A couple "keeps it halal," and a matchmaker shares her woes. Al orchestrates a blind date at a familiar place, and a comedian riffs on the love secrets we keep from our immigrant families.

Happy Valentine's Day, Born and Raised listeners! We have a heartfelt message for you to say thanks for listening to our first mini-series on food, and give you a taste of what's to come in our next season. Enjoy <3

We all want to belong. Sometimes, blending in based on the foods we eat is a desire to be like those around us. Other times, it’s about survival.

Mom knows best, especially in the kitchen. She magically makes food taste better than anyone else’s. But is it possible to adapt our immigrant mothers’ recipes and cook as well as they do ... or even better?

How immigrant families make and eat food is important. But what about the ways we talk about it and describe it? And what happens when food is lost in translation as it's shared between parents and children?

Host Angelyn Francis and reporter Al Donato dig into the tie between food and language in this episode of "Born And Raised: Food." They explore why fully understanding the meaning of the dishes we eat can be especially significant for the children of immigrants.

Family restaurants are a part of life for many immigrants in Canada. Parents work long hours in the kitchen and in the dining room serving tables so their children can have better opportunities. It can be gruelling work. So what happens when the kids want to enter the food biz themselves?

Host Angelyn Francis and reporter Al Donato present stories that feature the family restaurant, with a twist.

We all have favourite foods, but there's always “that one dish” that transports us into childhood memories, reminds us of people we care about, and can even play a role in fostering who we are today.

When people emigrate, they may leave everyone and everything behind, but they find a way to put their culture on a plate — and connect to the next generation. Host Angelyn Francis and reporter Al Donato present stories where that one dish can come to symbolize culture, identity, and family.

We all have favourite foods, but THAT ONE DISH transports us into childhood memories, reminds us of people we care about, and can even play a role in fostering who we are today.

When people emigrate, they may leave everyone and everything behind, but they find a way to put their culture on a plate — and connect to the next generation. Host Angelyn Francis and reporter Al Donato present stories where THAT ONE DISH can come to symbolize culture, identity, or family.

Family restaurants are a part of life for many immigrants in Canada. Parents work long hours behind the grill and serving tables so their children can have better opportunities. So what happens when the kids outgrow the restaurant, but not the food biz?

Host Angelyn Francis and reporter Al Donato present stories that feature the family restaurant, with a twist.

Have you eaten? A delicious preview of our first mini-series, “Born & Raised: Food.”