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WisdioChickpea SaladCanada’s Food Guide recommends us to choose protein foods that come from plants more often, because they provide more fibre and less saturated fat than other types of protein foods. So today we’re learning to make Chickpea Salad, an easy and quick salad that can be made up to 5 days in advance. Let’s have a listen together!
Because of the development of new technology, new apps, and new learning styles, Healthy Recipes and Tips Show Podcast will make its adaptations as well.
From the next episode on May 7th 2021, this Podcast will focus ONLY on healthy tips, especi...
2021-04-3005 minWisdioLeverage Your Own Emotional WeaknessYour mind is emotionally immature. Your mind is crazy. Yes, we all have emotional weakness. But, what if you could leverage your own emotional weakness and make the best of it?
Yes, that means make your own emotional weakness to your advantages. And this way, you don’t need to spend your willpower, instead, you could go with the flow and let your emotional weakness lead you to something good, healthy, and positive. What a wonderful technique if you know how to use it!
So next time you see or make a list of weaknesses, or someone shows you some we...
2021-02-0504 minWisdioI'm So Busy Cooking Black Bean SoupIn this fast-changing society, it’s common to hear people say that, “I’m so busy, I wish I had the time.” Great! Let’s make it to your own healthy versions, for example, I’m so busy cooking black bean soup!
For those who have pets, I bet you treat your pets nicely. You feed them healthy pet foods, and take them to pet grooming shops. Now think about this, while you pay so much attention to your pets health, you should treat your own health as carefully as well. That means, spend time on your own healthy cooking at home, thu...
2021-01-2905 minWisdio2 Tips to Cope With Covid-19 Mental Health ThreatCovid-19 is a real threat to human life, but according to Bloomberg and CNN, its mental health impacts are the other catastrophe that is weighing on the hearts and minds of most of us in 2021.
So what could we do to cope with this mental health challenges facing every one of us? Being kind has its own benefits, so is home cooking. As we learned before, but what else can we do? Let’s have a listen together!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He st...
2021-01-2205 minWisdioChia Seeds Yogurt PuddingAlready don’t feel like wanting to learn more healthy eating habits or healthy recipes? Learning fatigue? Think again. We all need support from family, and friends. So what?
That means, if you can think from your family or friends perspective now, you would agree that they all need support from you, as well. So if you keep yourself healthy and vibrant, you are ready to offer them support at any time. And I’m sure you don’t want to see that while they need your help, you are physically not ready, or actually in need of support yourself.
And th...
2021-01-1503 minWisdioHow to Eat More Vegetables and Simple Veggie DipIf you don’t know, you should eat more vegetables to keep healthy, then you’ll have problems. But, if you know that you should eat but still don’t eat more vegetables, then you’ll still have problems. So now what?
We normally brush teeth and wash face every morning and night. And it feels normal. However what if you just wash face without brushing teeth first, do you feel a little bit awkward? I know I will, and won’t wash face that way. It’s the same as eating vegetables, without having…
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2021-01-0804 minWisdioDo This Instead Because Your New Year's Resolution Does Not WorkForget about New Year’s resolutions! Stay fit and healthy is the Number 1 most common new year’s resolution. However, if you want health outcomes, no matter it is lose weight, reduce stress, eat healthy, you need to do this instead!
At 9pm last time, I started a video conferencing with my mother, brother in China while they were visiting my father in the long-term care hospital, together with my other brother in Toronto. I saw my father, we all said happy new year and good health to him, and to each other. It was a wonderful 45 minutes call! Why I sa...
2021-01-0105 minWisdioNaturally Frozen Milk DessertAlone this Christmas? Great! You don’t need to please anybody else. And because you are the most special person, you should make something special for yourself today!
If you have already known some cherry dessert recipes, or ice cream dessert recipes, you may want to try today’s recipe, naturally frozen milk dessert! Okay, let’s have a listen together!
Enjoy this Christmas and holiday season, thank you for listening to my podcast in 2020 and Happy New Year to you all!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stro...
2020-12-2504 minWisdioGaining Weight After Holiday? 6 Mindful Eating StrategiesHave you ever been frustrated in January that you gained so much weight, because you’d eaten too much during the holiday season? If yes, you got to listen to today’s episode.
Earlier this month I attended an online workshop by a registered Dietitian & Diabetes Educator who works at a Toronto local community clinic. She talked about mindful eating during the holiday season. And there are 6 strategies to make mindful eating choices. I found it very insightful and helpful, and I want to share them with you today. If you are interested in knowing more about their ongoing workshops late...
2020-12-1804 minWisdioVeg ChiliYou eat food everyday. But, are you really eating food? I mean food made in the natural environment, or made by some large industrial corporations in some food manufacturing facilities?
In his Netfilx documentary series Cooked, Mike Pollan told us that the food industry has been trying to undermine cooking as an everyday practice. Some people have since lost the knowledge of cooking, that their parents have ever mastered.
If you think you’d better cook at home, because you know what you put into your mouth. I give you a thumbs-up, because that’s the way it should be. Well...
2020-12-1105 minWisdioShredded Chicken But How Many and What About SeasoningIn this episode, I studied why people don’t cook at home. Ken Albala said something very intuitive in his TED talk and I think it’s worth sharing. Also recent trend of ordering food from professional chefs may be one of the reasons that stopped us cooking at home. Check the links in the show notes below for more details.
