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The Aimless Cook Podcast
by Jason Del Corro
Chef Jay del Corro, creator and host of The Aimless Cook talks about everything food including restaurants, chef life, the industry, pop culture, food trends, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E041 - Bad Break
It's been a long time since we last talked. A lot has happened. Let's catch up! Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E040 - The Tampopo Episode
In this episode, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of my favourite food movies of all time - Tampopo. Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram: @theaimlesscook TikTok: @ricedaddyeats or email me: @[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E039 - The Story Of Edo Japan
This week on the podcast, I am talking about the history of the iconic Canadian restaurant, Edo Japan. This Japanese-inspired fast casual restaurant was founded in 1979 in Calgary by a Buddhist Minister. Learn all about the origins and history of this popular food court institution, its…
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E038 - We're Back!
It's been a minute. Sorry for the long hiatus, but I'm back! Today, let's catch up on what's been happening. My new work. Sandwiches. Places I've been eating. Rosie's Burgers Bridgeland Perfect Meat Bowl Cal's Noodle Hut Orijins sneak peek Kin Dee Street Kitchen Thanks for listening. I've missed...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E037 - The White People Food Episode
This week, we explore and debunk the subject of "White People Food" by looking at the origins, perceptions, and histories of the different factors that form its foundations. We'll talk about: The concept of race. Factors that may have contributed to building the stereotype of "white people food"...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E036 - Our Favourite Canadian Snacks and Treats
This week, I am continuing our Canadian food feature by looking at some of our favourite Canadian snacks and treats. We will talk about the history of popular snacks like: Hawkin's Cheezies Hickory Sticks Ketchup Chips Pizza Pops, a Winnipeg invention. Coffee Crisp Eat-More Big Turk Lucky…
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E035 - Oh, Canada!
This week, I talk about 3 Canadian fast-food brands and their histories, the nostalgia behind these brands, and I ask what it means to be Canadian in this day and age. Also, what happened to Tim Hortons? Please rate and share. Thanks for listening! DM me @theaimlesscook on Instagram for episode...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E034 - The Spam Episode
This week, we talk about the most beloved of Asian ingredients...Spam. On this episode: a brief history of Hormel's innovative pork and ham product that was introduced in 1937 Spam's growing popularity and it's rise to worldwide fame Spam in Asia and the iconic dishes that were born from post-war...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E033 - The Struggle Food Episode
This week, I talk about Struggle Food. We often think about it as that starving college student food, but it's so much more. I talk about how a lot of our favourite dishes and even cuisines came from struggle. Thanks for listening! Please rate, review, and share. Follow The Aimless Cook on...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E032 - Freestyle Friday 10
This week on Freestyle Friday, I talk about Bastion Burger, Influencers, and the eye-opening experience of being thrust into a brand new social media platform after hearing about what Americans are seeing on the Chinese platform, Rednote (Xiaohongshu). Join me and thanks for listening! Hosted on...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E031 - Lunar New Year Episode - An Interview with Alice Lam
Big thanks to my special guest, Alice Lam from Friends Of Chinatown YYC. I will include all her socials on the show notes. Instagram: @friendsofchinatownyyc http://www.friendsofchinatownyyc.org Calgary Chinatown Context Paper...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S001E030 - The Food Trends Episode
In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of food trends: Why they pop up, how they shape what we eat, and what they tell us about the world around us. We’ll explore how food trends influence culture, health, economy, and sustainability—and why they matter. Also, our long overdue...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E029 - The Food Nostalgia Episode
Summary This podcast episode explores the powerful connection between food and nostalgia. I talk about the cultural phenomenon of KFC becoming a Christmas tradition in Japan, illustrating how marketing can shape food-related memories and create new traditions. Then, I examines the science of food...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E028 - An Interview with Mayor Jyoti Gondek
