Spices, Stories, and Smiles: Exploring Indian Culture and Cuisine with Chef Gurjyote Sethi

In this episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula,' host Paula Mohammed invites Red Seal Chef Gurjyote Sethi (Chef GJ) to share his culinary journey from India to Canada. Chef GJ delves into his family's rich culinary history, regional Indian cuisines, and the importance of hospitality. He provides insights into daily life in India, cooking techniques, and his philosophy of spreading love through food. The discussion also touches on Chef GJ's culinary tours in India and his ongoing cooking ventures in Canada, including his experience with 'Tiffin To Go.'

Just a few things you will learn in this episode;

05:47 Daily Routines and Meals in India

10:38 School Lunches and Tiffin Culture

25:21 Spice Storage and Usage Tips

27:01 Understanding Curry and Masala

29:42 Family Cooking Traditions

37:19 Traveling and Culinary Tours in India

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Chef Gurjyote’s Chicken Curry Dinner

Get in touch with Chef Gurjoyte on Instagram @chefgurjyotesethi, by phone at 778 875 8535 or email at gjsindiankitchen@gmail. com

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A journey of food, soccer and cultural insights

In this episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula', host Paula Mohamed reunites with Naomi Eguchi, a former host and native of Kobe, Japan, for the second part of their series. They delve into:

• Naomi’s life, from her soccer career to her insights on Japanese culture.
• Food, and the unique experience of staying in a ryokan and visiting onsens.
• Naomi discusses the difference in social customs between Japan and North America.
• Must try foods in different Japanese regions like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima.
• Naomi shares her journey of transitioning from athlete to entrepreneur with Realign First, exploring the struggles and successes of that path.
• Paula's conversation with Naomi also covers broader themes of Japanese values, social behavior, and expectations.

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Chicken Tsukune Recipe:

Realign First

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Friday evenings you will find Naomi cooking up Japanese small plates and pouring sake for friends around her kitchen island. The conversation goes something like this...

In this episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula', Paula interviews Naomi Eguchi, an original In My Kitchen Host and a talent both in the kitchen and on the soccer field. Naomi, originally from Kobe, Japan, and now running a successful business in Vancouver, shares insights into her upbringing, Japanese home cooking, and the diverse food scene across Japan's regions.

These are just a few of the topics Paula covers:

• A Deep Dive into Japanese Cuisine with Naomi
• Naomi's Multicultural Background and Its Influence
• Exploring Traditional Japanese Home Cooking
• Japanese School Lunches
• Sharing a Special Recipe: Chicken Tsukune
• Travel Tips and Cultural Insights for Japan

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Chicken Tsukune Recipe

Electric Geisha

Kyuoshoku - The Making of a Japanese School Lunch

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