I actually found that recipes tend to give us exact amount, and exact instructions. What I also found out is that some real chefs don’t have a strict rule on how much to put in their dishes. So this c...
2020-12-0405 minWisdioRoasted Acorn Squash With Maple SyrupHave you ever been confused with so many types of squashes? Summer squash, winter squash, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, or don’t know the name squash…As winter is here already, we’re learning to bake a winter squash today!
When I was younger, I didn’t really like winter squashes. I remember I couldn’t even tell the names of different squashes. I thought they were weird pumpkins. But in Canada, squashes are very common, especially winter squashes. Gradually, I learned the names of various types, and last year I had a chance to taste roasted acorn squash with maple syru...
2020-11-2703 minWisdioCanadian Pancake on Canada's National Child DayPancakes are very common in almost all countries. I believe you remember the pancakes you used to eat when you were little. As a child, did you like pancakes? I did. Maybe pancake was your very first food that you’ve made at home! But, do you know pancakes are different in different cultures? Because today is Canada’s National Child Day, we’re going to learn to make Canadian Pancakes! Let’s have a listen together!
Happy National Child Day!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke s...
2020-11-2003 minWisdioBaked Sweet Potato in WaterFrustrated peeling the skin of a baked sweet potato? Oh yes, I found it hard, too. But not now, because last December I learned this secret method at a local community kitchen.
Be mindful, as we’ve learned in one of our previous episodes, of your environment. This way we will appreciate what we have already got, thus we will have more happiness. For the last few days, it’s been below 10 degrees celsius. I like to bake when the weather turns cold, because baking makes the kitchen warm. Baked sweet potatoes are so delicious and nutritious, except it’s hard t...
2020-11-1304 minWisdioVery Berry SmoothieFeeling exhausted and frustrated following the US presidential election? I get it. And we’re gonna learn a super quick and nutritious smoothie to stay healthy during this historical event.
Up till this morning on November 6th, I still don’t see any official announcement in any of the major medias. So no wonder, if you have been following the election news since Nov 3rd, or even earlier, you must have been exhausted and maybe furious. You see, we care, that’s why we follow the results this closely. However in the meantime, we care, that’s why we should also pay...
2020-11-0603 minWisdioBaked Salmon with PestoWhat is the best salmon recipe? Well, we’ve learned salmon recipes baked salmon with maple syrup in last December. Some say it is the best baked salmon, or best oven baked salmon, but we want to try a new way today. Baked salmon with pesto, which is also very easy to make, delicious, and colourful. Let’s listen together.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had...
2020-10-3003 minWisdioBasil PestoWhat is basil pesto? What is pesto sauce? What is in pesto sauce? or What is pesto? I did not even know pesto before, not to mention how to make basil pesto. Luckily, Last year I went to a local Community Food Centre in Toronto and learned pesto ingredients, what to make with basil pesto, and other recipes pesto or recipes with pesto. Today we’re learning a pesto recipe basil, maybe the best pesto recipe. It’s simple and easy to make at home. Let’s listen together.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of thi...
2020-10-2304 minWisdioBulgarian National Shopska SaladWhat are in your mind the best salad recipes? These days you may search online for best salads near me, cold salads, or fresh express salad kits. But do you know if you learn some quick salad recipes, you can make salad recipes healthy as or maybe better than in a restaurant!
Actually today we’re learning a very special and famous salad, Bulgarian national Shopska Salad, recommended by a fellow lions from a local Lions Club in Toronto. It’s really easy and simple to make at home, let’s have a listen together.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Tor...
2020-10-1604 minWisdioSpanish Cream and Happy ThanksgivingThis weekend is the Canadian Thanksgiving. Are you thinking of making something special for your family or friends?
I’ve been thinking what would be a traditional Thanksgiving dinner like for a typical French Canadian family. So I asked my good neighbour again for a recipe for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. He recommended a few desserts because they are easy to make. Out of curiosity, I picked Spanish Cream, which sounds so foreign. He said that the recipe was at least 60 years back, and some of the ingredients are not available now. So he has used substitution. I can’t wait...
2020-10-0904 minWisdioStovetop Popcorn with Cheesy SeasoningIn last week’s episode, Frankie told us that he eats in small portions with a couple mid-day snacks. So you may wonder if you can make healthy snacks at home? Sure yes!
What’s your favourite snacks? I bet many of you would say popcorns. Maybe you’ve seen popcorn poppers Walmart sells, or organic popcorn kernels on sale. Yes you can make air-popped popcorn for a healthy, crunchy snack. You can make popcorn on stove or stove top popcorn at home! You don’t need a popcorn stove, just normal kitchen stove. Be sure to use oven mitts when sha...
2020-10-0203 minWisdioMango Peach Lassi to Frankie Who Lost Over 100lbsOverweight already? Maybe for too long? You can, yes, you can lose weight, a lot of weight. How did I know? I’ll tell you in this episode.
Frankie is my neighbour’s kid, who is 19. He plays baseball and football. Three years ago he weighed 344lb, and now 233lb. When I asked him how he successfully lost over 100lbs, he told me his personal story. To celebrate Frankie’s amazing achievement, today we are learning to make Mango Peach Lassi, a super easy and healthy smoothie. Let’s listen together.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the foun...