Chef Erin Boukall and I had the opportunity to share a meal with Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek. It was a good chance to get to know someone we often see behind a podium, or as the subject of some article or another praising or criticizing her work. Whatever the case, I know that being the Mayor of a...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E027 - The 2024 Stampede Recap Episode
Hi everyone! Sorry for the hiatus, but I’m back with a brand new episode about the Calgary Stampede food. This is a recap of the dishes I got to try during my first year as a judge for the Best Midways Foods. I’ll go over the top 5 best dishes, the bottom 5 dishes, as well as talk about your...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E026 - Freestyle Friday 8
In this episode: Eats of Asia is back for more pop-ups. A look at future interviews. ELYMI opening and the buffet people we hate. I read one of the most horrific AHS inspection reports from a recently closed Calgary restaurant and talked about basic expectations of Alberta’s Food Regulation.…
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E025 - An Interview With Chef Erin Boukall
In this episode of The Aimless Cook Podcast, special guest, Chef Erin Boukall talks about her career as a high school foods teacher. Chef Boukall shares her experiences as she moved through the stages of her time as a goldsmith, culinary student, and educator and how these facets have helped her…
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E024 - Freestyle Friday 8
This week on The Aimless Cook Podcast: The Eats Of Asia countdown is on Going back to school Best toppings for a bowl of rice The Chili Crunch Backlash and Momofuku's official response YYC Asian lunch specials True World Foods @trueworldfoodscalgary 6a Snack Bar @6a.snackbar.yyc Fat Kee Noodle...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E023 - Freestyle Friday 7
In this week's Freestyle Friday: The return of Eats of Asia Our favourite Calgary Mom-and-Pop restaurants A visit to Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodle Thanks for listening! If you love this show, please rate, review, and share with your friends! Peace! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E022 - The Instant Noodle Episode
In this episode, Chef Jay talks about the history of instant ramen from its development and introduction to the world by its inventor, Momofuku Ando. Jay also talks about how his legacy changed the culinary landscape forever and launched a multi-billion-dollar industry. Listen to how countries...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E021 - Freestyle Friday 6
On this week’s edition of Freestyle Friday, Jay talks about: work/life balance Mama’s Rice Roll Review Hyper-regional Western-style Chinese dishes April Events “Struggle Food” Listener Mail Mitzi’s Closing: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video/c2889559-end-of-an-era-for-winnipeg-restaurant Tokyo...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E020 - The Chinatown Special - Part 2
This week we continue with part 2 of our Chinatown special. Gabe and I finally try Mama Rice Roll, walk through some empty spaces reminiscing about better times, and share some final thoughts about our hopes for this amazing place. History notes: Chinatown Historical Context Paper We Are Here:...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E019 - The Chinatown Special Part 1
This week on The Aimless Cook Podcast, it's our Chinatown Special Part 1 with my special guest, founder of Lotus Media, host and producer of Views Of Chinatown Podcast, Gabriel Yee. This week, Gabriel and I talk about this amazing place, full of history and community spirit on location from…
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E018 - Iconic Dishes In Canada Part 2: Poutine
In this episode, Jay talks about a few of your favourite Canadian culinary creations. Of course, Poutine is the topic of this episode and Jay goes over a little history of this famous dish, the makings of the ideal poutine, and the neverending debate on the perfect plate. It’s all here on The...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E017 - Freestyle Friday 5
Today we’re gonna talk about what’s been happening, what I’ve been eating, our YYC Restaurant Review Of The Week, the latest from Instagram and Tiktok, AI imagery in social media, and 5 of my favourite food scenes in movies. Thanks for listening. If you like the show, please rate, review, and…
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E016 - Iconic Dishes In Canada Part 1: Butter Chicken
On this episode, we begin a series on iconic dishes in Canada starting with Butter Chicken! Jay talks to Chef Deepak Singh Kalsi from Deepak’s Dhaba to learn a little history of this Canadian favourite and talk about Deepak’s own journey of being a cook, coming to Canada, and starting his...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E015 - The Lunar New Year Special Part 2
This week, we wrap up our Lunar New Year special with a look at some old and new Lunar New Year traditions. Jay also talks with our special guest, Ji Won (Jessi) Yu from Stay Social YYC for a special look at 4 local Asian-owned restaurants with unique offerings that keep us coming back for more....
