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  • Catherine MacKinnon Read
    … giving an account of recent bombings and remarking, "now the Germans can swim across the English channel and invade Britain." In July, I … was the largest I had ever seen. It was spectacular! The following day, we spotted an iceberg, and later, we sighted land. Then, on August … that we could be placed in appropriate homes. It was great having no food rationing, and soap and shampoo were plentiful. Sleeping on …
  • Share Your Story Guide
    … shortages? How did this affect your daily activities? How was your community affected by the conflict? Do you remember the conflict coming to an end? What was that like? The decision to leave and the … your fare? How did you travel? What was your travel route? Did you stop in any locations? Had you travelled in this manner before? How long …
  • Fattoush Salad - Adelle Tarzibachi
    … The word fattoush comes from the Arabic word fatafit, which refers to leftover stale pita … alike. Step 1: Prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients with a fork. Set aside. Step 2: Prepare the fried pitas. Heat … and fry until crisp. Set aside. Step 3: Place all the fattoush ingredients and the fried pita pieces in a salad bowl. Pour in the …
  • Pasta e patate (Pasta and Potatoes) - Giovanna Bergola Covone
    … tomato coulis and 125 ml (½ cup) water or more. The liquid should completely cover the potatoes. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. … minutes, stirring frequently. The pasta should absorb the liquid and become creamy due to the mixture. If necessary, add 125 ml (½ cup) water … to celebrate the vibrant culinary scene in Canada and introduce our upcoming exhibition eat make share: a taste of immigration . This …
  • Nicola and Franca Lavolpicella
    … in Italy were poor. There were very few jobs and very little food. News came that 'America' could be the beginning of a new and prosperous life and Nicola thought it was a chance he had to take. He would have to leave behind his parents Luigi … hour days earning $0.70/hour. They supplied room and board for $1.75 a day. After 3 weeks he switched jobs and worked in the canteen that …
  • Refuge Canada - The Life Jackets
    … Time 0:01:22 Transcript: In our section Escape by Sea in Refuge Canada we have these two life jackets that were worn by children who … boat in the Mediterranean sea in 2015 They’re on loan to us from the Canadian Museum of Science and Technology. These two children were in a … as his family seeks asylum in a country in the European Union. One can only just think about the little person wearing this life jacket …
  • Margot Rita Kienle Tarajos
    … and want to tell you the story of our journey. Most of my recollection comes from my mother. It's fascinating to listen to her stories. On … us in Canada, booked our trip through his Canadian travel agent. Next stop was Le Havre, France. More passengers boarded the ship, mainly of … looked back. Canada was home for his family and he was proud of it. He died October 10th, 1987 and is still sadly missed. My mother continued …
  • The Alois Kienle Family
    … and want to tell you the story of our journey. Most of my recollection comes from my mother. It's fascinating to listen to her stories. On … and we seemed to be going backwards more than forward. Those many days seemed like weeks. Our normal arrival time had been delayed. Then … "There is no beer in Canada." No Beer! My dad tried to buy us some food; remember he spoke no English, not even a little bit. He came back …
  • Pte. Lawrence J. Hebert
    … 2000 My father enlisted on June 16, 1941 and was discharged on January 26, 1946. He was in the first wave at Juno Beach on D-Day. That is all he would ever say. He wouldn't talk about his … in his toolshed. He met my mother, Rose Chudley, while preparing for D-Day. The troops were gathering in Lincolnshire, England. My mother …
  • K-Bap Coxinha (Brazilian Coxinha with Korean-Inspired Filling)
    … a fusion of their cultural backgrounds and their shared passion for comfort food. Step 1: Drain the oil from a can of tuna and measure out … together. Form the mixture into small balls. Step 6: In a saucepan, combine water, milk, salt, soy sauce, butter, and sweet paprika. Bring … it cool slightly. While it’s still warm, knead the dough until it becomes firm and smooth. Step 9: To shape the K-Bap Coxinhas, take a …

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