2020-09-2504 minWisdioBasic Marinade for Meat, Fish and PoultryDo you remember the first time when you cooked meat? How was the experience look like? Satisfied? Surprised? Or sad?
The first time I cooked meat was a sad experience actually. At that time, I didn’t know to marinate meat before cooking. So the meat turned out tough and dry. Maybe you wonder how to used grilled steak marinade, heard of quick steak marinade, or simple steak marinade, but wondering how to make homemade marinade, or don’t know you can make marinade at home. You can marinate steaks, other meat, fish and poultry. So today we are learning to m...
2020-09-1803 minWisdioCook with Love and Ginger Molasses CookiesDo you still remember what you were doing when you first heard about what happened on September 11, 2001? I bet yes. Do you know someone that has Post-traumatic stress disorders after that? Maybe not!
What’re the causes of PTSD? According to Mayo Clinic, when you go through, see or learn about an event involving actual or threatened death, serious injury and so on. Wikipedia says it is a mental disorder that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event or threats on a person’s life. PTSD can disrupt your whole life, and increase your risk of othe...
2020-09-1105 minWisdioBasic Tomato SauceWhat is the most frequently consumed canned vegetable in the US? And what is the second top vegetables sold? If your answer is tomato for both, you are absolutely correct!
Is it better to cook tomatoes or eat them raw? According to BBC, research suggests that processing and cooking tomatoes can increase their nutrition value. Check the links in the show notes below for details on the health benefits of tomatoes.
Do you know how to make tomato spaghetti sauce or what to make with tomato sauce? You may have tried canned tomato sauce, but do you know that you...
2020-09-0404 minWisdioBraised Cabbage and Carrots to Reduce Eye StrainHaving pain in your eyes? Or blurred vision? I get it, because we all looked at phones and computers too much these days. Do you also have night blindness?
A study on webmd.com showed us that deep orange and yellow vegetables and fruits are good foods for eye health, which help prevent night blindness. So today we are learning to make a traditional comforting West Indian side dish, braised cabbage and carrots, to take care of our eye health. Let’s get started.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His fa...
2020-08-2804 minWisdioHome Cooking is Mental Therapy and Banana MuffinsCOVID-19 pandemic causes mental health crisis in Americas, says WHO official recently. And Mayo Clinic told us mental health disorders including anxiety and depression, can worsen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, do you know you can cook up your mental well-being? An article on Psychologytoday.com says that cooking is meditation with the promise of a good meal afterward. And the very process of cooking can nourish your psychological well-being.
Today we are learning to make a super simple baking recipe, healthy banana muffins, which is a proper one to get yourself started if you have no baking experience before...
2020-08-2105 minWisdioLentils and Rice“Will we have a COVID vaccine next year tailored to the obese? No way,” “Will it still work in the obese? Our prediction is no.” Said an associate professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in an article on Kaiser Health News as well as CNNHealth last week.
In other words, even if we have got vaccines already, they are known to be less effective in the obese. What? It shocked me. Maybe you are obese, or not, but if you are, I’m here to tell you, don’t do nothing and wait till you figure out later th...
2020-08-1404 minWisdioSummer Heat Clearing Lung Moisturizing Appetizing DishSummer is here and you never know how quickly summer will be gone, though its heat might have annoyed you. Do you want to make some dishes that are good for summertime? What is an easy and healthy recipe for the hot summer?
Lily bulbs help relieve coughs, dry throats, moisten the lungs while Chinese pearl barley help remove heat. Check the links in the show notes below for more detailed benefits. Because this dish has two grains, two proteins and also vegetable, it is indeed a great appetizing dish for summer.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada...
2020-08-0706 minWisdio10-minute No Cooking Salmon SaladIf you remember we said this before, aim to eat fatty fish like salmon twice a week. You can bake salmon, or make salmon and salad. Some of you may know salmon patties recipes canned salmon or other recipes canned salmon can make.
Why canned salmon? Canned salmon is a great option because it is already cooked. Just drain the liquids, and it’s ready to eat. Canned salmon salad may be one of the best salmon recipes, and easy salmon recipes. You can prepare this salmon salad within 10 minutes with no cooking. Let’s have a listen together.
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2020-07-3105 minWisdioPossibly the Hottest Summer and Cold Infused Lime WaterFeeling record heat so far this summer? 2020 is expected to be the warmest year on record for the earth, said USATODAY. New York Times reported that the US is heading into a potentially blistering summer.
How about some cold fruit flavored water? Maybe lime water is your favourite quencher for the summer, because it’s one of the flavor water. But do you know there are many health benefits lime water has to our body? Actually lime water benefits us in many ways. Let’s have a listen together.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of t...
2020-07-2404 minWisdioHow to Get Stuck in 20 Years of Miserable LifeAccording to Huffington Post, making yourself sick: health regrets, is one of the top 10 biggest life regrets. Not taking care of your body, is one of the 8 biggest regrets older people share, shown in a today.com article. “I Wish I Took Better Care of Myself.” said another website.
Don’t want to have those similar regrets? Then pay attention to your daily diet, and also those of your family. Fortunately you are the frequent listener of my podcast, and I believe you are at least already aware of the importance of having a healthy diet.