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E014 - The Lunar New Year Special Part 1
In Part One of the Lunar New Year Special, Chef Jay talks to Ricky Chung and his daughter, Joanne from Hung’s Noodles. Ricky tells his immigrant story from his humble beginnings, developing his noodle recipes in his uncle’s workshop, to Hung’s transformation over 3 generations to the business it…
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E0113 - Freestyle Friday 4
On this Freestyle Friday, Chef Jay reads your comments and DMs from the past week, then talks about some of his pet peeves in the food space from the industry perspective and the dining and creator perspective. He then talks about his most recent food epiphanies, going over some of his newer...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E012 - The Burger Episode
Alberta is the place for beef, and what better way to showcase this wonderful product than with burgers? Calgary has seen a lot of great burger spots open up and I have tried quite a few of them over the years, including one of the newest burger bars, Class Clown Hamburgers. In this episode, we...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E011 - The Foodie Episode
Today, we talk about foodies. Whether you like the term or not, foodies are an integral part of the complex culinary landscape we wander through every day. It seems we are continuously inundated with a deluge of food-related content, be it by choice or involuntarily. I asked you, the listeners,...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E010 - The Dim Sum Episode
Dim sum is a cultural culinary phenomenon that I connect to a lot of fond memories. It’s a great way to come together and share in a meal with no special occasion required. It can be a casual catch-up session with a friend or a huge family gathering. Whatever the case may be, the sheer joy of...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E009 - Freestyle Friday 3
On this episode of Freestyle Friday, we catch up after the holidays and after being super sick for the past few weeks. It was a hell of a time, but I'm glad to be healthy again. Also, I talk about the Calgary restaurants that are long gone, but not forgotten. I will also talk about my recent…
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E008 - Solo Dining
In this episode, we talk about solo dining! I start with an ode to pho at one of my favourite spots, Pho Rang Dong in Forest Lawn. After that, I talk about some of the benefits of eating alone, I share your thoughts on solo dining, and of course, some great spots in YYC for your next solo dining...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast S1E007 - The Art Of The Popup with Chef Zac Ardena
Special thanks to today’s guest: Chef Zac Ardena @zacariel_ @flip.the.dishes Also, props to one of YYC’s pop-up masters: Chef Keisuke @tokyochopsticks The places we talked about today: Billie’s Smash Burgers at Roy’s Kitchen @billies.yyc Saffron Street at First Street Market @saffronstreetyyc...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E006 - Freestyle Friday 2
On this episode of The Aimless Cook Podcast, I talk about visiting out of the way restaurants, taking time to enjoy the dining experience, Asian Grocery Stores, and why I started a food Tiktok. Restaurants I talked about on this episode: Krave’n (Great Plains Recreational Facility) IG: @kravenyyc...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast S1E005 - Food Influencers with Special Guest, Chanry Thach
On this episode of The Aimless Cook Podcast, we will be talking about the world of Food Influencers! The good, the bad, and the cringe inducing. My first ever special guest, Chanry Thach, shares her wisdom on how restaurants can find the perfect partnership with a social media marketing manager....
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The Aimless Cook Podcast S1E004 - The Congee Episode
On this episode of The Aimless Cook Podcast, we celebrate the beauty in the simplicity of one of Asia’s most beloved dishes: Congee. Special thanks to everyone that submitted their congee nostalgia. I appreciate you all. Chef Zac Ardena of Fortunas Row @zacariel Chef Duncan Ly of Bar Chouette...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E003 - Freestyle Friday, Tried And Trusted Tools, Late Night Eats
On our first Freestyle Friday, I talk about the tried and trusted tools that I always keep close when I work. I also share your comments on this subject from Instagram and Facebook, so please keep those comments coming! I also talk about the virtues of late night dining, especially on those…
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E002 - 5 Cookbooks That Changed My Life
On this week’s episode of The Aimless Cook Podcast, I want to share with you 5 of the most impactful cookbooks on my life. Cookbooks are not only collections of recipes, but also provide so much in terms of insight and perspective on the chefs that created them. In the case of the books I cover...
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - S1E001 - Is There A Career In The Food Industry For Me?
On our first episode, I want to give you a little background on who I am. My introduction to the food and hospitality industry was one that may have started like many, but soon became something very unique and rewarding. It has been an adventure to say the least. I only hope that you find the…
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The Aimless Cook Podcast - Teaser
If you’ve found us, thank you for listening! This is The Aimless Cook Podcast. My name is Jay del Corro. I am a chef and video creator located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This show is everything about food including the industry, restaurants, careers, cooking, recipes, reviews, food in pop...
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Chef Jay del Corro, creator and host of The Aimless Cook talks about everything food including restaurants, chef life, the industry, pop culture, food trends, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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