Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

by Bala, Sharon

eBook - 2018

The “Boat people” arrive in a rusty boat from war-torn Sri Lanka to the safe haven of B.C. Canada. Another rough journey begins – characters with rich bac...Show more The “Boat people” arrive in a rusty boat from war-torn Sri Lanka to the safe haven of B.C. Canada. Another rough journey begins – characters with rich back histories meet with the complex layers of immigration and political thinking. Should it be “welcome” or “please leave”? An insightful read. Show less

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Chop Suey Nation

The Legion Cafe and Other Stories From Canada's Chinese Restaurants

by Hui, Ann

Book - 2019

In 2016, Globe and Mail reporter Ann Hui drove across Canada, from Victoria to Fogo Island, to write about small-town Chinese restaurants and the families...Show more In 2016, Globe and Mail reporter Ann Hui drove across Canada, from Victoria to Fogo Island, to write about small-town Chinese restaurants and the families who run them. It was only after the story was published that she discovered her own family could have been included—her parents had run their own Chinese restaurant before she was born. Show less

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At Home With Madhur Jaffrey

Simple, Delectable Dishes From India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, & Sri Lanka

by Jaffrey, Madhur

eBook - 2010

For all who love the magical flavors of good Indian cooking and want to reproduce effortlessly some of the delectable dishes from that part of the world, ...Show more For all who love the magical flavors of good Indian cooking and want to reproduce effortlessly some of the delectable dishes from that part of the world, here is a groundbreaking book from the incomparable Madhur Jaffrey that makes it possible. By deconstructing age-old techniques and reducing the number of steps in a recipe, as well as helping us to understand the nature of each spice and seasoning, she enables us to make seemingly exotic Indian dishes part of our everyday cooking. Show less

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Milk and Honey

by Kaur, Rupi

Downloadable Audiobook - 2016

28-year old Rupi Kaur’s short visual poems, about the bitter sweet moments of her life, first found huge popularity on Instagram. Milk & Honey, her first book, has been translated into over 40 languages. 28-year old Rupi Kaur’s short visual poems, about the bitter sweet moments of her life, first found huge popularity on Instagram. Milk & Honey, her first book, has been translated into over 40 languages. Show less

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The Matchmaker's List

by Lalli, Sonya

Book - 2019

Raina Anand may have finally given in to family pressure and agreed to let her grandmother play matchmaker, but that doesn't mean she has to like it—or th...Show more Raina Anand may have finally given in to family pressure and agreed to let her grandmother play matchmaker, but that doesn't mean she has to like it—or that she has to play by the rules. Nani always took Raina's side when she tried to push past the traditional expectations of their tight-knit Indian-immigrant community, but now she's ambushing Raina with a list of suitable bachelors. Is it too much to ask for a little space? As Raina's life spirals into a parade of Nani-approved bachelors and disastrous blind dates, she must find a way out of this modern-day arranged-marriage trap without shattering her beloved grandmother's dreams. Show less

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Double Awesome Chinese Food

Irresistible and Totally Achievable Recipes From Our Chinese-American Kitchen

by Li, Margaret

Book - 2019

Too intimidated to cook Chinese food at home but crave those punchy flavors? Not anymore. Put down that takeout kung pao chicken and get in the kitchen! F...Show more Too intimidated to cook Chinese food at home but crave those punchy flavors? Not anymore. Put down that takeout kung pao chicken and get in the kitchen! Full of irresistible recipes that marry traditional Asian ingredients with comforting American classics and seasonal ingredients, Double Awesome Chinese Food delivers the goods. The three fun-loving Chinese-American siblings behind the acclaimed restaurant Mei Mei take the fear factor out of cooking this complex cuisine, infusing it with creativity, playfulness, and ease. Show less

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An Ocean of Minutes

by Lim, Thea

eBook - 2018

Romance, time travel and a pandemic flu that has ravaged the world. Frank has caught the virus – in exchange for his treatment, Polly agrees to travel in...Show more Romance, time travel and a pandemic flu that has ravaged the world. Frank has caught the virus – in exchange for his treatment, Polly agrees to travel into the future to work as bonded labour. Will they find their way back to each other? A well-crafted debut novel. Show less

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Forgiveness

A Gift From My Grandparents

by Sakamoto, Mark

eBook - 2014

Three interwoven stories of love and forgiveness - Sakamoto's grandparents are Japanese Canadians and lived through World War II, one taken prisoner by ...Show more Three interwoven stories of love and forgiveness - Sakamoto's grandparents are Japanese Canadians and lived through World War II, one taken prisoner by Japanese and sent to prison camp and the other belongs to a Japanese Canadian family who is sent to a work farm in Alberta. To be made into a TV mini-series. Show less

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Beyond Curry Indian Cookbook

