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Top 10 Countries
of Origin for
immigrants 2001-2006

1.  China 14%
2.  India 11.6%
3.  Philippines 7%
4.  Pakistan 5.2%
5.  USA  3.5%
6.  South Korea  3.2%
7.  Romania 2.5%
8.  Iran   2.3%
9.  England 2.3%
10. Columbia  1.9%
Source: Statistics Canada

MULTICULTURAL
COOKING CHALLENGE
 

Canada is a country of diverse people and culture.  The country is full of different ethnic restaurants, and the supermarket has a great variety of fruits and vegetables.  Yet, many Canadians or new immigrants stay very conservative in their eating habits.   The purpose of this challenge is to establish a dialogue amongst entrecard members of kindred spirits and to open our minds, tastebuds and imagination!!

Why cabbage, you may ask?  Cabbage is CHEAP, easy to grow, and can be preserved for use during famines or seasons of crop failure.  Many cultures have developed innovative ways of cooking cabbages.  One thing I have learned is that IMAGINATION  is more important than money.  You'd be surprised what sumptuous meals can come out of the humble cabbage if you use your imagination!

For your inspiration, here's a simple INDIAN CABBAGE SALAD RECIPE called SAMBHARO.
 

FUN FACT:
The Guinness Book of Records for 2010 will record the world's largest cabbage from the town of Prilep, Macedonia.  On Dec. 19. 2008, it took 160 women 6 hours to prepare 80,191 cabbage rolls to feed the entire town of 10,000 people. The total dish weighed 1221 pounds or 544 kgs.

(left) women in Prilep who cooked the dish.  (right) Alaska giant cabbage in 2004 State Fair

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