Is Toronto ready for a new kind of plant-based restaurant?
Chefs David Lee and Tyler Shedden think so. The two chefs talk about the new restaurant Planta, and why they chose not to use the word "vegan to describe it.
What kind of food is on the menu and can it satisfy the most die-hard carnivore?
The chefs share some tips and and ideas for going meatless and talk about their inspiration and what they learned by living a plant-based diet.
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Showing posts with label chefs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chefs. Show all posts
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Monday, 1 February 2016
Episode 129 - January 30, 2016
What food are you going to see more of that is actually full of nutrients?
BUGS! EAT BUGS!
Pay chats with Jarrod Goldin from Entomo Farms about farming edible insects, why they're good for you and why they're better for the environment. Plus, Pay tries the new desserts from Summerhill Market made with ground crickets and mealworms.
Want to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at a lower price than what's at the grocery store? Want to get your kids to learn about growing and preparing healthy food? Find out what programs and services FoodShare offers and how you can score healthy food at a discount.
And if you're looking for a way to support their programs AND have a tasty night out - consider buying a ticket to Recipes for Change on February 25th.
BUGS! EAT BUGS!
Pay chats with Jarrod Goldin from Entomo Farms about farming edible insects, why they're good for you and why they're better for the environment. Plus, Pay tries the new desserts from Summerhill Market made with ground crickets and mealworms.
Want to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at a lower price than what's at the grocery store? Want to get your kids to learn about growing and preparing healthy food? Find out what programs and services FoodShare offers and how you can score healthy food at a discount.
And if you're looking for a way to support their programs AND have a tasty night out - consider buying a ticket to Recipes for Change on February 25th.
Monday, 21 December 2015
Episode #125 - December 19, 2015
Looking for a great gift for the foodie in your life? Buy them a ticket to Chefs for Change taking place in the new year! A group of Canada's best chefs will be cooking and preparing food for 5 different events in 2016. It's your chance to meet top chefs and enjoy fabulous food at a top-notch event that raises money for Community Food Centres Canada. Nick Saul joins to the show to talk about the events and the work CFCC does in your community.
Don't call her the Grinch but nutritionist Theresa Albert has a list of things you really should avoid this holiday season and tips on how to still enjoy your favourite foods and treats.
Don't call her the Grinch but nutritionist Theresa Albert has a list of things you really should avoid this holiday season and tips on how to still enjoy your favourite foods and treats.
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Episode 115 - October 11, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving!
Pay has a new name according to the superintendent of her condo.
What seafood should we be eating and what should we avoid? Chef Martin Kouprie of Pangaea restaurant tells us about OceanWise and how we can eat to protect our oceans.
Alison Fryer (formerly of the Cookbook Store) has put together a great Up Close & Personal Series of events at George Brown College that is open to the public and you can listen to and meet your favourite chefs and authors.
Pay and Vinney do a rapper name battle and it's pretty glorious. Also, if you lived somewhere where you didn't get all four seasons - would you pay to have coloured leaves shipped to you? Some people would.
Pay has a new name according to the superintendent of her condo.
What seafood should we be eating and what should we avoid? Chef Martin Kouprie of Pangaea restaurant tells us about OceanWise and how we can eat to protect our oceans.
Alison Fryer (formerly of the Cookbook Store) has put together a great Up Close & Personal Series of events at George Brown College that is open to the public and you can listen to and meet your favourite chefs and authors.
Pay and Vinney do a rapper name battle and it's pretty glorious. Also, if you lived somewhere where you didn't get all four seasons - would you pay to have coloured leaves shipped to you? Some people would.
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.
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, 25 May 2015
Episode 97 - May 24, 2015
Pay went to check out a new Taiwanese snack bar in Cabbgetown AND visited an asparagus farm in Norfolk County. Do you know how much asparagus can grow in one day??
Nutritionist Lianne Phillipson-Webb shares tips on taking care of your skin through the decades without using any chemicals or expensive products. How to keep your skin in top shape, naturally!
Canadians throw out over 30-billion dollars of food a year! Hear about one organization trying to rescue this food and distribute it to people in need. Second Harvest is also holding one of their biggest fundraising events on June 7th, Toronto Taste...it's your chance to meet and try food fem 50 of Toronto's top chefs! Find out how you can help by donating money, food, or time!
Nutritionist Lianne Phillipson-Webb shares tips on taking care of your skin through the decades without using any chemicals or expensive products. How to keep your skin in top shape, naturally!
Canadians throw out over 30-billion dollars of food a year! Hear about one organization trying to rescue this food and distribute it to people in need. Second Harvest is also holding one of their biggest fundraising events on June 7th, Toronto Taste...it's your chance to meet and try food fem 50 of Toronto's top chefs! Find out how you can help by donating money, food, or time!
Monday, 15 December 2014
Episode 78 - December 14, 2014
MasterChef Canada judges Claudio Aprile (Origin restaurants) and Michael Bonacini (Oliver & Bonacini) co-host the show with Pay for the hour.
They chat about the holiday special, Season 2 of MasterChef Canada and their experiences in the restaurant industry.
How do these professional chefs deal with bad reviews and negative criticism? Michael talks about the recent Globe & Mail review that had everyone talking.
And they share their favourite hidden gems in Toronto.
They chat about the holiday special, Season 2 of MasterChef Canada and their experiences in the restaurant industry.
How do these professional chefs deal with bad reviews and negative criticism? Michael talks about the recent Globe & Mail review that had everyone talking.
And they share their favourite hidden gems in Toronto.
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