In this episode of the Culture Travels Podcast (that recorded live in studio on the Fireside Chat App on February 5, 2022), I was joined by middle schooler Maya and her mom Manami, as they taught me how to make mochi and we chatted about Japanese Canadian culture. As is the case when you are hanging out in the kitchen and baking and chatting with friends, this is one of … [Read more...]
Mochi Cooking Lesson with Manami and Maya on the Culture Travels Podcast – February 5, 2022 at 10 am PST / 2 pm EST
In celebration of the New Year on both the Gregorian Calendar and the Lunar Calendar, Manami and Maya (Saito) Calvo are teaching us to make a traditional Japanese sweet treat to ring in the New Year, mochi, on the Culture Travels Podcast. To learn to make this favourite Japanese treat of 12-year-old Maya's, join us on the Culture Travels Podcast on February 5th, 2022 at 10 … [Read more...]
April Fools’ Dinner Fun Inspired from the Culinary Travels of Bob Blumer
Having worked with Bob Blumer last year, while he was traipsing around the Globe in search of the World's Weirdest Restaurants for his new Show on Food Network Canada, I thought we'd share a few pics from his travels that might inspire some meal time April Fools' Fun for your dinner tonight. Have you ever served up bugs? You could easily slip them into a pizza without it … [Read more...]
