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Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Monday, 7 November 2016
Sunday, 30 October 2016
Episode 160 - October 29, 2016
Two entertaining and inspirational writers and cookbook authors join the show today!
And both of these fabulous cooks have been short listed for the Taste Canada Cookbook Awards!
Tara O'Brady of Seven Spoons (name of the blog AND her popular cookbook) talks about growing up in southern Ontario with Indian flavours at home, Canadian foods around her and the mix of other cultural spices and ingredients that influenced her cooking today. With dishes that are easy to make and simple tips to update old favourites, Tara has ideas for making meals delicious.
Plus, THE chocolate chip cookie recipe that will blow all others out of the water - a BuzzFeed blind taste test of top recipes even says so.
Professional Home Economist Mairlyn Smith chats about the challenges and the perks of cooking with Canadian-grown ingredients, which she highlights in her cookbook, Homegrown. With healthy tips on shopping, storing and cooking, this cookbook will get you to eat better and support local growers.
And both of these fabulous cooks have been short listed for the Taste Canada Cookbook Awards!
Tara O'Brady of Seven Spoons (name of the blog AND her popular cookbook) talks about growing up in southern Ontario with Indian flavours at home, Canadian foods around her and the mix of other cultural spices and ingredients that influenced her cooking today. With dishes that are easy to make and simple tips to update old favourites, Tara has ideas for making meals delicious.
Plus, THE chocolate chip cookie recipe that will blow all others out of the water - a BuzzFeed blind taste test of top recipes even says so.
Professional Home Economist Mairlyn Smith chats about the challenges and the perks of cooking with Canadian-grown ingredients, which she highlights in her cookbook, Homegrown. With healthy tips on shopping, storing and cooking, this cookbook will get you to eat better and support local growers.
Monday, 24 October 2016
Episode 159 - October 22, 2016
Explaining Halloween to new Canadians...it's ok to take candy from strangers one day of the year.
Find out how you can meet some of your favourite designers and bid on a one-of-kind piece of furniture decorated by some of the city's best...including Norm Kelly! All to support the great work done by the Furniture Bank.
Food + Film = the Eatable Film Festival...in its second year, the festival co-founder explains what delicious things there are to eat and drink along with the screenings.
Toronto Star food writer Karon Liu visits the newly opened Poop Cafe. Yep.
Find out how you can meet some of your favourite designers and bid on a one-of-kind piece of furniture decorated by some of the city's best...including Norm Kelly! All to support the great work done by the Furniture Bank.
Food + Film = the Eatable Film Festival...in its second year, the festival co-founder explains what delicious things there are to eat and drink along with the screenings.
Toronto Star food writer Karon Liu visits the newly opened Poop Cafe. Yep.
Monday, 13 June 2016
Episode 145 - June 11, 2016
Some of the best food in Toronto is just outside of Toronto. Have you ever driven past a plaza or a tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant and been curious about what's being offered inside?
Food and drink writer, Suresh Doss, has become known as the unofficial food ambassador of Scarborough - becoming the go-to source for authentic and delicious multicultural dishes.
He shares the names of hidden gems all over the GTA from Scarborough to Rexdale and Brampton - and the must-try dishes that will delight your tastebuds. His popular 905 food tours have taken off with curious eaters wanting to try new flavours. Listen to his tips for finding new favourites and how to order from an unfamiliar menu.
Food and drink writer, Suresh Doss, has become known as the unofficial food ambassador of Scarborough - becoming the go-to source for authentic and delicious multicultural dishes.
He shares the names of hidden gems all over the GTA from Scarborough to Rexdale and Brampton - and the must-try dishes that will delight your tastebuds. His popular 905 food tours have taken off with curious eaters wanting to try new flavours. Listen to his tips for finding new favourites and how to order from an unfamiliar menu.
Monday, 14 March 2016
Episode 135 - March 12, 2016
A recap of a week's worth of eating and exploring new places in Toronto.
Reasons not to accompany a friend's 4-year-old to the bathroom and why you are not the worst parent in the world (with a solid example shared.)
Plus, Dr. Jason Fung talks about his latest book - The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss. A nephrologist (find out what that is) and founder of the Intensive Dietary Management Program, Dr. Fung has treated thousands of people struggling with obesity and explains why he says all diets work, and they don't work. And shares his tips for successful weightloss.
Reasons not to accompany a friend's 4-year-old to the bathroom and why you are not the worst parent in the world (with a solid example shared.)
Plus, Dr. Jason Fung talks about his latest book - The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss. A nephrologist (find out what that is) and founder of the Intensive Dietary Management Program, Dr. Fung has treated thousands of people struggling with obesity and explains why he says all diets work, and they don't work. And shares his tips for successful weightloss.
Monday, 7 March 2016
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.
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.
Monday, 30 March 2015
Episode 90 - March 29, 2015
Do you really know what's in your "healthy" cereal/breakfast/protein bar? No...do you REALLY know? Nutritionist and founder of Sproutright.com, Lianne Phillipson-Webb talks about the alarming amount of crap and calories in some of the popular healthy snacks you're packing for work and lunch.
