at his house was beef, potatoes,…
The invention of Canada’s relationship to Indigenous foods: Bannock french toast with Saskatoon berry and birch syrup compote
There’s a lot of hand wringing around the question: How do Canadians define Canadian food? As a nation that prides itself on its multiculturalism, as well as being a…
Soup Recipes from Around the World to Comfort and Inspire You
My mom has always made soup; perhaps it’s the one thing that I most associate with her cooking. It’s a homey dish for me, comfort food that I’m going…
“Giishpin waanda kendamaawnen gegoo, aabideg ntam g’gagwejikendaan maanda/ If you want to learn something, first you must learn this.” Ogimaa Mikana Project Reconciliation is dead. Though, as Jesse Wente…
Grilled Halloumi and Citrus Salad with Simple Sumac Vinaigrette
Winter in North America a stark reminder of the lushness and abundance of summer. Summer is full of farmers’ markets and supermarkets loaded with the abundance of summer fruits…
When you think of Arab food, what geographies come to your mind? Lebanon? Palestine? Iran? Turkey? But, what about Spain? There is a long history of Arab (and Muslim)…
Last winter I fell in love with pomelos. It was one of those hot and heavy romances, too. From the moment you rip into that thick, pillowy rind and…
Balkenbrij (Pulled Pork Loaf with Braised, Spiced Cabbage and a Fried Egg)
I’m excited about the recipe I’m sharing here: both because it is rare to see Dutch food updated in a more modern context and also because, during my research…
“You people love — that come here, whatever it is — you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey.” Don Cherry, “Hockey Night in Canada”…
What are some of your favorite smells in the whole world? Maybe it’s the smell of fresh cut grass or the smell of the pavement after a warm rain…
When you think of Canadian food, what comes to your mind? Maybe the stereotypical: the poutine, the maple syrup, or the back bacon. Maybe you know enough to take…
I grew up eating pumpkin pie; it was a family favorite made by my mom over the fall holidays (never store bought). In the years since then, pumpkin pie…