What if you have to cho...
2020-07-1704 minWisdioEasy Thai Fruit SaladDrink juice or eat fresh fruit? Or juice the fruits at home? Harvard University says drinking juice can increase your total calorie consumption, and Mayo Clinic says juicing is no healthier than eating whole fruits.
So next time try fruit salad with cool whip, or fresh fruit salad dressing, because fruit salad yummy yummy, and the best fruit salad may be this easy Thai fruit salad. I have made it, I have tried it, and it tastes really wonderful. And it’s so easy to make. Let’s get started and have a listen!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toro...
2020-07-1004 minWisdioWhy is Purple Heart Healthy and Steamed Eggplant with Sautéed Purple OnionAccording to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 647000 Americans die from heart disease each year or 1 in every 4 deaths. High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes are key risk factors for heart disease. Managing this disease over the years has been a major challenge to many people globally. The good news here is that purple vegetables can reduce artery stiffness and lower blood pressure.
What are heart healthy meals? How to make heart healthy diet plan or heart healthy diet menu that is good for the heart and healthy?
A study published in 2012 in The American...
2020-07-0304 minWisdioHow to Cook in Summer without Heating Your House and Boiled Chicken BreastSummer officially started a few days ago and one of the experiences that come with it is the heat. But are you annoyed by the heat especially while cooking during the hot season? Today we will be learning how to cook without heating up the house.
One of my regular listeners sent me an e-mail with a question trying to know what food to prepare that will not require long cooking so as not to heat up the whole house. I think this question makes a lot of sense, especially at this season. There are some cooking methods that require...
2020-06-2605 minWisdioHow to Read Food Labels Properly and Happy Father's DayBefore putting a packaged food item in your shopping cart at grocery stores, do you ever read the food labels? Perhaps yes, but do you really know how to read food labels properly? I had read food labels in a wrong way before. To read nutrition labels properly, you need to…Let’s listen together.
Dad, it’s your story that has inspired me to start this podcast, and if this podcast has helped any other people in the world, you know it’s because of you. Happy Father’s Day Dad, I love you!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto...
2020-06-1905 minWisdioMood-Boosting Banana Soft ServeFeeling lonely due to Coronavirus lockdown? If so, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we will be taking a look on how your choice of food can affect your mood. Study has shown a strong link between loneliness and food addiction. In other words, loneliness is directly associated with binge-eating, or excessive-eating.
On the other hand, do you know that some food can really boost your mood? And today we are learning to make Banana Soft Serve, a super simple, easy and healthy way to boost our mood.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the foun...
2020-06-1203 minWisdio3 Tips for Keeping Fruits Fresh LongerBuying more grocery than before during this pandemic? How to keep fruit fresh longer so you don’t waste money? Today we are learning 3 tips for storing fresh fruit the right way. It will not only help them stay fresh longer, but also protect nutrients. Let’s have a listen.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend. He hopes you...
2020-06-0503 minWisdioFruit Yogurt Parfait and SimplicityHave you heard of parfait? What is parfait? Maybe you know greek yogurt parfait, or fruit yogurt parfait. Maybe you want to learn a fruit parfait recipe, because you saw a yogurt parfait bar.
Parfait sounds sophisticated, doesn’t it? I thought so. However, Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Well, let’s learn to make fruit yogurt parfait today. And make sure you really think about the word simplicity. Happy listening!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast...
2020-05-2903 minWisdioBaked Breaded Fish FilletsDid you eat fish this week? The American Heart Association suggests that we eat fish twice a week. However, nearly half Americans eat fish only occasionally or not at all, said Harvard University School of Public Health. One of the factors that caused the low consumption of fish is uncertainty about how to prepare or cook fish. I remember myself buying packaged frozen breaded fish fillets at grocery stores years ago, simply because I thought it is complicated to cook fish at home. But not now, not any more, because I’m now much more confident in preparing and cooking fi...
2020-05-2204 minWisdioAnti Anxiety and Soothing Blueberry Orange SmoothieMayo Clinic researchers said that COVID-19 has caused us anxiety, stress and so on. Are you looking for “natural remedies anxiety” or “treatments anxiety” online? For sure there are natural anxiety remedies, with anti anxiety foods! Check the best 7 anti anxiety foods by clicking on the link below. Today we’re learning a simple, easy and healthy soothing smoothie: Blueberry orange smoothie.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what...
2020-05-1503 minWisdioSweet Potato Mash and Happy Mother's DayAccording to NutritionFacts.org, sweet potatoes are among the healthiest with one of the highest nutrient-rich food scores per dollar, and can be considered a superfood.
Mom used to make roasted sweet potato in our traditional coal stove, and Dad liked to make candied sweet potato at festivals. Even today in my mind I could still picture the green sweet potato leaves in our small vegetable garden back then.
Mom and Dad, you both were amazing. Thank you for having made us healthy food at home. Mom, I’ll make you sweet potato mash next time when we meet. Happy Mo...
2020-05-0804 minWisdioHealthy Recipe for Your Mind: Potato Egg and Coffee BeansAre you a potato, an egg, or a coffee bean?
