Monday 31 August 2015

Episode #109 - August 30, 2015

Another extended show tonight as Chef Rob Rossi (Bestellen, Top Chef Canada Season 1) and Devin Connell (Delica Kitchen) talk about helping clueless cooks and making better meals with their new Food Network Show, Chef In Your Ear.

Find out the biggest mistakes cooks make, the essential items you should have, and what these professional chefs want you to experiment with.

Nutritionist Lianne Phillipson Webb shares meal planning ideas, back to school lunch ideas and talks about your favourite milk alternatives.

Did you know kids used to be sent home from school if they ate garlic in Ontario? Up until the 70's it wasn't welcome in most households. Peter McClusky wrote "Ontario Garlic - The Story from Farm to Festival" and looked into the history of how garlic made its way into homes and restaurants. Plus, he shares tips on growing and how to store the bulbs. And check out the Toronto Garlic Festival September 20th at Whychwood Barns.

And if you thought you'd never make money from your stupid idea - other people are cashing in! A few guys out west are selling bottled air, and people are buying.

Monday 24 August 2015

Episode 108 - August 23, 2015

It's an all comedy lady panel for the first hour of the show tonight!

Canadian comedians Amanda Brooke Perrin, Aisha Alfa and Nelu Handa join the show to chat about DIY solutions, stalking Tom Cruise, whether destination weddings are selfish, and a segment called, "Racist or Not Racist?"

Chef Ricardo talks about apple season, what you should be eating and cooking with now, lunch solutions for back to school, and the importance of eating together.

What's the dream job at the Ex as a teen? Ed Keenan may have had it...

Monday 17 August 2015

Episode 107 - August 16, 2015

Pay is back from a family trip in Halifax and reveals the shocking thing her mother admitted, and the person she ran into after 30-years.

Whether you're travelling with family or friends, travel writer Heather Greenwood Davis (The Toronto Star, National Geographic Traveler) has road trip tips for making it more enjoyable and civil. Having just done a 30-day road trip with her family, Heather shares her thoughts on making the trip smoother.

You can vote for your favourite restaurant with EnRoute's Canada's Best Restaurant 2015. New restaurants from coast to coast are on the short list and you can have your say for a chance to win a trip and other prizes. Plus, it's a great way to discover and support businesses in your area.

Pay and Vinney chat the death of Columbia House and without shame, Pay talks about the first CD she every purchased.

Tuesday 4 August 2015

Episode 106 - August 2, 2015

What one guy said that irritated the hell out of me!

Pay chats with Daniel Millar from Bee Keepers Naturals about the plight of bees and how this is affecting the food we buy and the cost of our groceries. Plus, what you can do to help!

Ecoholic, Adria Vasil from Now Magazine talks about the chemicals in your shaving cream and gels and shares an easy DIY solution (hint: it's in your kitchen).
Plus, how car seats rank in terms of toxic chemicals and the better options that exist for your kids.

And the selfie generation has lead to an increase of makeup artists and hair stylists being booked to standby in the delivery room. Tune in to find out more!