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.
The Pay Chen Show is a weekly one-hour talk show on Newstalk 1010 that focuses on the interesting, the entertaining and sometimes the absurd. With guest experts and the occasional celebrity guest host, The Pay Chen Show explores a variety of lifestyle topics and timely issues.
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Showing posts with label radio. Show all posts
Monday, 13 June 2016
Monday, 21 March 2016
Episode 136 - March 19, 2016
A frustrated mom sends her son an invoice totally almost $40,000 for the cost of supporting him since he moved back home 13-months ago. It includes $1000 for being an a**hole and not appreciating the support of his mom. Should adult kids be charged for moving back home?
Mom blogger and writer, Sonya Davidson, joins the show to chat about Macaron Day and it's roots in Paris.
Chef Ricardo conducted a survey for his food magazine and found some interesting results about the eating and meal habits of Canadians. Which provide is most concerned about healthy food? Where do people eat the fastest? And which province drinks the most wine with dinner?
How often do the guys in your life talk about their prostates? *crickets*
Ben Samaroo - a 28-year-old lawyer decided to write a cute picture book and donate proceeds to various men's health charities to encourage men to get their health checked more regularly.
Ben is a lawyer and wrote a book so let's all feel like underachievers.
Mom blogger and writer, Sonya Davidson, joins the show to chat about Macaron Day and it's roots in Paris.
Chef Ricardo conducted a survey for his food magazine and found some interesting results about the eating and meal habits of Canadians. Which provide is most concerned about healthy food? Where do people eat the fastest? And which province drinks the most wine with dinner?
How often do the guys in your life talk about their prostates? *crickets*
Ben Samaroo - a 28-year-old lawyer decided to write a cute picture book and donate proceeds to various men's health charities to encourage men to get their health checked more regularly.
Ben is a lawyer and wrote a book so let's all feel like underachievers.
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, 8 February 2016
Episode 130 - February 6, 2016
Chef Claudio Aprile (Origin restaurants) joins the show to talk about food, his favourite hidden gems, and the new season of MasterChef Canada.
Plus, a hint at his new restaurant....
Ladies who love beer, or just think they might kind of like beer - have a welcoming environment to enjoy and learn about local craft beer with bevies put on by the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies. Renee Navarro talks about starting the series of events with 4 other Toronto women, how you can attend an event, what's there, the brews you can try and what to expect. (Spoiler: a really good time, unique craft beer and new pals.)But men are not left out! Tune in to find out more!
Plus, a hint at his new restaurant....
Ladies who love beer, or just think they might kind of like beer - have a welcoming environment to enjoy and learn about local craft beer with bevies put on by the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies. Renee Navarro talks about starting the series of events with 4 other Toronto women, how you can attend an event, what's there, the brews you can try and what to expect. (Spoiler: a really good time, unique craft beer and new pals.)But men are not left out! Tune in to find out more!
Monday, 25 January 2016
Episode 128 - January 23, 2016
What classic Canadian show did I get to be a part of this year?
Chef Tyler Shedden (Chase Hospitality Group, formerly of Cafe Boulud) gives us the lowdown on truffles (not the chocolate kind), including the most expensive truffle sold, the difference between white and black and how people find these nuggets of gold in the ground.
Tim Caulfield (Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta and Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta) returns to the show to talk about all the things we're doing wrong when it comes to health and diet. What's the Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen diet and does it really work? And if you think celebrities don't influence your health and eating habits...wrong.
Tim shares the scientifically proven ways to be healthier (you may not like them, but they work.)
Chef Tyler Shedden (Chase Hospitality Group, formerly of Cafe Boulud) gives us the lowdown on truffles (not the chocolate kind), including the most expensive truffle sold, the difference between white and black and how people find these nuggets of gold in the ground.
Tim Caulfield (Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta and Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta) returns to the show to talk about all the things we're doing wrong when it comes to health and diet. What's the Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen diet and does it really work? And if you think celebrities don't influence your health and eating habits...wrong.
Tim shares the scientifically proven ways to be healthier (you may not like them, but they work.)
Monday, 18 January 2016
Episode 127 - January 16, 2016
It's the first show of 2016 as Pay recaps highlights of her family trip to Taiwan with her parents!
If you made it a goal to be healthier in 2016 - start with the food you eat. TV personality and holistic nutritionist Kim D'Eon joins the show with easy tips to incorporate healthy habits and the types of food you should eat. Plus, what are some of the top food trends of 2016 and what will you see more of this year? Pssst....what is the new kale?
And the most annoying type of plane passengers. What's yours?
If you made it a goal to be healthier in 2016 - start with the food you eat. TV personality and holistic nutritionist Kim D'Eon joins the show with easy tips to incorporate healthy habits and the types of food you should eat. Plus, what are some of the top food trends of 2016 and what will you see more of this year? Pssst....what is the new kale?
And the most annoying type of plane passengers. What's yours?
Monday, 14 December 2015
Episode #124 - December 12, 2015
Do you know the difference between a yam and a sweet potato? How about the date of National Farting Day?
Professional Home Economist Mairlyn Smith (BT, Cityline) joins the show to chat about her latest cookbook, Homegrown, which celebrates everything that is grown and produced in Canada.
With recipes featuring ingredients from coast to coast, Mairlyn gives tips and info on getting the most bang for your buck and shares food trivia you may not have known!
Professional Home Economist Mairlyn Smith (BT, Cityline) joins the show to chat about her latest cookbook, Homegrown, which celebrates everything that is grown and produced in Canada.