A Culinary Journey Through India

by Sankhe, Denise D'silva

Book - 2016

Join Mumbai-based food blogger Denise D'silva Sankhe on a culinary adventure of nostalgia and tasty surprises spanning the regions of India. In Beyond Cur...Show more Join Mumbai-based food blogger Denise D'silva Sankhe on a culinary adventure of nostalgia and tasty surprises spanning the regions of India. In Beyond Curry, An Indian Cookbook, Denise shares her rich personal story of Indian cooking with profiles of unique regional Indian food. You'll explore Indian cooking with convenient, no-fuss recipes, accessible ingredients, and must-know secrets behind authentic Indian food. Show less

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How to Be A Bawse

A Guide to Conquering Life

by Singh, Lilly

eBook - 2017

Lilly Singh, YouTube Star and host of NBC’s A Little Late with Lilly Singh, share her tools for success and conquering the world Lilly Singh, YouTube Star and host of NBC’s A Little Late with Lilly Singh, share her tools for success and conquering the world Show less

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How to Pronounce Knife

Stories

by Thammavongsa, Souvankham

eBook - 2020

O. Henry Award winner Souvankham Thammavongsa's debut short story collection explores the inner lives of Laos immigrants and their experiences. O. Henry Award winner Souvankham Thammavongsa's debut short story collection explores the inner lives of Laos immigrants and their experiences. Show less

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Do Not Say We Have Nothing

by Thien, Madeleine

Book - 2016

With the ease and skill of a master storyteller, Thien takes us inside an extended family in China, showing us the lives of two successive generations--th...Show more With the ease and skill of a master storyteller, Thien takes us inside an extended family in China, showing us the lives of two successive generations--those who lived through Mao's Cultural Revolution in the mid-twentieth century; and the children of the survivors, who became the students protesting in Tiananmen Square in 1989, in one of the most important political moments of the past century. Show less

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Vi

by Thuy, Kim

eBook - 2018

Kim Thuy follows her well received novels Ru and Man, with Vi, once again exploring the experience of Vietnamese refugees as they reinvent themselves in new lands. Thuy’s lucid prose has many fans. Kim Thuy follows her well received novels Ru and Man, with Vi, once again exploring the experience of Vietnamese refugees as they reinvent themselves in new lands. Thuy’s lucid prose has many fans. Show less

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Eat Korean

Our Home Cooking & Street Food

by West, Da-Hae

Book - 2018

There's a great buzz around Korean food right now, as more and more people experience the fantastic, robust flavors of both classic Korean cooking and the Ameri-Korean strand that has developed from it. There's a great buzz around Korean food right now, as more and more people experience the fantastic, robust flavors of both classic Korean cooking and the Ameri-Korean strand that has developed from it. Show less

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Chow

From China to Canada : Memories of Food + Family

by Wong, Janice

Book - 2005

A collection of more than 50 simple family fare dishes, Chow contains early photographs, immigration documents, 1940s restaurant menus, and handwritten re...Show more A collection of more than 50 simple family fare dishes, Chow contains early photographs, immigration documents, 1940s restaurant menus, and handwritten recipes that trace the history of some of Canada's first ethnic restaurants. Written with refreshing sincerity, Chow is both a terrific cookbook and a detailed record of an intriguing chapter in Canadian history. Show less

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https://burlington.kanopy.com/video/everyday-gourmet-how-master-outdoor-cookin-8

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Thailand. Japan. Vietnam. Korea. Asia is home to some of the most delicious recipes on the planet, and this lecture surveys some of the popular Asian cuis...Show more Thailand. Japan. Vietnam. Korea. Asia is home to some of the most delicious recipes on the planet, and this lecture surveys some of the popular Asian cuisines that can be prepared on the grill. Episode 9 of The Everyday Gourmet: How to Master Outdoor Cooking on Kanopy. Show less

Vij's Indian - Hamilton Public Library - OverDrive

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Borrow Vij's Indian: Our Stories, Spices and Cherished Recipes from the Hamilton Public Library digital collection. Shortlisted for Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2017 - Best Indian Cuisine Book. Borrow Vij's Indian: Our Stories, Spices and Cherished Recipes from the Hamilton Public Library digital collection. Shortlisted for Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2017 - Best Indian Cuisine Book. Show less

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Water, the final film in director Deepa Mehta’s Earth trilogy, is set in the India of 1930s and depicts the difficult lives of a group of Indian widows, i...Show more Water, the final film in director Deepa Mehta’s Earth trilogy, is set in the India of 1930s and depicts the difficult lives of a group of Indian widows, including an 8-year old widow, living in a riverside ashram. A must-watch film that Mehta could not shoot in India due to political protests about the subject matter. It was shot in neighbouring country of Sri Lanka. Show less

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