The Aimless Cook Podcast

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.Thanks for listening. Rate, review, and share with your friends if you love this show. Be kind

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 popu

This week on The Aimless Cook Podcast:The Eats Of Asia countdown is onGoing back to schoolBest toppings for a bowl of riceThe Chili Crunch Backlash and Momofuku's official responseYYC Asian lunch specialsTrue World Foods @trueworldfoodscalgary6a Snack Bar @6a.snackbar.yycFat Kee Noodle House 3132 26 St NELink to the podcast with David Chang and Momofuku CEO Marguerite Mariscal: htt

In this week's Freestyle Friday:The return of Eats of AsiaOur favourite Calgary Mom-and-Pop restaurantsA visit to Mogouyan Hand-Pulled NoodleThanks for listening! If you love this show, please rate, review, and share with your friends!Peace! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!If

On this week’s edition of Freestyle Friday, Jay talks about:work/life balanceMama’s Rice Roll ReviewHyper-regional Western-style Chinese dishesApril Events“Struggle Food”Listener MailMitzi’s Closing: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video/c2889559-end-of-an-era-for-winnipeg-restaurantTokyo Chopsticks Private Chef Series. DM Chef Keisuke if you would like to book a special dinn

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 PaperWe Are Here: http://www.wahvoice.caSpecial thanks to Gabriel Yee: @gabe.directorViews From Chinatow

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

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 P

Today we’re gonna talk about what’s been happening, what I’ve been eating, our YYC Restaurant Review Of The Week, the latest from Instagram and Tiktok, AI imagery in social media, and 5 of my favourite food scenes in movies.Thanks for listening. If you like the show, please rate, review, and SHARE with your friends!If you have any questions or comments for me, please DM me or