I’d like to tell you a story that I’ve heard yesterday on Darrendaily, to give you some inspiration, as a healthy mental recipe. It’s very easy and simple, the only ingredient you’ll need, is the choice in your mind. Let’s get started.
When challenges come along, will you weaken, turn hard inside or turn it into an opportunity to make something new?”
If you have heard the story before, great! If not, also great! You can make this healthy mental recipe not only at home, but also any...
2020-04-2805 minWisdioCoronavirus Made us Cook More at Home and Baked Yogurt ChickenThanks to coronavirus lockdown, you cook more because you stay home more. Do you know baking or cooking at home can also relieve your stress?
Today’s episode marks the one year anniversary of this podcast, which happens to see more young people cook more at home, based on a MTV News poll. It’s a good sign, no matter what happened, you and I are making more home meals, which is a healthy way of living. I’m grateful for you to be my listener, please let me know how you want this podcast to be better, or what other...
2020-04-2405 minWisdioPeanut Sauce and You Are at Higher Risk IF You...You are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, If you have diabetes and heart disease. So keeping healthy with a healthy diet could save not only your own life, but also of your families, from this pandemic.
Have you heard of peanut sauce? Or chicken with peanut sauce? I’ve tried peanut sauce for spring rolls. Others may have wondered peanut sauce recipe Thai or Chinese style. Let’s learn to make an easy peanut sauce at home.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke surv...
2020-04-1704 minWisdioEat Healthy and Fast PeriodicallyIs fasting healthy? What if you have no appetite to eat? Do you feel that you don't want to eat at this lockdown period?
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend. He hopes you will all be healthy, and have healthy relationships and better lives because you and your family are all physically healthy, and eating better.
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2020-04-1003 minWisdioStay Inside for up to Three Months and Lemon Ginger TeaBe prepared to stay inside for up to three months! But remember to stand up every hour!
The day before yesterday CP24.com says Toronto’s top doctor warns that all Torontonians will likely have to remain at home for up to three months except going out for essentials, and people with COVID-19 are ordered to self quarantine for 14 days.
Staying at home for prolonged periods of time can pose a significant challenge for remaining physically active. A research doctor at Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada said, “Sedentary time is not opposite of exercise; it’s actually its own risk factor...
2020-04-0304 minWisdioLoss of Smell and Taste? Not by CoronavirusHave you heard that loss of smell and taste is among symptoms of coronavirus COVID-19 testing positives? But have you heard that your own eating habits could cause your own loss of smell and taste? Even worse, those bad eating habits could further cause real diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and so on. If you want your children to be healthy eating children, if you want to be healthy and also for your family, you need to listen to today’s episode.
Share today’s episode with your family and friends to switch to healthy eating habits and...
2020-03-2704 minWisdioElon Musk is an Impressive Chef and Nourishing Noodle SoupElon Musk is an impressive chef. And you need and should be a chef, too!
What’s the difference between a cook and a chef? A cook follows a recipe and a chef invents a recipe. Tim Urban told us in his blog that Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, and Albert Einstein are all independent-thinking chefs. Click the link in the show notes below to read the full article.
And now is the time for us to practice our chef muscles. As the coronavirus is still spreading, and California’s 40 million residents have already been asked to stay home indefinitely since yest...
2020-03-2004 minWisdioPerfect Timing of Forming a Keystone Habit and Egg SaladYesterday a USAToday news said that Google tells North American employees to work from home. Also CBC announced that Ontario government is closing all public funded schools for two more weeks following March Break. Well, if you are staying home more, right now is the perfect timing of forming a new keystone habit, learning home cooking recipes and having family dinners. What is a keystone habit? Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer-prize winning American journalist and author of “The Power of Habit” described it as an individual pattern that is unintentionally capable of triggering other habits in the lives of people. In othe...
2020-03-1304 minWisdioImmune Boosting Asparagus SoupDo you want to know how to prevent coronavirus as it is still spreading? Other than knowing the coronavirus symptoms, you want to boost your own immune system and exercise regularly. Today we’ll learn to make asparagus soup, recommended by a chief clinical dietitian at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Professor Yu Kang on a TV interview. Take a listen now!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to av...
2020-03-0603 minWisdioMindful Eating and Black Bean QuesadillasWhat is mindful eating? What are the benefits mindfulness have on us? What to do to center mindful eating? What are some mindful eating exercise? Yes, try mindfulness eating today!
We're learning black bean quesadillas today. It's really healthy and easy to make! Enjoy!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend. He hopes you will all be healthy, and...
2020-02-2805 minWisdioWhy We Crave for Sugar and How to Break Sugar AddictionWhat is sugar addiction? How to break sugar addiction? Why is breaking sugar addiction so hard? How to stop sugar cravings?
How to curb sugar cravings? What are the sugar cravings causes?
Psychiatrist and addiction expert Dr. Judson Brewer showed us a simple but profound tactic in his 2015 TEDMED talk, click on the link below to watch the full video.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what...
2020-02-2104 minWisdioWhy Sugar is Not So Sweet and Honey Yogurt DipSugar is not so sweet, because too much sugar can lead to a range of health problems, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, tooth decay, and cancer. The real danger comes from the added sugar found in processed and prepared foods, that we don’t think of as sweet or unhealthy, for instance pop, sweetened coffee, breakfast cereals, fruit drinks, baked goods, flavoured yogurt and so on. In other words, we like sweeteners that are whole, unprocessed foods, such as fruit, maple syrup, and honey. These sweet foods are often referred to as “natural sugars” because they are not refined and processed the sa...
