Everyone keeps clucking about our egg prices, dairy tariffs, and supply management. The system has Trump in a huff. … I never thought reporting on *supply management* could be this interesting, but if you've ever wondered how Canada's egg and dairy industries work, why our egg prices didn't soar, grumbled about the price of milk, and what's making Trump cranky about CUSMA, my explainer attempts to break it all down.
Read MoreIf you love conversations about food, check out this Episode of NüVoices. ! I had the pleasure of meeting Clarissa Wei and Ivy Chen in Taipei this past summer to talk about their new book, Made in Taiwan: Recipes and Stories from the Island Nation. The episode is packed with behind-the-scenes tidbits. We discuss how food fits into conversations around identity, culinary misconceptions, Indigenous and Hakka influences, and how she and Ivy designed their recipes. We also talk about the contrast between Western coverage of cross-straight tensions and the local mood and mindset. Made in Taiwan is both timeless and a reflection of the times.
Read MoreI speak with veteran food journalist Clarissa Wei in this episode of the NüVoices podcast. Now based in Taipei as a freelancer, Clarissa’s forthcoming book, Made in Taiwan: Recipes From The Island Nation, is expected for release in 2023. In this episode, Clarissa talks about how she first got into food journalism, finding stories while backpacking in China, and her passion for elevating Taiwanese stories for international audiences.
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