Taste the Diversity

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  • 2020
  • 1 Season

Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world, and therefore has a lot to offer when it comes to food. But there are some dishes that have been a staple of Canadian culture for generations, let's take a look at how they're made. "Everybody's Welcome" says chef and owner of Farmhouse Tavern Eoin Ramsbottom.

Taste the Diversity is a series that ran for 1 seasons (10 episodes) between October 1, 2020 and on ECG Productions

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Garlic
10. Garlic
July 1, 2021
"It is in our hearts and in our blood to grow garlic" - say Irka and Bohdan Romanluk, the farmers from Ontario. They know everything about this vegetable and are ready to share its secret qualities. Garlic can be used to make hundreds of dishes, including beer and... garlic ice cream. Would you dare to try it?
Caribbean Islands
9. Caribbean Islands
May 1, 2021
With distinct flavor and rich history, Caribbean food is something everyone has to try. Chef Douglas Ling is the owner of Maracas, a Trinidadian restaurant located in Kensington Market, Toronto's most famous bohemian neighborhood. He will show how to make the classic Jerk Chicken dish with special sauce and using the freshest ingredients.
Egypt
8. Egypt
March 1, 2021
Egypt is one of the most fascinating places in the entire world, with its history, traditions, and many mysteries. Amr is the owner of Papyrus, an Egyptian vegan restaurant that very much embraces the culture and history of Egypt wish every dish. The restaurant prides itself on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
Philiphines
7. Philiphines
April 1, 2020
Five words about Filipino cuisine - fun, adventure, flavorful, texture and balance" - says Diona Joyce, Chef of Kanto restaurant in Toronto. Why does the preparation of one of the most popular Philippine dishes called Sisi looks like a horror movie? Is it true that for cooking some meals they use blood? And what is the secret ingredients for the most delicious Philippine desert?
Canada
6. Canada
June 1, 2021
Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world, and therefore has a lot to offer when it comes to food. But there are some dishes that have been a staple of Canadian culture for generations, let's take a look at how they're made. "Everybody's Welcome" says chef and owner of Farmhouse Tavern Eoin Ramsbottom.
Persia
5. Persia
January 2, 2021
Persian cuisine has a lot of unique dishes. Sahar Mirshafie is an author of the book "Taste of Persia" and she can tell you how many of the ingredients in Persian food contain medicinal benefits. But first, Sahar will be preparing dinner for her family on Yalda Night, which is an Iranian winter solstice, she will show us how she makes the most amazing Persian classic Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh.
Ukraine
4. Ukraine
January 1, 2021
Ukrainian cuisine is one of the jewels of Eastern Europe, from dishes like borscht, the famous beet soup that was created by the Cossacks, to the well-known Perogies, Ukrainian dumplings, the history of which can be traced back to medieval Turkey. Olya Grod was a board director of the Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival that has been around for 23 years.
Japan
3. Japan
December 1, 2020
Starting off by presenting his real traditional Japanese foot soldier armor from around 1500-1600 - which he received as a gift - Steven Mizuno makes quite an impression. Steven is one of the owners of Kiu, a high-end Japanese eatery presenting sushi, ramen, and many other amazing Japanese dishes.
Portugal
2. Portugal
September 1, 2020
"Suadade" is a Portuguese word for a deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing for something or someone that one cares for and/or loves. That is what Carlos Oliveira feels every time he steps into his restaurant - Mercado Negro. It's a popular family-run Portuguese spot located in the heart of Toronto, Canada.
First Nations
1. First Nations
October 1, 2020
Chef Johl Whiteduck Ringuette of the Anishnawbe and Algonquin Mink clan is the owner of the NishDish restaurant. For Johl, tradition, ceremony, and ancestry are very important. He is on a journey to bring back the Anishnawbe national food to his community.
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Where to Watch Taste the Diversity
Taste the Diversity is available for streaming on the ECG Productions website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Taste the Diversity on demand at Prime Video.
  • Premiere Date
    October 1, 2020