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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E015 - The Lunar New Year Special Part 2
This week, we wrap up our Lunar New Year special with a look at some old and new Lunar New Year traditions. Jay also talks with our special guest, Ji Won (Jessi) Yu from Stay Social YYC for a special look at 4 local Asian-owned restaurants with unique offerings that keep us coming back for more. Have a happy and prosperous Year Of The Dragon!
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The places we talked about:
Bun Bo Hue Deli, 4909 17 Ave SE
Korean Deli (Deli Oriental Meat Style & Food), 117 15 Ave SE
Quan Cuty: @cutyrestaurant
Yim Siam: @yimsiamyyc
Special thanks to:
Tina Lee of T&T Supermarket: @tt_supermarket @tinalee_tnt
Jessie Yu of Stay Social YYC: @staysocialYYC
Chef John Leung: @chefjohnleung
Friends Of Chinatown YYC: @friendsofchinatownyyc
If you’d like to send your comments and messages, please DM me @theaimlesscook on Instagram or email: jay@theaimlesscookpodcast.com
Music Credits:
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/block-party
License code: HTYVOVEYJE809O7F
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/zimpzon/xinjiang
License code: KQFYVPOHP6ACAB0V
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/chinatown
License code: EG0L3GKRWNSVMP6X
Citations and sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_God
https://www.misspandachinese.com/kitchen-god-and-the-preparation-for-the-lunar-new-year/
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/cosmos/prb/earthly.htm
https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/Chinese_Customs/Kitchen_God.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_New_Year
https://oldworldgods.com/chinese/zao-jun-kitchen-god/
https://mythopedia.com/topics/zao-jun
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_God
https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/Chinese_Customs/Kitchen_God.htm
https://study.com/academy/lesson/zao-jun-chinese-kitchen-god-myths-facts.html
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/chinese-canadians
https://www.cbc.ca/life/culture/beyond-the-hongbao-how-these-chinese-canadians-embrace-lunar-new-year-customs-today-1.5006221
https://www.cicnews.com/2023/01/the-lunar-new-year-a-time-to-remember-and-celebrate-canadas-diverse-heritage-0132561.html
https://canadianimmigrant.ca/living/culture/8-things-to-know-about-chinese-new-year
https://www.jstor.org/stable/26864127
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