Chinese New Year begins on Saturday, beginning the Year of the Dragon. It's a time for chef Ivan Chan of The Orient Chinese Cuisine in Bedford, N.S., to celebrate the dishes he remembers from his childhood in Hong Kong. He spoke with CBC Nova Scotia News host Amy Smith for the series New Plate Special.
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Ray Bear says food is the base of every culture – and Indigenous people lost a lot of that history to Canada’s residential schools. The Cree chef took CBC Nova Scotia News host Amy Smith foraging near Asitu'lisk, formerly Windhorse Farm, to talk about his spin on traditional Indigenous cuisine. New Plate Special is a celebration of how the province is growing and diversifying, one plate at a time.
Fatimah Ogunsanya says she believes Efty Dishes Restaurant is the first of its kind in the province. She spoke to CBC Nova Scotia News host Amy Smith about sharing her love for cooking on social media. New Plate Special is a celebration of how the province is growing and diversifying, one plate at a time.