Hi everyone! Sorry for the hiatus, but I’m back with a brand new episode about the Calgary Stampede food. This is a recap of the dishes I got to try during my first year as a judge for the Best Midways Foods. I’ll go over the top 5 best dishes, the bottom 5 dishes, as well as talk about your thoughts from your comments on social media during the duration of the Stampede. Enjoy!

Shout outs to:

Shabina from Wandering In YYC

@wanderinginyyc

Sarah Hovind

@sarah.sociables

Chanry Thach

@chanrythach

Carmen Cheng from Food Karma Blog

@foodkarmablog 

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In this episode:

• Eats of Asia is back for more pop-ups.
• A look at future interviews.
• ELYMI opening and the buffet people we hate.
• I read one of the most horrific AHS inspection reports from a recently closed Calgary restaurant and talked about basic expectations of Alberta’s Food Regulation.

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In this episode of The Aimless Cook Podcast, special guest, Chef Erin Boukall talks about her career as a high school foods teacher. Chef Boukall shares her experiences as she moved through the stages of her time as a goldsmith, culinary student, and educator and how these facets have helped her in her work today. Chef Boukall is also a food stylist, writer, and creator of the popular blog, Culinary Calgary.

Chef Erin Boukall on Instagram: @culinarycalgary

www.culinarycalgary.com

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This week on The Aimless Cook Podcast:

• The Eats Of Asia countdown is on
• Going back to school
• Best toppings for a bowl of rice
• The Chili Crunch Backlash and Momofuku's official response
• YYC Asian lunch specials

True World Foods @trueworldfoodscalgary

6a Snack Bar @6a.snackbar.yyc

Fat Kee Noodle House 3132 26 St NE

Link to the podcast with David Chang and Momofuku CEO Marguerite Mariscal: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-dave-chang-show/id1375877915?i=1000652284807

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/momofuku-chili-crunch-controversy-original-spicy-oil-rcna147284

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In this week's Freestyle Friday:

• The return of Eats of Asia
• Our favourite Calgary Mom-and-Pop restaurants
• A visit to Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodle

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In this episode, Chef Jay talks about the history of instant ramen from its development and introduction to the world by its inventor, Momofuku Ando. Jay also talks about how his legacy changed the culinary landscape forever and launched a multi-billion-dollar industry. Listen to how countries worldwide enjoy instant noodles and a few recipes while you’re here. Enjoy the show!

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https://www.vox.com/2015/3/5/8150929/momofuku-ando-ramen-instant-noodles

https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/momofuku-ando

https://www.biography.com/inventor/momofuku-ando

https://www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/en/osaka_ikeda/attractions/chronicle/

https://www.britannica.com/story/how-was-instant-ramen-invented

https://myfoodjobrocks.com/innovation-in-hindsight/

https://www.reddit.com/r/InstantRamen/comments/13j86o2/recreating_momofuku_andos_original_nissin_instant/?rdt=64533

https://www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/en/yokohama/attractions/history/

https://www.vox.com/2015/3/5/8150929/momofuku-ando-ramen-instant-noodles

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/15371q7/til_momofuku_ando_the_inventor_of_insta_ramen/

“L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food” by Roy Choi

Instant Version Dandan Noodles

Sapporo Ichiban Commercial: 

TabiEats visit 24-hour instant ramen self-serve restaurant

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On this week’s edition of Freestyle Friday, Jay talks about:

• work/life balance
• Mama’s Rice Roll Review
• Hyper-regional Western-style Chinese dishes
• April Events
• “Struggle Food”
• Listener Mail

Mitzi’s Closing: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video/c2889559-end-of-an-era-for-winnipeg-restaurant

Tokyo Chopsticks Private Chef Series. DM Chef Keisuke if you would like to book a special dinner in April. 

Instagram: @tokyochopsticksyyc

Brown Bagging For Calgary Kids: http://www.bb4ck.org

Filipino Restaurant Month: Avenue Magazine Calgary

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This week we continue with part 2 of our Chinatown special. Gabe and I finally try Mama Rice Roll, walk through some empty spaces reminiscing about better times, and share some final thoughts about our hopes for this amazing place. 

History notes:

Chinatown Historical Context Paper

We Are Here: http://www.wahvoice.ca

Special thanks to Gabriel Yee: @gabe.director

Views From Chinatown Podcast

Mama Rice Roll: @mamariceroll

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This week on The Aimless Cook Podcast, it's our Chinatown Special Part 1 with my special guest, founder of Lotus Media, host and producer of Views Of Chinatown Podcast, Gabriel Yee.

This week, Gabriel and I talk about this amazing place, full of history and community spirit on location from Calgary Court Restaurant. We talk about the complex challenges that Chinatown faces today as it evolves with the times, and how advocacy is helping to preserve it's legacy. Of course, we also eat some delicious food, talk nostalgia, and share our own Chinatown stories.

History notes:

Chinatown Historical Context Paper

We Are Here: http://www.wahvoice.ca

Special thanks to Gabriel Yee: @gabe.director

Views From Chinatown Podcast

Calgary Court Restaurant: @tasteofasia_yyc

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In this episode, Jay talks about a few of your favourite Canadian culinary creations. Of course, Poutine is the topic of this episode and Jay goes over a little history of this famous dish, the makings of the ideal poutine, and the neverending debate on the perfect plate. It’s all here on The Aimless Cook Podcast.

Special thanks to:

Chef Steve Glavicich of the Youth Culinary Arts Program at Woods Homes

@braizenchef

@ycapmarket

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