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Viewers go on a delicious, nostalgic, and bittersweet journey across Western Canada as designer and chef Jackie Kai Ellis goes out of her comfort zone to explore Chinese-Canadian history through the rich and colourful world of small-town Chinese restaurants. Kai Ellis travels through the region by train to uncover the dishes at the heart of the Chinese-Canadian story, and the story behind her own Chinese-Canadian identity. Along the way, she'll get a taste of kitchen table wisdom, culture and community, meeting local historians and restaurant owners, sampling staple dishes, and cooking recipes inspired by the comfort food of her past.
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Duration: 5 x 30' HD
Resolution: HD
Seasons: TBC
Genre: History, Lifestyle
Tags: Food, History, Culture
Original Language: TBC
Producer: Black Rhino Creative
Original Broadcaster: Telus Optik TV
Year of Production: TBC
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