House Special

In Penticton, Jackie learns about the origins of westernized dishes like sweet-and-sour pork and meets a new wave of Chinese Canadian chefs putting traditional food back on the menu.

In Vernon, Jackie tries to answer the age-old question - how did food come to be synonymous with love in Asian culture? She meets restaurant owners who gave it up to spend more time with family.

Jackie visits Kelowna to learn about the lengths people will go to eat food that reminds them of home. She makes tofu from scratch and visits a hidden Chinese supermarket.

In Red Deer, Jackie explores how different cultures have embraced Chinese cuisine during the holidays and stops at the birthplace of ginger beef - the Silver Inn.

In Grande Prairie, Jackie learns about food during the biggest celebration in the Asian calendar - Lunar New Year - and how locals are fighting to keep traditions like lion dancing alive.