Plus, what some of your not-so-good-for-you food cravings might really mean - Lianne helps you find the source and the problem.
Toronto is full of secret menu items and you won't find them advertised. Huffington Post Canada's associate editor, Arti Patel, joins the show to reveal some of the city's best hidden menu items.
And do you know what toxic chemicals are lurking in your mattress? Ecoholic columnist, Adria Vasil shares her discoveries about mattress companies and the questions you need to ask, plus the chemicals that are still legal but bad for you and your family. And you need to STOP using that face wash with the microbeads. It has drastic consequences and is affecting your health.
Chef Ricardo talks about his best tips for introducing Indian flavours into your home, and Pay reveals her encounter with an A-list Hollywood celeb.
Plus, what some of your not-so-good-for-you food cravings might really mean - Lianne helps you find the source and the problem.
Toronto is full of secret menu items and you won't find them advertised. Huffington Post Canada's associate editor, Arti Patel, joins the show to reveal some of the city's best hidden menu items.
And do you know what toxic chemicals are lurking in your mattress? Ecoholic columnist, Adria Vasil shares her discoveries about mattress companies and the questions you need to ask, plus the chemicals that are still legal but bad for you and your family. And you need to STOP using that face wash with the microbeads. It has drastic consequences and is affecting your health.
Chef Ricardo talks about his best tips for introducing Indian flavours into your home, and Pay reveals her encounter with an A-list Hollywood celeb.
Monday, 16 March 2015
Episode 88 - March 15, 2015
Back from a safari in Namibia, Pay talks about her adventures and how she got her luggage back after the airline forgot it somewhere.
More than half of Canadians lie about their financial situation, surprised? A Debt Relief Professional from BDO Canada talks about the results of this survey, what we're lying about and how to fix our spending habits.
Toronto Star columnist and cookbook author, Jennifer Bain, joins the show to talk about her family's buffalo ranch, raising and eating bison and why you should think about including it in your meals. Her new book is: "Buffalo Girls Cook Bison".
Kudu, oryx, springbok, impala...what are these?
And Pay fills you in on the food company that was forced to change the name of the meatballs to just "balls" because they don't contain enough real meat. Buyer beware!
More than half of Canadians lie about their financial situation, surprised? A Debt Relief Professional from BDO Canada talks about the results of this survey, what we're lying about and how to fix our spending habits.
Toronto Star columnist and cookbook author, Jennifer Bain, joins the show to talk about her family's buffalo ranch, raising and eating bison and why you should think about including it in your meals. Her new book is: "Buffalo Girls Cook Bison".
Kudu, oryx, springbok, impala...what are these?
And Pay fills you in on the food company that was forced to change the name of the meatballs to just "balls" because they don't contain enough real meat. Buyer beware!
Tuesday, 5 August 2014
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.
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.
Monday, 19 August 2013
Episode 18 - August 18
Big ha ha's on tonight's show with comedian Todd Van Allen, the host of Comedy Above the Pub. Catch Pay and Todd during a LIVE podcast taping this Thursday, Aug. 22nd at Johnny Jackson's on College St. as part of the first Podcast Festival.
And a guy who was inspired by our mayor to create a TV show where people with great ideas or inventions can try to get them crowd-funded. We chat with Jordan Whelan who is getting this idea on TV. Also...THE BEST CALLER with the BEST IDEA.
And we talk about the weirdest things we've eaten and what crazy carnival foods exist...including those at the Ex right now.
And a guy who was inspired by our mayor to create a TV show where people with great ideas or inventions can try to get them crowd-funded. We chat with Jordan Whelan who is getting this idea on TV. Also...THE BEST CALLER with the BEST IDEA.
And we talk about the weirdest things we've eaten and what crazy carnival foods exist...including those at the Ex right now.
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
Episode 16 - August 4
It's a delicious show today when Pay chats with the author of the new Toronto StreetEats guide, Suresh Doss, about street food in the city. He also talks about where to find food trucks in the city and gives us the scoop on AwesTruck - the largest food truck event in Canada.
Should you dump your date if he's in debt? Melissa Leong of the National Post tells us what she found out.
And Not Far From the Tree is an organization that will harvest fruit from trees in the city and split the goods.
More food news...a new street food festival is taking place this Friday in Regent Park. Details here.
Should you dump your date if he's in debt? Melissa Leong of the National Post tells us what she found out.
And Not Far From the Tree is an organization that will harvest fruit from trees in the city and split the goods.
More food news...a new street food festival is taking place this Friday in Regent Park. Details here.
Monday, 22 July 2013
Episode 14 - July 21
Pay talks to her beekeeper about the plight of bees and how you can take part in a hive share program and own a beehive in the city. Plus, what mama Chen found in Pay's bedroom during her visit to Toronto, the Group of 7 Chefs throw cool food events in the city, and what red wines are great to drink during the summer. And people share the "deals" they've purchased at Honest Ed's.
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