With recipes featuring ingredients from coast to coast, Mairlyn gives tips and info on getting the most bang for your buck and shares food trivia you may not have known!
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, 5 October 2015
Episode 114 - October 4, 2015
Pay found a new favourite pizza place in the east end of the city!
Peter Neal of Neal Brothers Foods brings wine to the studio to talk about the food business he started with his brother when they were in university and how it's grown to include amazing chips and condiments. Plus, their first cookbook, Goodness, hits shelves this month - they asked 37 chefs and good food advocates across the country to contribute recipes. 50% of proceeds from the book will go to the Community Food Centres of Canada to continue the great work they do.
Some of the best recipes from the Canadian Living Test Kitchen are in the NEW cookbook, Canadian Living: The Ultimate CookBook. Food Director Annabelle Waugh talks about how the tastes of Canadians have changed and evolved, what our favourite dishes are and ...butter tarts with raisins or without?
Pay is not happy with her Uber passenger rating and what would you do if your cab driver was checking Facebook and Tinder while he was driving you home?
Peter Neal of Neal Brothers Foods brings wine to the studio to talk about the food business he started with his brother when they were in university and how it's grown to include amazing chips and condiments. Plus, their first cookbook, Goodness, hits shelves this month - they asked 37 chefs and good food advocates across the country to contribute recipes. 50% of proceeds from the book will go to the Community Food Centres of Canada to continue the great work they do.
Some of the best recipes from the Canadian Living Test Kitchen are in the NEW cookbook, Canadian Living: The Ultimate CookBook. Food Director Annabelle Waugh talks about how the tastes of Canadians have changed and evolved, what our favourite dishes are and ...butter tarts with raisins or without?
Pay is not happy with her Uber passenger rating and what would you do if your cab driver was checking Facebook and Tinder while he was driving you home?
Monday, 28 September 2015
Episode 113 - September 27, 2015
Did you catch a glimpse of the Super Moon Lunar Eclipse?
Food blogger and Master Chef Canada Season 1 contestant Julie Miguel joins the show to talk about being a "mompreneur" and creating the job she wants.
If you love food and film (who doesn't) The Eatable Film Festival is Toronto's first food film festival that will combine top food and drink with interesting films.
And one budding entrepreneur is looking for funds to help produce his fitness protein beer - plus Pay almost gets gassed out of the studio.
Food blogger and Master Chef Canada Season 1 contestant Julie Miguel joins the show to talk about being a "mompreneur" and creating the job she wants.
If you love food and film (who doesn't) The Eatable Film Festival is Toronto's first food film festival that will combine top food and drink with interesting films.
And one budding entrepreneur is looking for funds to help produce his fitness protein beer - plus Pay almost gets gassed out of the studio.
Monday, 21 September 2015
Episode 112 - September 20, 2015
Ruth Tal, the founder of popular vegan restaurants, FRESH, joins Pay to talk about their new cookbook called SUPERFRESH. The recipes and food aren't just for vegans and vegetarians but you can find great inspiration to get more veggies into your diet.
Ruth chats about the hot super foods and healthy trends and why you don't have to give up meat to enjoy them.
The Furniture Bank is having a great fundraiser called Chair Affair - it's your chance to bid on a one-of-a-kind celebrity designed piece of furniture. Hear about the great work they do and how you can donate your gently used furniture to help someone create a home.
And I'll tell you about the guy I almost punched (and wanted to punch) a few weeks ago and whether or not it's really 'assault" or like, deserved.
Plus - the dirtiest spot on an airplane isn't what you think it is.
Ruth chats about the hot super foods and healthy trends and why you don't have to give up meat to enjoy them.
The Furniture Bank is having a great fundraiser called Chair Affair - it's your chance to bid on a one-of-a-kind celebrity designed piece of furniture. Hear about the great work they do and how you can donate your gently used furniture to help someone create a home.
And I'll tell you about the guy I almost punched (and wanted to punch) a few weeks ago and whether or not it's really 'assault" or like, deserved.
Plus - the dirtiest spot on an airplane isn't what you think it is.
Monday, 27 July 2015
Episode 105 - July 26, 2015
Pay broadcasts live from Montreal with her best friend, radio announcer Nat Lauzon!
Their friendship spans over 20 years and this is the first time they've done a show together despite working in radio and television for two decades.
They chat about your public pet peeves (people who clip their nails in public, drivers who don't signal, people who use their cellphones in movie theatres) and listeners shared some good ones!
Take a listen to their take on things that p*ss people off!
Their friendship spans over 20 years and this is the first time they've done a show together despite working in radio and television for two decades.
They chat about your public pet peeves (people who clip their nails in public, drivers who don't signal, people who use their cellphones in movie theatres) and listeners shared some good ones!
Take a listen to their take on things that p*ss people off!
Monday, 28 July 2014
Episode 61 - July 27, 2014
Could a Life Coach help you be happier at work or in your relationship? Pay didn't think so but then she met Life Coach Angela Perelli. After Angela's first guest appearance on the show, listeners asked to hear more from her so she came back to teach us how to set our own "body compass" and find ways to take dreadful tasks and make them just a bit more enjoyable.
Angela talks about what a Life Coach does and how they can help you identify your own weaknesses and fears to be happier with work relationships or personal relationships.
It sounds like a crock of bull...but chances are there's a tip here that could help you be a bit happier!
Angela talks about what a Life Coach does and how they can help you identify your own weaknesses and fears to be happier with work relationships or personal relationships.
It sounds like a crock of bull...but chances are there's a tip here that could help you be a bit happier!
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