What if preserving a recipe was the key to preserving a culture?

In this heartfelt and flavor-packed episode, I sit down with Ivy Chen—longtime cooking instructor, co-author of Made in Taiwan, and the force behind Ivy’s Kitchen in Taipei.

You’ll hear about:

🍚 Why sticky rice dishes like oil rice are central to Taiwanese celebrations
🏮 The cultural rituals that surround food—from ancestor offerings to baby blessings
🎥 What it was like filming with Phil Rosenthal for Somebody Feed Phil

Whether you’re a curious home cook or someone tracing your roots through food, Ivy’s stories will leave you hungry for more—especially a ticket to Taiwan.

HELPFUL LINKS

👩‍🍳 Sign up for a class with Ivy at Ivy’s Kitchen
📖 Order Made in Taiwan by Clarissa Wei and Ivy Chen
🍚 Get Ivy’s oil rice recipe at exploreinmykitchen.com
📺 Watch Ivy on Somebody Feed Phil - Season 7, Episode 7 on Netflix

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SAY HELLO

In My Kitchen creates connections one dish at a time, by exploring culture through food. I do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast.

I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways:

• DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
• Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
• Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!

What if the immigrant story you’ve heard is only half the truth?

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Shiva Reddy—sommelier, food columnist for CBC Vancouver, and host of the acclaimed docuseries Not Your Butter Chicken. We talk about identity, heritage, and the power of food to connect us to our culture and the women who shaped it.

Shiva shares the deeply personal story behind the series, inspired by her mother’s dementia and her own journey to reclaim the flavors and traditions of her Indo-Fijian roots. From hustling samosas as a teen to becoming a celebrated wine expert, Shiva’s story is full of resilience, tenderness, and a lot of flavor.

You’ll hear about:

🍛 The role of sewa and community in South Asian culture
🧵 Why the stories of immigrant women often go untold
🍷 Her unique philosophy on wine

This conversation left me thinking about the women in my own family—the ones who passed down recipes, love, and history through food. I hope it does the same for you.

HELPFUL LINKS

• Watch Shiva's new docuseries, Not Your Butter Chicken, now on CBC Gem and Telus
• Try Shiva’s dal recipe at exploreinmykitchen.com

SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW

If you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you.

Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review.

SAY HELLO

In My Kitchen creates connections one dish at a time, by exploring culture through food. I do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast.

I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways:

• DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
• Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
• Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!

What if you could supercharge your travel experiences, with just a little perspective?

In this episode I wrap up the four-part series 'Flavourful Bonds' by delving into the character strengths of humility, gratitude, and legacy within the culinary traditions of Pakistan, Mexico, and Croatia. I share personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and practical exercises to help travelers and food enthusiasts recognize and practice these strengths through food.

You will learn about:

✈️ How these strength helps us to have a more immersive travel experience
🍲 Traditional dishes like Peka, Sarma and pasticada
💫 Paula’s personal story around what it means to be humble

SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW

If you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you.

Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review.

SAY HELLO

In My Kitchen creates connections one dish at a time, by exploring culture through food. I do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast.

I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways:

• DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
• Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
• Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!