2020-02-1403 minWisdioWhat are Healthy Fats and Avocado DipWhat are healthy fats? Which are good fats? We may think that foods high fat are no good, but not avocado. Avocados are good fats. What are nutrients in it? Does it have five star nutrition? According to WebMD.com, they are nutrient all-star.
So let’s learn to make a really simple and easy recipe: Avocado Dip.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to...
2020-02-0704 minWisdioBenefits of Eating at Home and Mama's SoupAs we all know that eating healthy benefits us. But do you know according to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada that as simple as eating at home can reduce risk of developing heart disease and stroke? Sharing meals has other benefits including fewer disordered eating behaviours, better mental wellness and lower risk of depression, and more.
So today we’re learning a home recipe Mama’s Soup shared with me by my french Canadian neighbour from Quebec city. His mother made this soup for a family Christmas meal in 2006 and then mailed her recipe to him after he returned to Toro...
2020-01-3107 minWisdioHow to Want to Eat at Home More and Boiled Chinese DumplingsWhat is cognitive dissonance? What are examples of cognitive dissonance? What is cognitive dissonance theory? What is positive stress?
How to relieve stress anxiety? Want to know how to relieve anxiety in your life? How to relieve from stress in cooking meals at home? Making Chinese dumplings can help relieve anxiety and make you want to eat more at home. What are the reasons behind it?
How to make Chinese dumplings? Let’s learn to make boiled Chinese dumplings and what it can teach us in coping stress or coping anxiety.
To make it simple, we use store bought dumpling wr...
2020-01-2410 minWisdioIf-Then Solution to New Year's Resolution and Fruit SaladFruit salad yummy yummy. What is in a fruit salad? Fruit salad is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Have fun with this recipe and experiment with fruits you may not have tried before. Serve alone or with unsweetened dried coconut, granola, yogurt, and nuts or seeds.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend. He hopes you will all...
2020-01-1704 minWisdioFrittataWhat is a frittata? Do you know some frittata recipes easy to make? Heard of frittata recipes baked? What is an egg frittata? We are learning egg frittata recipe, an easy breakfast frittata recipe today.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend. He hopes you will all be healthy, and have healthy relationships and better lives because you and...
2020-01-1005 minWisdioFirst Ask Not - What to Make for DinnerHow to reduce the stress in our lives, want to know some ways? Know someone who has food anxiety? Do you ask yourself, what should I make for dinner? Actually, at first, it’s not about food recipes, it’s not what to make for dinner. It should be, “who do I make dinner for?” Why? To release stress, enrich your relationship, better your health, experience, and lives, if you create this awareness first. Let’s get started!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started th...
2020-01-0306 minWisdio5 Tips on How to Make Healthy DecisionsWhy it's not easy to make healthy decisions? Do we need more knowledge? Do we know what we should do but still choose not to do? This week's episode gives all listeners 5 tips on how to make healthy decisions, based on 2 TED talks in the last couple of years. For more information on the TED talks, click on the links below.
Happy New Year to you all! See you and/or listen with you together in 2020!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this...
2019-12-2706 minWisdioBaked Salmon with Maple SyrupHow to cook salmon in the oven? Any easy salmon recipes? Cooking salmon in the oven, or baking salmon can be really easy.
Today we are learning baked salmon filets, one of the easiest recipes salmon can be cooked in a short period of time. And this recipe baked salmon is the one you should share with your families at these holiday seasons.
Happy holidays to you all!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with...
2019-12-2004 minWisdioHealthy Cooking MethodsIf you are into healthy cooking recipes, you probably are aware that all cooking methods are not equally healthy. Some are, and some not. So today we are learning to know which are healthy cooking methods.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend. He hopes you will all be healthy, and have healthy relationships and better lives because you...
2019-12-1304 minWisdioHealthy Food SubstitutesDo you want to know the benefits eating healthy brings you? What are the best healthy foods? Is there a healthy foods list? With healthy foods eat becomes a happy and meaningful way of living. This week we will talk about healthy food substitutes.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend. He hopes you will all be healthy, and...
2019-12-0604 minWisdioKale ChipsWhat is kale chips? Kale, chips? Not potato chips? How to kale chips? That sounds strange to me at first as well, until one day when I visited a friend of mine at their home. He served me kale chips freshly baked out of oven, and let me taste it. Oh my, it is as crunchy as potato chips, but much healthier.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to...
2019-11-2905 minWisdioCrispy ChickpeasWhat is healthy snack? Any easy snack ideas? Or snacks kids would like? Healthy snacks adults would like too? Or healthy snacks weight loss friendly?
Have you heard of crunchy roasted chickpeas, or roasted crispy chickpeas, or baked chickpeas? Today we are learning some easy healthy snacks, also quick healthy snacks recommended by the Canada’s Food Guide.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to...
2019-11-2205 minWisdioMediterranean Lentil Salad & Homemade DressingWhat is a mediterranean diet? Do you have a friend who told you to eat Mediterranean diet before? Want to know mediterranean diet food list? Ever wonder any “Mediterranean food near me”? We’d like to know the why first in this episode.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend. He hopes you will all be healthy, and have health...
