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...]
An Owl of a Difference on Salt Spring Island for Aki Otsu
Sometimes it takes crossing an ocean to the other side of the world, leaving the big city, and meeting a majestic creature to truly find your calling and passion in life. That was certainly the case for Aki Otsu. Aki worked in IT, both while in Japan and as he began his new life in Vancouver, BC. At least he did until he and his family moved to Salt Spring Island and he … [Read more...]
A Busy Mexican Bachelor’s Guide to Cooking Enchiladas on the Culture Travels Podcast
Lori and I were most fortunate earlier this summer to get to hangout live over the airwaves on the Culture Travels Podcast with our friend Raul Pacheco as he taught us how to make Enchiladas, Mexican bachelor style! Have a listen to the full, original live episode on the Fireside Chat App by clicking on the button below: In this episode, while cooking enchiladas, Mexican … [Read more...]
Mexican Cooking of Enchiladas with a Busy Bachelor, Live July 30th on the Culture Travels Podcast
Join us on the Culture Travels Podcast at 3 pm PST / 6 pm EST on Friday July 30th, 2021 as Raul Pacheco-Vega shares his busy bachelor lifestyle Mexican cooking with us, as he teaches us how to make enchiladas. For those of you that would like to join us virtually in the live studio audience on Fireside, you can gain access via an iPhone or iPad with the VIP link … [Read more...]
