Episode 153 - August 20, 2016

This podcast is for people who love dogs and who love food. Hopefully you fall into this category.
Do you love dogs but don't feel like you can commit to having a pet? Pay chats with Coveted Canines about their need for foster homes when they rescue dogs.
It's a 2-4 week commitment and they provide everything! Find out more about the dogs they rescue and how you could be a foster parent to a dog before they are adopted.

EnRoute Magazine has once again launched their Canada's Best New Restaurants list - and you can vote from a list of nominees. Vote for your favourite new spot and you could also win a trip for 2 with Air Canada. Food writer and cookbook author Amy Rosen joins the show to talk about the judging process and what it takes to make the list. Plus a preview of her new cinnamon bun business.

Plus a list of discontinued Olympic sports!

Episode 134 - March 5, 2016

Pay takes a 5-person Syrian family on an outing to see sights in the city!

If you've ever wanted to quit your job and do something totally different - that's what Steve Gill did when he quit his tech job to open up a Mexican restaurant that has almost 60 locations across Canada!
Learn about different peppers - not all hot - and which ones are really, really, spicy. Steve shares tips on how to buy them and how to use them.
If you're looking for a table at some of Toronto's hottest restaurants, a new app let's you make same-day reservations! Learn about Dinr and how you can score some of the city's hottest tables on short notice.

Episode 119 - November 7, 2015

Nutritionist Lianne Phillipson-Webb does some myth busting when it comes to winter health care. Does loading up on Vitamin C beat that oncoming cold? Can you get Vitamin D in your meals? Find out as she sets the record straight and learn what you need to boost your immunity as germ season rolls out.

Food writer, Corey Mintz, joins the show to talk about his recent story for the Globe and Mail where he uncovers a hidden secret in the restaurant industry. Why are the expensive restaurants barely paying their kitchen staff minimum wage and how do they get away with it? Think you can boycott those unfair employers? Well, good luck. Listen to find out what to ask the next time you eat out.

Episode #110 - September 6, 2015

 Happy, happy long weekend show! What's the best job Pay can recommend for your kid?

Brady Lowe from Cochon 555 talks about the importance of heritage breed pigs, what makes them different, and how you can enjoy some during the Toronto Food and Wine Festival.

Vince Antonacci, a restaurant consultant shares inside info about how restaurants price their menu, pet peeves from owners, and why you SHOULD send back food you're not happy with.

And Pay admits the weird and unusual thing she collected as a child. A million bucks says you would have never guessed.

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.

Episode 101 - June 28, 2015

"Meh" and "hot mess" are now real words according to the Oxford English Dictionary! Find out what other words have made their way onto the list.

Nutritionist Theresa Albert shares summer fit tips and the surprising number of vegetables we're actually eating.
Consumer technology expert Amber MacArthur talks about smart technology trends and how they're making our lives easier!
And MS affects more people in Canada than any other country in the world, making it Canada's disease. Find out symptoms and treatments with Dr. Karen Lee.
People are looking for "functional calories" with their drink choices. Learn about the hot trend of cold brew coffee and where you'll find it this summer.
And Taste of Toronto returns to Fort York this week - hear about what you can expect at the festival!

Episode 96 - May 17, 2015

Pay has two new favourite restaurants you might want to try - including a popular Martime-inspired place serving Halifax donairs! It's the Victoria Day long weekend in Canada and the garden shops were a zoo! Outdoor design expert and host on HGTV, Carson Arthur, has tips on renovating your outdoor space with the most return on investment. Before you decide to build or plant something - hear what Carson has to say about boosting your property's value!

And how do you take one restaurant meal and turn it into two meals? MealShare has expanded in Toronto and 18 local restaurants make it easy for you to enjoy your night out while also donating a meal to someone in need!

Find out what one guy received from the man who bulled him 20 years ago!
Plus, one of the most popular stories of the night...sending someone a jart. That's right....a jart.

Episode 69 - September 28, 2014

Award-winning journalist, Amy Rosen, visits the show to talk about her new cookbook, "Toronto Cooks: 100 Signature Recipes from the City's Best Restaurants". The book features 50 chefs in the city. Amy talks about the Toronto dining scene and how our restaurant industry has changed over the years.

Chef Ricardo has launched a beautiful glossy cooking magazine called "Ricardo", with easy recipes, tips and simple meal solutions. He talks about his rules of cooking, what makes his magazine unique and the kind of foods he likes to cook. And...the recipe for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie.

Do you have baby or kids books your child has outgrown? The Children's Book Bank desperately needs donation of gently-used books. They are a non-profit charity that encourages literacy by providing books to kids in low-income areas. Find out how you can help!

Episode 62 - August 4, 2014

Do you know who catches the fish you eat? Who grows and picks the vegetables you eat? Where does your beef come from?

Toronto Star food columnist, Corey Mintz, takes his column on the road to find the people behind the food he buys at the market.

Ned Bell, Executive Chef of the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, rides into Toronto as part of his cross-country tour to raise awareness for Chefs for Oceans and hopes to change the way we shop and eat by promoting sustainable seafood.

And the OPP has released a new free app to help kids and teens with the pressure of sexting. The "Send This Instead" app features witty comebacks and replies for teens to send when asked for an inappropriate photo. It also includes great resources and information for parents and kids who need help and advice.

Episode 39 - February 2, 2014

It's Superbowl Sunday AND Groundhog Day! Pay weighs in on which groundhogs to trust. Chef David Rocco joins the show to talk about his latest show and about the Ultimate Chef's Challege - an event where you can hang out with some of the top chefs in North America.
Dermatologist Dr. Paul Cohen talks about winter skincare and what we're doing wrong. Plus, how to keep our skin in top shape during the cold months.
Winterlicious is upon us - get details on how you can dine at some of the city's best restaurants for a deal.