2019-11-1504 minWisdioRoasted CauliflowerDid you know any baked cauliflower recipes, or roasted whole cauliflower? Can you make cauliflower recipes roasted or steamed cauliflower? This week we are roasting cauliflower, a very easy and simple recipe that you will love.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend. He hopes you will all be healthy, and have healthy relationships and better lives because you...
2019-11-0804 minWisdioNewfoundland SoupMake your family a homemade soup whenever you can, because your family can be one of the positive keys to your health. His neighbour Brenda, who originated from Newfoundland Canada, has shared him this tasty homemade Newfoundland soup, to serve for family. So this week he is sharing this Newfoundland soup with you, and your precious family.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to...
2019-11-0105 minWisdioStuffed Broccoli ParathaYour host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend. He hopes you will all be healthy, and have healthy relationships and better lives because you and your family are all physically healthy, and eating better.
Please post comments or suggestions for recipes you would like him to make, please send email to podcast@charlie.app.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-10-2505 minWisdioButter ChickenWhat is butter chicken? Have you heard of butter chicken recipe Indian style before? Maybe you heard about instant pot butter chicken, but today we are learning to make butter chicken at home the simple and easy way.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Please post comments or suggestions for recipes you would like him to make, please send email to podcast@charlie.app.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-10-1805 minWisdioHealthy StuffingHow to make a simple stuffing at home? An easy stuffing. There is no best stuffing recipes, but easy stuffing recipes. And a healthy stuffing for you! Happy Thanksgiving!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Please post comments or suggestions for recipes you would like him to make, please send email to podcast@charlie.app.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Recipe: https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=442203
2019-10-1105 minWisdioPumpkin SoupOne of the easy pumpkin recipes is a simple pumpkin soup. Want to learn to make easy pumpkin soup? How to make pumpkin soup? You can make pumpkin soup with canned pumpkin, or raw pumpkin.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Please post comments or suggestions for recipes you would like him to make, please send email to podcast@charlie.app.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9191/pumpkin-soup/
2019-10-0304 minWisdioBaked Sesame Ginger TofuIs tofu healthy? Want to know tofu nutrition facts? How to cook tofu? Any tofu recipes for beginners? Can we learn some vegan tofu recipes? Let’s learn a versatile baked tofu today!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-09-2704 minWisdioMatzo Ball SoupThe Jewish New Year is coming in 10 days. Have you ever heard of a traditional jewish matzo ball soup? What is matzo ball soup? Do you want to know the matzo ball soup recipe? Let’s learn to make it together today!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/matzo-ball-soup
2019-09-2005 minWisdioSnow Skin MooncakeAre you getting a Chinese mooncake today? What is a mooncake? What is moon cake? Want to know the Chinese Mooncake recipes? You have to listen to today’s episode with the recipe for snow skin mooncakes.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Recipe: https://sethlui.com/no-bake-snowskin-mooncake-recipe/
2019-09-1306 minWisdioApple Butter Pumpkin PieLast week we learned about applesauce. But have you heard of apple butter? What is apple butter? What is in apple butter? Do you know any recipe apple butter, or together with other ingredients? Do you want to learn how to make apple butter recipes? Want to know a pumpkin pie recipe easy to make? Let’s learn one recipe pumpkin pie using apple butter.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Buy apple butter and other apple products: www.br...
2019-09-0604 minWisdioSugar and ApplesauceDo you like sugar, sweets, or desserts? Yes? Do you know not all sugars are equal? What is the best sugar? Why buy fewer prepared foods, and make them from scratch instead! What is applesauce? How to make applesauce? Let’s make and enjoy this easy and delicious dessert together today!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-08-3003 minWisdioHummusWhat is a hummus? What is in hummus? How to make hummus? Do you want to learn the recipe hummus? What is tahini? What is in tahini?
If you want to know the answers to these questions, you must listen to today’s episode on Healthy Recipes and Tips!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Pulse Canada: pulses.org
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-08-2303 minWisdioBlack Bean BurgersHow about some easy plant based recipes, vegan black bean burgers to be exactly? Because I tried plant based burgers at Toronto’s Food Truck Festival last week, we’re going to learn to make homemade black bean burgers this week. It can be lentil burgers, or other veggie burgers, too.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Pulse Canada: pulse.org
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-08-1604 minWisdioFarmers' Market and Food Truck FestivalWhat’s grass fed beef or grass finished beef? Is there grass fed beef near me? Is there grass fed beef delivery?
According to Jeff Arnold, a local grass fed beef farmer, the three reasons people seek out 'grass fed beef' are:
a) Their Health
b) concern for the land/environment
c) Animal Welfare.
And so... just trusting the word grass fed on a label does not necessarily mean that you are finding a solution to those 3 priorities. Find out more of his advice right in this week’s episode!
You can find him and his grass fed beef online at:
Phoenix...
2019-08-0904 minWisdioCream of Broccoli SoupHave you had cream broccoli soup before? Yes, like it? Wondering about the cream broccoli soup recipe? We are learning a cream of broccoli soup recipe today!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-08-0203 minWisdioHomemade BrothWant to know how to make vegetable broth at home? Need to learn how to make chicken broth or make beef broth at home? Have you heard of homemade bone broth or homemade beef broth before?
