Tag: food
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Ann Pornel dishes on all her favourite Filipino foods
I recently had the opportunity to chat with Ann Pornel, co-host of The Great Canadian Baking Show, about something that is near and dear to both of us: Filipino food. For me, growing up in Thunder Bay, Ont., meant the only Philippine cuisine available was whatever my parents made. Adobo, mechado and torta are synonymous with…
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11 memorable food scenes from holiday films and specials — and what to eat while you watch them
I remember the first time I watched Mickey’s Christmas Carol on television as a kid. It was actually my introduction to the classic Charles Dickens tale. Of all the scenes, one stood out to me the most: Ebenezer is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present, and they’re surrounded by an abundance of delectable food, including piles…
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The Story Behind Rice On My Socks
I’ve been toying with telling this story for several years and through those years, it went through different iterations. At one point it was going to be a poem, at another a short story. Once upon a time, it took the shape of a personal essay and then back to being a poem. From there,…
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