Monday, 10 October 2016

Episode #158 - October 8, 2016

It's Thanksgiving weekend and what better way to give thanks than to support Restaurants For Change? Ruby Watchco chef, Lora Kirk, joins the show to tell you why you should dine out on Wed. October 19th at some of the best restaurants across Canada.

Confused about what sustainable seafood is? Do you know if you're really getting the more expensive fish you paid for or if it's been swapped with a cheaper variety? Learn about seafood fraud, how to make sure you get what you pay for and how to support sustainable fisheries around the world.


Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Episode 157 - October 1, 2016

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.

Sunday, 11 September 2016

Episode 156 - September 10, 2016

Away of for the next two weeks so everything is packed into this show!
Pay chats with Richard Goldhar (a licensed insolvency trustee and debt expert), as he shares some surprising ways you could be wasting money without knowing. And the monthly that you might not realized is affecting your credit rating. Plus...are you paying more for those loyalty or reward points...? 

The Toronto Garlic Festival is back with the garlic breath contest and all the different kinds of garlic and garlicy foods you could dream of. Find out how to grow your own (it's very easy) and learn why you should be cooking with local garlic. 

Monday, 5 September 2016

Episode 155 - September 3, 2016

Poke is popping up all over Toronto restaurant menus and neighbourhoods - but what is it?
The owners of the new Pokito restaurant at Queen and Spadina stop by the show to talk about the origins of poke, what's traditional and what new flavours they've brought to the city.

Registered nutritionist Lianne Phillipson, shares tips for getting back to your routine in September and prepping for back to school for the kids.

And Ikea's DIY dinner parties...

Sunday, 28 August 2016

Episode 154 - August 27, 2016

It's another week with some awesome women. Pay is joined by actress and comedian Anne Marie Scheffler who is launching her one-woman comedy show MILF LIFE CRISIS for a two week run in Toronto. Anne Marie shares her personal story of getting married, having kids, getting divorced and realizing she's a MILF and should embrace it.

Parenting writer Sam Kemp-Jackson write a story calling for Home Ec. to be brought back because kids aren't learning the practical things they need! But, why learn when you can just hire people to fix things and make food?

Sunday, 21 August 2016

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!

Monday, 15 August 2016

Episode 152 - August 13, 2016

It's the awesome ladies show! Talented comedy writers and performers Ashley Comeau (Second City,  Best Female Improviser 2015 - NOW Magazine) and Rhiannon Archer (Canadian Comedy Award nominee) join the show to talk about getting kicked out of traffic court, why you shouldn't offer Ashley beer, and what it's like doing stand-up and improv.

Keep your eyes out for Mnandi Pies...these savoury Zimbabwean pies are finding a permanent home in Toronto and you'll want to try them. Hear why Evis Chirowamhangu wanted to bring these flaky treats to Toronto.