We are learning how to make homemade broth today!
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-07-2603 minWisdioEggplant Lentil CurryHave you heard of Indian lentils, or Indian curry lentils? Are lentils healthy? How to cook red lentils, or cook green lentils? There’s a lentil recipe for today.
Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Eggplant Lentil Curry:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/canada-food-guide/tips-healthy-eating/meal-planning-cooking-healthy-choices/recipes/eggplant-curry.html
Canada’s Food Guide, Healthy Eating Habits
https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/healthy-eating-habits/
2019-07-1905 minWisdioCouscous SaladWant to know some couscous recipes? Have you known any couscous salad recipes? Based on his own experience, couscous made great salad.
What’s healthy eating? What is a healthy food? There is no exact recipe for healthy eating.
Your host Charlie Wang is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Community Food Centres Canada: cfccanada.ca
2019-07-1205 minWisdioWhole Grains BowlWhat are whole grains? Are whole grains good for diabetes?
How to cook healthy whole grains foods easily?
Your host Charlie Wang is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
https://www.diabetes.ca/managing-my-diabetes/tools---resources/the-glycemic-index-(gi)
2019-07-0505 minWisdioMaple Mustard Glazed Salmon & Spiced Maple Iced TeaHappy Canada Day Weekend to you all! What is one of the most Canadian Foods that Huffington Post reports? (Hints: it has some connection with the icon on Canadian National Flag)
Your host Charlie Wang is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit:
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple_syrup
Huffington Post Canada: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/06/28/canadian-food_n_2869764.html
2019-06-2804 minWisdioSpinach Salad & Basic Spinach Salad DressingAccording to the new Canada's Food Guide, released in early 2019, on half of the plate are vegetables and fruits.
A salad is an easy way to fill half of your plate with nutrient-rich vegetables and add some healthy fats to your diet.
There are three parts to a great salad:
Greens + Toppings + Dressing = a great salad.
Today we are making Spinach Salad! Very simple and easy! So what is in a spinach salad?
To make 4 servings, you need these ingredients:
Dressing:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salad:
Large bunch of spinach leaves, torn into bite-size pieces
2 pears, cored and...
2019-06-2104 minWisdioHomemade Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes & Chicken or BeefLet's GO Raptors!
Chicken or Beef? Which one to eat to lower your cholesterol?
Your host Charlie Wang is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-06-1404 minWisdioHomemade Pita Chips & Freeze Vegetables to Cut Food WasteYour host Charlie Wang is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-06-0704 minWisdioOatmeal Healthy and Fast Food Causes DepressionYour host Charlie Wang is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-05-3004 min
WisdioMy Personal StoryYour host Charlie Wang is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-05-2303 minWisdioLassiStroke survivor, Indian Pakistani chef, former restaurant owner, I'm your host Chef Anjum.
I accept no responsibility for any allergy or any adverse reactions if you follow my recipes, because all of them are based on my personal experiences.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-05-1603 minWisdioAvocado Potato Onion SaladStroke survivor, Indian Pakistani chef, former restaurant owner, I'm your host Chef Anjum.
I accept no responsibility for any allergy or any adverse reactions if you follow my recipes, because all of them are based on my personal experiences.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-05-0903 minWisdioTips: Eat Garlic MoreStroke survivor, Indian Pakistani chef, former restaurant owner, I'm your host Chef Anjum.
I accept no responsibility for any allergy or any adverse reactions if you follow my recipes, because all of them are based on my personal experiences.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-05-0103 minWisdioRice Potato Bean StewStroke survivor, Indian Pakistani chef, former restaurant owner, I'm your host Chef Anjum.
I accept no responsibility for any allergy or any adverse reactions if you follow my recipes, because all of them are based on my personal experiences.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-04-2504 minWisdioOkra SoupStroke survivor, Indian Pakistani chef, former restaurant owner, I'm your host Chef Anjum.
I accept no responsibility for any allergy or any adverse reactions if you follow my recipes, because all of them are based on my personal experiences.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-04-2003 minWisdioChicken Spinach Potato SoupStroke survivor, Indian Pakistani chef, former restaurant owner, I'm your host Chef Anjum.
I accept no responsibility for any allergy or any adverse reactions if you follow my recipes, because all of them are based on my personal experiences.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-04-2003 minWisdioChickpea Egg StewStroke survivor, Indian Pakistani chef, former restaurant owner, I'm your host Chef Anjum.
I accept no responsibility for any allergy or any adverse reactions if you follow my recipes, because all of them are based on my personal experiences.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-04-2004 minWisdioTips: Daily Fruits and VegetablesStroke survivor, Indian Pakistani chef, former restaurant owner, I'm your host Chef Anjum.
I accept no responsibility for any allergy or any adverse reactions if you follow my recipes, because all of them are based on my personal experiences.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-04-2003 minWisdioChicken Mushroom PastaStroke survivor, Indian Pakistani chef, former restaurant owner, I'm your host Chef Anjum.
I accept no responsibility for any allergy or any adverse reactions if you follow my recipes, because all of them are based on my personal experiences.
Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2019-04-2004 min