Chef Erin Boukall and I had the opportunity to share a meal with Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek. It was a good chance to get to know someone we often see behind a podium, or as the subject of some article or another praising or criticizing her work. Whatever the case, I know that being the Mayor of a growing city with as many complexities as Calgary can’t be easy. That being said, I wanted to ask questions about the strategies that are currently in place and give Mayor Gondek a chance to talk about them in a space where her ideas can convey a fair and balanced perspective.

Special thanks to:

Mayor Jyoti Gondek @jyotigondek

Chef Erin Boukall @culinarycalgary

Chef Darcy Lane @cookcanada

Chef Deepak Singh Kalsi @deepaksdhaba

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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

Check out the substack for all the pictures of the dishes:

https://linktr.ee/theaimlesscook

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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.

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

DM me at @theaimlesscook on Instagram or email jay@theaimlesscookpodcast.com

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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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Music:

Music from #Uppbeat

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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!

If you love the show, please rate, review, and share with your friends! Thanks for listening.

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

Music:

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/birds

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https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/vlog-king

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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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